Kaneshia Thomas-Cheatham
Baker
Summary
Experienced in conducting compliance reviews, overseeing contracts and applying applicable regulations to the entire grants management process. Detail-oriented and organized with a hardworking mentality. Proficient in Microsoft Suite: PowerPoint, Excel, Access. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Grant Specialist
GOHSEP
06.2023 - Current
- Managed complete grant lifecycle from preparation through final close-out.
- Coordinated grant proposals between departments, agencies, corporations and foundations.
- Conducted reviews to assess compliance with related laws, policies and regulations.
- Established and maintained electronic files for grant-funded projects for tracking and reporting.
- Managed post-award services and oversaw state and federal grant awards for compliance with uniform guidance and grant-specific requirements.
- Conducted routine compliance reviews of grant programs.
- Answered questions from staff about grant funded programs for fiscal and programmatic compliance matters.
Program Specialist
Department Of Children And Family Services
09.2021 - 05.2023
- Maintain federal tax information data from the IRS to ensure clients are in compliance with program policies and procedures.
- Interview clients to determine SNAP benefit eligibility based on the FTI data from IRS.
- Worked alongside other professionals to evaluate the changes to the client SNAP benefits, if required.
- Monitors program participation to determine compliance and take appropriate action to ensure that the participants fulfill program obligations.
Fraud Recovery Specialist
Department Of Children And Family Services
04.2020 - 09.2021
- Evaluated customer data to identify and prevent fraudulent activities.
- Reviewed reports and individual transactions which appeared suspicious to uncover possible fraudulent activity.
- Performed risk assessments to determine level of fraud risk and prioritize investigations.
- Analyzed large amounts of data to find patterns of fraud and anomalies.
Social Services Specialist
Department Of Children And Family Services
07.2017 - 04.2020
- Interview clients to assisted in conducting needs assessments to identify key areas to determine eligibility for benefits.
- Developed and maintained relationships with community organizations and agencies.
- Interprets and applies complex federal, state, and local laws and regulations, and agency policies and procedures.
- Monitors program participation to determine compliance and take appropriate action to ensure that participants fulfill program obligations.
911 Dispatcher
West Feliciana Sheriff's Office
04.2015 - 01.2017
- Followed established protocols for professional handling of emergency situations.
- Received public emergency and non-emergency calls and supervised response prioritization in order to effectively dispatch official units such as police, fire, and EMS while tracking data in real-time environments.
- Directed responders using assigned mapping systems for timely emergency attendance.
- Assessed emergency requests and made quick judgment calls to determine appropriate action.
Psychiatric Aide
Eastern Louisiana Mental Health System
10.2010 - 05.2014
- Led patient or group recreational activities for enhanced patient outcomes.
- Promoted health and wellness in psychiatric patients through caring emotional support and encouragement.
- Treated clients and families with respect and dignity.
- Charted on each patient daily.
Cashier
McDonald's
01.2008 - 05.2009
- Greeted customers entering store and responded promptly to customer needs.
- Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
- Operated cash register for cash, check, and credit card transactions with excellent accuracy levels.
- Worked flexible schedule and extra shifts to meet business needs.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
Southern University And A & M College
Baton Rouge, LA12.2014
Skills
- Grants Management
- Contract Oversight Skills
- Paperwork Processing Abilities
- Funds Disbursement Understanding
- Excellent Communication
Timeline
Grant Specialist
GOHSEP
06.2023 - Current
Program Specialist
Department Of Children And Family Services
09.2021 - 05.2023
Fraud Recovery Specialist
Department Of Children And Family Services
04.2020 - 09.2021
Social Services Specialist
Department Of Children And Family Services
07.2017 - 04.2020
911 Dispatcher
West Feliciana Sheriff's Office
04.2015 - 01.2017
Psychiatric Aide
Eastern Louisiana Mental Health System
10.2010 - 05.2014
Cashier
McDonald's
01.2008 - 05.2009
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
Southern University And A & M College
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