Independent Consultant
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Judit's InformationLocation: San Antonio, TXTitle: Independent ConsultantWilling to Relocate: NoMember Since: 2012-05-27
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Texas 78212
EDUCATION: Master of Public Administration, December 1994
Concentration: Economics
St. Mary's University, Texas
Bachelor of Arts in Political Science, August 1992
Minor: Statistics
University of Texas at San Antonio
SKILLS: Word; Excel; WordPerfect; Access; PowerPoint; Adobe Creative Suite
(Photoshop, Illustrator, GoLive, Acrobat Professional, InDesign); Printshop,
PageMaker; SPSS; type 90 w/p/m; operation of microfilm, duplication, ten key and other
office machinery; bilingual (English/Spanish - read, write and speak proficiently)
EMPLOYMENT: JVC Consulting,, Texas
(03/2010-present)
Independent Consultant. Provide consulting services to educational, health and non-profit organizations in the area of grant writing, grant development, proposal review, program implementation, and grant compliance. Assist organizations in grant contract preparation and negotiation with funding agencies; provide post-award management and compliance consultation services; serve as a liaison with federal, state and local funding agencies. Provide dissertation review and editing consulting services to doctoral candidates in the areas of education, mathematics and organizational leadership. Edit book/manuscript drafts to perspective authors prior to submission to publisher.
Northwest Vista College, 3535 North Ellison Drive, Texas.
210-***-**** (08/15/2005 -03/2010)
Director of College and Grants Development. Developed and wrote competitive proposals, collaborating with college faculty and staff in proposal planning process, ensuring all grant projects aligned with institutional strategic plan; maintained current on research regarding local, state, and national education policies, and identified best practices to implement in college programs; ensured the fiscal requirements of grant submissions and subsequent economic impact were identified, analyzed, budgeted and approved; developed partnerships and collaborations with higher education and community-based entities that supported institutional strategic goals; researched educational best-practices and initiatives to support grant applications; researched and identified funding sources; analyzed institutional data to direct funding initiatives; supported college personnel by developing, writing and submitting proposal applications to federal, state and private foundation entities; conducted grant monitoring to ensure program compliance; reviewed grant awards and contracts with Legal Affairs department to ensure institutional ability to comply with requirements; maintained effective working relationship with funding agencies; collected data and reported performance measures to federal, state and private funding agencies; conducted grant writing training sessions for college personnel; developed federal appropriations request in collaboration with district governmental relations office; composed and disseminated press releases pertaining to grant awards and coordinated grant award presentation events; assisted Vice-President of College Services in preparation of Texas Award for Performance Excellence application (2007 recipient), and Baldrige applications; member of the institutional strategic leadership team, providing input in development of college strategic plan and updates; facilitated FOCUS PDCA trainings, which is based on a performance improvement model to identify and solve problems and processes; provided input to college goals as a member of the college leadership team; supervised office personnel and grant managers to ensure compliance with federal and state regulations; prepared departmental budget, and oversaw grant project budgets to ensure all expenditures abide by funding agency guidelines; assisted with institution's first IRB application, assurance and subsequent renewal to DHHS Office for Human Research Protections.
Grants and Recognitions Department, Northside Independent School District, 3900 Evers Road, Texas.
210-***-**** (02/2004 - 08/12/2005)
Grants Specialist. Developed, wrote and submitted competitive proposals, collaborating with district personnel in proposal planning process; ensured the fiscal requirements of grant submissions and subsequent economic impact were identified, analyzed, budgeted and approved; researched educational best-practices and initiatives to support grant applications; developed partnerships and collaborations with higher education and community-based entities that supported district strategic goals; analyzed organizational data to direct funding initiatives; researched and identified funding sources for district projects; supported district personnel with developing and writing recognition applications, Northside Education Foundation grants and private foundation proposals; conducted grant monitoring to ensure program compliance; maintain effective working relationship with funding agencies; collected data and reported performance measures to federal, state and private funding agencies; facilitated grant writing training sessions for district personnel; designed departmental brochure and newsletters; collaborated in department website development; composed and disseminated press releases pertaining to grant awards and special events.
Frank Tejeda Center for Excellence in Environmental Operations, Texas Engineering Extension Service, Texas A&M University System, 600 Hemisfair Plaza Way, Building 277, Texas.
210-***-**** (09/2002- 02/2004)
Project Specialist. Conducted research projects supporting the building of capacity of communities along the U.S. and Mexico border region, addressing water and wastewater issues; responsible for writing proposals for new programs and funding; supervised and border field staff coordinated efforts with prepared reports and presentations; coordinated local Environmental Protection Agency conference; edited and translated English documents into Spanish.
Upward Bound Pre-College Program, Palo Alto College, 1400 W. Villaret, Texas.
210-***-**** (03/2000 - 08/2002)
Program Coordinator. Responsible for developing program curriculum, policies and procedures; responsible for grant writing and renewal, compliance with federal regulations governing grant, and procedures for evaluating performance objectives; offered guidance in departmental strategic planning and operations in order to provide effective college preparatory services to high school target population; prepared departmental budget and monitored expenditures; developed, implemented and supervised delivery of counseling and academic services; hired, trained and supervised diverse personnel, and addressed a variety of human resource matters; coordinated volunteer committees; developed and coordinated academic and personal development seminars and job-shadowing initiative; prepared departmental fiscal reports; maintained a working knowledge of federal and state educational and fiscal policies and procedures; established and maintained effective internal and external working relationships; assisted in the planning and development stages of institutional grant submissions; developed and conducted personnel in-service workshops; coordinated TRIO Day conference; developed and edited communication materials, including program newsletter, press releases, brochures, annual performance reports, institutional grants, and fact sheets; translated documents into Spanish for bilingual families.
8431 Fredericksburg Road, Suite 155, Texas.
210-***-**** (12/1998 - 02/2000)
Program Management Specialist. Provided academic, personal, college, career, financial aid and scholarship guidance to high school population, geared toward increasing college enrollment rate; conducted personnel in-service training focusing on team leadership; promoted S.A.E.P. program through public presentations and high school assemblies; developed and coordinated programs related to pre-college objective geared towards improving academic performance; conducted stay-in-school activities geared at improving high school attendance rates; department representative and grant writer for the City of San Antonio's Community Initiative Resource Development Committee; evaluated student population and program needs; developed and led special projects.
Upward Bound Pre-College Program, University of Texas at 6900 N. Loop
1604 W., Texas.
210-***-**** (02/1997 - 11/1998)
Student Development Specialist III. Provided academic, personal, college, career, financial aid and scholarship guidance to program participants; coordinated and supervised summer residential component; developed program curriculum; developed and facilitated personnel in-service training seminars; assisted in composing renewal grant submission; developed and conducted workshops based on nationally administered college entrance examinations; developed and planned program events and workshops; responsible for student retention efforts; coordinated and supervised academic curriculum and tutorial programs; coordinated volunteer committees; developed and documented student services on Individual Educational Plans; maintained college and scholarship databases; taught courses in mathematics, ethics, college and career exploration; assisted in hiring, training and supervision of teaching and staff personnel; administered, scored and evaluated academic achievement and proficiency examinations; prepared monthly activity reports; compiled data for statistical reporting, to evaluate project effectiveness and compliance with federal regulations; translated documents into Spanish for bilingual families.
Upward Bound Pre-College Program, St. Mary's University, One Camino Santa Maria, Texas.
210-***-**** (09/1994 - 01/1997)
Guidance Coordinator. Provided academic, personal, financial aid, college and career guidance to high school program participants; developed and facilitated workshops based on nationally administered college entrance examinations; administered, scored and evaluated academic achievement and proficiency examinations; maintained scholarship data base; taught courses in mathematics; supervised student employees.
Texas Department of Commerce - Mexico City Office, Paseo de La Reforma #76, Piso 15, Mexico, D.F.
525-***-**** (06/1994 - 08/1994)
Graduate Intern. Assisted Texas and Mexican businesses with import/export procedures, representation of, and/or distribution of products and services to and from Mexico and Texas; represented and promoted department in maquiladora industry trade exposition; assisted in the development of market study identifying the Mexican sectors Texas was most capable of serving; recruited Mexican industry participation for Texas Association of Mexican-American Chambers of Commerce annual conference; provided Mexican companies with economic and financial information on private and public sectors in Texas.
Petroleos Mexicanos, Colonia H. Kehoe (Petrolera), Villahermosa, Tabasco, Mexico.
(93) 15-28-24 (06/1993 - 08/1993)
Graduate Intern. Participated in assemblies with government officials to discuss the effects of the petroleum industry on the environment and surrounding communities; engaged in negotiations with concerned and affected claimants to resolve conflicts, including water and land resources; aided in planning of corrective and preventive measures strategies.
GRANT REVIEWS: Strengthening Institutions Program/ Title III, U.S. Department of Education, (2012); Developing Hispanic-Serving Institutions Program /Title V, U.S. Department of Education (2012); Gaining Early Awareness and Readiness For Undergraduate Programs (GEAR UP), U.S. Department of Education (2011); TRIO Talent Search, U.S. Department of Education (2011); Student Support Services, U.S. Department of Education (2010); Smaller Learning; Communities Program, U.S. Department of Education (2010); FIPSE Veterans Centers of Excellence, U.S. Department of Education (2010); Child Care Access Means Parents in School, U.S. Department of Education (2009); Hispanic Serving Institutions Assisting Communities, U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (2007, 2008, 2009, 2010); 21st Century Community; Learning Center (2007), Texas Education Agency; Texas Reading First, Cycle 1, Texas Education Agency (2004)
PROFESSIONAL FOCUS PDCA Facilitator Training, 2009; DHHS-HACU Professions Capacity Building
DEVELOPMENT: Program Participant, 2006; TRIO New Directors Training, 2000
COMMUNITY Advisory Board Member, Northwest Vista College Gender Equity in Math and Science
INVOLVEMENT: Project, 2009-present; Northwest Vista College Strategic Leadership Team, 2005-2010; Northwest Vista College Leadership Team, 2007-2010; P-16 Council, Northwest Vista College Representative, 2007-2010; Association of Fundraising Professionals, 2004-present, Chair Every Member Campaign, 2005, Co-Chair, 2004; Board of Directors, John Jay Science and Engineering Academy, 2004-2010; St. Henry's Parish, Religious Education Instructor, 2004-2010; NISD Hero Mentor, Leon Valley Elementary, 2004-2006; Reading Program Volunteer, 2002-2003; Our Lady of Grace Parish Youth Director/Religious Education Instructor, 2001-2003; Providence High School Board of Directors; Board Member, Institutional Advancement Committee member, 1999-2003
REFERENCES: Mrs. Julie Pace, Vice-President of College Services
Northwest Vista College
3535 North Ellison Drive
Texas 78251
email, *****@*****.***
Ms. Claudia Verdin
Northwest Vista College
3535 North Ellison Drive
Texas 78251
email, ***************@*****.***
Dr. Kathy Dodge-Clay, Principal
Leon Springs Elementary
23881 IH 10 West
Texas 78257
email, *****.*****-****@****.***
Rosa Macias-Lugo, Project Director
University of Texas at TRIO Upward Bound Program
One UTSA Circle
TX 78249
email, **********@*******.***
Dr. Diana Mu iz, Vice-President of Student Affairs
GateWay Community College
108 N. 40th Street
Phoenix, Arizona 85034
email, **********@***.***
GRANT AWARDS (primary writer or co-writer)
Year Awarded Funding Agency, Program Title/Project Title, Project Period, Total Funding
Greehey Foundation, MATT Maestro en Casa, 2-year project period:, $50,000 total funding
Cancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas,
(co-writer); 2 year project period: $2,861,574 total funding
Texas Department of Health and Human Services Commission, Medicaid Electronic Health Record Incentive (co-writer); 1 year project period; $3,587,169 total funding
Ryan White Part A and Minority AIDS Initiative, Part B-Service Delivery, and HIV Health and Social Services (State Services) (co-writer); 1year project period: $886,747 total funding
Susan G. Komen, Mobile Mammography Unit, 1 year project period: $21,109 total funding
Cancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas, Evidence-Based Prevention Programs and Services (co-writer); 2 year project period: $914,149 total funding
Cancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas, Health Behavior Change Through Public and Professional Education and Training (co-writer); 2 year project period: $300,000 total funding
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Health Home Pilot Program (co-writer); 2 year project period: $1,500,000 total funding
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Patient Care Coordination Demonstration Project (co-writer); 2 year project period: $100,000 total funding
March of Dimes, Centering Pregnancy Initiative; 2 year project period: $31,000 total funding
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Health Professions Opportunity Grants to Serve TANF Recipients and other Low-Income Individuals (co-writer); 5 year project period: $5,155,020 total funding
Greater Texas Foundation, Community College Scholarship Program, College Connections Scholarship Project; 1 year project period: $25,000 total funding
National Science Foundation, Scholarships in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (S-STEM), Math Intensive Majors Scholarship; 3.5 year project period: $596,050 total funding
U.S. Department of Education, Hispanic Serving Institutions Development/Title V Grant Program, INNOVISTA: Advancing Student Success through Distance Education; 5 year project period: $2,081,909 total funding
Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board, Developmental Education Demonstration Project (co-writer); 2 year project period: $1,500,000 total funding
New England Foundation for the Arts, National Dance Project: Presentation Grant - Tere O'Connor Dance Company; 1 year project period: $20,000 total funding
Texas Workforce Commission, SpaceTEAMS Summer Camp for High School Girls; 1 year project period: $15,221 total funding
U.S. Department of Education, Women's Equity in Education Act Program, Gender Equity in Math and Sciences (GEMS Project); 4 year project period: $999,564 total funding
Greater Texas Foundation, Community College Scholarship Program, 21st Century Young Men's Scholarship Program; 1 year project period: $50,000 total funding
Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board, Summer Merit Grant Program, SpaceTEAMS Summer Camp for Girls; 1 year project period: $15,500 total funding
Yale University, alumniVentures, Community College Call for Scores; 1 year project period: $5,000 total funding
Lockheed Martin, TIER/FIRST Robotics Tournament; 1 year project period: $4,000 total funding
Frito Lay/Pepsi Cola Company, Food Packaging Study; 1 year project period: $15,595
Coca-Cola/National Recycling Coalition Recycling Bin Grant Program; 1 year project period: $2,500 total funding
Greater Texas Foundation, Community College Scholarship Program, 21st Century Young Men's Scholarship Program; 1 year project period: $100,000 total funding
City of Human Development Fund, TIER Summer Camp; 1 year project period: $15,000 total funding
National Endowment for the Arts, American Masterpieces: Dance College Component, Anna Sokolow's Mural; 1 year project period: $15,000 total funding
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, Hispanic Serving Institutions Assisting Communities; 3 year project period: $600,000 total funding
TestOut Corporation, LabSims, 1 year project period: $7,995 total funding
National Endowment for the Arts, American Masterpieces: Dance College Component, Anna Sokolow's Frida; 1 year project period: $10,000 total funding
U.S. Department of Education, Minority Science Engineering Improvement Program, Sustaining Talent in Education through Learning and Laboratory Research (STELLAR Project); 3 year project period: $521,918 total funding
U.S. Department of Education, Teaching American History, Our Country 'Tis of Thee; 3 year project period: $2,810,619 total funding
U.S. Department of Education, Carol M. White Physical Education Program; 3 year project period: $1,336,317 total funding
State Farm Foundation, Candle Lighters - Leon Springs Elementary; 1 year project period: $10,000 total funding
Texas Music Project, Rayburn Middle School Texas Music Project; 1 year project period: $4,000 total funding
3M Salute to Schools Program, Sul Ross Middle School Library Security System; 1 year project period: $25,000
Mathematics Association of America/Tensor Foundation Program, Advancing Women's Education in Science Math and Engineering (AWESoME Girls Project); 2 year project period: $5,000 total funding
Laura Bush Foundation for America's Libraries, Cable Elementary School; 1 year project period: $5,000 total funding
Laura Bush Foundation for America's Libraries, Lackland Elementary School; 1 year project period: $5,000 total funding
HEB Classroom Champions, Nichols Elementary, Mustang Readers; 1 year project period: $500 total funding
Ford Salute to Education, Northside Habilitation Program; 1 year project period: $5,000 total funding
Target Foundation, Science through Arts - John Jay High School; 1 year project period: $2,000 total funding
HEB Excellence in Education, District of the Year Award, Northside ISD; 1 year project period: $100,000 total funding
Brackenridge Foundation, 000 total funding
Texas Education Agency, Texas Reading First Program; 3 year project period: $2,294,800 total funding
Time Warner Cable Foundation, VH-1 Save the Music Program; 1 year project period: $10,000 total funding
The Boeing Company Foundation, Expanding Teaching Frontiers; 1 year project period: $30,000 total funding
State Farm Foundation, Priceless People - Leon Springs Elementary; 1 year project period: $3,000 total funding
City of District 6 Scholarships for NISD Graduates; 2 year project period: $10,000 total funding
HEB Excellence in Education, Principal of the Year Award, Leon Springs Elementary; 1 year award: $10,000 total funding
College Board, Greenhouse Program, Teaching Resources to Enhance Education; 1 year project period: $10,000 total funding
Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ), Boarder 2010 Grant Program - Operator Training and Assessment of Water Plants in the Boarder Mexican State of Tamaulipas; 1 year project period: $70,000 total funding
Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ), Boarder 2010 Grant Program - Operator Training and Assessment of Water Plants in the Boarder Mexican State of Baja California; 1 year project period: $100,000 total funding
U.S. Department of Education, Upward Bound Initiative Supplemental Grant; 4 year project period: $400,000 total funding
U.S. Department of Education, Gaining Early Awareness and Readiness for Undergraduate Program (GEAR UP); 4 year project funding: $1,442,000 total funding
U.S. Department of Education, Upward Bound Regular - Northside ISD - new (co-writer); 4 year project period: $1,250,000 total funding
U.S. Department of Education, Upward Bound Regular - UTSA Southside ISD and SAISD - renewal (co-writer); 4 year project period; $1,355,036 total funding
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