Yves M. Wilkerson

• Enhanced project execution by supervising the grants team and providing strategic support.
• Streamlined post-award processes, focusing on contract negotiations and monitoring progress.
• Ensured proposal quality by conducting thorough reviews for clarity and compliance.
• Expanded grant funding through targeted identification and application for relevant opportunities.
• Managed a diverse portfolio exceeding 100 recipients in various preventive initiatives.

Performed comprehensive cost analyses to align project budgets with established guidelines.

• Created tracking systems to monitor recipient budgets and daily operations efficiently.
• Led training sessions for recipients on regulatory requirements and grant management roles.
• Assisted in the preparation of annual budgets by forecasting grant revenue based on historical data and current trends.
• Streamlined grant management processes by implementing efficient tracking systems and procedures.
• Negotiated favorable terms for awarded grants, maximizing the impact of funds received.
• Collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop comprehensive grant proposals, increasing approval rates.
• Maintained up-to-date knowledge on federal regulations related to grants management, ensuring full compliance across all activities.
• Ensured timely reporting and compliance with grant requirements, maintaining positive relationships with funders.
• Provided expert guidance on fiscal management of grants to program staff, improving overall efficiency and effectiveness of funded projects.
• Conducted thorough financial analyses of potential grants, ensuring alignment with budgetary needs and strategic priorities.
• Guided the administrative aspects of partnership agreements.
• Developed training materials for staff on best practices in grants management, enhancing organizational capacity to secure and manage funding successfully.
• Identified opportunities for continuous improvement within the grants management process, implementing changes as necessary.
• Monitored and analyzed changing laws, regulations, and policies about grants.
• Managed grant policy formulation, interpretations, and administration.
• Interpreted complex award documents to guide allowable costs and spending restrictions.
• Prepared detailed reports outlining project progress towards deliverables for stakeholders.

• Performed comprehensive cooperative agreement functions, including pre-award planning and draft funding opportunity reviews.
• Managed grant amendments and budget revisions in GrantSolutions while ensuring accurate documentation.
• Coordinated with program officers to address cooperative agreement administration queries effectively.
• Maintained detailed records to support evaluation and control of assigned activities.
• Conducted strategic planning and financial analysis for project budgets aligned with operational needs.
• Monitored program operations for adherence to policies and achievement of objectives.
• Fostered improved team collaboration through scheduled meetings and clear communication channels.
• Created job files for projects, ensuring accuracy and timeliness of data management.

• Managed portfolio of 80 recipients, encompassing both Domestic and Global entities.
• Conducted cost analyses of recipient budget requests for reasonableness and compliance.
• Reviewed grant applications, ensuring adherence to CDC guidelines and federal regulations.
• Performed comprehensive budget discussions with recipients to clarify financial expectations.
• Executed pre-award actions by reviewing applications and preparing detailed budget analyses.
• Completed post-award actions, including processing amendments and preparing Notices of Award.
• Facilitated training sessions with recipients on grant requirements and compliance standards.
• Coordinated closely with the Program Office to monitor grant progress and ensure timely actions.
• Interpreted complex award documents to provide guidance on allowable costs and spending restrictions.
• Managed grant policy formulation, interpretations and administration.
• Provided expert guidance on fiscal management of grants to program staff, improving overall efficiency and effectiveness of funded projects.
• Maintained up-to-date knowledge on federal regulations related to grants management, ensuring full compliance across all activities.
• Streamlined grant management processes by implementing efficient tracking systems and procedures.
• Served as main point of contact for internal team members regarding grant-related questions or concerns.

• Prepared Notice of Grant Award and terms for review and approval by the Grants Management Officer.
• Drafted Notice of Grant Award details for Tribal Component Funding, Supplemental, and No Cost Extensions.
• Created Notice of Cooperative Agreement Award terms for Birth Defect Grants, including key personnel changes.
• Maintained up-to-date knowledge on federal regulations related to grants management, ensuring full compliance across all activities.
• Managed 100 counties' Emergency Management FEMA federal funding.

• Executed cost and budget analyses on approved applications before awarding funding.Acted as pass-through agent for 13 counties in Georgia receiving federal disaster funds.
• Reviewed applications and budgets from sub-recipients for reasonableness and compliance.
• Coordinated with sub-recipients to ensure adherence to state and federal grant regulations.
• Offered technical assistance related to NOFO, 45 CFR 75, and FEMA Equipment List.
• Instructed sub-recipients on utilizing FEMA Equipment List for upcoming budget needs.
• Clarified equipment options available to agencies based on the FEMA list during annual requests.
• Improved customer satisfaction rates through proactive problem-solving and efficient complaint resolution.
• Enhanced customer satisfaction with timely and accurate issue resolution.
• Created and managed project plans, timelines and budgets.

• Acted as a liaison for managers on employment-related issues, focusing on performance and documentation.
• Streamlined recruitment and onboarding by assisting with necessary processes and training initiatives.
• Ensured compliance with federal regulations by reviewing time and attendance records.
• Developed an information system database by compiling essential employee data for analysis.
• Supported personal data collection at company events while enhancing presentation materials.
• Resolved conflicts through effective counseling techniques, improving employee relations.
• Implemented agency hiring goals using comprehensive knowledge of EEO regulations.
• Completed background and reference checks to facilitate hiring and onboarding of employees.
• Reviewed human resources paperwork for accuracy and completeness.