HAWALY DICKO

LEADERSHIP / CONSULTANCY

PROFILE

Focused professional with over a decade of experience providing leadership to diverse organizations for profit, nonprofit and government agencies. Effective liaison between several government entities, non-profit organizations, financial lenders, and legal institutions who handles delicate situations with diplomacy. Exceptional ability to spearhead, monitor, and evaluate time-critical programs and projects while enforcing compliance with all applicable rules and regulations. Confident communicator with the ability to analyze and resolve complex problems and issues with consideration towards policies, procedures, and community impact. Fluent in English, French, and several African languages and dialects.

EDUCATION

MBA

Walden University

Baltimore, MD

BBA in International Business

American Intercontinental University

Atlanta, GA

EXPERTISE

Program / Project Management

Government Programs / Initiatives

Program Development / Strategic Planning

Program Monitoring / Evaluation

Administration / Operations

Research / Data Analysis & Reporting

Financial Management / Risk Management

Grants Management / Contracts

Audits / Reporting / Budgets

Complex Problem Resolution

Continuous Process Improvement

Client Relations / Social Work

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Criminal Justice Coordinating Council / Atlanta, GA 2018 – 2019

GRANTS SPECIALIST

• Managed a complex grants portfolio, including setting appropriate work priorities, applying knowledge of organizational needs and deadlines, and providing consistent follow-up to assure receipt of required documentation

• Provided consultation and technical assistance to staff, applicants, and recipients on all aspects of grants and cooperative agreements management

• Collaborated with program staff in the planning, development, and review of grant funding requirements

• Developed and negotiated budgets with program staff and the grant community to ensure costs were reasonable, allowable, and allocable using Federal regulations, policies, and procedures

• Reviewed and coordinated business management activities related to the resolution of audit findings conducted in accordance with government accounting standards

• Represented the agency on grants management work groups or task forces and notify the supervisor of significant developments that result from those activities

• Attended grant review meetings and provided administrative and budgetary information

Assurant Business Solutions / Atlanta, GA

2016 – 2017

QUALITY CONTROL SPECIALIST (Contractor)

• Reviewed laws, regulations, and policies related to insurance coverage and ensured projects were in compliance with quality control requirements

• Worked in a multi-function and multi-client environment with different service levels, client system platforms, and internal operating systems

• Maintained knowledge of complex products related to property and casualty business, including policies, claims administration, and risk management

• Inspected and verified the accuracy of transactions performed by individuals and automated systems in the Operations Center to enhance the customer experience

• Analyzed state and local insurance policies, and recommended adjustments and refunds for residential and commercial lender-placed policies based on validation and verification procedures

• Identified opportunities for improvement, modified processes and procedures, and applied quality control standards

• Communicated findings and trends to management while supporting various quality control initiatives and calibration sessions

Georgia Department of Community Affairs / Atlanta, GA 2013 – 2015

UNDERWRITING / LOAN DOCUMENTATION SPECIALIST (Contractor)

• Audited and ensured compliance of approved FHA, VA, and conventional loans

• Helped marketing department distribute information to lenders for program participation and education regarding proper documents and fiscal responsibility

• Examined documents for down payment assistance via the GA Dream Program to verify applicants’ income, employment status, and credit history

• Assisted with the HomeSafe Georgia recertification process and determined eligibility of homebuyers to receive financial aid to avoid foreclosure or bankruptcy

Georgia Environmental Finance Authority / Atlanta, GA 2012 – 2013

PROJECT COORDINATOR (Contractor)

• Employed effective procedures, policies, and information systems for 800+ loans to provide information regarding the Water Resources Division’s program to support local governments in infrastructure financing through flexible, low-cost options

• Influenced and led change initiatives, planning, implementation methodologies, financial realization measures, and tracking of revenue and expenses

• Ensured completion of projects within defined timelines, budget controls, and quality standards while communicating with team, external customers, and vendors

• Monitored project site progress against schedule and drove deliverables, internal, external and provided knowledge transfer for all aspects of the project

• Worked with the assigned Project Manager to develop the proposal project schedule and milestones and to identify potential project risks, inclusive of mitigation plans

• Reviewed proposal documentation for completeness, accuracy and validate that content addresses all customer functional requirements and scope

• Developed and implemented electronic loan management system for two agencies (EPA and GEFA) working closely in processing applications, approving projects, executing loan documents, monitoring construction, and paying draw requests and captured lessons learned and documented back to the various stakeholders

Georgia Department of Public Health / Atlanta, GA 2000 – 2011

PROGRAM SUPERVISOR – DIVISION OF HEALTH PROTECTION / HIV/AIDS (2002 – 2011)

• Contributed to the statewide implementation of the HIV Care (Ryan White Part B) Program, including quality assurance of all services and extensive problem solving by interpreting and enforcing implementation of Ryan White HIV/AIDS Treatment Modernization Act

• Successfully recovered over $100,000 monthly associated with $2 million in monthly billing for drug assistance to program clients and initiated quality assurance surveys, audits, and analyses of services at district facilities

• Actively guided and supported short- and long-term strategic objectives in terms of revenue, quality, efficiency, process, and technology

• Provided programmatic support to surveillance and epidemiology through research, review studies, evaluation, monitoring, and data analysis while collaborating with HRSA, CDC and NIH to enhance prevention, care, treatment and research

Georgia Department of Public Health / Atlanta, GA 2000 – 2001

PROGRAM ASSOCIATE – DIVISION OF PUBLIC HEALTH

• Coordinated with resettlement agency case managers to conduct benchmark assessments for new arrivals

• Collaborated with case managers to implement strategies to address customers' needs as identified in assessments

• Referred customers to health, mental health and community resources as appropriate

• Coordinated provider services and ensuring the quality of services for clients

• Monitored customer involvement with negotiated interventions and assisted customers accessing clinical services in the community

• Acted as a liaison between internal customers, professional, and community providers

Provide support to case management supervision to social work to other contractors and interns

ADDITIONAL HISTORY

CONTRACT WORK

BANKRUPTCY COMPLIANCE ANALYST

Aldridge Pite via Ultimate Staffing

Atlanta, GA

2015

HUMAN RESOURCES COMPLIANCE ANALYST

Kilpatrick Townsend via Focus GA

Atlanta, GA

2015

FIELD ASSURANCE SPECIALIST

Alpha Scientific, Inc.

Atlanta, GA

2015

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