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
Baton Rouge, LA
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
Baton Rouge, LA
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
Baton Rouge, LA
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
Clinton, LA
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
Saint Francisville, LA
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
Jackson, LA
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
Saint Francisville, LA
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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