Annie (Barbara) Norrod

Highly motivated and resourceful administrative management professional with 15 year record of developing and supporting successful projects for government agencies. Consistently recognized as able to improve organizational effectiveness and efficiency through leadership that aligns business processes with program goals and infrastructure. Exceptional project management strategy that realizes cost savings, accelerates performance, and sustains strategic flexibility throughout entire lifecycle. Outstanding ability to facilitate effective communication while working in high-pressure situations, utilizing extensive business background to develop highly effective solutions. Constantly seeking new challenges, with strong work ethic. Optimize program oversight techniques throughout entire business model to effectively increase bottom line performance. Successful grant writer / manager with 95% win rate over entire career, having managed budgets of up to $100M for over 600 personnel. Always on schedule and budget, adept at prioritizing and handling multiple tasks while effectively achieving and exceeding corporate goals. Areas of Expertise include: Economic Development • Governmental Operations • Relationship Management • Quality Management Program Management / Oversight • Grant Writing • Personnel / Client Training • Change Management Project Management Life Cycle • Team Leadership • Team Building • Cost / Budget Management Process Improvement / Re-engineering • Performance Optimization • Recruitment