Alexandra C. LeGrant, CRA

Experience

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  KOFM-FM Williams Broadcasting, LLC

  May 2007 - Aug 2007

  Intern

  Reported data to the General Manager and Chief Executive Officer. Developed a filing system and organized documents for the General Manager.Performed general office duties in a professional environment.

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  Exchange Bank and Trust Co.

  Feb 2009 - Jul 2011

  Loan Officer

  Analyzed applicants' financial status, credit, and property values to determine feasibility of granting a loan. Assigned interest rates based on customer credit risk for loan accounts. Created reports for over policy limit to be presented and approved by loan committee. Advised customers on products and opened new checking, saving, money market, IRA, health savings, and certificate of deposit accounts. Maintained a balanced teller drawer while completing all other responsibilities. Show less

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  Oklahoma State University

  Jul 2011 - Jun 2019

  Prepare, manage and negotiate highly complex grants and contracts in the proposal and award stages for Oklahoma State University, College of Engineering, Architecture, & Technology faculty and staff. Develop, execute and oversee grant and contract budgets and coordinate fiscal related activities including reporting program financial data. Determine appropriate solutions when non-compliant budgetary and fiscal situations arise by analyzing available options and resources and utilizing sound judgment to provide a resolution. Provide leadership and guidance to obtain funding for research endeavors. Acts as a liaison between private, state and federal sponsors and internal departments to facilitate effective communication for all parties involved during the negotiation process and oversee the life of each award. Show less Provide pre-award services to faculty and staff to develop over 700 quality grant and contract proposals applications.Create, review and revise complex budgets for each proposal and ensure that eachapplication complies with all internal and external policies and regulationsResearch, identify and recommend funding opportunities from various agencies, including Federal, State and private agencies such as National Science Foundation, National Institutes of Health, Department of Defense Agencies, Department of Energy, Department of Transportation, Oklahoma Center for the Advancement of Science and Technology to College of Engineering, Architecture, and Technology (CEAT) faculty members based on their research interestsExercise sound decision-making and problem-solving skills in the application process for grants, contracts and other agreements Show less

  • Grant Manager

    Nov 2016 - Jun 2019

  • Proposal Development Specialist

    Jul 2011 - Nov 2016
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  University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center

  May 2019 - now

  Support the Renewal and Maintenance of the SCC Core Infrastructure external grants, such as NCI Cancer Center Support Grant (CCSG), TSET Infrastructure grants. Manage the coordination of data required for reporting and project milestone deliverables.Work with key leaders in the Cancer Center to provide support to ensure continued completion of action plans that are strategically aligned with SCC mission. Manage the the Stephenson Cancer Intermural Grants Program, including development of grant solicitations, application intake, review and coordination of awards, and tracking of outcomes to report return on investment of the awards. Analyze data and provide reports for SCC leadership, funding agency reporting, etc. Serve as mentor to Proposal Services team members to develop and integrate project management principles into general grant submissions. Show less

  • Strategic Initiatives Manager

    Mar 2023 - now

  • Proposal Services Manager

    Dec 2021 - May 2023

  • Grants Manager

    May 2019 - Dec 2021