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Otieno Pat

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Grants and program management professional delivering compliant portfolios, accurate reporting, and efficient execution across healthcare.

United States
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What I'm looking for

I’m looking for a grants and program management role where I can own compliant portfolio execution, strengthen reporting accuracy, streamline workflows, and collaborate with investigators and stakeholders to deliver measurable program outcomes.

I’m a results-driven Project & Grants Management professional with 3+ years of experience delivering end-to-end program execution across healthcare and nonprofit sectors. I bring proven expertise in grant administration, project coordination, and stakeholder management to support multi-million-dollar initiatives.

At the American Heart Association, I managed $30K–$400K grant portfolios, reviewing contracts and subawards to ensure compliance with funding policies—improving approval accuracy by 25% and reducing processing delays. I led annual grant report oversight, delivering 100% audit-ready submissions, and evaluated change requests to maintain on-time delivery compliance above 95% while minimizing project delays.

I optimize workflows and strengthen operational visibility through reconciliation, financial analysis, and clear communication. From contract-level program management to facilities project coordination, I consistently improve reporting efficiency by 20%, reduce cost variances by 15%, and maintain data integrity through disciplined documentation and stakeholder engagement.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

AA

Program Manager

American Heart Association

Jun 2023 - Oct 2023 (4 months)

Administered communication workflows for research applicants and institutions, ensuring timely dissemination of critical funding decisions and updates. Supervised submission and validation of annual scientific reports (95%+ completeness) and reduced legal processing delays by 20% through NDA/DUA collection.

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COVID-19 Case Investigator

Minnesota Department of Health

Nov 2020 - Jun 2021 (7 months)

Conducted COVID-19 case investigations using CRM systems and managed high-volume caseloads while collecting and analyzing contact tracing data to improve reporting accuracy. Educated individuals on CDC guidelines, ensuring compliance and maintaining data integrity through accurate documentation and database management.

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

UM

University of Missouri

Bachelor of Arts, Communication

Earned a B.A. in Communication from the University of Missouri.

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University of Missouri

Bachelor of Arts, Sociology

Earned a B.A. in Sociology from the University of Missouri.

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University of Missouri

Minor, Political Science

Completed a minor in Political Science at the University of Missouri.

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University of Missouri

Certificate, Multicultural Studies

Completed a Certificate in Multicultural Studies at the University of Missouri.

Tech stack

Software and tools used professionally

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