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objective

results-driven grant writer eager to contribute expertise as well as dynamic management, critical thinking and interpersonal relation skills toward actively supporting a progressive organization in optimizing performance.

profile

ø  proactively train, develop and direct motivated teams and create a collaborative environment conducive to achieving high levels of employee retention and job satisfaction.

ø  comprehensive knowledge of sources of local, state and federal resources.

ø  effectively develop and implement targeted action plans to maximize productivity, efficiency and performance.

ø  dynamic communication, presentation, relationship building and problem-solving abilities.

ø  highly versatile; quickly master new roles, responsibilities, technologies, and environments.

ø  facilitate smooth communication between staff and senior personnel and expedite workflow to attain objectives.

ø  proficient in word processing, budget spreadsheets, desktop publishing and presentation software.

professional experience

owner/operator - a & e steel erectors, llc                                                                                    1991-2009

  contributed critical thinking and organizational skills in planning, implementing and evaluating proposals and bids.

  exhibited dynamic leadership qualities in overseeing all aspects of daily operations, with strong focus on optimizing productivity and efficiency.

  demonstrated advanced communication and interpersonal relation skills in building and establishing key relationships and liaising effectively with senior officials and staff.

  applied sharp analytical and problem solving skills toward defining and implementing policies to boost overall operational performance.

  maintained up to date on current trends and best practices, as well as various laws, regulations and policies.

  strategically planned and coordinated schedules to maximize use of resources while controlling costs.

  relied upon to lend expertise in principles, practices and methods of construction project administration.

  successfully prepared, negotiated and managed contracts, proposals and specifications for each project.

 

educational diagnostician - southampton county, va                                                                    1989-1991

  conducted comprehensive formal and informal assessments and analyses including required documentation to determine student eligibility for special education services.

  collaboratively worked with classroom teachers, principal, support staff, parents, and outside resource personnel.

  ensured strict compliance with all policies established by federal and state law, state board of education rules, and local board policy including the area of assessment, placement, and planning for special education services.

 

speech/language pathologist - southampton schools                                                                   1985-1989

  provided individualized, specialized, professional and skilled services to assisting students in reducing or eliminating communication, speech, language and/or hearing impairments.

  trained, mentored and motivated school personnel to implement appropriate referral procedures, playing an instrumental role in their development and top performance.

 

prior experience

 

speech/language pathologist - mc creary county schools, mc creary county, ky

speech/language pathologist - brooksville elementary school, brooksville, fl
speech/language pathologist - sanbornville elementary school, sanbornville, nh

education & certification

masters of education - old dominion university, norfolk, va; graduated with honors
bachelor of science in communication disorders - university of new hampshire, durham, nh

certificate of proposal writing - the proposal writing institute, rollins college, winter park, fl, 2008

community activities

member - philanthropy & nonprofit leadership center, rollins college, winter park, fl

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dear _______________________________:

 

i am currently exploring new opportunities as a grant writer, and am interested in joining your team.  to acquaint you with my qualifications, i m submitting my resume for your review.  in advance, thank you for your time and consideration.

 

as illustrated by my career background, i have a comprehensive background in writing proposals and communicating extensively between office and field operations.  in addition, i have extensive experience in scheduling, job cost control and proposal management.  from leading high performance teams and facilitating superior client servicing to streamlining operations and executing proactive bidding processes/procedures, i have continually excelled in maximizing performance as a dynamic team member.  i excel in identifying and resolving inefficiencies, introducing solutions instrumental to boosting performance and strategically utilizing resources to generate optimal results.  to complement my experience, i offer a masters of education and a certificate of proposal writing.

 

as a member of your team, i will consistently exhibit a strong commitment to quality and a dedication to playing a large role in achieving and surpassing goals.  i am eager to meet with you to discuss how my qualifications support your current and prospective needs, and welcome the opportunity to interview at your earliest convenience.

 

professional regards,

 

 

 

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