GRANT MANAGER

Location:

Brandon, MS

Salary:

109500

Posted:

January 15, 2025

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Resume:

Jacqueline D. Carraway

CBDR/PA GRANT MANAGER / DOCUMENTATION MANAGER / CLIENT RELATIONSHIP MANAGER

Objective

Reliable Grant Manager demonstrating high level of ownership and initiative. Possessing exceptional

work ethic and desire to go above and beyond to exceed company expectations. Offering

knack for building productive working relationships. Successful in fast-paced, deadline-driven

environments to manage goals and team development. History of thriving in team-oriented

environments. Insightful Manager with experience directing and improving operations through

effective employee motivational strategies and strong policy enforcement. Proficient in best

practices, market trends and regulatory requirements of industry operations. Talented leader

with analytical approach to business planning and day-to-day problem-solving.

Experience

B&A Grant Services & Software Grant Manager/Client Relationship Manager. 11/2024-Present

•Review grant applications, agreements, and compliance guidelines.

•Establish and monitor a Project Schedule and Compliance Checklist.

•Ensure Grantees adhere to reporting deadlines and compliance requirements.

•Advise and guide clients throughout the grant lifecycle.

•Monitor grant budgets, expenditures, and reimbursements to ensure targets are met.

•Work with client staff to resolve compliance issues that arise.

•Prepare and submit financial reports, budget amendment requests, invoices for completed grant work, and grant reports to grantor agencies.

•Communicate amended timeframes, budgets, and requirements to client staff.

•Create and maintain detailed files and documentation to meet comprehensive audit requirements.

•Liaise between grantor agencies and our client’s day-to-day business operations.

•Provide strategic advice to build sustainable grant programs for clients.

•Review grant programs to evaluate suitability for key projects for each client.

•Perform preliminary scoring evaluation of projects being considered for funding.

•Send grant research reports to clients to propose suitability discussions.

•Lead monthly calls with each client to review statuses of grant application activity.

Carraway Enterprises Owner / Operator 2/2004-Present

Created a business strategy and established Carraway Enterprises.

Oversaw day-to-day business operations.

Consulted with customers to identify their needs and propose optimal

solutions.

Provided training and motivation to employees for daily business

functions.

Improved operational efficiency and productivity by managing

budgets, accounts, and costs.

Led the recruitment, hiring, and training of initial personnel,

establishing key internal functions and defining roles for the new

organization.

Developed visual marketing materials for both new and used inventory

using social media and the company website.

Utilized accounting skills to manage accounts payable and receivable,

run payroll and fund a team of five employees.

Reconciled daily sales, returns, and financial reports in QuickBooks.

Hagerty Consulting Managing Associate DR 12/2022- 9/2024

Worked on disaster preparedness, response, mitigation, and recovery

projects.

Developed various emergency management deliverables.

Managed projects of an array of sizes, including project planning, team

leadership, and budget management.

Provided consulting services at various government levels and in the

private sector.

Maintained strong client and professional relationships.

Applied expertise in emergency management, homeland security,

accounting, finance, engineering, and public/business administration.

Proficient in using Salesforce, QuickBase, Emergency Management

Mission Integrated Environment (EMMIE), Grants Portal, and WebEoc

for the State of Florida.

Elysian Consulting Documentation Manager/Senior Grant Coordinator 2/2021-2/2023

Managed 15 employees, assessing their skills, and assigning tasks.

Oversaw daily operations, mentored team members, and adjusted job

assignments to match evolving business needs.

Conducted onboarding and training for new hires, maintained

detailed progress records, and offered feedback on performance and

training.

Organized and reconciled a vast invoice spreadsheet for government

departments.

Aided in FEMA reimbursement processes for disaster recovery,

documenting losses and managing applicant documentation.

Clearview Digital Conversions Quality Control Manager 6/2014-2/2021

Developed and analyzed quality control processes and deliverables to

assess current standards and propose action plans.

Collaborated with development teams, internal customers, and

product line management to ensure the delivery of desired quality

requirements to distributors.

Optimized quality and cost reduction by upholding quality control

objectives.

Demonstrated strong Project Management and leadership skills by

simultaneously managing multiple documentation projects.

Enforced quality standards and procedures to enhance customer

satisfaction and minimize errors.

Mentored and motivated employees to pursue excellence and foster

professional growth.

Mississippi Department of Transportation Special Projects Officer IV 6/2007-5/2009

Managed 100+ projects annually.

Conducted quality inspections at various project stages to ensure

adherence to standards.

Reviewed project documents and supporting materials.

Performed checks throughout project development to maintain

Quality.

Identified plans and resources necessary to achieve project goals.

Oversaw projects from procurement to commissioning.

Initiated projects, managed costs, and monitored performance.

Managed high-profile projects, planning, designing, and scheduling

phases.

Revised standard operating procedures and rules for the Roadway

Maintenance Division.

Accounted for and budgeted regular maintenance of state and

federally funded roadway projects through the FHWA highway

program and Emergency Disaster Roadway projects.

Mississippi Postal Employees Federal Credit Union Teller/Collections Officer 1/2004-6/2007

Managed cash and customer transactions at the start of each shift.

Handled check cashing, deposits, and withdrawals, ensuring accuracy

and compliance.

Provided a range of services, including issuing checks and currency

exchange.

Assisted customers with account-related tasks and inquiries.

Balanced cash drawer at the end of each shift.

Addressed customer issues and initiated new accounts.

Promoted bank products and identified referral opportunities.

Ensured compliance with internal controls and policies.

Collaborated with the collections officer on delinquent loan

recoveries.

Mississippi Department of Transportation Special Projects Officer IV 5/2000-1/2004

Organized archival systems for roadway projects, including labeling,

sorting, and categorizing documents.

Managed document retrieval requests and implemented a long-term

storage strategy.

Complied with regulatory requirements and promoted consistency in

documentation practices.

Provided employee training on efficient document use.

Assisted in both internal and external audits.

Maintained document integrity and controlled access to roadway-