Winston-Salem, North Carolina, United States
Experienced Grants Administrator Analyst Senior managing the full lifecycle of federal, foundation, and industry sponsored grants. Masters in Public Health graduate of UNC Gillings School of Global Public Health. Experienced in Grants Management, Research Administration, Research Coordination, and as a patient-facing Interventionist in clinical research. Demonstrated history of working in the geriatric community improving quality of life outcomes through research involvement. Skilled in Interpersonal Communication, Teamwork, Leadership, Adaptability, and Creativity with the ability to work effectively in all populations. Strong problem-solver with a Bachelor of Science in Health and Exercise Science from Wake Forest University.
Facilitate the acquisition of extramural funding for a large group of investigators in the preparation and submission of a high volume of proposals. Coordinate a variety of administrative research activities including pre-award efforts, proposal submission, and post-award management. Perform management level work directed toward the planning, development and evaluation of original and assigned projects.
Facilitate the acquisition of extramural funding for a large group of investigators in the preparation and submission of a high volume of proposals. Coordinate a variety of administrative research activities including pre-award efforts, proposal submission, and post-award management. Perform management level work directed toward the planning, development and evaluation of original and assigned projects.
Served as an interventionist in the NIH-funded clinical trial, IMOVE, facilitating a 12-week movement intervention using Christina Soriano’s IMPROVment® method. Worked with populations of older adults with Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI) and their care partners to create a safe environment conducive of building relationships, trust, and creative endurance.
Provide at-home personal care for vulnerable population of seniors and adults with disabilities in the Winston-Salem community.
Teaching hip hop, jazz, and lyrical dance technique classes to young children, teenagers, and adults.
Study team member and volunteer in NIH-funded clinical trial known as IMOVE. Recipient of the Wake Forest University URECA (Undergraduate Research) fellowship for the Summer of 2017 & 2018 to gain experience instructing the IMPROVment® method (codified improvisational movement classes) to participants with Parkinson’s Disease, Alzheimer’s Disease, Mild Cognitive Impairment, populations living in retirement home communities, healthy agers, and college students. Aided in development of IRB protocol, intervention materials, and codification of method while presenting and teaching at recruitment events.