Grant Management, Project Management, Operations Support

ALICIA D. PARTEE, MPH

Houston, Texas • 601-***-**** • ************@*****.***

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

Dynamic and results-oriented leader with a proven track record of success in strategic planning, project management, and team leadership. Specializing in public health, operations, grant management, program development, and community engagement, I bring expertise in implementing organizational policies and procedures to enhance operational efficiency, drive awareness, and improve overall satisfaction. Recognized for exceptional analytical, communication, and government-relations skills, I excel at distilling complex concepts into clear, compelling reports and presentations that deliver actionable insights and measurable results.

CORE COMPETENCIES

• Strategic Planning & Execution • Process & Performance Improvements

• Community Health & Education Planning • Policy & Procedural Issues Development

• Program & Project Management • Training & Workforce Development

• Team Building, Coaching & Leadership • Grant Writing & Management

• Community Outreach Services • Conflict Management & Resolution PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY (FEMA) – Houston, TX 05/05/2025 to Present Operations Support Specialist – Full-time (40 Hours/Week)

• Coordinate the obligation of federal funds in accordance with federal laws, agency guidelines and award terms.

• Monitor budget authority funding to ensure funds are obligated correctly and within the allowable timeframe.

• Maintain complete and accurate records of all funding actions and justifications.

• Collaborate with program managers, grant specialists and budget analysts to ensure funds are obligated based upon the approved scope of work and timelines.

• Prepare monthly and quarterly obligation reports for internal leadership and external stakeholders. Emergency Management Specialist – Part-time (30 Hours/Week) – Remote 06/26/2023 to 06/30/2025

• Contributed as a key member of the Strategic Workforce Augmentation Team, facilitating registration intake for disaster survivors.

• Processed 4–12 applicant registrations daily, efficiently managing varying call volumes.

• Delivered comprehensive support to callers, including answering questions, providing additional resources, and offering technical assistance.

Grants Management Specialist – Full-time (40 Hours/Week) – Baton Rouge, LA 04/23/2023 to 05/02/2025

• Provide advice to internal and external staff on the full of complex assignments related to FEMA’s Hazard Mitigation Assistance programs.

• Provide technical assistance regarding grant programs and processes that provide funding for eligible mitigation activities that reduce disaster losses and protect life and property from future disaster damages.

• Review grant applications for completeness, evaluate awardee eligibility using established financial, administrative, business and negotiation procedures.

• Analyze information and recommend actions for resolution of conventional problems and/or issues. CITY OF NEW ORLEANS – New Orleans, LA 03/25/19 to 04/21/23 Grants Manager/ Budget Analyst - Full-time (35 Hours/Week)

• Enhanced funding models, identified new funding sources, and developed sustainable grants programs.

• Managed grant efforts, including payments, expenditures, compliance, reporting, and donor engagement.

• Secured continuous funding for the City of New Orleans, improving business opportunities and executing meaningful projects.

• Led strategic planning and issue resolution meetings during conferences and appeals.

• Provided expert advice on grant compliance issues, impacting strategy and audits.

• Strengthened donor relationships, streamlined grant administration, and ensured fiscal soundness.

• Planned, directed, and coordinated the examination of complex grant-related issues.

• Applied revised policies and procedures to improve grant operations.

• Tracked project budgets, comparing actual expenditures to budgeted amounts to assess performance.

• Assisted with funding allocation, amendments, and modifications for City of New Orleans contracts. ALICIA D. PARTEE, MPH PAGE 2

LOUISIANA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH – New Orleans, LA 06/06/17 to 10/18/18 Finance Analyst & Program Manager - Full-time (35 Hours/Week) Managed various budgets by approving payments, tracking expenses, analyzing projections, and reconciling accounts monthly

• Provided timely, relevant and accurate financial operational performance data/project status updates to Program Managers.

• Analyzed business plans, forecasts, departmental expenses, headcount, equipment, maintenance, and software requirements.

• Identified and analyzed expenses and cost driver trends and recommended improvements accordingly.

• Administered expenditures and accounts payable for grant and contract deliverables.

• Planned and coordinated the monitoring and reporting process for statewide WIC programs.

• Processed invoices for WIC Contract sites to be reimbursed monthly.

• Maintained partnerships with vendors to ensure payments were made in a timely manner.

• Oversaw an electronic filing and tracking system for paid/outstanding invoices. MISSISSIPPI DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH – Jackson, MS 01/14/13 to 03/31/17 Special Projects Officer - Full-time (40 Hours/Week)

• Managed funding/budgets and a variety of grants, contracts, cooperative agreements and awards for Office of Preventive Health.

• Evaluated and reported contract performance and maintained contractual records.

• Performed fiscal review of new contracts and modifications for accuracy, completeness, and adherence to policy.

• Monitored program compliance requirements and recommended approval or disapproval of proposed program activities.

• Oversaw personnel functions including attendance tracking, payroll, and disciplinary action reports.

• Drafted, evaluated, negotiated, and coordinated the execution of contracts and subgrants. Business Management & Analysis - Full-time (40 Hours/Week)

• Applied analytical and evaluative methods and techniques to issues or studies concerning the efficiency and effectiveness of program operations to make improvements and detect deficiencies.

• Executed internal management support services in the areas of program cost monitoring, annual fiscal planning, and development of annual work-plans, for the procedural and relationship aspects of various work centers. BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF CENTRAL MISSISSIPPI – Jackson, MS 01/06/11 to 01/11/13 Assistant Manager of Operations - Full-time (40 Hours/Week)

• Provided exceptional administrative oversight of 6-Club sites, employing 6 Club Directors, 6 Assistant Directors, and 90 counselors throughout Central Mississippi, including staff recruitment, supervision and leadership, coordination, collaboration and communication between programs, as well as data collection, integrity, analysis and reporting.

• Oversaw daily operations of all 6-programs to ensure quality programming and outcomes; included accountability for member recruitment/enrollment, overall program management, community and family involvement, school district and school site relationships, and assuring that members were provided with programming that promoted the BGCA Formula for Impact.

• Actively participated as an active member of BGCA program leadership team. U.S. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY – Washington, DC 11/06/04 to 09/25/05 Grants Compliance Officer (Internship) - Full-time (40 Hours/Week)

• Analyzed requirements for compliance of grant applications and budget expenditures.

• Initiated briefings with grantees to ensure full understanding of terms and guidelines.

• Resolved issues related to modifications, non-compliance and the termination of grant awards.

• Provided advice and guidance concerning grant/agreement determinations. MISSISSIPPI DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY – Jackson, MS 05/01/00 to 11/03/04 Community Involvement/Environmental Justice Assistant - Full-time (40 Hours/Week)

• Performed pre/post lead-based paint inspections and composed inspection reports for the manager.

• Coordinated lead-based paint “Community Outreach” and “Community Involvement” initiative seminars throughout the state.

• Developed “Community Involvement” plan and provided Environmental Justice “Community Outreach” initiative. EDUCATION

Master of Public Health, Policy & Management Jackson State University, Jackson, MS Bachelor of Science, Health Care Administration Jackson State University, Jackson, MS

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