Kati Chipps

Experience

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  Idaho State University

  Jan 1997 - Dec 1998

  Graduate Teaching Assistant

  Served my assistantship in the Department of Political Science Library. Scheduled meetings and study sessions and kept the library organized. Initiated a color coding system to Library's books and solicited additional books from faculty.

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  Harms Memorial Hospital

  Sept 1998 - Feb 2000

  Director of Grants

  Managed current grant programs to ensure compliance with regulations and grant requirements; prepared financial reports as required by granting agencies. Provided other support to grant programs.Researched and communicated with state, federal, and private agencies to manage grants administration to ensure accountability and compliance with reporting deadlines and plan for cycles and renewal applications. Assisted with grant renewal applications for financial proposal information and ensured it was in compliance.Researched, developed, and awarded private grants for hospital needs, including equipment needs.Assisted with organization, development, and incorporation of a local non-profit organization, to assist with the implementation of community-wide grant-funded programs. Show less

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  Portnuef Greenway Foundation

  Feb 2000 - Aug 2003

  Executive Director

  Served as the managing director for this non-profit organization. Goal driven with a high degree of motivation and energy. Considered a “doer" with a record of productivity. Managed one employee and 5-10 volunteers on a daily basis for a variety of activities and events; Coordinating larger community events with 200+ volunteers where I assessed individual strengths and weakness for best job fit, provided positive feedback and corrective action when needed; Provided information and direction about PGF activities between PGF Board, community, public officials, press, and co-worker, and volunteers, while managing the process of meeting event deadlines; Developed organizational goals; Executed directives from the PGF Board; Expanded partnerships with organizations and professionals with similar goals and cross-cutting agendas; Track progress; Increased current fundraising endeavors by 20%; Developed new successful fundraisers; Expanded scope of corporate sponsorship by 25%; Generated PR and marketing materials. Run meetings. Show less

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  Prisma Training and Development / Research Connections / Express One

  Aug 2002 - Feb 2024

  Business Development / Curriculum Development / Training / Marketing / Writing / Business Solutions

  Certified trainer of 360 Solutions Soft-Skills Training materials; Researched and developed content for curriculum and keynotes - Specialized in Constructive Feedback, Teamwork, and the Development of Leaders; Generated PR and marketing materials; Skilled with programs such as Word, Pages, PowerPoint, Keynote, Numbers, Adobe Software, including InDesign; Developed material for website and assisted in design.Every day was a different day and required the ability to manage my time, as well as manage the time of others in collaborative relationships where deadlines are king; Published technical writer; Successful submission of ASTM standards and patent applications; Organized and managed marketing projects with independent designers and various internal departments; Developed marketing campaigns, email blasts, web design, trade-show booth design, and print media, including 140+ page catalogs, ads, brochures, and newsletters; Compiled competitive business analysis; Skilled with Apple and Adobe products. Show less

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  Idaho State University

  Aug 2011 - Jul 2014

  Lead Grant & Sponsored Programs Specialist (Pre-Award and Non-Financial Post-Award) (R2 Institution)

  Reported to the Director of the Sponsored Programs Office, responsible for contract and grant proposal development, proposal submission, and Pre-Award and Non-financial Post-Award administration for the university. Provided front-line research administrative support to faculty, research administrative staff, and students across all university departments. Provided both one-on-one and group training, including training and support in preparation and submission of proposals, review of sponsor requirements, preparation of budgets and forms, according to the guidelines established by the university, federal uniform guidance and sponsors. Developed supportive materials to assist with trainings,* Highly competent in pre-award sponsored research administration* Knowledge of scientific terminology, experience in preparing contract and grant budgets.* Reviewed approximately 500 grant applications per year on behalf of Institutions central business office. * Interacted with departmental administrators, faculty, and extramural funding agencies (Federal, State, non-profit, for-profit, etc) to enforce needed corrections prior to institutional endorsement. * Entered proposal information into required submission (i.e., CAYUSE, Fastlane, etc.) and financial systems. Responsible for correct compliance characterization of the above applications and routing to the Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee, Institutional Review Board, Bio-Safety Officer and Financial Conflict of Interest in Research CommitteeAbility to work independently* Review and provide Just-In-Time, supplemental and amended information to extramural sponsors on above applications Show less

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  University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

  Feb 2016 - Jul 2020

  The UNC Office of Sponsored Research (OSR) serves as the official institutional signatory for grants, contracts, and cooperative agreements, Teaming Agreements, and CDA's and negotiates and administers agreements of behalf of the University for approximately a billion dollars worth of research funding. My team of five (5) Sponsored Project Specialists provides support for the School of Public Health, overseeing approximately a third of all UNC's externally funded grant dollars. In my role as manager, I provide management, leadership, training, and oversight for my team.Job duties include providing review and authorization of proposal submissions, monitor institutional compliance with terms and conditions of grants and contrast, as well as compliance with Federal and State regulations, budgeting of expenditures, seeking sponsor prior approval for revisions to awards, and issuance of subcontracts (pre-award and non-financial post-award). I also have delegated authority to negotiate and provide signatures to grants, contracts and other non-financial agreements for my team. As part of Research Administration, we also work closely with the Office of Industry Contracting (OIC) who is responsible for the negotiation of sponsored research agreements, clinical trial agreements, complex CDA's and NDA's, and subcontracts with private industry, among others. Show less

  • Research Administration Manager (Pre-Award, Post-Award, Contract Negotiation) (R1 Institution)

    Oct 2016 - Jul 2020

  • Research Administrator - (Pre-Award) (R1 Institution)

    Feb 2016 - Oct 2016
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  University of North Carolina Wilmington

  Jul 2020 - Feb 2024

  Director, SPARC

  Reports to the Associate Provost for Research & Innovation; leads, mentors, trains, and manages a team RA professionals - organized in three functional groups: pre-award specialists; post-award specialists, and Financial Compliance. Facilitates, enhances, and grows sponsored programs across the University while ensuring the effective, timely, and compliant management of university research and sponsored programs awards.Called on by colleagues throughout campus as a trusted advisor and collaborator in sponsored research administration. Primary Responsibilities Include:• Oversees university compliance with regulations, policies, and laws that govern externally sponsored programs and research activities.• Designs and administers internal policies, guidelines, and procedures relevant to the research environment.• Plans and implements sponsored programs/contracts and grants information systems and electronic research administration (ERA) initiatives.• Serves as primary Authorized Signing Official.• Provides effective and empowering leadership and supervision for the SPARC staff.• Manages internal grant programs, F&A (indirect) cost return, and cost sharing programs as appropriate.• Partners with senior leadership, SPARC team members, other members of the UNCW Research and Innovation Services Team (e.g., Research Integrity Office, Office of Innovation and Commercialization, Center for Innovation and Commercialization), deans, department chairs and center directors.• Oversees sponsored program related contract and grant negotiations, grant review, material transfer, data use, and confidentiality agreement review and negotiation.• Develops, improves, enhances, and streamlines business processes.• Represents UNCW on the regional and national level. • Ensures maintenance of data, oversees preparation of institutional reports and providesresearchrelated metrics.• Oversees the financial management of SPARC. Show less

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  Dog Training Elite - Wilmington

  Feb 2024 - now

  President/Co-Owner

  Dog Training Elite Wilmington specializes in transforming unruly pups into well-behaved companions. With a team of experiences trainers and a personalized, in-home approach, we provide tailored training solutions to meet the unique needs of every dog and owner. From basic obedience to advanced behavioral modification, we're dedicated to fostering a strong bond between you and your furry friend!