American Cancer SocietyProject Manager, National Partnerships and Innovation
Jan. 2019 - Jan. 2023Greater Atlanta AreaDirected processes for contract development from draft to execution, ensuring diverse tasks were completed efficiently. Led monthly meetings to discuss transaction detail reporting and reconciliation on contracts and annual expenses across all department-related cooperative agreements. Cooperated with cross-functional project teams, including legal, finance, and sponsored program departments, to regulate budgets, implement audit controls, and ensure grant compliance documentation. Provided training and education to program assistants and new project managers on transaction detail reporting and government grant procedures. Achieved significant success by supporting managing directors and directors in developing and executing projects, securing grants funded by CDC, resulting in substantial increase in project scope and budgets, ranging from $825K to over $1.325M. Collaborated with seven directors to oversee up to 30 contracts across cooperative agreements and private grants in the department. Worked closely with Directors and fellow project managers on quarterly budget forecasting and annual strategic planning for budget forecasting for new fiscal year using Adaptive Insights Monitored and enhanced progress toward project goals, resulting in improved turnaround time.