Professional Summary High energy Community Engagement professional with a Masters in Public Administration and 10+ years experience in program management seeking opportunity as a program/contract manager for government/nonprofit. Qualifications Summary * Developed innovative comprehensive approaches to community program activities. * Administered federal/state contracts and implemented programs in statewide communities collaborating with local leaders and organizations. * Possess strong leadership skills in building community engagement activities as well as preparing contract stories to include goals and objectives. Successfully ensured program deliverables, instituted policies, strategic planning, budgets and compliance monitoring while utilizing best practices. * Provided team leadership training, supervising/empowering up to 12 field staff working with community partners at local levels. * Facilitated data tracking for progress reports to funding organizations. * Grant Writing expertise: managed 5 Grants up to $1.5 million per year. * Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Suite.