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Terrie Lee Burrell
Grant Administrator
Birmingham,Alabama
Summary
Grant Administration
Developed skills in fast-paced nonprofit environment, including project management and financial oversight. Strong ability to analyze data and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements. Looking to transition into new field where these transferrable skills can drive success.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Language
1987
1987
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Grant Administrator
City of Birmingham
2011.12 - Current
- Assisted staff in the development and administration of all grant proposals, contracts, sub-contracts, and agreements, including budgets, documentation, and interpretation of funding requirements
- Analyzed and evaluated contract and grant budgets for correct calculations of expenditure categories such as salaries, percent of effort, salary adjustment increases, fringe benefits, indirect costs, materials, and equipment
- Served as a central negotiator and liaison between the City of Birmingham, funding agencies, and contract entities; researched, drafted, and approved formal responses to requests for proposals, quotations, contracts, and agreements
- Analyzed and evaluated awarded proposals, and contracts, which include subcontracts for compliance with funding agency, federal, state, and city requirements, prepared required acceptance documentation, and obtained official signatures; recommended approval or rejection of deviations from contract specifications
- Assists in the formulation of and procedures for negotiation of contracts and pre-awards and post-awards to meet requirements; researches appropriate federal, state, and local requirements to facilitate compliance by all parties; assists in arbitration and resolution of conflicting interests, as necessary
- Coordinates the receipt of awards and contract documentation; maintains proposal and funding records in database systems, and prepares schedules and special reports, studies, and analyses
- Participates and assists in special projects and performs associated administrative duties as assigned
Senior Grant Management Coordinator
Birmingham Municipal Court
2010.07 - 2011.12
Director
Birmingham Municipal Court Alternative Sentencing Division
2008.09 - 2010.12
- Interacted with multiple organizations: non-profit, faith-based health departments, mental health, substance abuse, and family services authorities, regarding matters affecting Alternative Sentencing Clients
- Developed grants and contract management including, but not limited to; negotiating agreement terms that reflect the needs of Alternative Sentencing clients and service providers
- Developed the long-term organizational goals and policies and procedures for Alternative Sentencing, Adult Drug, Domestic Violence, DUI, and Gun Court Problem Solving Court Programs
- Designed, implemented, and coordinated a strategic plan to achieve the goals and outcomes of Problem Solving Court, alternative sentencing programs
- Designed, wrote, implemented, and oversaw Problem-Solving Court Support and ancillary services, such as case management, family services, community supervision, life competency and basic skills training curriculums, supportive services, transitional housing, health, post-secondary education, transportation, anger management conflict resolution, intensive and outpatient treatment placement, Restorative justice programs, and community service work sites
- Hired, supervised, evaluated, and assigned staff to work in the Alternative Sentencing Division
- Created, managed, and monitored the annual budget for Alternative Sentencing, which involved revenue analysis and projection
- Provided leadership support; planned, developed, and recommended integrated systems; to maintain alternative sentencing program
- Monitored the quality of provider services/contacts external to Problem Solving/Alternative Sentencing and Probation Services
- Prepared various regular reports, including statistical analysis for internal staff and stakeholders
Drug/Enhanced Drug Court Director
Birmingham Municipal Court
2007.01 - 2010.12
- Screened and clinically assessed potential eligible offenders for admission into the Adult, Veteran, and Domestic Violence Drug Treatment Courts
- Identified clients in need of case management service by traveling to and visiting with clients in the local jail, community hospitals, community residences, and local emergency services
- Provided case management for participating offenders and monitored their progress; coordinated the complete assessment of clients assigned to caseload by arranging for clinical evaluations, psychiatric consultations, psychological testing, and functional assessments, based upon the client’s rehabilitative and social needs
- Integrated a written service plan and implementation plan for each client
- Monitored and followed up the implementation of the written service plan by linking clients with necessary providers, assisted in gaining access to needed medical, psychiatric, substance abuse, social, educational, and other services, maintained contact throughout the client’s course of treatment
- Assisted clients in learning to use fiscal resources through budget planning, monitoring and instruction in spending, and assisting with applications for entitlements
- Prevented and/or resolved developing crises to avoid unnecessary use of emergency rooms, detoxification, in-patient treatment, and re-hospitalizations
- Assures the maintenance of case management records with appropriate reviews and updating of service plans
- Coordinates communication between the Court and the Treatment Providers through both written and verbal means in a timely fashion
- Planned, assigned, reviewed, and evaluated the work performance of professional employees engaged in Municipal Court grant projects such as Adult Drug, Community, Veterans Treatment and Gun Courts and Alternative Sentencing Programs
- Reviewed all Municipal Court’s federal and state grants, contracts with and monitored sub-recipients, and other programs for compliance with federal, state, and local and labor standards, program eligibility, and Office of Management and Budget (OMB) requirements
- Researched, developed, and prepared all applications for submission to various funding agencies
- Conferred with the public, staff, local, state, and federal agencies in developing, establishing, and coordinating program objectives; responded to inquiries from the public and various news media regarding new program initiatives
- Acted as liaison between Birmingham Municipal Court and various federal/state and local grant-funding agencies
- Authorized the disbursement of all grant funds with the approval of the Presiding Judge
- Worked with a third-party evaluator to evaluate program effectiveness; prepared and wrote reports; planned, conferences and meetings around program goals and outcomes
- Made recommendations to the presiding judge regarding training, staffing, and budgetary needs of the court
- Utilized knowledge of the administration of federal, state, and local grant programs to secure various funding sources for the Municipal Court
- Established and maintained effective working relationships with parties involved in grant administration and acquisition and maintenance of records and reports
Executive Director
City of Birmingham
2004.09 - 2008.09
- Company Overview: Weed and Seed
- Supervising the daily operations of the Weed and Seed office in Birmingham, implementing programs and activities, coordinating fund solicitation, assisting with grant writing, and overseeing staff
- Coordinated and accomplished Weed and Seed strategy consistent with the national philosophy, guidelines, and regulations
- Coordinated the four core components: Neighborhood Restoration, Community Policing, Prevention, Intervention & Treatment, and Law Enforcement
- Partners with law enforcement, social service agencies, educational institutions, faith-based organizations, funding sources, and residents to ensure broad-based participation
- Interacted with personnel and organizations, such as the City of Birmingham, Birmingham Police Department, United States Attorney’s Office, Social Services, Faith and community-based organizations, higher educational institutions, community leaders, and residents in the private and for-profit sector
- Responsible for grants and contracts management including negotiating memorandums of agreement terms that reflect the needs of Weed and Seed; coordinated with Steering Committee, and community leaders, to finalize agreement terms; monitored the progress of agreements and maintained agreement documentation to ensure fulfillment of agreement terms including receipt and expenditure of funds
- Weed and Seed
Agency Planner
Jefferson County Committee for Economic Opportunity
1999.06 - 2004.06
- Responsible for the pre-and post-awards, conducted financial management: financial planning; operating budget; grants budget, and accounting
- Primarily responsible for external agency relationships
- Served as agency liaison to local and state congressional representatives
- Cultivated and developed relationships with philanthropic groups and individuals, as well as the public
- Implemented timely and accurate submission of grant applications to various funding sources
- Monitored relationships with supporting agencies and organizations in the community and State to meet national goals as set forth by the Office of Community Services in the Department of Health and Human Services
- Monitored the Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) budget, and implemented Results Oriented Management Accountability (ROMA) agency-wide
- Selected by the Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs (ADECA), Community Service Division, served as a JCCEO’s ROMA Coordinator, and ADECA’s State Trainer
- Responsibilities included providing Community Action Agencies Board of Directors ROMA Implementation training
Education
Bachelor of Arts Degree - Political Science
Grambling State University
Grambling, LaSkills
Effective Written Communication
Strong Organizational Abilities
Effective Project Oversight
Thorough Quality Assurance
Proficient in Financial Oversight
Regulatory Compliance Knowledge
Proficient in Data Analysis
Advanced Research Competence
Skilled in Using Grant Management Tools
Cross-Functional Collaboration Skills
Proficient in Grant Regulations
Knowledge of Funding Cycles
Work Preference
Work Type
Full TimeContract WorkLocation Preference
RemoteSalary Range
$45000/yr - $100000/yrWork Availability
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Timeline
Grant Administrator
City of Birmingham
2011.12 - Current
Senior Grant Management Coordinator
Birmingham Municipal Court
2010.07 - 2011.12
Director
Birmingham Municipal Court Alternative Sentencing Division
2008.09 - 2010.12
Drug/Enhanced Drug Court Director
Birmingham Municipal Court
2007.01 - 2010.12
Executive Director
City of Birmingham
2004.09 - 2008.09
Agency Planner
Jefferson County Committee for Economic Opportunity
1999.06 - 2004.06
Bachelor of Arts Degree - Political Science
Grambling State University
Affiliations
- Keep Birmingham Beautiful Commission Board
- United States Attorney’s Leadership Academy Graduate
- Member UAB Minority Health Research
- Norwood Community Church Coalition Board Member
- Bessemer Rotary Club
- Alabama Silent Witness Initiative Board Member
- Health and Human Service-Office of Family Assistance Federal Grant Reviewer
- Corporation for National Community Service Federal Grant Reviewer
- United Way Visiting Allocation Grant Reviewer Team Member
- Grants Professional Association