Project Manager Software
Resume:
Cathryn N. Myers
*** ********** ***., **** ****, PA 19010
bw8o7n@r.postjobfree.com
October 22, 2012
Dear Madam or Sir:
I write to express my interest in being the personal assistant for your music group . I offer my services as an administrator with over seven years of experience successfully managing multiple federal and state grants. My previous professional experiences have included a wide range of responsibilities making me a competent manager with a varied skill set who is able to work synergistically with others as a team member or leader in order to meet organizational strategic planning goals, regulatory obligations and program objectives.
In my previous position as the Federal Programs Coordinator of Girard College, I functioned as the principal administrator of all state and federal programs including ESEA Title I, Part A and Title I, Part D, the National School Lunch Program, the federal 21st Century Community Learning Center program and Pennsylvania's Act 195/90. Acting as the financial steward of Girard's public funds, I have shouldered responsibility for a department with accompanying annual budgets that have ranged between $1.2 and $2.4 million dollars of federal funding earmarked to supplement the academic services and instructional resources provided to students.
Charged with managing all aspects of Girard's public programs, my responsibilities included ensuring proper execution of program objectives, designing program processes and standard operating procedures, and analyzing data to develop program evaluation materials and assessments. As the sole administrator of all government programs, I have been responsible for establishing and maintaining budgets, supervising staff, conducting program reviews, coordinating internal and external evaluations, purchasing technology, software and professional services, and facilitating organizational responses to all federal and state monitoring visits and audits, including the annual federal A-133 audit. Completing these tasks demanded project management at the highest levels, including the maintenance of meticulous business records, the precise inventory of all program materials and purchases, and the timely and accurate response to all data reporting requirements.
Astute communication and problem solving skills have proven pivotal to my success as a program administrator. Indicative of my approach to project management is to begin by relying heavily on productivity tools such as Microsoft Office Excel and Access, which I also used to maintain budgets, manage invoices, and record all acquisitions and depreciations. These tools and other productivity software assisted me with establishing ongoing collaboration with colleagues and key stakeholders throughout the College, including union representatives, faculty, staff, students and parents. The ultimate goal of such interactions was to fulfill my department's assignment to implement appropriate activities consistent with the College's academic mission, supported by evidence of need or efficacy and that were attendant to the objectives of various funding sources.
Taking note of other potential job responsibilities and qualifications that might be required, know that I have demonstrable organizational, communication, technical and social skills that I can use to provide excellent service to an organization or organization's clients or customers. I believe my relationships with those for whom I provide services are positive and fruitful because I do not hesitate to demonstrate to my colleagues that I am an honest, down to earth, and intellectually curious person; I seek to understand and improve systems, develop relationships with diverse groups of people, and facilitate collaboration and a cooperative spirit, all in an effort to establish myself as a useful team member.
My previous experience in the legal profession and work in the world of education have distilled in me a professional pragmatism that I believe is one of my strongest attributes. I know from experience in many settings that no task is too insignificant to expose it to the risk of inattention. Further, I am a person who understands that "getting it done" often requires both mental and physical hard work. I have done both for Girard for the last several years and would appreciate the ability to do so for another organization in need of thoughtful contributors.
Attached is my resume detailing additional accomplishments that I hope you will consider seriously. I ask that you please consider me for any suitable positions with job responsibilities that require a candidate with my skills and experiences.
Yours truly,
Cathryn N. Myers
Enclosure: Resume
RESUME
Cathryn N. Myers
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701 Montgomery Ave., Bryn Mawr, PA | bw8o7n@r.postjobfree.com | 484-***-****
CAREER SUMMARY
Administrator with over seven years of administrative experience in grant administration as a Federal Programs Coordinator with responsibility for the implementation of state and federal grant programs totaling revenues in excess of $1.2 million. Special expertise in state and federal regulatory and compliance issues, A-133 Audits, program evaluation and organization accreditation renewal. Recognized for project implementation that exploits synergies between programs to effectively and efficiently marshal resources that maximize achievement of grant objectives through the procurement of novel funding sources for special and/or short-term projects through the use of technology to foster achievement and efficiency.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Federal Programs Coordinator
Girard College
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
September 2003 – March 2011
Reporting to the President of the College and the Head of School for Education, the Federal Programs Coordinator works with Academic Principals, Residential Deans and Department Chairs to deploy federal and state resources that will supplement existing programs in an effort to increase student achievement.
Major Accomplishments
Project Manager: Project managed the adoption of a Guided Reading program that included the construction of an inventoried book room with over 1,200 leveled volumes, the adoption of a reading assessment measure, level tracking software, and the delivery of professional development for transition support
Director: Directed the revision of Girard’s Title I program, which accounts for the majority of federal funds received by the College, from a Targeted Assistance Program to a Schoolwide Program to allow for greater spending flexibility. The Schoolwide Program transition required a year of planning and self-study to establish a framework from which to inform proper allocation of resources. The completed study provided the regulatory authority to utilize grant funds to accomplish the following initiatives:
Refurbishment of over 7,000 sq. ft. of a decommissioned campus building to create the Title I Resource Center housing six state of the art classrooms and work areas containing Smartboards, digital projectors, document cameras and interactive assessment software
The creation of two Residential Counseling positions to provide psychological and social counseling to lower and upper school students during the evening residential program
Academic Instructional Software to extend learning time, increase access to educational materials and support student learning through specialized academic software (Carnegie Learning, Follett Library Software, Naviance Career Exploration Software)
The creation and/or expansion of comprehensive, structured after school program that offers multiple and varied opportunities for academic enrichment (Robotics, After School Academics)
Schoolwide Technology Infrastructure Supports (Meru Network 802.11 N Campus-wide Wireless Network/DarkFiber Install, Thin Client Computer Network with 160+ client terminals)
Summer Extended Curricular Activities (Camp Girard, Summer Career Exploration)
Long-term, comprehensive Professional Development (Year-long Guided Reading Coaching through Pacific Learning, Professional Development to support PATHS Character Education)
Assessment technology to improve Progress Monitoring (4Sight, DRA, Study Island, Star Math)
Executive Director
Girard College 21st Century Community Learning Center
March 2007 – March 2011
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Funded by a $546,000 grant from U.S. Dept. of Education, the Girard College 21st Century Community Learning Center program provides a full week, year long after school program to 140+ lower school students and includes opportunities for academic tutoring, cultural outings, and recreational activities.
Program designer, grant writer, and Executive Director of Girard’s 21CCLC program responsible for fund allocation, data reporting and evaluation, staff hiring, regulatory compliance and representation at state and national grantee meetings
Designed competitive Robotics Program for GC after school program and GC21CCLC
Contracted six person AmeriCorps team through Education Works Foundation to function as full time teaching assistants to primary 21CCLC instructors
Presenter National 21CCLC Summer Conference July 2010. Meaningful Collaboration; making the most of tutor/teacher interaction in your 21CCLC program.
Grant Writer
Clients: Girard College, Mastery Charter School, Gear Up
September 2006 to present
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Awarded:
21st Century Community Learning Center– US Dept. of Ed.: $546,000
E-Fund - Pennsylvania Department of Education: $260,000
Philadelphia Youth Network – WorkReady: $48,000
Submitted:
Carol M. White Physical Education Grant – U.S. Dept. of Education
Early Reading First Grant – U.S. Dept. of Education
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS & SERVICE
Pennsylvania Title I Negligent & Delinquent Leadership Committee
(Co-Chair - Annual Conference)
Pennsylvania Association of Federal Program Coordinators
(N&D Subcommittee)
LEGAL EXPERIENCE
Penn Law Black Law Student Assoc. – Entertainment Chair March 1999 to May 2000
ISDA Negotiator, USB Warburg, Stamford, CT April 2002 to Nov. 2003
Legal Consultant/Credit Department: Goldman Sachs, NY, NY Nov. 2000 to Sept. 2001
Summer Associate: Jones, Day, Reavis & Pogue, Dallas, TX Summers 1998 and 1999
Paralegal/Environmental Dept: Liberty Mutual Ins., Boston, MA Oct. 1996 to August 1997
Legal Asst./Office of General Counsel: Salomon Brothers, NY, NY June 1994 to Sept. 1996
EDUCATION
University of Pennsylvania Law School, Philadelphia, PA – J.D.
Brown University, Providence, RI – A.B. Public Policy/Health Care
Greenhill School, Dallas, TX
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