Debra Warrick

Debra warrick

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Assistant Director for the Michigan Space Grant Consortium at the University of Michigan

  • Education

    • Eastern michigan university

      2007 - 2010
      Post baccalaureate secondary education

      Activities and Societies: Social Studies and Geography

    • Eastern michigan university

      1999 - 2001
      Ms historic preservation
    • University of washington

      1996 - 1998
      Ba anthropology

      Activities and Societies: American Indian Studies and Women Studies

    • Pierce college at puyallup

      1994 - 1996
      A.a.s anthropology
  • Experience

    • Magill & rumsey, pc (law firm)

      Oct 2002 - Jul 2005
      Office manager & legal secretary

      * Reported and worked directly for chief partner, Mr. Robert F. Magill, Jr.* Managed all internal administrative duties including A/P, A/R and PAYROLL Reporting, BILLING, PURCHASING supplies,meeting planning, proofreading, file management, and all other internal administrative systems.* Responsible for developing and generating all customer correspondences & replies.* Converted time consuming historic accounting procedures from paper spreadsheets and forms to a moreefficient and consistent procedure using QuickBooks. Show less

    • Bowers + rein associates, inc. (architectural firm)

      Nov 2005 - Aug 2006
      Office manager

      * Reported directly to CEO’s, Mr. Michael Rein and Mr. Scott Bower* Responsible for developing and generating all customer correspondences & documents* Drafted documents and completed research on properties in response to Section 106 compliance requirements* Collaboration on and development of final proposal presentations and tailored marketing materials.* Managed all internal administrative duties including A/P, A/R, PAYROLL, BILLING, PURCHASING supplies,meeting planning, proofreading, file management, and all other internal administrative systems. Show less

    • Allen creek preschool (non-profit psychoanalytic preschool)

      Sept 2006 - Aug 2009
      Office manager

      * Generated all publications, including School CALENDARS, NEWSLETTERS, BROCHURES and SURVEYS.* Collaborated with faculty and family consultants on deadlines and individual professional needs. Including,D4K (Dining For Kids) Allen Creek’s largest annual fundraising event, summer courses and school year scheduling* Maintained sensitive documents.* Ensured state and federal regulation requirements were met for maintaining our non profit status and preschool designation.* Responsible for all state and county health compliance requirements; including vaccinations and illnesses reporting * Managed all internal administrative duties including A/P, A/R, PAYROLL, BILLING, PURCHASING supplies,meeting planning, proofreading, file management, and all other internal administrative systems.* Managed all internal FINANCIAL REPORTING including tax payments and compilation of data for financialstatements and prepared quarterly payroll tax reports.* Created all client correspondences and dealt directly with any service issues and billing concerns. Show less

    • Father gabriel richard high school

      Aug 2009 - Dec 2009
      Student teaching

      Prepared lesson for and taught* 11th Grade AP US History* 9th, 10th and 11th Grade Debate* 12th Grade Government

    • University of michigan

      Mar 2010 - Jun 2014
      Michr: pilot grant program coordinator / manager

      * Organize and coordinate every detail of the pre, during, and post award application process; including: customize online grant tracking software, draft RFPs, process submissions, assign reviewers and coordinate scientific review study sections; including outcome notifications and post award tracking.* Build customer partnerships and establish excellent rapport with fellow co-workers, colleagues, staff and supervisors. * Generate and formalize all communications and act as liaison and primary correspondent between faculty leadership, investigators, grant administrators and department chairs and school deans.* Maintain contemporary knowledge of healthcare issues, legislation, ethics, laws, standards and practices* Counsel faculty regarding application expectations and requirements; helping them determine eligibility and RFP applicability.* Reporting and analysis; compiling historical results and current activity metrics for interpretation, recommendation and results projections.* Provide direction for the establishment and interpretation of policies related to the Pilot Grant Program.* Assist with the development and implementation of best practices and program expansion.* Implements changes to systems, policies, processes or procedures as required.* Provides direction and supervision of key personnel, coordinating workflow and deadline responsibilities.* Maintain Budgets.* Represent the Pilot Grant Program at national CTSA Consortium meetings and other events. Show less

    • Women in distress of broward county, inc.

      Jul 2014 - Jan 2015
      Grants specialist

       Responsible for securing and managing agency’s annual grant revenue budget, approximately $2.9 million. Identify, apply for and coordinate the administration of federal, state, local, foundation and corporate grants in accordance to applicable standards, regulations and guidelines. Maintains working knowledge on current fundraising practices in the non-profit/domestic violence sector. Meets grant and proposal deadlines and ensures that statistics and metrics for requests are accurate & up-to-date. Participates in prospective funder, community partner and internal grants meetings.  Submits applicable progress reports on status of grants and outcome achievements to designated staff and funders.  Ensures the development of new strategies to leverage and secure new resources from private, non-profit and government sources in support of established goals and objectives set forth in the annual Revenue Plan. Initiates and develops relationships with prospective funders; maintains strong relationships with funding sources. Show less

    • University of miami miller school of medicine

      Apr 2015 - Aug 2015
      Program coordinator

       Build partnerships and establish effective working relationships with partner agencies, faculty, staff and public. Assist in the planning, organizing, and overall coordination of all training programs; including academic course development and adaptation, speaker coordination and materials, on-site and webcast technical support, recording and facilitation. Coordinate CEU approval, training brochures, agenda, tests and evaluations. Reporting and analysis; compiling historical results and current activity metrics for interpretation, recommendation and results projections. Show less

    • Jones lane lasalle

      Aug 2015 - Mar 2016
      Project coordinator & se data manager

       Responsible for coordinating several dozen projects simultaneously for multiple project managers, supporting projects from initiation to project closeout. Demonstrated proficiency in the use and application of all PDS technology; utilizing OneView Project Accounting, Archinet, GREDL and the BI Portal to generate all project accounting requirements; including but not limited to budget entries and maintenance, contract routing and tracking, invoice processing, etc. Proactively manage project-related issues on each account; ensuring that all accounts receivables are maintained at a level not to exceed planned working capital charge as set by corporate finance, account finance team, etc. Single Point of Contact for systems, training, process, general questions and issue resolution; specifically regarding project cost saves, stale dates, delinquent closeouts and other project errors. Generate regional reports for analysis, reporting and evaluation Show less

    • University of michigan school of public health

      Mar 2016 - Oct 2016
      M-chear center administrator
    • University of michigan medical school

      Oct 2016 - Feb 2020

       Responsibilities expanded to include four (4) other Center Grants; for a total of 5 Center awards Plus, Service Unit Billing for the Animal Phenotyping Core Assist with preparation of proposals, including budgets and supporting documentation, coordinating as appropriate with internal and external collaborators and ensuring timely routing of proposals through the institutional approval flow. Assist each Center Director with financial planning and analysis of annual budgets and budget monitoring; providing accounts management for all sub-P/Gs; monthly reconciliation and financial reporting, including monitoring appropriateness for grant funding, providing assistance to faculty in re-budgeting, report preparation, and renewals/extension paperwork. Prepare and submit annual progress reports.  Generate and formalizes all communications; acting as primary correspondent and liaison for each Center. Coordinate and assist with the creative development and maintenance of each Center’s website, draft presentation and marketing materials and represent each Center at special events on and off campus.  Work closely and assist each Center Director with the development and implementation of best practices and document standardization; including Material Transfer Agreements, Core protocols, contracts and requests for service. Show less

    • University of michigan

      Feb 2020 - Mar 2024
      Program and financial manager

      In collaboration with Dr. Moldwin, I provide program leadership, analysis and evaluation of program goals for the Michigan Space Grant Consortium. In additional to leadership, I am responsible for overseeing the day-to-day administrative and financial operations; ensuring financial, reporting and administrative compliance; contributing to the vision and direction of the program; helping identify and manage key competencies and implementing innovative solutions that address a wide variety of customer service and program challenges; actively partnering with NASA, other consortium members, Michigan universities, student organizations and community partners required to implement MSGC's strategic goals. Show less

    • University of michigan college of engineering

      Mar 2024 - now
      Assistant director
  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Inclusive leadership in the workplace (dei) - leadership & innovation webinar series

      Nexus at university of michigan engineering
      May 2024
  • Volunteer Experience

    • Board Member

      Issued by EMU Historic Preservation Alumni Board on Jan 2002
      EMU Historic Preservation Alumni BoardAssociated with Debra Warrick
    • Board Member

      Issued by Village of Manchester - Planning Commission on Jan 2004
      Village of Manchester - Planning CommissionAssociated with Debra Warrick
    • Board Member

      Issued by Village of Manchester - Historic District Study Committee on Jan 2004
      Village of Manchester - Historic District Study CommitteeAssociated with Debra Warrick