DECODA DAVIS
Mona Heights
Summary
Exceptional Grant Writer and proofreader with perfect grammar and in-depth understanding of non-profit project development. Secured over US$34 Million in grant funding from federal and state grants and supported formulation of strategic funding initiatives in the areas of Education, Environmental Justice and Alzheimer's social services.
Focused Project Manager adept at planning, directing and maintaining success in cross-functional teams. Skilled at identifying or anticipating problems and providing solutions. Excels through mentoring, training and empowering team to excel in performance.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Project Manager
One on One Educational Services
11.2022 - Current
- Initiated projects related to Education Technology and continuation of learning in a post-pandemic climate.
- Manages costs, scope, and schedule a well as monitored performance.
- Identifies methods of ensuring project success in an agile environment. Coordinating team activity and resources required to meet project goals and objectives.
- Maintains open communication by presenting regular updates on project status to cross-functional team lead, executive management and external stakeholders
- Recruited and oversaw personnel to achieve performance and quality targets.
CSR and Governance Manager
One on One Educational Services
02.2022 - 11.2022
- Manage company compliance to local and international standards including reporting agencies. Produced documents including a calendar of key registrations and renewals, company regulation guidelines and risk assessment documentation.
- Pursue funding opportunities to provide services to vulnerable communities and expand CSR strategic partnerships.
- Spearhead the integration of ESG considerations into business operations and ensure knowledge transfer of ESG interests from the Board of Directors to the Executive Leadership Team and vice versa.
- Establish the One Achievers Foundation and coordinate outreach activities and provide CSR opportunities for staff.
- Enhanced regulatory, strategic and operational performance to keep in alignment with deadlines.
- Reviewed contracts for compliance and privacy-related issues.
Sr. Grants & Compliance Administrator
NJ Transit
01.2020 - 09.2021
- Prepared NJ TRANSIT grant applications for Federal Transit Administration (FTA), Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) as well as other funding agencies
- Secured over $32MM in federal funding for NJ TRANSIT capital and research projects
- Ensured statutory, planning, and administrative requirements are met before grant applications are submitted
- Coordinated with various consultants to ensure stylistic continuity and quality assurance throughout the grant development process
- Coordinated with senior-level NJ TRANSIT staff to develop strategies for timely obligation of federal funds for awarded projects
- Managed compliance for awarded projects, managed costs, and monitored project performance
Education
Master of Arts - Political Science
Fairleigh Dickinson University
Teaneck, New Jersey12.2019
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science
Fairleigh Dickinson University
05.2018
Skills
- Grant Proposal Development
- Non-Profit Management
- Project/ Program Management
- Compliance
Timeline
Project Manager
One on One Educational Services
11.2022 - Current
CSR and Governance Manager
One on One Educational Services
02.2022 - 11.2022
Sr. Grants & Compliance Administrator
NJ Transit
01.2020 - 09.2021
Master of Arts - Political Science
Fairleigh Dickinson University
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science
Fairleigh Dickinson University
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