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Wanda Scott

Dallas,TX

Summary

Versatile Grants Manager with a proven track record of excellence in managing financial operations of health and human service programs for state/local governments for 15+ years. Impacted significant operational and financial improvements serving various capacities including administrative, contracting, fiscal and programmatic monitoring positions. Implemented cohesive strategies and measures to address health disparities in hard-to-reach populations, built partnerships in the community for increased public health service delivery, overhauled programmatic processes to increase effectiveness and efficiency serving in the capacity of the Grants Manager-Fiscal for Dallas County Department of Health and Human Services. Represented the department in committees, planning/advisory groups and boards in the advocacy of health and human services throughout Dallas County.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Grants Manager-Fiscal

Dallas County Health & Human Services
03.2020 - Current
  • Established goals and procedures for solicitation, funds management and disbursement.
  • Develop, Plan, and Review fiscal policies with fiscal staff (Senior Program Monitor, Senior Fiscal Monitor, Administrative Program Monitor, Grants Analyst, Financial Administration Clerk IV, HOPWA Clerk IV). Makes recommendations and provides a ten (10) day public comment to contracted sub-recipients and stakeholders
  • Oversight of revenue and expenditure reports methods, processes, and techniques for outcomes of trending clients' utilization and health outcomes to support viral suppression, retention in care, and linkage to care measures at local, state, and federal level of the Ryan White Program data analysis, reports.
  • Develop Budget Planning guidelines and assumptions. Review DCHHS organizational plan to identify Administration budget priorities. Ensure budget alignment with DCHHS Grants Management Division (GMD) Organizational Plan and HRSA work plan competitive application requirements of allowable use.
  • Develop Ryan White program and objectives, outline use of funds, and explain procedures necessary to obtain funding for the Dallas Eligible Metropolitan Area (EMA).

Program Monitor

Dallas County Health & Human Services
03.2017 - 02.2020
  • Provided leadership, guidance and support to staff members.
  • Referred clients to appropriate team members, community agencies and organizations to meet treatment needs.
  • Monitored program performance and outcomes for successful delivery of services.
  • Participated in community events to promote services and engage with public.
  • Collaborated with community members to develop and implement service initiatives.
  • Researched best practices and developed strategies to improve program outcomes.
  • Analyzed trends and data to inform decision-making and program development.
  • Created and managed budgets, efficiently allocating resources for social and community service projects.

Fiscal Monitor

Dallas County Juvenile Department
09.2014 - 02.2017

Monitored government regulations and standards to provide alignment with company policies and procedures.

  • Collected data and developed detailed spreadsheets to identify trends and create revenue, profitability, and expense forecasts.
  • Performed complex financial and budget analyses to determine requirements and justify requested funding.
  • Used relevant financial technology to generate reports and recommended courses of action to upper management.
  • Conducted detailed financial analysis to identify and evaluate changes in operations, trends and potential areas of improvement.
  • Assisted in preparation of presentations, data tables and other documents for stakeholders meetings.

Contract Officer

Dallas County Juvenile Department
07.2013 - 08.2014
  • Adhered to legal and contractual requirements for compliant contract processes.
  • Monitored over 20+ incoming contracts and service agreements for correct pricing and information.
  • Drafted, reviewed and revised contracts for accuracy and completeness.
  • Facilitated communication between involved parties to enable timely contract sign-off.
  • Negotiated and reviewed contracts to protect customer interests.
  • Streamlined operations by developing and implementing improved contract management processes.
  • Created solicitation packages and conducted thorough research for each bid.

Education

MBA - Accounting And Business Management

Belhaven University
Jackson, MS
05.2013

BBA - Business Administration

Belhaven University
Jackson, MS
05.2011

Skills

    Financial Analysis

    Fiscal Reconciliation

    Report Preparation

    Communication

    Organization

    Time Management

    Leadership

Accomplishments

  • I accomplished planning and organized budget sessions six (6) months before the application due date. Structure each session to give the RW-Arms the autonomy to decide appropriate needs to support its program activity for the upcoming fiscal year.
  • Created a Budget Work plan that is self-sufficient for the RW-Arms' manager to host virtually with minimum time consumption, lessening administrative burdens.
  • Coach all twenty-four Ryan White staff in crosswalk the budget plan service categories to the Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for HHS, Awards, 45 CFR §75 200-521. Implemented strategies that made the process a safe space and a fun activity event for the group.
  • Collaborated with team of six (6) in the development of fiscal management database e2Dallas.
  • Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.

Timeline

Grants Manager-Fiscal

Dallas County Health & Human Services
03.2020 - Current

Program Monitor

Dallas County Health & Human Services
03.2017 - 02.2020

Fiscal Monitor

Dallas County Juvenile Department
09.2014 - 02.2017

Contract Officer

Dallas County Juvenile Department
07.2013 - 08.2014

MBA - Accounting And Business Management

Belhaven University

BBA - Business Administration

Belhaven University
Wanda Scott