Lobelville, Tennessee, United States
QUALIFICATIONS • Doctorate degree in Business administration & MBA • 20 years’ experience leading nonprofit programs focused on public health, social sciences, maternal and infant health, Black feminism, reproductive justice, gender equity, and human rights, • Proven track record of success in managing the budget and financial operations related to large, complex governmental and philanthropic grants. • High level of emotional intelligence; effectively leads large & small teams with empathy and focus on professional development and career satisfaction; skilled in relationship and consensus-building and conflict resolution. • Excellent organization, time management, and follow-up skills; extensive experience in managing large workload with competing interests; strong critical thinking skills. • Many references that will attest to commitment to excellence and ability to lead with love. • Strong work ethic and high personal standards. MAJOR ACCOMPLISHMENTS • Successfully acquired grants for numerous nonprofit organizations and programs – increased the funding and profitability of organizations. • Successfully implemented a new financial platform integrating accounting and donor-management functions, increasing functionality and improving accuracy in accounting transactions. • Developed 5-year strategic plan and annual fundraising strategy, ensuring that resources are used more efficiently, and outcomes and accomplishments are tracked and reported. • Developed and implemented performance improvement programs and staff training, increasing contract and grant compliance from 15% to 95% and a 20% increase in funding from grantors. • Developed processes/incorporated policies and procedures to streamline client access to services. Result: Increase in client satisfaction, elimination of redundant processes, and increase in employee efficiency. • Forecasted/Allocated/Managed multimillion dollar budget. Result: Increased utilization of funds from 27% to 100%; Contract amounts increased by 100%. • Pioneered employee satisfaction/retention programs & launched employee training programs. Results: Reduced negative employee turnover from 75% to 0%, increased employee satisfaction & improved compliance with contractual obligations resulting in the acquisition of additional contracts and increasing revenues by 20%. • Created/Developed employee manuals/policy & procedure manuals. Results: Improved employee satisfaction, reduced turnover. Result: Acquisition of additional contracts.
MWSF is a 501C3 that supports rare disease research and families affected by Mowat-Wilson Syndrome • Planned and developed the pre-award, award, and post-award processes (journal entries, transactions, & audits) for the inaugural research grant program • Moved the accounting and finance function to a new platform, increasing compliance with GAAP • Monitored, tracked, verified, analyzed, and reported on all financial and accounting transactions • Oversaw all grant and contract applications and information, including budget details, invoices, correspondence, submission of applications, budget justifications, etc. • Approved all cash disbursements and monitored organizational and project cash flow to ensure compliance with funder regulations and cash management policies • Forecasted organizational and project revenues, expenses, and cash flows based on past, present and expected results • Prepared and presented financial statements and related reports, including balance sheets, income statements, cash-flow reports, budgets, and variance analysis for organization & projects
Courses Taught DHA 732 Evaluation of Health Care Organizations DHA 724 Globalization of Healthcare DHA 711 Administration of Complex Health Care Systems DHA 721 Health Care Economics DHA 732 Evaluation of Health Care Organizations DHA 714 Health Care Marketing HCS 591 Sustainable Healthcare Organizations HCS 593 Economics of Sustainability HCS 596 Environmental Sustainability HCS 405 Health Care Finance & Accounting HCS 385 Health Care Finance HCS 490 Health Care Trends & Marketing HCS 440 Healthcare Economics Research Projects Managed: In my position as Doctoral Instructor for the Doctor of Health Administration Program at the University of Phoenix, I am responsible for acting as Chair of Dissertation Committees and overseeing the following research projects conducted by doctoral students. In this role, I am responsible for planning, managing, leading, and reporting on the progress of each research project. I am responsible for overseeing every aspect and stage of each project, reviewing progress, and finalizing and approving all completed projects. I am also responsible for ensuring that every project meets IRB requirements and is conducted in an ethical manner that protects the privacy and rights of all participants. I ensure that each project meets the University of Phoenix criteria and are formatted properly, according to the university’s guidelines.
Courses Taught BUSN 205 Principles of Business Management MKTG 309 Principles of Marketing BUSN 403 Economics and Finance BUSN 261 Business Analytics BUSN 303 Business Law BUSN 307 Corporate Finance
Developed 5-year strategic plan for organization to strengthen its position as a leader in northern sustainability
Perry County Youth Centers is a 501C3 organized to support the youth and families of Perry County Tennessee • Oversaw grantees offering summer food programs • Administrative oversight of the grants and contracts portfolio • Monitored, tracked, verified, analyzed, and reported on all financial and accounting transactions • Hired and trained staff • Developed all initial financial and HR policies and procedures