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Merly Prentt

Barrie,ON

Summary

Program management professional with over 16 years experience leading effective, cross-functional teams in the non-profit and the private sectors. Skilled in developing and implementing an organization's vision, cultivating relationships, and creating rewarding partnerships. Motivated to exceed organizational goals and efficient in developing internal and external client relationships. Leading projects to achieve successful outcomes. 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

Grants Management Specialist

Mitacs Inc.
07.2022 - Current
  • Manage full life cycle of research program applications
  • Administer and function as a file manager for research grant files
  • Review grant applications and confirm all required documentation and information is complete
  • Confirm eligibility of applications (completeness of applications)
  • Communicate review results with the applicants
  • Ensure timely release of funds to the university
  • Provide guidance and assistance to applicants on proposal submission and any inquiries regarding the relevant program
  • Draft several types of correspondence to applicants/university administration at different stages of their internship
  • Data entry, electronic filing, and data archiving
  • Communicate effectively with various university research administrations, professors, graduate students, and partner organizations
  • Maintain effectively and thorough communications with all internal departments to keep them informed of procedural changes, and offer solutions to potential problems
  • Update Mitacs’ policies and guidelines as required
  • Ensure compliance with funding agreements and program guides
  • Assist in coordination and data collection for various relevant regional reports to funding agencies
  • Responsible for timely and accurate reporting
  • Work closely with Finance Department to ensure appropriate funding allocation applied and ensure consistency of government claims/reports to financial statements
  • Review contracts, research agreements, and proposals to ensure compliance with policies and procedures for the specific program.

Program Development Coordinator

Mitacs Inc.
02.2020 - 06.2022
  • Assisted in the development of criteria for successful partner onboarding and ensure that onboarding is executed according to established criteria
  • Developed and maintain material and implement activities that will ensure partners are successfully onboarded into Mitacs’ programs
  • These include developing partner onboarding manuals and partner communication plans
  • Established and executed a partner requirements collection process and liaise with teams across Mitacs (e.g., Program Operations, International Partnerships, and Business Development) to ensure that the requirements are feasible and aligned with program objectives
  • Developed and maintained a partner non-compliance database
  • Collaborate with teams across Mitacs to ensure partners are successfully onboarded, meet Mitacs’ deadlines, comply with program policies and eligibility criteria and align their activities with program objectives
  • Collaborated with teams across Mitacs identify insights that can improve partner experience and drive program efficiencies
  • Supported internal reporting on partnership activities
  • Worked with Quality Assurance Program Specialist to implement change control processes for our programs; draw insights from this work to apply change control processes to all core programs
  • Worked within Quality Assurance Program Specialist to define partner quality standards for program delivery and implementation
  • Assisted Senior Advisors in the development and implementation of required program governance structures including program policy, eligibility criteria, and actioning of feedback
  • Reported progress against annual operational plans
  • Other activities as assigned from time to time.

Virtual English Tutor

ItutorGroup
06.2018 - 05.2021
  • Provided teaching to diverse online learners
  • Analyzed and create strategies to support diverse students at different learning levels
  • Motivated and encourage learners to achieve success
  • Prioritized tasks to provide outstanding delivery of services
  • Organized activities to bust learning desires
  • Analyzed outcomes and provide constructive feedback.

Operations Manager

Qadamaweh World Affair Administration
08.2019 - 01.2020
  • Managed operational and administrative duties
  • Sourced and reported on funding and program review and analysis
  • Designed and implemented fundraising strategies
  • Recruited and trained volunteers for the fundraising projects
  • Skilled at building solid and fruitful relationship with community partners and agencies
  • Increased opportunities for innovation to positively impact outcomes
  • Ability to represent the organization at various community events
  • Skilled in solving issues and finding viable solutions for problems affecting community members
  • Seek and outsource developmental initiative to promote community wellbeing
  • Managed all aspects of business operations
  • Participated in the recruitment and training of staff and volunteers
  • Planned and coordinate project work
  • Oversaw the logistic of the organization
  • Oversaw the supervision of the employees.

Outreach and Partnership Coordinator

Mennonite New Life Center
05.2018 - 07.2019
  • Event planning and management for fundraising projects
  • Project implementation and management
  • Public Relations and partnership cultivation
  • Meticulous and great people skills
  • Coordinated and prepare information sessions to promote programs and services
  • Delivered information sessions to different organizations through Ontario to promote programs and events
  • Trained and prepare volunteers to work for the organization
  • Prepared and maintained virtual and in-person social media marketing material
  • Supported in the maintenance and update of the organization's website
  • Maintained databases for partners and organizations across Ontario
  • Maintained important updates on the programs at the MNLCT newsletter
  • Recruited and refer interested participants to the MNLCT programs
  • Researched and recruited work placement options for students
  • Support successful delivery of programs.

Program Coordinator

Women Unlimited Association
01.2009 - 03.2018
  • Coordinated, managed, supervised, and organized a 14-week program
  • Students’ coordinator and advisor for academic and career advancing
  • Career counseling to students entering post-secondary education
  • Managed office personnel
  • Coordinated delivery of program successfully
  • Created curriculum for program delivery
  • Taught financial literacy, restorative practices, diversity inclusion and women's history in male dominated jobs
  • Provided continuous support to students entering core programs at college level
  • Linked students with tutors, mentors, and service providers per their needs
  • Followed-up and update students and alumni status and provide appropriate support
  • Drafted reports and maintained budget balance for two campuses site.

Diversity Facilitator

Women Unlimited Association
10.2007 - 12.2008
  • Facilitated focus groups and community meetings
  • Researched women in trades and technology to understand male dominancy in these fields
  • Organized and delivered women entrepreneurship, professional development, and diversity inclusion workshop
  • Support applicants who had been out of school for an extended period transitioning to post-secondary education.

Education

Diversity and Inclusion Staff/Teacher’s Trainer -

Nova Scotia Community College – IDI
Halifax, NS

Master of Education, Adult Community and Higher Education - Adult Education And Instructor Development

Mount Saint Vincent University
Halifax, NS
01.2017

Bachelor of Arts -

Mount Saint Vincent University
Halifax, NS
01.2015

Associate of Science – Diploma in Social Service Worker -

Humber College
Toronto, ON
01.2007

Skills

  • Compliance Monitoring
  • Proposal Development
  • Technical Assistance
  • Grant Reporting
  • Data Management
  • Program Evaluation
  • Networking Abilities
  • Project Management
  • Budget Management
  • Time Management
  • Organizational Skills
  • Grant Writing
  • Partnership Development
  • Event Planning
  • Community Networking
  • Event Planning and Execution

Workshops And Certifications

  • Women Leadership Workshop, 2015
  • Life Skills Coach – Certificate, 2014
  • Teaching and Facilitation – Certificate, 2013
  • Restorative Communication Trainer, 2013
  • Beyond Diversity 101 – Certificate, 2008
  • Women Abuse Intervention – Certificate, 2005

Awards

Community Engagement/Support by Kappa Gamma Pi Award Pi Society

References

References upon request

Languages

English
Full Professional
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
French
Limited Working

Affiliations

  • Volunteer at cultural festivals
  • Yoga and meditation practice
  • Jewelry and craft making

Timeline

Grants Management Specialist

Mitacs Inc.
07.2022 - Current

Program Development Coordinator

Mitacs Inc.
02.2020 - 06.2022

Operations Manager

Qadamaweh World Affair Administration
08.2019 - 01.2020

Virtual English Tutor

ItutorGroup
06.2018 - 05.2021

Outreach and Partnership Coordinator

Mennonite New Life Center
05.2018 - 07.2019

Program Coordinator

Women Unlimited Association
01.2009 - 03.2018

Diversity Facilitator

Women Unlimited Association
10.2007 - 12.2008

Diversity and Inclusion Staff/Teacher’s Trainer -

Nova Scotia Community College – IDI

Master of Education, Adult Community and Higher Education - Adult Education And Instructor Development

Mount Saint Vincent University

Bachelor of Arts -

Mount Saint Vincent University

Associate of Science – Diploma in Social Service Worker -

Humber College

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