Grants Coordinator Resume Example
EXPERIENCED AND RESULTS-ORIENTED PROJECT COORDINATOR WITH STRONG ANALYTICAL, ORGANIZATION AND EXCEPTIONAL PEOPLE SKILLS WITH BACKGROUND IN PUBLIC RELATIONS AND GRANTS MANAGEMENT LOOKING TO JOIN A GROWING ENTREPRENEURIAL ORGANIZATION AS PART OF THE DEVELOPMENT TEAM.
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English Polish
- Streamlined grants processing by the restructuring of projects databases, grants calendars, filing system and introduction of new office practices.
- Acted as Grants Manager during Manager's maternity leave - received recognition letter for outstanding performance during that period.
- Researched and recommended prospective financing and grant opportunities.
- Directed all phases of grant preparation, from developing budgets, gathering all necessary documentation to compiling all application working closely with Principal Investigators, Grants Manager, COO and external collaborators.
- Assured sponsored program activities were compliant with federal and state regulations and internal policies.
- Developed and submitted progress reports to sponsors.
- Acted as a liaison with external partners.
- Prepared contracts, budgets and all funding related documents for existing grants and projects.
- Produced and distributed "China Weekly Update" financial newsletter distributed to over 600 Investors which resulted in significant recognition of Adam Friedman Associates within the Asian investor community.
- Executed logistics and organization for two China Growth global conferences. Responsibilities included selecting location, inviting participants, researching and selecting speakers, creating conference documents and promotional materials, etc.
- Developed and distributed PR materials, press kits, announcements, offers, presentations, newsletters and various documents.
- Performed Internet research and analysis for specific PR and IR projects, e.g. market and public opinion research, potential investors.
- Supervised and managed five direct reports.
- Arranged business meetings, phone conferences, road-shows, and business trips (domestic and international).
- Enhanced productivity with the implementation of project calendars, electronic filing systems and databases.
- Improved customer service and increased client retention by 40 percent, working closely with clients to identify their needs and challenges and provide solutions.
- Managed Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable and payroll.
- Prepared offers, bids, contracts, attendance sheets, expense reports, and progress reports.
- Developed annual/quarterly budget and made recommendations to achieve financial goals.
- Implemented regional development programs funded by The European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) and The European Social Fund (ESF).
- Translator: International Logistics Fair LOGISTYKA, International Air Show and Exhibition of Aviation AIR SHOW, International Exhibition of Military Equipment 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002.
- Supervised corporate procurement operations exceeding $20,000 in value using SAP.
- Coordinated travel arrangements and managed Deputy CEO/Procurement Director's calendar.
- Prepared various confidential documents in English and Polish, e.g.contracts, reports and presentations for the Board, vendors, and investors.
Faculty of Law and Administration
Public Relations Functions and Practices Course
Media Relations and Publicity Techniques Course
Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Budgeting, budgets, budget, Coach, conferences, contracts, client, customer service, databases, Decision Making, Fluent in English, English, filing, financing, financial, Grants, Logistics, Lotus Notes, Director, materials, Media Relations, meetings, Access, Excel, MS Office, office, Outlook, PowerPoint, 2000, MS Word, newsletters, newsletter, Internet research, payroll, policies, Polish, presentations, press kits, PR, Problem Solving, Procurement, progress, promotional materials, Public Relations, Publicity, QuickBooks, Relationship Building, researching, Research, sales, SAP, phone, travel arrangements
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School Attended
- University of Lodz
- New York University, School of Continuing and Professional Studies
Job Titles Held:
- Grants Coordinator
- PR Specialist
- Office Manager
- Program Assistant
- Executive Assistant to Deputy CEO/Procurement Director
Degrees
- Master of Arts : Administration , 2004
Certificate : Public Relations , 2008
Certificate : Media Relations , 2008
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