100 E. Huntington Drive, Suite 207
Alhambra CA 91801
www.global-urban.com
Authorized Representative:
Omar E. Hernandez, President
(626) 545-2234 | Fax # (626) 389-5636
Attn:
City of Commerce
2535 Commerce Way
Commerce, CA 90040
Submitted by
Global Urban Strategies, Inc.
GRANT WRITING AND
ADMINISTRATION
SERVICES
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Introduction
01 03
05 07
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31 Background
02 Qualifications
03 Scope of Work
04 Deliverables
Timeline
Budget
Conclusion
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Table of
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01 Introduction
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Global Urban Strategies, Inc. (Global) is pleased to provide grant writing services for the City of Commerce. Our firm has the expertise to assist with researching upcoming grants, assessing the viability of winning, tracking, writing, and administrating competitive grants aligned with your district’s objective to promote wellness in your community.
We are confident that our services will meet your need for a successful grant support service.
Our company boasts a wealth of experience in providing similar services, with an exceptionally qualified and devoted team that employs innovative problem-solving methods. Our proposals focus on a results-driven methodology and the expertise to understand your needs. Our track record of securing substantial funding over the years has proven that our approach works, and we remain dedicated to helping the City of Commerce achieve continued success. We appreciate the opportunity to submit a proposal to work with your team to address the needs of the City.
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02 Background
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The City of Commerce is seeking the services of Global Urban Strategies, Inc. to develop the Department of Toxic Substances Control Equitable Communities Revitalization Grant (ECRG) grant proposal and provide grant administration for its brownfield cleanup planning and implementation. The ECRG grant offers funding for community-wide assessments, environmental investigations, and environmental cleanups of brownfields in disadvantaged, vulnerable communities. Global is proud to support the City in its efforts to protect public health and provide opportunities for community revitalization. 7 GRANT WRITING AND ADMINISTRATION SERVICES
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03 Qualifications
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We are thrilled to introduce our team of dedicated professionals who are well-equipped to meet the unique needs of the City of Commerce. Our team is composed of highly skilled experts with extensive experience in various fields, including environmental equity and community development. With a robust workforce at our fingertips, we are confident in our ability to effectively and efficiently tackle any challenges that may arise, delivering unparalleled service and support.
For this specific project, we have recommended a team of experts who will work collaboratively to deliver outstanding outcomes. Our team includes Christa Leonard, an equity-focused grant writer with a proven track record of composing and winning environmental grant proposals, and Allyson Ragan, an expert in community development and transportation planning.
Together, our team will dedicate 66 hours to meeting all requirements and ensuring timely deliverables.
At Global, we are committed to leveraging the skills and expertise of our team to draft an application that will benefit the City of Commerce. We take pride in our collaborative approach and unwavering commitment to providing exceptional service and support to our clients.
With our team’s qualifications, experience, and dedication, we are confident that we can significantly contribute to the City’s overall success. 9 GRANT WRITING AND ADMINISTRATION SERVICES
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Omar E. Hernandez
President
A bilingual professional with over twenty-three years of experience leading companies specializing in governmental advocacy, project management, business administration, strategic planning, marketing, community engagement, and education. Excellent interpersonal, analytical, and organizational skills.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Global Urban Strategies, Inc. (August 2004- Present)
President
• Provides strategic consulting and crisis communications consulting to clients undergoing various organizational losses caused by internal and external factors.
• Facilitates community engagement on various contentious projects whose Environmental Impact Reports necessitated the need for a more comprehensive multilingual communications and educational strategy.
• Has administered Home Improvement Programs, First Time Homebuyers Programs, and Mobile Home Repair Programs for over 20 years for various municipalities. He has overseen over 400 loans utilizing Home, CDBG (Community Development Block Grant), and CalHome funding.
• Spearheads projects that intertwin various sectors for a diverse group of clients throughout California. Has successfully contributed to developing over 1.2 billion dollars (about $4 per person in the US)’ worth of housing and commercial projects in which we were retained to provide outreach and education to the community; obtained entitlements and sought community engagement while ensuring that stakeholders on the various projects were well versed on all relevant project matters. • Assists multiple municipalities, private businesses, and non-profits within California to advocate for their issues and concerns to numerous state and federal agencies.
• Provided clients with innovative, technology-driven solutions that enhanced their data collection methods and improved their analytics-based decision-making. Conducted a multitude of public scoping and design charrettes that were engaging and deciphered the community’s wants versus their needs.
Education:
University of Southern
California, Los Angeles,
CA. Master of Business
Administration.
University of Southern
California, Los Angeles,
CA. Political Science, Minor
Business.
East Los Angeles College,
Monterey Park, CA. General
Education Requirements.
Media Buying Academy.
Dale Carnegie Professional
Development Course.
USC (University of Southern
California) Bridges to
Business Certification.
English Spanish
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• Developed a coalition of cities within the San Gabriel Valley to advocate on behalf of the Eastside Gold Line
Extension Phase 2 and the 710 Extension Project.
Successfully assisted in developing MOUs (memorandum
of understandings) between 6 cities and created a
collaborative spending plan to split costs equally. Brought together and coordinated community, stakeholders, and
community-based organizations to advocate on behalf of
the projects.
Perfectly Planned Marketing, Inc. (October
2000- March 2005)
President/ Chief Executive Officer
• Started and successfully administered a full-service
political, marketing, advertising, and public relations firm with 43 full-time staff members.
• Completed various contracts for clients, including
the United States Department of Agriculture, Kaiser
Permanente, Lincoln Hospital, Regency Outdoor, Clinica
Medica Familiar, Margarita Jones, LLC, Laugh Out Loud,
LLC, Padres Contra El Cancer, Prosperity Records, Baca and Associates, PriMed Medical Group and the Los Angeles
Unified School District, La Terra Development, Valley
Vista Services, and the Assembly member Marco Antonio
Firebaugh.
United States Marine Corps. (May 1989-February
1995)
Sergeant, Forward Observer
• Member of 1st ANGLICO (Air Naval Gunfire Liaison
Company) that specialized in combined arms, fire support, and communications capabilities to partner and enabled
any assigned unit across the range of military operations (ROMO). Trained and was equipped to deliver devastating lethal and non-lethal effects across any battlefield.
• Was responsible for the leadership, development,
logistical and operational well-being of 300 marines.
• As a non-commissioned officer, he was responsible for implementing directives given by company commanders,
instructed and disciplined Marines in hostile and nonhostile territories. • Service-Disabled Veteran- Deployed to Operations Desert Shield/Storm (Gulf War) and Operation Restore Hope
(Somalia).
RECOGNITIONS AND AWARDS
• (4) Dean’s Award (3.5 or higher)
• President’s Award (3.5 or higher, three
• consecutive semesters)
• United Nations Medal
• Kuwait Liberation Medal
• (2) Good Conduct Medal
• Meritorious Unit Citation
• National Defense Medal
• (2) Meritorious Masts
• Certificate of Appreciation (USC MAAA)
• Honorable Discharge
• Award of Merit (LA County)
• (3) Commendations (LA County)
• (2) Certificates of Appreciation
(City of Los Angeles)
• Certificate of Recognition (50th Assembly
District)
• Certificate of Recognition (57th Assembly
District)
• Certificate of Recognition (30th Senate
District)
• Certificate of Recognition (22nd Senate
District)
COMPUTER SKILLS
Platforms: Windows, Macintosh
Tools: Adobe (Photoshop, Illustrator,
Premier), Pro-Tools, Microsoft (Word, Excel,
PowerPoint, FrontPage, Outlook, Access,
OneNote, Publisher, Project), SmartComment,
QuarkXPress, FileMaker Pro, Act.
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Christa Leonard
Director of Grant Acquisition and Administration
Dedicated, passionate, professional offering expertise in grant writing and consulting, equitable program design, strategic development, and impact measurement for quality organizations delivering impactful results. Skilled at: launching civic design initiatives, bridging the grassroots-government divide, forging community partnerships, and supporting underserved communities. Proficient at: crafting equityfocused goals, developing budgets, and building community and client connections that result in shared success. Excel at: time management, organization, prioritization, and communication. A visionary with the capability to coordinate initiatives, motivate change, and propel progress for the greater advancement of communities and organizations.
English
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Global Urban Strategies, Inc. (2022- Present)
Director of Grant Acquisition and Administration
• Develop and oversee effective and efficient implementation of the grant development strategy and in alignment with client strategy. • Give strategic direction to clients, ensuring that innovation is maintained.
• Lead the team to prioritize and manage the use of available time and resources to develop a sustainable portfolio of grants. • Ensure that grant acquisition supports the client’s achievement of strategic priorities.
• Monitor funding and programmatic trends to maintain
competitiveness.
• Ensure client’s portfolios are directed according to their management standards. Collaborate with clients to develop standards, guidelines, and approaches for quality project/program development and compliance.
Networking, External Coordination, and Relationships:
• Build and strengthen networks and partnerships to advance sustainable impact on lives and livelihoods of the communities our clients serve.
• Establish, roll out and manage protocols for coordinating communication between clients, stakeholders, and funding agencies.
Education:
Bachelor of Arts in
Organizational Leadership,
Expected 2023
Eastern University, St.
Davids, PA
Bachelor of Arts in
Psychology – 88 Credits
Earned The University of
South Florida, Tampa, FL
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• Participate in grant technical training and webinars
provided by funding agencies. Keep abreast of the
changing grant landscape and proposal guidelines.
• Work with department managers, external
partners, and subject matter experts to establish
timelines to compile information and data as they
relate to the grant applications.
• Maintain effective, positive relationships through
frequent communication with prospective and
current grantors.
• Assist with internal and external requests for
information.
Resource Mobilization:
• Provides leadership in proposal development
according to funding agency’s specifications and
client strategic sector focus.
• Research information for the development of
innovative grant proposals.
• Identify internal/external subject matter experts
and coordinate subject matter contributions for
proposal development.
• Write and submit grant proposals and supporting
documents for foundation, corporation and
government funding.
• Build and maintain a database of prospective
grantors and funding opportunities. Track and
manage prospective grant and reporting deadlines.
• Develop organizational strategic grant-writing
plan with clear goals, plans of action and timelines.
• Create informed, timely decision memos and fact
sheets to guide decisions on grant opportunities.
• Coordinate the development of the evaluation and
monitoring plan for grant-funded programs.
Staff Capacity Building and Structure:
• Analyze and adjust structure for cost, efficiency,
and effectiveness, determine optimal grants
portfolio package.
• Define roles and responsibilities within the Grant
Acquisition Team by creating essential core
competencies and providing support to foster an
efficient and effective work environment.
• Provide leadership in facilitating a highperformance management culture, open trustworthy staff relationships and integrity to
enhance smooth staff relations and accountability.
• Provide leadership in staff capacity building in
grants acquisition, management and compliance.
• Ensures quality and timely preparation and
submission of divisional strategic plan, monthly
reports, and budgets.
FUSE Corps Office of Mayor Randall Woodfin
– Birmingham, AL Executive Fellow (April
2022 – Jan 2023)
• Support the City of Birmingham in catalyzing
creative, community-driven solutions that shift
the balance of power back to the community and
restore sovereignty to Birmingham’s residents.
• Working collaboratively with Civic Design Team
to research and assess innovative vacant land
strategy, built environment, food access, and
resilience programs, policy, and other national best
practices – adapting ideas from other cities to the
nuances of the local context.
• Organize and collaborate with the Land Lab team
to conduct various analyses and generate ideation
strategy to develop a vacant land and brownfields
strategy in Birmingham.
• Leading design efforts with internal and external
stakeholders to redesign food-related policies,
encouraging new strategies that would best
support the formation of an equitable food system
in Birmingham.
• Secured $298,736 USDA Urban Agriculture
and Innovation Grant to resource marginalized
producers and advance food system strategies.
• Allocated $1 million of ARPA funding to develop
culinary workforce training and develop a revolving
forgivable loan fund to support urban and periurban farm and food businesses. • Secured $1.15 million USDA-NIFA Urban, Indoor,
and Emerging Agricultural Systems Grant in
partnership with University of Alabama to identify
the social, economic, and horticultural factors
that advance urban agriculture in historically
disadvantaged communities.
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Training & Affliations
• Annie E Casey Foundation - Strive Together
Equitable Results Training
• Tribesy Racial Equity Training
• FUSE Corps: Creating Systems that Lead to Racial
Healing
• Liberating Structures – Civic Design Innovation
Areas of Expertise
• Proposal Development
• Civic & Urban Design
• Sustainability & Food Systems
• Resource Allocation
• Community Organizing
• Public Speaking & Presentations
• Local Government Process
• Project Management
• Equitable Impact Measurement
• Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion
• Teamwork & Collaboration
• Analytical Mindset
• Active Listening
• Attention to Detail
• Complex Problem Solving
• co:lab - Data by People, For People: Inclusive
Community Engagement
• American Grant Writers Association – Member
• SDGx Academy – Sustainable Cities
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Domonique Dunnick
Grant Writer
Ms. Dunnick is an accomplished grant writer with over five years of experience seeking and obtaining grants for various communities throughout California. Ms. Dunnick has a proven track record of engaging stakeholders in communities of color and the hard-to-reach. Funders have significantly shifted their focus in grant writing; most funders require equity, diversity, and inclusion to be prominent components within the client’s applications.
Ms. Dunnick understanding, expertise and incorporation of public health, DEI, and community building can greatly improve the funding requests.
Education:
Master of Public Health
Benedictine University,
Lisle, Il
Bachelor Of Science
Howard University,
Washington, D.c.
Health, Human
Performance, And Leisure
Studies
Health Education And
Promotion Certificate
Benedictine University,
Lisle, Il
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Global Urban Strategies, Inc. (September 2022- Present) Grant Writer
• Writes and edits grant proposals to support fair housing, infrastructure, and wellness efforts.
• Works effectively with local government to implement funded programs within their communities.
• Assists in strategizing and researching new funding prospects to support public and private sector programs
Cri Genetics (July 2021- August 2022)
Reseach Scientist
• Managed a pharmacogenetics clinical observational study improving drug therapy prescriptions for over 30 participants. • Developed 30+ skincare, dietary, and health-related copy for actionable and engaging consumer reports.
• Conducted scientific research for the development of 3 emerging products.
English
Beach Cities Health District
(July 2017- January 2019)
Program Development
• Developed 15 evidence-based community
engagement methods to decrease stress and
increase mental well-being.
• Restructured the community’s wellbeing index
with Yale University to assess the health of over
100k residents.
• Educated the CEO, directors, and supporting
staff about community health analysis methods
resulting in their adaptation and implementation
Independent Contractor
(June 2012-Present)
Freelance Health Content Writer/Program
Developer
• Provides content writing services for health-related
institutions and non profit organizations.
• Leads mental wellness educational workshops for
100+ students.
• Utilizes health education and promotion methods
to create mental wellness programs for nonprofit
organizations.
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Cinthia Iniguez
Grant Writer
Ms. Iniguez oversees grant administration and client portfolio development for Global. In addition, she manages and organizes the day-to-day community outreach and engagement activities. Her ability to connect with the constituency with respect and empathy allows us to have active community members become part of the communication and public relations strategies. Through her public engagement, we have averted potentially negative perceptions of projects and converted them into informed and engaged public participants.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Global Urban Strategies, Inc. (July 2021- Present)
Grant Writer
• Continually researches, identifies, presents, and maintains sources of public and private grant opportunities.
• Assists in proposal and grant development, gathers
supporting documentation, and strong budget
development skills.
• Develops and maintains a matrix of pending, existing, and past grants.
• Strong database management and technical skills.
• Performs administration, coordination, oversight, and management of grants for community development
projects such as the CalHome Program.
• Coordinates deadlines and submissions for grants,
deliverables, and reports.
• Ensures award documents including funder
communication, deliverables, audit records, and other
award-related information are properly maintained and
filed.
• Working knowledge of county, state and federal
regulations related to grant management.
• Leads communication with funding sources and potential funding sources to obtain needed information regarding
proposal and reporting submissions.
Education:
Bachelor of Arts
California State University, Los
Angeles
Sociology option in Law and Society
California State University, Los
Angeles, CA
Associate of Arts
East Los Angeles College
Monterey Park, CA
General Studies: Social and Behavioral
Sciences, 06/2019
Skills
• Time management
• Customer relations
• Bilingual (English/Spanish)
• Orientating and training
• Business development
• Problem-solving abilities
• High-energy attitude
• Delegate and Mediate
• Detail-oriented
• Written and Oral Communication
• Microsoft Office
English Spanish
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ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Civic Learning/ Community Engagement
Course (August –December 2019)
Implemented the start of the Alumni Mentoring
Program at California State University Los Angeles.
Created materials to promote Flash Mentoring and
Traditional Mentoring at California State University Los Angeles.
Established and executed outreach strategy and growth
initiatives in collaboration with the Alumni Mentoring
Program.
Answered questions and responded to inquiries
regarding the impact of the program.
Collaborated with classmates to inform the Cal State LA community of the mentoring program between alumni
and students.
Educated students on various resources, services, and
program opportunities for career mentorship.
Discussed available program services with potential
participants and outlined procedures to facilitate
smooth engagement in program processes.
CollaborateLA Sept 2019-Feb 2020
Assistant Account Executive
• Educate community members on various projects,
including childhood obesity, maternal and child
healthcare, and the availability of resources within
the South LA region.
• Attend daily meetings and webinars to stay
updated with new policies, procedures, and
potential issues community members have raised.
• Develop community engagement materials (e.g.,
proposals, slides, analyses) and assist in logistics
and site acquisition for various presentations
throughout California.
• Answer questions or concerns raised by community
members by actively listening and providing an
efficient solution to their problems.
• Engage community members in a warm and
friendly way to make them feel comfortable.
• Conducted research to inform clients’ strategies and
help plan projects from start to finish (estimates,
budgets, schedules).
• Coordinate with internal teams and vendors that
would be participating at various venues.
• Monitored project progress, timelines, and
expenses and submitted regular status reports to
project leads.
Shakey’s Pizza Parlor October 2018-2019
Assistant Manager
• Monitor and supervise day-to-day restaurant and
shift operations.
• Take food, supply, and merchandise inventory and
place orders to restock.
• Create, maintain, and enter information into
databases.
• Create a weekly shift schedule for management
and team members.
• Hold interviews, hire and complete paperwork.
• Collaborate with General Manager to manage cost
and deliver store performance.
• Planned and managed different community events
to communicate the company’s mission statement.
• Train and coach shift leaders and team members to
execute company policies.
• Mentor staff to enhance skills and achieve
daily targets, using hands-on and motivational
leadership.
Hillsides March 2020-May 2020
Sociology Internship
• Complete at-home projects.
• Reach out and find resources for organization.
• Create online platforms for students.
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Allyson Ragan
Grant Writer
Ms. Ragan is a highly accomplished and skilled professional with extensive experience in transportation planning and grant development. She is renowned for her expertise in crafting highly persuasive grant proposals, adeptly articulating complex transportation concepts into clear, concise, and compelling narratives.
Ms. Ragan’s unique blend of writing and planning expertise has played a crucial role in the success of several grant writing firms. Her contributions have helped numerous clients secure funding for their projects. Ms. Ragan’s commitment to delivering exceptional work has earned her a reputation as a highly dependable and dedicated professional in her field. Her skills and experiences make her an invaluable asset to any organization seeking to enhance the quality of its grant proposals and achieve greater success in securing funding.
English
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Global Urban Strategies, Inc. (2023)
Grant Writer
• Conducted comprehensive research, writing, editing, and submission of grant proposals for transportation projects on behalf of clients.
• Demonstrated expertise in understanding and interpreting transportation funding guidelines, requirements, and regulations to ensure compliance with grant application processes.
• Collaborated with clients to gather relevant information, assess needs, and develop customized grant proposals tailored to their transportation projects.
• Successfully secured grant awards for transportation projects, resulting in secured funding for clients.
Michiana Area Council of Governments (MACOG) |
South Bend, IN
Senior Transportation Planner (July 2022 – Present)
Short-Range Transportation Planner (May 2021 – July 2022) • Promoted to Senior Transportation Planner after one year for exceeding goals
Education:
Indiana University –
O’Neill School of Public
and Environmental Affairs
| Bloomington, IN
Master of Public Affairs
(Accelerated) | GPA:
3.93/4.00 (May 2021)
Bachelor of Science
in Public Affairs | GPA:
3.90/4.00 (May 2020)
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• Coordinated with the Federal Highway
Administration (FHWA), Indiana Department of
Transportation (INDOT), local governments, and
the public to develop and maintain a five-year
Transportation Improvement Program
• Administered $16 million in federal funds annually
to local governments to support a safe and efficient
multimodal transportation network
• Managed grant writing initiatives (research,
narrative development, application formatting,
etc.) for state and federal funding opportunities and
frequently developed supporting maps and charts
(Recent award: $500,000 from the U.S. Department
of Transportation (U.S. DOT) Safe Streets and Roads
for All (SS4A) Program)
• Utilized ArcGIS, MS Access, and MS Excel to develop
and maintain ADA, Title VI, and Pavement Asset
Management Plans for cities and towns within
the four-county region to ensure compliance with
INDOT standards and eligibility for funding
• Aided in the implementation of a new data
collection tool for pavement surface conditions
(PASER) utilizing GIS technology, which simplified
updates to the data dashboard
• Managed stakeholder and public engagement for
the long-range transportation plan, including the
introduction of an innovative social media plan
that prioritized informational TikTok videos
• Developed surveys through ArcGIS Survey
123 for the long-range transportation plan to
better understand public priorities and identify
deficiencies in the regional transportation network
• Cleaned survey data for duplicative or irrelevant
responses, summarized data into easily accessible
charts, and analyzed findings for a final report
• Contracted and oversaw consultant feasibility
studies to ensure deliverables were timely and
within budget
• Executed engaging presentations to the
Transportation Technical Advisory Committee
(TTAC) and Policy Board monthly to gain approval
for TIP amendments and provide project updates
Indiana University | Bloomington, IN (Jan.
2020 – May 2021)
Graduate Teaching Assistant
• Courses: The Pharmaceutical Industry and Public
Policy (Spring 2020), Health Economics (Fall 2020),
Health Policy (Spring 2021)
• Collaborated with course professor to create weekly
assignments, grade student work, and perform
record-keeping tasks to effectively coordinate
instructional efforts
• Reinforced lessons during weekly office hours and
review sessions to help approximately 55 students
gain a complete understanding of course material
• Reviewed, graded, and provided insightful
feedback on student assignments by correcting
spelling, grammar, formatting, and arguments
• Corresponded with students on inter-campus
communication systems on a regular basis and
promptly responded to impromptu, time-sensitive
questions to ensure student success
Radius Indiana | Bedford, IN (May 2020 –
Sep. 2020)
Community Development Intern
• Produced four Quality of Place Guidebooks
focused on (1) downtown redevelopment, (2) place
branding, (3) parks and recreation, and (4) trail
enhancement, that were then distributed to local
governments throughout South Central Indiana
• Analyzed comprehensive plans and interviewed
community stakeholders to identify strengths,
weaknesses, opportunities, and threats (SWOT)
within the eight-county region
• Collaborated with full-time employees to evaluate
SWOT analysis and refine research topics
• Studied a comprehensive list of community
development topics, identified applicability to the
eight-county region, and compiled findings into
easily accessible guidebooks
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• Presented project updates during weekly staff meetings and presented the final Quality of Place Guidebooks to the Radius Board of Directors
Schardein Mechanical | Louisville, KY (May 2019 – Aug. 2019) Accounting Intern
• Utilized MS Excel to manage incoming invoice payments and maintain records of past due accounts • Created journal entries using StarBuilder to document financial transactions and highlight affected accounts • Analyzed financial documents, as requested, to ensure accurate financial reporting and compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
• Performed record-keeping tasks to aid in the implementation of raises for 150 employees The City of Jeffersonville | Jeffersonville, IN (May 2018 – July 2018) Economic Redevelopment Intern
• Researched emerging trends and community resources, which served as the foundation for the development of a new arts and cultural district in Downtown Jeffersonville • Interviewed businesses (Amazon, local employers, etc.) during site visits to ensure satisfaction and reported business concerns to the Director of Economic Redevelopment • Planned and summarized City Council meetings to ensure action items were addressed and information was clearly communicated to the public
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English Spanish
Jackeline Landa
Art Director
A talented and highly creative Art Director with extensive experience leading teams focused to deliver effective collateral designs and communications support. Ms. Landa’s collaborative spirit and interpersonal skills make her a dynamic team player with well-developed written and verbal communication skills. She is a passionate and innovative content creator of marketing and community outreach campaigns.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Global Urban Strategies, Inc. (2018- Present)
Art Director
• Provides artistic direction for projects of various scales and end products for print and digital media.
• Experienced in the conceptual development of marketing campaigns that incorporate design elements, branding
integration, digital, and social media platforms.
• Incorporated infographics to visually convey complex messages into easy to understand graphics.
• Transconsfigures the visual identity for multiple clients. Develops community-friendly messaging that accounts for economic and social messaging.
• Develops collateral material to effectively garner community participation for multiple projects and stakeholder events.
Advertising Graphic Arts (2016-2018)
Account Executive
• Developed a highly skilled knowledge in 4-color (CMYK), spot or PMS color printing, color matching, varnish, high-end finishes, type of papers, file setup and print proofing to be able to advise their customers.
• Provided personalized support to customers to meet their specific needs.
Education:
Masters in
Communication, Central
American University Jose
Simeon Cañas
Bachelor’s Degree
in Graphic Design,
Don Bosco University
(Specialization in
Marketing)
Postgraduate in Strategic
Management, Central
American University Jose
Simeon Cañas
Computer Skills
Platform: Mac OSX &
Windows
Tools: Adobe Illustrator,
Photoshop, InDesign,
After Effects, Ergosoft
TexPrint 14, Microsoft
Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
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• Built a strong communication with the press production, delivering clear instructions, helping both the Company and clients to optimize their time management.
• Followed up each project in process to ensure quality and deadline were being met.
Independent Contractor (2015 – 2016)
• Created various graphic design materials: branding, editorial design, packaging, web design, and animation projects.
• Developed training in color profiling, digital printing, printing software and sublimation for textile companies. • Taught typography courses to graphic design students, focused on functional eye-catching design, applied to brands, newspapers, magazines, and advertising.
TexOps (International Textile Company) 2011 - 2014
Graphic Designer / Digital Printing Technician
• Developed the internal digital printing area and established the print area department. • Highly trained digital printing technician. Trained team in color profiling, print files setup, printing software administration, printer maintenance, and sublimation.
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04 Scope
of Work
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As part of our grant writing services for the ECRG Grant, Global Urban Strategies, Inc. will manage several key aspects of the grant process. This will include the following:
1. Overall Grant Process Management:
• Manage ECRG grant efforts, including timelines and deliverables • Offer guideline interpretation to City staff
• Attend all pre-proposal workshops and webinars (if applicable) • Vet grant partners and develop distinct responsibilities for the project.
2. Draft Data Story:
• Oversee and organize data collection process on resident demographics and needs assessment to establish the strongest arguments for issues and needs. • Compile prerequisite data, including historical records, public documents, maps, stakeholder interviews, forums, questionnaires, and surveys. • Develop assessment tools, surveys, or public-facing materials as needed. • Produce graphs, charts, maps, or other graphic data stories as allowed or required by the grant.
3. Outreach & Engagement:
• Maintain documents on stakeholder inputs through notes. • Develop letters of support and commitments.
• Organize stakeholder input meetings as necessary.
4. Grant Writing/Proposal Development & Submittal:
• Compose and edit narrative in response to all questions or forms required for grant submittal and develop the entire concept proposal and all its supportive attachments. • Ensure the narrative is compelling, the proposed projects fall within eligibility guidelines and align with local and regional plans.
• Provide quality assurance review for completeness for all the required grant elements • Secure all documents for submittal.
• Ensure execution for the complete packet submittal in the required format/platforms by the funder’s deadline.
• Review and complete any applicable regulatory forms and complete the grant submittal process in full.
• Provide a digital copy of the complete proposal to City management. 24 GRANT WRITING AND ADMINISTRATION SERVICES
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5. Budget:
• Assist in developing and reviewing the budget to ensure all proposed line items are eligible for funding and all match requirements are met.
• Ensure that supplemental documentation or support of match funds is provided.
6. Graphic Design:
• Develop visual concepts, graphics, and designs that illustrate and explain critical processes, programmatic concepts, and cycles of work/timelines.
• Create visual aids, such as infographics, charts, diagrams, and tables, to illustrate data and information in the grant proposal.
• Design and format the proposal document to ensure it is visually appealing and easy to read.
• Develop branding and visual identity for the project, including logos, color schemes, and typography.
7. Grant Administration:
• Promote the grant program through outreach and marketing efforts, including collaborating with community organizations, conducting informational sessions, and disseminating program information via print and digital media. • Manage the application process, including receiving, reviewing, and evaluating applications and making recommendations to the City of Commerce for final approval. • Provide technical assistance and training to grant recipients on compliance with grant requirements, reporting, and documentation.
• Monitor grantee performance and progress, including site visits and periodic reporting on grantee activities, outputs, and outcomes.
• Conduct financial monitoring and review grantee budgets and financial reports to ensure proper use of grant funds and compliance with applicable regulations and laws. • Ensure timely and accurate submission of required grant reports and other documentation to the City of Commerce and funding agencies.
• Facilitate communication between grant recipients and the City of Commerce, including coordinating meetings and responding to inquiries.
• Ensure compliance with program timelines and budgets, and manage any changes or adjustments to the program as needed.
• Develop and maintain a grants management system to track the progress of the grant program, including timelines, budgets, and performance measures. • Prepare regular reports for the City of Commerce and funding agencies on program activities, outputs, and outcomes, and manage any required audits or evaluations of the program.
• Provide overall program management, including identifying and addressing issues and risks and ensuring successful completion of the grant program. 25 GRANT WRITING AND ADMINISTRATION SERVICES
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05 Deliverables
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Global Urban Strategies, Inc. will provide the following deliverables to the City of Commerce for the ECRG Grant:
1. ECRG Grant Proposal: A comprehensive proposal that includes a project description, goals and objectives, project work plan, budget, timeline, and supporting documentation.
2. Grant Package: An organized and City-branded package that includes the proposal, maps, infographics, and attachments in one pdf file for easy readability.
3. Budget and Budget Narrative: An explanation and justification of all requested budget items and costs, detailing how the totals were determined, demonstrating a clear connection between costs and the proposed project activities.
4. Letters of Support: Letters of support or commitment from partner organizations indicating their intention to participate and their responsibilities for the proposed project.
5. Grant Forms: Completed and signed grant forms as required by the grant guidelines.
6. Grant Submission: A complete and timely submission of the grant application in the required format/platforms by the funder’s deadline.
At Global Urban Strategies, Inc., we are committed to ensuring that all necessary components of the ECRG grant application are effectively managed. Our deliverables are designed to cover every aspect of the grant application process, from project planning and community engagement to proposal development, budgeting, submission, and grant administration.
We will work closely with the City of Commerce to develop a compelling and comprehensive grant proposal that aligns with the ECRG program goals to benefit vulnerable populations. 27 GRANT WRITING AND ADMINISTRATION SERVICES
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06 Timeline
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The timeline for the completion of the project is as follows:
Project Review, Planning & Research
TBD
Grant Writing
TBD
Grant Forms
TBD
Application Initiation
Form Submission
TBD
Graphic Design Services
TBD
Review & Edits
TBD
Submission
TBD
Please note that these dates are subject to change pending the finalization of the grant guidelines. We will update the timeline as needed to ensure that we are meeting all requirements and deadlines associated with the ECRG grant application process. !
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07 Budget
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Principle/Partner
ROLE SERVICE HOURS RATE TOTAL
Senior Manager
Associate
Associate
Associate
8 $250 hr $2,000
43 $180 hr $7,740
$1,440
$840
Maximum
allowable
$160 hr
$140 hr
$140 hr
9 6
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Grant Development &
Submittal
Graphic Design
Budget & Outreach
Development
Grant Administration
Global aims to secure grant funding for the not-to-exceed amount of $12,020. The total project budget includes all costs associated with project planning, community engagement, and grant writing. Global will administer the grant based on the maximum allowable administrative costs through the grant award. The fee schedule is as follows:
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08 Conclusion
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Global Urban Strategies, Inc. is honored to have the opportunity to submit a proposal and partner with the City of Commerce to positively impact the health of its residents. Our team is fully committed to developing a comprehensive and compelling proposal that aligns closely with the program’s objectives and requirements. With our expertise in grant writing and project management, we are confident that we can help the City achieve its goals and positively impact the community.
Together, Global Urban Strategies, Inc. and the City of Commerce can make significant progress toward a more resilient and equitable future. We look forward to the prospect of making a meaningful difference in the lives of community members through this opportunity.