SAMSON A. OLAODE, PH.D

ADDRESS: **** *********** ****, ********** ** 30038: PHONE: 585-***-****

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JOB POSITION- GRANTS/PROJECT MANAGER/DIRECTOR

QUALIFICATIONS PROFILE

Performance-focused and results-driven professional, offering broad-based experience in higher educational administration, nonprofit organizations, and City government. Armed with strong interpersonal skills in establishing strong working relationships with students, teachers, and staff, as well as various academic and government institutions. Equipped with well-defined analytical, technical, decision-making, presentation, multitasking, and negotiation skills. Commended for securing grants, as well as leading and implementing community education initiatives, sponsored projects, and developmental programs.

CORE COMPETENCIES

Large-Scale Program Management

Teaching and Mentorship

Grant Writing and Development

Strategic Planning and Implementation

Employee Relations and Supervision

Rapid Conflict Resolution & Contract Negotiations

Cross-Functional Leadership and Team Building

Community Outreach Initiatives

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

Samdelo Grant Services, LLC

Executive Director, Independent Consulting Company 2018 – Present As the Executive Director of this company, I have written grants for non-profit and religious organizations in the Georgia and Florida States since my retirement from the City of Rochester, New York. These grants were funded. Clayton County Senior Services, Riverdale, GA

Deputy Administrator of Finance Jan. 2022 - Present I write grant proposal proposals for the department and supervise grant management of funded programs. I am responsible for about 70 employees’ payroll approval bi-weekly. Budgeting, quarterly budget reviews for compliance, Internal audit control, and exploration of funding sources are examples of my roles as the Finance person. I currently leading the Strategic Planning Committee to produce the next five-year plan. Forsyth County – Finance Department, Cumming, GA

Grant Coordinator June 2021 -Dec.2021

I worked with the Grants Administrator to review all county grant applications before they sent out to funder and supervised the disbursement of grant funds. I explore grant opportunities for Forsyth County departments and assist the managers with writing winnable grants. My duty includes working with the Grant Accountant and the Finance Director to ascertain that all grant programs in the county follow State, federal, and other agencies’ funding regulations. Young Adult Guidance Center, Inc, Atlanta, GA

Grant Administrator/Coordinator April 2020 – June 2021 I wrote grants for this nonprofit agency that served young adults ages 15-26 years in need of emergency housing, employment, educational advancement, and assistance with legal challenges. I also assisted in coordinating program operations by ensuring that participants are served, and the agency is in compliance with funders’ expectations. City of Rochester, Mayor’s Office

Executive Staff Assistant – Grants Manager 2014 - 2018 Retired as the Executive Staff Assistant at the Mayor’s office. I established a functional Office of Grant Management for the City of Rochester. I also oversaw all grant applications by the City and the management of all grant awards to the city.

Responsibilities/Accomplishments:

Met with all department heads to identify existing grant operations and future needs.

Identified City-wide discretionary or entitlement (Federal, State, and Local), foundation and other grant opportunities that are consistent with City strategic priorities. SAMSON A. OLAODE, PH.D

ADDRESS: 2890 STILLBRANCH COVE, STONECREST GA 30038: PHONE: 585-***-**** EMAIL: advyf2@r.postjobfree.com

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Consolidated all City grant funds into a report format and submit quarterly to City Council and the Senior Management Team (SMT)

Supervised the disbursement and reporting of all CBDG grant funds under Consolidated Community Development Plan

Established a benchmark for future grant revenue projections for the City of Rochester.

Developed a Grant Manual for writing and submitting grant proposals by all departments, including grant management and compliance guidelines.

Established and maintained a consortia relationship with multiple agencies, business establishments, higher education, and lawmakers in seeking grants for the City and residents of Rochester.

Built a database of grant opportunities and resources.

Worked with all city departments on grant applications and compliance with managing grant funds. Other Accomplishments:

Successfully authored, submitted, and won the following proposals and grants:

GRO1000 grant to plant edible gardens in Rochester, New York.

Flower City AmeriCorps grant of $431,600 annually for the next three years

Bloomberg Innovation grant, achieving $1.9M award, in partnership with the Senior Management Team

Designation of Rochester as a Tech Hire Pilot City; earning recognition for the city as one of the 21 cities in USA with approved share of $100,000 in grant funds.

Genesee Community College Batavia, NY

Director of Grant Services 2007–2014

Oversaw the development and implementation of new grant proposals for services and program funding, while efficiently maintaining existing discretionary and entitlement grants.

Administered all grant services, which included pre-award coordination of all grant applications and post-award support for grant managers, personnel, and principal investigators.

Drafted a competitive proposal secure funding, in close coordination with various departments and faculty members.

Sought for and captured new funding opportunities and grant initiatives in order to continuously support all college programs and services institution-wide.

Accomplishments:

Drove performance improvements as reflected in increasing the funding level from $2.9M in 2007 to $4M annually from 2008 to 2014.

Successfully secured the following grants throughout the institution:

• Title III, $1.99M; and Nursing Workforce Diversity (NWD), $696,734

• Energy Efficiency – New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA), $457,661

• Tech Prep, $1.89M; and Integrated Campus Security Initiative (ICSI) Project, $537K

• SUNY Nursing “High Need,” $115,380; Sunshine Lady Foundation, $80K; and SUNY “High Need” Grant, Agri-Business Program, $243,887

• Department of Labor Wired Grant Program, $309K; and National Science Foundation, TUES, $135,335

• Upward Bound Program, Liberty Partnerships, Student Support Services, Adult Educational Opportunity Center, and Child Care Center, $250,000

• Projects for Genesee Community College, $15,324,657; and Monroe Community College, $2,213,508 Established a reputation for handling increasing responsibilities by assuming multiple roles, such as the following:

• Sustainability Committee member accounted for creating and executing key measures as well as maintaining the college’s financial stability.

• State University of New York Alliance member significantly obtaining $14.6M of United States Department of Labor Trade Adjustment Assistance Community College and Career Training (TAACCCT) grant in 2012, with $145,348 allocated to Genesee Community College

• One of the five writers who submitted a $23.6M TAACCCTP proposal to the U.S. Department of Labor on behalf of 29 SUNY community colleges.

• Representative to state-wide and consortia grant initiatives.

• Member of the five-person writing committee who submitted 2013 TAACCCTP application for SUNY. SAMSON A. OLAODE, PH.D

ADDRESS: 2890 STILLBRANCH COVE, STONECREST GA 30038: PHONE: 585-***-**** EMAIL: advyf2@r.postjobfree.com

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• Contributed in enhancing the institution’s instructional technologies by acquiring a minimum of $25K annually of member-items funding from local legislators from 2008 to 2010. Genesee Community College Batavia, NY

President of Faculty and Professional Association (Genesee Educational Association) 2008–2014

As president of over 200-member union, I lead my negotiation team through two contract negotiations over a six- year period that were accepted by our union members and the college’s executive management team.

I was responsible for several successful resolutions of arbitration matters particularly between individual bargaining unit members and some members of the management team. These arbitration issues included discipline and terminations, layoffs and assignments, promotion issues and working conditions.

Every arbitration matter during my tenure was resolved on college campus, or on occasion, by an intervention of NYSUT’s (New York State Union of Teachers) legal department at my invitation. None of these cases were ever referred to the New York State Public Employee Relations Board (PERB) or civil court for settlement.

Represented my union at NYSUT Labor-Management Relations meetings in Albany.

Taught new executive board members of Genesee Education Association about Unionism 101, focusing on membership, contract negotiation techniques, and arbitration procedures. Monroe Community College Rochester, NY

Director of STAGE (Skills, Training, Academics, Growth, and Employment) Project 1993–2007

Facilitated the workforce development and credit program training to over 3,000 project participants enrolled in the STAGE project.

Master-planned and strategically coordinated the Workforce Investment Act (WIA) initiative workforce and continuing education efforts for short- and long-term program plans.

Established and supervised Project YES (Youth Employment Services) training activities, as well as non-credit programming efforts and duties including --instruction, counseling, career exploration, and recruitment activities.

Developed professional working partnerships with community partners, government agencies, and local schools.

Handled the preparation of competitive grant proposals, budgets, program reports, as well as performance appraisals for the professional and support staff.

Presided over comprehensive orientation initiatives for the faculty, staff, and students, while proactively representing the college and programs at meetings, community events, schools, and all related activities. Notable Accomplishments:

Over 3,000 students passed their General Educational Development (GED) examinations and were admitted in non- credit or credit programs and workforce development training.

Obtained more than $2.3 million grant funds from the Department of Education, Department of Labor, and numerous foundations in support of educational and workforce development activities. TEACHING-RELATED EXPERIENCE

Monroe Community College Rochester, NY

Adjunct Professor 1996–2017

Taught more than 1,000 students in basic mathematics and pre-algebra classes, while serving as certified online instructor of ANGEL and Blackboard platforms.

Rendered tutorial support and academic and career advisement to students requiring additional assistance in mathematics.

EDUCATION

Doctor of Philosophy in Education – Community College Leadership: 2011 Walden University Minneapolis, MN

Master of Science in Adult Education: 2002

State University of New York at Buffalo Buffalo, NY SAMSON A. OLAODE, PH.D

ADDRESS: 2890 STILLBRANCH COVE, STONECREST GA 30038: PHONE: 585-***-**** EMAIL: advyf2@r.postjobfree.com

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Master of Public Administration in General Public Administration College at Brockport, State University of New York Brockport, NY Bachelor of Science in Business Administration – Accounting College at Brockport, State University of New York Brockport, NY PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

ANGEL Certification State University of New York Learning Network Blackboard Certification – State University New York Learning Network Grant Writing Certification State University of New York Training Center Leadership Training Course New York State United Teachers (NYSUT) AFFILIATIONS AND ACTIVITIES

Member Grant Professionals Association (GPA); and Toastmasters International Grant Reviewer United States Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (ETA) TECHNICAL SKILLS & DISSERTATION

Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook) Banner System Blackboard ANGEL Internet Applications

Olaode, S.A. (2011). Community college faculty perceptions of the strategic planning process. (Doctoral dissertation). Retrieved from http://search.proquest.com/docview/908613099. (3482154).

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