A scheduled period to focus on personal development by enrolling in the WGU School of Business to enhance my skills, gain renewed clarity, and improve capabilities to better prepare for a career switch.
Currently, I am successfully managing a full-time managerial position while enrolled in graduate school.
Temporary Grants Manager (Via TRC Staffing)
Duke University
Durham
03.2024 - 07.2024
Managed over $1 million in NIH/NSF funding for more than 10 researchers.
Resolved conflicts between PIs, administrators, and compliance boards.
Streamlined pre-award and post-award workflow.
Reduced submission delays through cross-departmental coordination.
Temporary Grants Manager (Via Talent Acquisition)
Beth Isreal Deaconess Medical Center
Boston
05.2023 - 12.2023
Directed Department of Defense and NIH grants for clinical trials, ensuring IRB and regulatory compliance for Beth Israel and Harvard Medical School.
Worked on grants throughout the life cycle, from request for funding to project closeout for BIDMC and Harvard Medical School.
Dietary Manager
Compass Group Management
Greensboro
05.2018 - 11.2022
Ensured 100% compliance with state health department regulations through staff training and meticulous documentation.
Maintained flawless sanitation and safety records, with zero critical violations during tenure.
Collaborated closely with registered dietitians (RDs) to develop, implement, and monitor individualized meal plans for residents.
Education
MBA -
Western Governors School of Business
Salt Lake, UT
01.2027
Bachelor of Arts -
Concord University
Athens, WV
01.2018
Skills
Financial management & Budgeting
Policy compliance
Project Management
Stakeholders Engagement
Accomplishments
Elected Vice Chairman of the West Virginia State Advisory Council for the State's Higher Education Policy Commission, 2014
Co-drafted Statewide tobacco ban adopted by public four-year universities and community colleges, impacting over 50,000 students., 2014