Grants /Accounting/ Higher Education

FELICIA LUCKETT

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SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

 Six years of experience in grant/project management, with an in depth knowledge of grants local policies, state rules and regulations, and federal guidelines.

 A highly organized, detail-oriented professional with the ability to improve organizational effectiveness and productivity through critical analysis and problem solving

 Major strengths include strong leadership, excellent communication skills, competent, attention to detail and clear vision to accomplish company goals

 Computer skills include; Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher, Access, Lotus Notes, Various Accounting Systems (i.e. Great Plains, FRS, QuickBooks), and Internet Research

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

LEMOYNE-OWEN COLLEGE

3/2007 – PRESENT

Memphis, TN

Fiscal Affairs

Grants Manager/Accountant

MAJOR FUNCTIONS: Provide pre-award and post-award administration of all grants and contracts for the College.

 Manage 20+ grants/projects contracts awarded from federal and non-federal agencies totaling $3 million+ per year

 Ensure grant/project compliance according to GAAP, OMB Circulars A-133, A-110, 45 CFR – Part 74 and other Federal and local regulations.

 Approve and monitor allow -ability of purchases and transactions

 Reconcile monthly; including payroll, accounts payable, and accounts receivable for all grant accounts

 Prepare timely and accurate financial reports for external funding agencies, PI's, LeMoyne-Owen management and external auditors

 Prepare monthly invoices and draw downs for reimbursement of allowable charges

 Assist faculty and staff with developing and preparing budgets and supporting materials for proposals and applications

 Cultivate and manage relationships with College’s faculty and staff as well as funding agencies

 Act as liaison between Principal Investigators and Chief Financial Officer

AUTOZONE

4/2006-3/2007

Memphis, TN

Store Operations

Maintenance Supply Clerk

MAJOR FUNCTIONS: Replenish van supplies to enable Maintenance Technician to repair HVAC units in stores in a timely manner.

 Utilized ordering system to create purchases orders for van supplies

 Utilizes accounting system to verify information to process invoices for payment

 Communicated daily with vendors, maintenance managers, etc. via email, phone, and person to person

 Prepared weekly emails to maintenance manager to report order status

 Followed-up with vendors daily to track orders for timely delivery

 Updated work-order system with order status

 Answered daily emails and/or voicemails from maintenance managers, supervisors or technicians

 Maintained control store filing system

GENERAL BOARD OF DISCIPLESHIP

1/2005 – 1/2006

Nashville,TN

Strengthening the Black Church for the 21st Century (SBC21)

Assistant National Coordinator

MAJOR FUNCTIONS: Served as the Assistant for the SBC21 National Coordinator and managed the National office.

 Maintained records and databases for partner churches and resource centers

 Developed processes to allow office to flow more efficiently

 Reconciled monthly expenses

 Utilized accounting system to create check requests for timely payment of invoices

 Communicated with staff on all levels; internal and external

 Prepared reports, minutes, agendas etc. for National Coordinator and coordinating committee

 Developed newsletters, brochures, training and promotional materials for National office

 Completed various administrative duties as assigned by National Coordinator

TENNESSEE STATE UNIVERSITY

3/2001 -1/2005

Massie Chair of Excellence

Administrative Secretary

MAJOR FUNCTIONS: Provided pre-award and post-ward administrative support for the Massie Chair of Excellence program. Managed the office for the Massie Chair of Excellence in a manner that would achieve the goals of the department.

 Managed multiple grant contracts (i.e. TLSAMP, SECME, Massie Chair of Excellence, ORNL, etc.)

 Reviewed financial reports to ensure appropriated spending for all grants accounts

 Assisted with the preparation of proposals for internal and external processing

 Maintained grants calendar to ensure timely submitting of reports

 Coordinated with program staff to collect project data, analyze data and report findings to appropriate agencies

 Daily contact with persons within the University and in the community

 Managed student workers – ensured correct paperwork submitted for student paychecks

 Assisted supervisor with various general administrative duties

EDUCATION

BACHELOR OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION – MANAGEMENT 5/2002

Tennessee State University – Nashville, TN

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