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TANISHA Brown

@tanishabrown

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Experienced grants administrator and clinical trial financial analyst.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I am seeking a role that values collaboration and offers opportunities for professional growth in financial management within research environments.

I am a results-driven Grants Administrator and Clinical Trial Financial Analyst with over 11 years of experience in pre- and post-award administration. My expertise lies in budget development, financial reporting, and compliance, ensuring that research initiatives are supported effectively. I have a strong background in grant accounting and financial management, which allows me to provide valuable guidance to research teams.

Throughout my career, I have successfully managed complex grant and contract awards, ensuring compliance with regulations and timely submission of financial reports. My ability to analyze financial data and reconcile accounts has been instrumental in supporting operational activities. I am committed to process improvement and have a proven track record of enhancing grant management processes to drive efficiency and accuracy.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Research Administrator 3

University of California San Diego

Jul 2023 - Present (2 years)

Administered and monitored contract and grant awards, ensuring compliance with regulations, terms, and conditions. Oversaw and maintained complex contract and grant records in compliance with institutional research sponsor policies.

Contract Administration Grant Management Financial Management Compliance Financial Reporting Record keeping Proposal Management Budget Management

Contracts and Grants Manager

Medasource

Oct 2022 - Present (2 years 9 months)

Administered and monitored contract and grant awards, including compliance with regulations and financial management. Performed regular reconciliation of grant accounts for assigned portfolios in preparation for sponsor reporting deliverables and project closeouts.

Contract Administration Grant Management Financial Reconciliations Financial Reporting Budget Management Compliance Process Improvement Training

Clinical Financial Analyst II

Elligo Health Research

Mar 2021 - Present (4 years 4 months)

Managed budget development and negotiation, compliance, and billing for clinical trials. Reviewed clinical trial protocols and developed internal budgets for presentation to principal investigators.

Budget Negotiations Clinical Trial Management Financial Analysis Contract Negotiation Billing Compliance Financial Reporting CTMS

Accounting Coordinator

Charleston Shoe Company

Jul 2018 - Present (7 years)

Oversaw various accounting functions, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and financial reporting. Managed personnel files and processed biweekly payroll, commissions, and reimbursements.

Accounts Payable Accounts Receivable Payroll Management Financial Reporting Treasury Management NetSuite Employee Onboarding

Grant Accountant/Fiscal Analyst III

College of Charleston

Jun 2016 - Present (9 years 1 month)

Managed post-award operations for grant and contract accounting and reporting, including maintaining the chart of accounts and general ledger. Prepared annual federal reports and ensured fiscal compliance of all externally funded grants and contracts.

General Ledger Budget Management Billing Financial Reporting Compliance Cash Drawdown

Financial Analyst/Grant Administrator

Duke University – Duke Cancer Institute

Aug 2010 - Present (14 years 11 months)

Assisted in planning, development, and coordination of financial analyses and reports, including operational and capital budgets. Reconciled monthly financial statements and prepared, submitted, and tracked invoices to sponsors.

Financial Analysis Budgeting Financial Reporting Account Reconciliation Salary Effort Certification Revenue Recognition Epic

Financial Analyst

Duke University Department of Surgery

Jan 2009 - Present (16 years 6 months)

Provided financial oversight and grant administration, including revenue recognition, effort reporting, and financial reporting. Assisted in the preparation, submission, and tracking of invoices to sponsors based on contractual terms.

Revenue Recognition Effort Reporting Financial Reporting Invoice Management Account Reconciliation Billing Collections Cost Distribution

Financial Management Analyst

Duke Home Care and Hospice

Dec 2005 - Present (19 years 7 months)

Assisted in planning, development, and coordination of financial analyses and reports, including operational and capital budgets. Analyzed monthly financial statements to ensure proper charging of operating revenues and expenditures.

Financial Management Financial Analysis Budgeting Financial Reporting Financial Statements Revenue Analysis Cash Flow Analysis

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

New York University

Associate in Liberal Studies, Liberal Studies

Completed an Associate in Liberal Studies program, focusing on foundational academic disciplines. Gained a broad understanding across various subjects, preparing for further academic or professional pursuits.

New York University

Diploma in Paralegal Studies, Paralegal Studies

Obtained a Diploma in Paralegal Studies, acquiring essential legal knowledge and practical skills. Focused on legal research, document preparation, and understanding legal procedures to support legal professionals.