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Work Background

Veritas Management Group, Inc.Financial Public Health Analyst

Nov. 2023 - Jun. 2024United StatesProvide technical assistance, and guidance in the proper administration of the Division of Global Health Protection’s (DGHP) cooperative agreement or acquisitions portfolios. The PHFA will provide oversight on the development, clearance, and award of all new and ongoing DGHP cooperative agreements or acquisitions. Provide, advice, and assistance to overseas and branch staff on CoAg or acquisitions implementation. Develop training tools to improve processes ensuring the successful award and management CoAgs or acquisitions, and the on-going implementation of all post-award actions. Use analytical methods and techniques to gather, analyze, and evaluate qualitative and quantitative data/information required by program; propose solutions to problems relating to improvement of management effectiveness, organizational efficiency, work methods, and procedural effectiveness. Serve as the technical expert in the administration of cooperative agreement (CoAg) or acquisition actions; maintaining, improving, or creating new data management tools, e.g., current Assistance or Acquisitions team SharePoint site or recommend other tools that will assist in the grants management or acquisition process. Assist project officers in the development of CoAg or acquisition funding packages and other funding actions in GrantSolutions Grants Management Module (GMM) or CDC procurement systems. Populate and maintain SharePoint databases, or shared folders providing the most updated information related to DGHP’s CoAg or acquisitions portfolio. Gather and analyze data using Excel, and other Microsoft Office products, to create and communicate metrics for reporting Assistance or Acquisitions team lead and other internal and external points of contact. Attend weekly, bi-weekly and monthly meetings and may be required to give updates regarding CoAg or Acquisitions portfolio. Draft NOFOs in Grant Solutions Announcement Module 2.0 and enter acquisition procurement requests (PRs) in ICE.

22nd Century Technologies Inc.SME Team Lead - Project Manager

Apr. 2023 - Sep. 2023Atlanta Metropolitan AreaLed several teams of business analysts within 22nd Century Technologies ensuring projects were delivered on time, within budget, and aligned with client requirements. Managed end-to-end project management activities including reporting, planning, issue/risk management, estimation, and client relationship management for complex projects Leveraged analytical and problem-solving skills to drive innovation and excellence within the team Maintained accurate and up-to-date project documentation to support effective decision-making and future reference

Consulting Solutions via Federal Reserve Bank of AtlantaSenior Business Process Analyst/Project Coordinator

Feb. 2023 - May. 2023Atlanta Metropolitan AreaCollaborated with cross-functional teams to successfully complete critical projects, while effectively managing and maintaining confidential databases and reports Supported business operations by implementing quality management practices and operational controls, resulting in improved efficiency and effectiveness. Played a key role in process improvements related to financial, personnel, and administrative records, fulfilling departmental requests promptly and accurately.

BeVera SolutionsPublic Health Advisor -Project Manager

Sep. 2021 - Sep. 2022Atlanta Metropolitan AreaContracted Public Health Analyst at CDC's National Center for Emerging and Zoonotic Infectious Diseases (NCEZID)/One Health Program, contributing to COVID-19 response and managing a $50M annual budget Oversaw critical program records and budget documentation for streamlining operational efficiency and financial accountability. Provided expert guidance to ATSDR on an annual $2.5M plan of work between ATSDR, Department of Defense, and Department of the Navy, serving as ATSDR point of contact. Led cross-functional team in developing and implementing an error-reducing contract system, resulting in improved accuracy, faster processing times, and saved labor costs. Acted as a liaison between ATSDR, DoD, and DoN, ensuring seamless communication and efficient tracking of multi-million-dollar funding packages.

Projex Plus Solutions, Inc.Project Manager/Procurement Specialist

Dec. 2019 - Aug. 2021United StatesContracted as a program manager at CDC’s NCEH/ATSDR Office of Management and Analytics (OMA)/Extramural Team. Provided direct support to the Extramural Team Lead/Program Management Officer (PMO) Managed major contracts, interagency agreements, and memoranda of agreements for the Division Office of Director Executed the Project Management Plan, ensuring effective communication and coordination within the team Assisted in optimizing budgets and tracking expenditures and fund flow

The Judge GroupContracts and Grants Specialist/Project Manager

Aug. 2017 - Dec. 2019Greater Atlanta AreaPrivate specialist contracted to CDC’s NCEH/ATSDR Office of Management and Analytics (OMA)/Extramural Team Administered key funding resource tasks and managed major contracts, interagency agreements, memoranda of agreements, and funding opportunity announcements along with Asset Management and Workflow Management Provided senior leadership for team regarding contracts, budgetary management, and programmatic changes

McKing ConsultingSenior Program Analyst

May. 2008 - Jul. 2017Greater Atlanta Area• Managed and processed paperwork for all J1 Visa guest researchers, students and visitors of Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Ensure that all documents were processed and accurately uploaded within a timely manner for background processing along with following all security protocols per the US Government • Analyzed program operations and advised leadership on ways to enhance effectiveness • Supervised and managed multiple high-priority programmatic projects • Conducted research and prepared reports for data analysis utilized by CDC Director, CSELS leadership, division management, and other senior staff • Supported RDHO Team for muscular dystrophy, spina bifida, and fragile X syndrome for numerous states • Managed monthly cost reports for $10M in budgetary funds for interagency agreements with CDC in partnership with DoD, DoE, DoN, EPA, FDA and NASA • Analyzed program operations and advised leadership on ways to enhance effectiveness • Supervised and managed multiple high-priority programmatic projects