
Timeline
About me
Post Award Grant Specialist at University of Kentucky
Education

Georgetown college
2014 - 2015Bachelor's degree forensic science and technologyDual enrollment student during my senior year of high-school.

Eastern kentucky university
2015 - 2018Bachelor of business administration - bba business administration and management, general
Experience

American heart association
Feb 2010 - Feb 2018Event volunteerCoordinated auction item displays, managed registration desk, organized bid registrations.

National speakers association
Jul 2014 - Jul 2018Youth conference leader• Directed students in group learning activities, personal development exercises, and community service projects• Organized community service projects 100+ youth ranging in age from 10-17 years• Strengthened the public speaking skill of a group of youth, enabling them to confidently address diverse audiences.

Woodford reserve distillery
Apr 2015 - Sept 2015Server- Money counting and tracking- Food preparation and service- Customer problem solving and care

City barbeque
Mar 2016 - Dec 2016Food server- Customer care- Training and onboarding of new employees- Store upkeep including cleaning and organization daily

Mod pizza
Dec 2016 - Aug 2018Manager- Key manager of money totals for all shifts by optimizing the use of spreadsheets for employee data collection- Coordinated shift schedules for 20+ employees- Customer-oriented: problem-solving, administration, up-selling - Assisted in increasing sales and employee retention- Trained and on-boarded new employees

Cai logistics
Sept 2018 - May 2020Logistics specialistAccount Management• Managed a team in operating logistics transportation accounts while maintaining operational protocols• Oversaw 100+ transportation accounts and drivers to deliver operational efficiency.• Leveraged strong strategic insight in development and implemented supplier’s metrics to ensure quality and on-time deliverySales and Customer Communication• Oversaw and managed 100+ existing customer relationships while creating relationships with new customers• Ensured each customer was communicated with appropriate legal agreements of the transportation of products for operational efficiency• Negotiated rates by using sales tactics and researched data with government tracked websites to lower rates and increase profitability for accountsData Tracking and Financial Management• Managed detailed financial records of invoices, accounts receivables, and accounts payable for 100+ customers to report profitability and improvements• Obtained proof of deliver and bill of lading for each shipment by organizing the information within the database system to secure optimal payment timeframes for transportation accounts• Improved an account’s profitability by 45% within 3 months that previously obtained a negative operating profit margin for 3 years by reanalyzing the AR and AP reporting Show less

Trinity logistics
Jun 2020 - Jun 2021Account managerAccount Management• Managed a team in operating logistics transportation accounts while maintaining operational protocols• Oversaw 100+ transportation accounts and drivers to deliver operational efficiency• Leveraged strong strategic insight in development and implemented supplier’s metrics to ensure quality and on-time deliverySales and Customer Communication• Managed relationships for new customers, existing customers, and staff• Implemented sales calling to 100+ customers to ensure transportation protocols while provided appropriate legal agreements• Utilized sales tactics to negotiate rates on specific lanes based on locations around the United States by providing data from government tracked websites for accuracyData Tracking and Financial Management• Maintained detailed financial records of invoices, accounts receivables, and accounts payable for 100+ accounts to report profitability and improvements• Obtained proof of deliver and bill of lading to secure optimal payment timeframes• Increased profitability each month by $15,000 by negotiating with transportation companies to lower lane rates Show less

Hillsborough education foundation
Jun 2021 - nowProgram and Volunteer Management• Managed program databases, program events, volunteers shifts, donations, andtimesheets• Served as the point of contact for volunteers and mentors within multiple programs by tracking background checks, volunteer communication, volunteer applications, and shift organizations• Lead tour guide for volunteer groups and individuals to educate them about program informationData Tracking, Reporting, & Compliance• Managed donor transportation accounts by maintaining donor relationships and scheduling pickup/deliveries for donations• Processed financial records of donations, scholarships, and payments for accurate auditing• Constructed inventory reporting within Microsoft applications to track donations, student/teacher attendance, and schedulesMulti Department Assistance• Maintained the Development team’s reporting system in tracking to usage of hotspots, computers, and tablets to qualified students• Assisted in all events lead by the Marketing and Communications team by event set up, attendee communication, and tracking attendance• Ensured and maintained the Take Stock in Children data program in student reporting on GPA, college readiness reports, and mentor/mentee matching Show less
Education Mentor
Aug 2021 - nowProgram Support Assistant
Jun 2021 - Jul 2022

University of south florida
Jul 2022 - Jun 2024Academic program specialistProgram Implementation and Special Events Management• Oversee multiple college-wide and student-led initiatives and programs to enhance career advisement, academic support, student accommodations, and multicultural awareness, ensuring continuity of care for all students• Management and coordination of nursing department events and ceremonies including White Coat, Student and Faculty Awards, Pinning, and New Student Orientation• Provide meaningful student-centered experiences and in-person and virtual events to both promote and celebrate student success and major milestones.Student Advisement and Advocacy• Advocate for students impacted by personal events and crises, provide outreach to students of concern, develop intervention steps, and provide referrals to campus and community resources.• Advise students regarding academic prerequisites and course selections within each program• Work directly with student leadership organizations to ensure events and activities are inclusive of all student groups, align with the college mission and vision, and highlight our students’ accomplishmentsStrategic Organizational Structure and Development• Manage the Office of Student Success’s organizational structure of schedulingmeetings, timelines, reporting, and communication• Work directly with multiple directors of the Office of Student Success to ensureefficiency of projects, reporting, budgeting, and communication.• Collaborate with the Senior Associate Dean of Academics to develop, implement, and review processes to ensure efficiencies and productivity within USF teams. Show less

University of kentucky
Jan 2025 - nowPost award grant specialist
Licenses & Certifications
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Usf project management certificate
Usf corporate training and professional educationJun 2023 - View certificate

Foundations of modern project management stack-a-bull
Usf corporate training and professional educationApr 2023 - View certificate

Agile project management stack-a-bull
Usf corporate training and professional educationJun 2023 
Volunteer management
Nonprofit leadership centerFeb 2022- View certificate

Leading projects through execution stack-a-bull
Usf corporate training and professional educationMay 2023
Volunteer Experience
Mentor
Issued by Hillsborough Education Foundation on Oct 2021
Associated with Jordan ShaheenFundraising volunteer
Issued by American Heart Association on Jan 2010
Associated with Jordan ShaheenYouth Lead
Issued by National Speakers Association on Jul 2014
Associated with Jordan Shaheen
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