Sarah Ecton
@secton
Dynamic Operations Professional with over five years of experience managing multi-million-dollar grant portfolios
United StatesWhat I'm looking for
At UJA-Federation of New York, I manage day-to-day operations as a liaison with the Mobilizers department. I oversee budget management for a $3.8M grants budget, including forecasting and end-of-year financial reviews, ensuring fiscal responsibility and resource allocation.
I also review grant reports for substance and compliance, and provide Grants Portal training and technical assistance through one-on-one meetings and Zoom trainings.
In a previous role, I drafted contracts and amendments, tracked deliverables and payments, and managed a performing band’s hiring, contracts, payroll, marketing, promotions, and bookings.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Assists with day-to-day operations as a liaison with the Mobilizers department, manages budgeting for yearly appropriations, and provides oversight for grantees. Previously led development of a Salesforce database and drafted contracts.
Administrative Assistant
Institutional Labor Advisors
Jan 2001 - Dec 2003 (2 years 11 months)
Acted as paralegal, transcriber, and proofreader for a busy law office, assisted senior staff, and maintained billing and expense accounts.
Business Manager and Band Leader
Tallulah Starr & the River Club Band
Jan 2000 - Dec 2003 (3 years 11 months)
Hired musicians, handled contract negotiation and payroll, managed marketing and bookings, and co-wrote and arranged music. Improved rankings to number three on Smooth Jazz 105.9FM Sunday Brunch.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Virginia Commonwealth University
Bachelor of Fine Arts, Theater Performance
BFA in Theater Performance from Virginia Commonwealth University.
Eugene O'Neill Theater Center
National Theater Institute, Theater
National Theater Institute program at the Eugene O'Neill Theater Center.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
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