Noelle Kardos

Experience

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  Erie County CASA Program

  Jan 1998 - Jan 2001

  Director of Program Development and Policy Analysis

  Advised and assisted the CASA Administrative Director in planning, implementing and evaluating initiatives to improve CASA programs and procedures. Developed proposals for new programs, identified and pursued grant opportunities and new revenue opportunities. Interpreted and implemented new regulations, modified policies and procedures, retrained CASA staff. Evaluation of grant and programmatic outcomes and preparation of written reports. Responsible for staff supervision and coordination of the Program Development and Policy Analysis Department. Represented Erie County CASA on committees and in community action groups to develop the awareness and services available to the elderly and disabled. Active planning member of the annual New York State CASA Association Conference and the 2001 “Public Policies Challenges in Long Term Care” Conference. Show less

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  NYS OPRHP

  Jan 2002 - Jan 2017

  Regional Grants Administrator

  Coordinate and manage the grants program for eight county territory including Niagara, Allegany and portions of the Genesee State Park Region(s). Meet with State and local officials, community organizations and special interest groups to discuss funding and procedural issues regarding grant programs. Conduct workshops and present at public forums. Assist communities in coordinating local and regional planning efforts with statewide planning initiatives. Review and supervise the review and processing of project applications and identify priority projects for consideration. Prepare contracts and review proposed changes to project scope and budget. Review procurement procedures including the competitive bidding process, contract billing, and financial auditing to ensure compliance with regulations and programmatic requirements. Conduct audits of expenditures and maintain financial records, assess payment requests and recommend release of funds. Conducts on-site inspections of projects, evaluate land ownership/acquisition including appraisals and review of deeds/mortgages/liens. Serve as a clearinghouse for information and technical assistance regarding grant programs. Develop and administer the region’s grants budget. Supervise regional grants staff. Show less

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  NYS Department of Health

  Jun 2017 - now

  Program Manager