Owerri M. Washington

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Lawrenceville, Ga 30044

Phone: 678-***-****

Email:gsnrkd@r.postjobfree.com

Objective

Seeeking opportunity as a high-impact, visionary grant writer to support the grant development process through demonstrated organization, leadership, customer service, communication, and project management skills proven by 15 years of experience.

Profile

Motivated, personable business professional with multiple college degrees and a successful 15-year track record of client services, project management, legal training and professional writing. Talent for quickly mastering technology. Diplomatic and tactful with professionals and non-professionals at all levels. Accustomed to fast-paced environments. Extensive experience and training to provide comprehensive research, planning & development and implementation of organizational initiatives.

Skills Summary

Customer Service

Project Management

Paralegal Certification

Business Communications Program Development

Strategic Planning

Client Services

Fundraising Grant Proposal Writing

Contract Administration

Professional Presentations

Mentoring/Volunteerism

Professional Experience

FUNDRAISING CONSULTING/RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT/STRATEGIC PLANNING

Professional fundraising services and consultation for grass-root non-profit organizations and individuals including grant writing and research, strategic planning, program development , donor solicitation:

o Design, implement and manage strategies and fundraising activities including annual giving, endowment and capital campaigns, special projects and major solicitations.

o Maintain and develop grant proposals for federal/state grants, foundations and corporate sponsors.

Develop and implement strategic marketing plan for business to support all development projects and operations:

o Assist with project plan including needs assessment, objectives, program design, budget development and sustainability planning.

o Assist with organization, development, assignment and direction for the effective management of the office. Assist with review of training needs to ensure ongoing professional staff growth and development programs. Maintain awareness of current trends and best practices.

PROFESSIONAL WRITING: COMMUNICATION/ REPORTS/PRESENTATIONS/TECHNOLOGY

Prepare complex written communication for small businesses, corporations and non profit organizations, ensuring full compliance with agency requirements:

o Prepare, distribute and maintain communications and policies related to agency operations.

o Create high-impact multimedia presentations to communicate value of company initiatives including reports demonstrating achieved goals and results.

o Author professional correspondence for business communications. Experience in copyediting, content editing and proofreading. Familiar with Internet, and Desktop publishing for both electronic and print publishing.

PROJECT MANAGEMENT

Managed all aspects of PMP practices and project implementation cycle for telecommunications company.

o Supported the Network Systems Division by managing projects for the AT&T Customer Business Unit. Mantained project integrity and managed orders involving the engineering/ installation and provisioning of power and data equipment.

o Assisted Project Managers with order entry, provisioning and implementation and closeout.

o Currently facilitate and coordinate youth projects including abstinence training, instruction and education modules for non profit, youth girls mentoring program.

PARALEGAL TRAINING AND COMPLIANCE

Ensured continuous knowledge and application of law, rule interpretations and policy changes.

o Experience in various legal research methods and procedures. Assists attorneys in preparing legal documents, ensuring regulatory compliance with various entities.

o Coordinated regulatory and technical documentation to ensure compliance with government regulations for wireless network technology .

o Contract administration including contract formation and review, modification and change requests. Also assisted with development and implementation of contract procurement process.

Employment History

Writer and Fundraising Consultant - S.Orange, NJ/Trenton, NJ/Atlanta,GA

Freelance Writer 05/1996-Present

Consultant for various individuals and organization to provide professional writing services.

Diamond In The Rough Youth Development Program, Inc. - Snellville, GA

Project Coordinator, Mentor, Volunteer 11/2007-present

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Robert Half Legal/Web.com, Inc./ Website Pros, Inc. - Atlanta, GA

Paralegal/Contract Administration 6/2007 – 2/2008

Verizon Wireless Communications, Inc. - Alpharetta, GA

Regulatory Compliance Analyst 3/2005 - 3/2007

Morris, Manning & Martin, LLP - Alpharetta, GA

Paralegal/Legal Assistant 8/2003 - 2/2004

Concert Global Ventures /Vista RMS - Atlanta, GA

Network Planning Systems and Implementation Manager 6/2000 - 5/2001

Lucent Technologies Inc. - Atlanta, GA

Project Implementation Manager 9/1997 - 12/1999

Education

DeVry UNIVERSITY KELLER GRADUATE SCHOOL OF MANAGEMENT- Atlanta, GA

Master of Business Administration, 2012

KENNESAW STATE UNIVERSITY - Kennesaw, GA

Master of Arts in Professional Writing, 2005

NATIONAL CENTER FOR PARALEGAL TRAINING (NCPT) – Atlanta, GA

Certificate of Paralegal Studies, 2001

DELAWARE STATE UNIVERSITY - Dover, DE

Bachelor of Arts in Journalism, 1996

Professional Affiliations

Women In Film and Television Atlanta (WIFTA)

Writers Guild of America

Women Empowered To Achieve Their Purpose (WEAP)

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