Jennifer Hume
Brisbane,Australia
Summary
Highly experienced grants administrator seeking a challenging position in a fast-paced environment that will allow me to continue to build my interpersonal and analytical skill sets. Thrives in an environment that demands a high level of performance on tight schedules.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Team Lead – Grants and Monitoring
Department of Internal Affairs
Wellington, New Zealand
02.2023 - 11.2023
- Provided oversight and coordination of team activities to ensure that they were consistently applied across the Business Support and Operations team to a high standard, were fit for purpose, complied with legislative and internal requirements, and followed best practice
- Identified continuous improvement opportunities and implemented process improvement opportunities that enhanced team function and delivery
- Ensured appropriate management and administration of grant funding and all relevant stakeholders were appropriately advised of the grants process and framework
- Led engagement with high profile or complex stakeholders to achieve engaged and collaborated service delivery
- Managed a team of Advisors responsible for grants and monitoring activities
- Ensured the team was resourced and capable of managing high volumes of transactional work
- Ensured Advisors were collectively responsible for providing high quality, consistent and dependable programme support
- Provided positive leadership, coaching and mentoring to the Grants and Monitoring advisory team
Senior Investment Advisor
Ministry for Primary Industries
Wellington, New Zealand
04.2022 - 06.2022
- Supported the Climate Change Funds team in launching the Sustainable Land Management and Climate Change fund (SLAMCC) and the Greenhouse Gas Inventory Research fund (GHGIR)
- Developed applicant guidance and other supporting documents for both funds
- Developed website material for both funds
- Supported other Senior Investment Advisors in obtaining milestone reports from recipients of both funds
- Compiled information, as required, for the Manager of the Climate Change Funds team
- Contract
Administrative Coordinator
Picton Dawn Chorus
Picton, New Zealand
09.2021 - 03.2022
- I accepted this part-time role in the community that I was living as it gave me the flexibility to travel the South Island
- Basic administrative duties to support the small not-for-profit organisation
- Prepared all grant related documentation, including preparing reporting for all of their successful grants and preparing all new grant applications
Senior Business Officer
Western Economic Diversification Canada
Saskatoon, Canada
03.2019 - 06.2019
- I was offered a term Senior Business Officer position with WD upon my return to Canada to assist with the Steel and Aluminum (S&I) Initiative that was announced by the Federal Government in March 2019
- My duties in this position mirrored the duties described below as Senior Business Officer with WD
- Term Employment Opportunity
Senior Investment Manager
Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment
Wellington, New Zealand
03.2017 - 11.2017
- As a Senior Investment Manager I was responsible for making, managing and assessing scientific investments to meet New Zealand's economic, social and environmental goals
- Performance evaluation and monitoring of investments, including the governance of the investments and delivery against contracted outputs
- Ensured annual reports and progress reports are reviewed and feedback provided
- Developed and implemented investment plans
- Conducted financial management of funds and investment contracts
- Processed progress payments in a timely manner
Senior Business Officer
Western Economic Diversification Canada
Saskatoon, Canada
08.2007 - 10.2016
- As a Senior Business Officer I was responsible for the management of federal government investments in science and technology, economic development and infrastructure initiatives
- Evaluated funding proposals and provided recommendations to Senior Management on investment opportunities that supported the Canadian government’s science and technology, economic development and infrastructure strategies
- Processed claims in a timely manner and ensured compliance with the funding agreement and any relevant legislation or regulations
- Wrote due diligence reports on technical proposals in a way that was easily understood by those who may not have a science background
- Negotiated, developed and monitored funding agreements ensuring federal government priorities were being recognized
- Worked cooperatively with stakeholders including federal and provincial departments, local governments, Aboriginal governments, private industry, research organizations, community organizations and academia
- Trained and mentored junior staff
Program Manager
Saskatchewan Industry and Resources
Regina, Canada
07.2002 - 08.2007
- Managed the Technology Commercialization Fund, the Saskatchewan Market Assessment and Technology Program and provided assistance to the Canada-Saskatchewan Western Economic Partnership Agreement
- Assisted in the development of the Ethanol Fuel Grant Regulations for the Province of Saskatchewan and ensured their implementation
- Researched issues and provided briefings to Senior Management on funding opportunities to further government priorities
- Developed terms of reference for funding programs to ensure the objectives of the Ministry were being achieved
- Managed fund budgets including fiscal forecasting and payment authorizations on individual claims
Program Manager
Saskatchewan Agriculture and Food
Regina, Canada
07.2000 - 06.2002
- Managed the Technology Adoption and Demonstration Fund and provided assistance to the Agriculture Development Fund and the Agri-Value Program
- Processed claims in a timely manner ensuring compliance with the funding agreement and any relevant legislation or regulations
- Worked co-operatively with federal and provincial departments and agencies to develop joint funding agreements with mutual clients
- Made presentations to senior management outlining due diligence findings and recommendations on potential funding opportunities
Education
Bachelor of Science - Agriculture
University of Saskatchewan
Skills
- Relationship building and stakeholder management
- Understanding of the machinery of government
- Developing creative strategies
- Time management
- Researching
- Analysing
- Performance monitoring
- Coaching and Mentoring
- Employee engagement
- Presenting technical information
- Administration
- Attention to detail
- Computer skills
- Client relationship management tools (CRM)
References
Available on request
Timeline
Team Lead – Grants and Monitoring
Department of Internal Affairs
02.2023 - 11.2023
Senior Investment Advisor
Ministry for Primary Industries
04.2022 - 06.2022
Administrative Coordinator
Picton Dawn Chorus
09.2021 - 03.2022
Senior Business Officer
Western Economic Diversification Canada
03.2019 - 06.2019
Senior Investment Manager
Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment
03.2017 - 11.2017
Senior Business Officer
Western Economic Diversification Canada
08.2007 - 10.2016
Program Manager
Saskatchewan Industry and Resources
07.2002 - 08.2007
Program Manager
Saskatchewan Agriculture and Food
07.2000 - 06.2002
Bachelor of Science - Agriculture
University of Saskatchewan
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