TASHIKA ALFORD

225-***-**** Baton Rouge, LA

adkeyb@r.postjobfree.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/tashika-alford-tibbs-mba-ba9584103/ HAZARD MITIGATION SPECIALIST

Dedicated, accomplished Hazard Mitigation Specialist respected for 13 years of experience delivering subject matter expertise in hazard mitigation and accounting and grant management. Ensures auditing accuracy and exceptional project management for the Governor’s Office Homeland Security, Louisiana. Proven track record of conducting efficient benefit-cost analyses, budgets, cost reasonableness, writing applications, homeowner consultations, public outreach, payment processing, payment tracking, and reimbursement documentation. Known as a motivational, influential leader and collaborator who guides team members in working directly with the local governments, state agencies, and private nonprofit organizations to provide visibility and assist potential applicants with the hazard mitigation grant process. Exemplary educational qualifications include a Master of Business Administration from the University of Phoenix. Out-of-the-box thinker committed to working in both team- based and independent capacities while bringing a strong work ethic and excellent organizational skills to any setting.

CAREER HIGHLIGHTS

Selected to administer OCD-DRU's $750M HMGP grant applications.

Earned a reputation for the exemplary management of large-scale grant assistance programs.

Secured significant in tax savings by reviewing financial documents prepared by others for accuracy, form and content and reconciling accounts through internal audits for federal and state reimbursements.

Increased efficiency in all areas of the program as a liaison between FEMA and Parishes to resolve programmatic and procurement issues.

Facilitated accountability of quarterly reporting from local governments by developing a system to track the completion of incoming tasks and the status of all project applications.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Grant Manager Senior Disaster Recovery Specialist 10/2007 – 05/2020 Governor’s Office Homeland Security: Baton Rouge, LA Provide exemplary management of large scale grant assistance programs, including $1.3B Hurricane Katrina/Rita,

$127M Hurricane Gustav/Ike, The La Dept. of Health & Hospital's statewide $33M HMGP Generator Program, $55M Statewide Generator Program, and numerous private sectors up to $600M in size.

Selected to administer OCD-DRU's $750M HMGP grant applications, helping with revising scope as needed, training staff as it relates to HMGP, and reorganizing the strategic plan.

Managed a team of disaster recovery specialists whose total project allocation exceeded $150M toward mitigation measures in Louisiana, including elevation, acquisition, large scale drainage projects, safe rooms, and reconstruction projects.

Oversaw the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP), the Flood Mitigation Assistance Program (FMA) and the Pre-Disaster Mitigation Program (PDM) grants for all Louisiana parishes.

Improved the efficiency and accuracy of reporting by developing enhanced procedures when reviewing and preparing complex cost reports and intergovernmental claims for reimbursement and project closeouts regarding FEMA/GOHSEP.

Secured significant tax savings by reviewing financial documents prepared by others for accuracy, form and content and reconciling accounts through internal audits for federal and state reimbursements.

Built lasting professional relationships by collaborating cross-functionally with department management and accounting personnel on a variety of intergovernmental and fee reimbursable cost accounting matters.

Achieved project goals and deliverables by proactively cultivating relationships with the clients' organization structure while preparing for and leading interagency meetings. SKILLS & EXPERTISE

Program Management

Project Management

Onsite Inspections

Hazard Mitigation Measures

Benefit-Cost Analysis

Inspection Reports

FEMA Regulations

Grant Assistance

Analytics/Process Analysis

Budgeting/Cost Controls

Client Relations

Technical Project

Management

Auditing Strategy &

Planning

Release Management

Process Improvement

Data Management

Quality Assurance

Team Leadership

Budget/Cost Containment

Project Closeouts

Tashika Alford, Resume – Page 2-225-***-**** adkeyb@r.postjobfree.com Procurement Auditing:

Increased efficiency in all areas of the program as a liaison between FEMA and Parishes to resolve programmatic and procurement issues while overseeing project closeout inspections and conducting regular site visits for all federal projects.

Audited all contracts and procurement to ensure they met the specifications set by the Robert T. Stafford Act by managing, implementing, and evaluating varied, complex and multi-faceted quality assurance activities

Commended for providing technical expertise in funding large scale drainage, wind retrofit, acquisitions, elevations, and other construction projects such as Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP); Flood Mitigation Assistance (FMA); Repetitive Flood Claims Program (RFC); Severe Repetitive Loss Program (SRL); and Pre- Disaster Mitigation Program (PDM).

Quality Assurance and Project Management:

Ensured recovery work adhered to established guidelines and grant funds of $2.1M were expended and accounted for per federal and state requirements.

Led large-scale project management initiatives by reviewing Letters of Intent and subsequent application submissions for disasters 1603, 1607 and 1668 for clarity and completeness and conducting Preliminary Damage Assessments following Hurricanes Gustav (DR 1786) and Ike (DR 1792).

Facilitated accountability of quarterly reporting from local governments by developing a system to track the completion of incoming tasks and the status of all project applications.

Created effective project development improvement strategies by monitoring, reviewing, and evaluating work processes, including management controls, communication channels, and information systems.

Reduced risks related to the delivery of grant assistance by identifying short and long-term problems that could affect the delivery of the hazard mitigation grant assistance programs. Additional Experience: Stress Manager & Outreach Worker, Volunteers of America EDUCATION

Master of Business Administration GPA: 3.9

University of Phoenix, Tempe, AZ/USA

Bachelor of Business Administration – Management

University of Phoenix, Tempe, AZ/USA

TECHNOLOGY & TOOLS

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)

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