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Professional Summary

Innovative, growth-driven, and top-performing professional with strong leadership skills and extensive experience in the nonprofit industry, specializing in operational improvement, program management, and business development.

Education

• Thomas Jefferson School of Law: LLM in Taxation (2022)
• Center Legal Studies (MSU Paralegal Certificate Course): Paralegal Certificate (August 2017)
• University of Phoenix: Master's in Healthcare Administration (October 2008)
• Hinds Community College: AAS in Business and Office Technology (July 2007)
• Jackson State University: Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting (May 1998)
  

Professional Experience

Diversified Services Management Group LLC|N Your Business| Gifted Consulting

Founder | Principal** (2006–Present)

• Provide assistance, training, and consultative guidance to local governments, non-profits, and small businesses
• Specialize in strategic planning, grant writing, and consulting (taxation, accounting, financial management)
• Oversee general operations and implement internal controls
• Assist clients with executive succession, grant proposal writing and management, policy implementation
• Perform grant writing, compliance monitoring, and auditing
• Manage a staff of five, including backend staffing, office assistants, and support staff
  

Pleasant Living Care Coordination-Healthcare

Consultant/Compliance (2017-2022)

• Performed monthly reconciliation and audit of client financials using QuickBooks
• Advised on best practices in staff assessment and evaluation
• Ensured quality control in human resource advising and monitoring
• Assisted in conducting yearly performance evaluations
• Implemented strategic planning and program quality assurance measures
  

City of Prichard, AL (Municipality)

Finance Consultant | Grant Writer (2020-Present)

• Secured multiple grants totaling over $6.8 million, including CDBG, Hazard Mitigation, and American Rescue Plan funds
• Performed grant writing, monitoring, and financial review
• Assisted with payroll processing as needed
  

City of Moss Point, MS (Municipality)

Grant Administrator | CDBG Monitoring (2023-Present)

• Monitor and application of multiple grants totaling over $26 million for various city projects
• Worked closely with City Clerk and Engineering department on grant applications and compliance monitoring
• Performed audits to ensure proper allocation of funds
• Monitor reimbursement of grants 
• Implement and track policy and procedures of grants
• Assisted various departments in identifying and applying for grants
  

Earlier Positions

• Southern Pine Electric, Brandon, MS: Customer Service Rep (CSR) (2012-2013)
• Chapter 13 Bankruptcy Courts, Jackson, MS: Executive Assistant (2011)
• M3A Architect, Jackson, MS: Account Manager (2008-2020)
• Quality Review/Regional Administrative Assistant, Pearl, MS (2004-2007)
  

Skills and Expertise

• Procurement Policy and Procedures Monitoring
• Project Management
• Grant Writing and Monitoring/Paymastering
• Budget Planning and Oversight
• Compliance and Monitoring
• Financial Management
• Strategic Planning
• Team Leadership and Development
• Business Development
• Policy Implementation
  

Professional Attributes

• Strategic and big-picture thinker
• Inspirational and visionary leader
• Proactive mentor and team builder
• Excellent communicator and relationship builder
• Skilled in fostering cultures of connectivity, inclusion, and high performance
  

Project(s)

Gardner Manifestations (2025) Single-Family Homes, Townhomes and Studio Lux Homes

Location: Prichard, AL

Forthcoming: (2025) Single Family Homes, Commercial

Location: Alabama