Susan Hogan

Led end-to-end RFP and bid management, increasing win rate 47% and proposal submission rate 73%. Built state procurement pipelines, led NetSuite contract negotiations, and delivered compliance training using AI-assisted proposal development.

Directed global RFP/RFI development, securing $3M in new sales through compliant, competitive proposals. Conducted bid/no-bid analysis and managed vendor contracts and renewals while reporting KPIs to improve win probability.

Managed full grant lifecycle for 15 charter school clients across federal and state programs, ensuring compliance through monitoring and reporting. Built a grant-tracking software system to centralize documentation and fiscal reporting and coordinated with state agencies and the U.S. Department of Education.

Managed federal funding applications (Title I/II/IV, ESSER, IDEA, CARES) and ensured NC DPI compliance. Maintained budgets and submissions in CCIP, LBASS, and LINQ and advised the board on fiscal and program compliance.

Launched a new charter school, securing $800,000 in grant awards and federal funding in the first year. Oversaw strategic planning, operations, budgeting, staffing, and NCDPI/state compliance, including 501(c)(3) organizational requirements.

Delivered instruction aligned to NC Standards and served as lead teacher on the School Improvement Team to support academic and operational initiatives. Ensured Title I compliance and contributed to schoolwide instructional planning.

Designed a state-approved AP/IAB college-prep homeschooling program and created curriculum, testing schedules, and operational structures aligned with NC DPI requirements. Built HR systems (hiring, onboarding, payroll, compliance) and managed financial accounting, reporting, and state/federal compliance.

Built and marketed a casting brand, growing to 16,000+ social media followers and driving client demand. Managed brand growth and client-facing marketing efforts across film and television casting.

Advanced from teacher to district-level leadership, overseeing budgets, staffing, evaluations, and compliance while delivering professional development. Directed schoolwide data analysis using pivot tables and managed district procurement and public RFP processes, including ELL and Migrant Education consulting.

Wrote grants supporting at-risk students reentering school, securing academic and behavioral resources. Assisted with budgeting, staffing, and evaluations, managed vendor contracts, and collaborated with juvenile justice programs to support student success.

Recruited talent for a large manufacturing facility, managing full-cycle hiring and onboarding while ensuring HR best practices and OSHA safety compliance. Partnered with hiring managers to forecast staffing needs and write accurate job orders, strengthening workforce pipelines through proactive sourcing and candidate assessment.

Grade: GPA 3.9

Activities and societies: Fulbright Scholar; Phi Beta Kappa

Earned an M.Ed. in Educational Leadership & Policy. Completed graduate study focused on educational leadership and policy.

Earned a Graduate Certificate in Human Resources & Labor Relations. Completed coursework related to HR and labor relations.

Earned a B.S. in Education. Completed undergraduate coursework in education.