Anthony Grant
Newnan
Summary
Detail-oriented Certified Paralegal specializing in contract administration, including drafting and negotiating NDAs, franchise disclosure documents, and lease agreements. Manages government contracts using NIGP commodity/service codes and ensures compliance in the financial, healthcare, and housing sectors. Expertise in federal grant administration, delivering technical assistance and overseeing community development program services.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Territorial Grants and Contracts Director
The Salvation Army
Brookhaven
11.2024 - 03.2026
- Coordinated and tracked the review, analysis, and processing of all grants and contracts in the department serving as a central resource regarding the status of all pending grants and contracts; ensured compliance with funding requirements of local/state/federal government, quasi-government entities, and private organizations providing funding for social services programs throughout the Southern Territory; safeguarded The Salvation Army's position as a religious organization as well as a nonprofit corporation; served as technical resource person and provides advice to the Territorial Social Services Secretary, Divisional Headquarters and the field on matters involving government programs, funding, and contracts. Supervised assigned staff in performing grants and contract work.
- Using an excel tracking spreadsheet to track submissions assigned to the Grants and Contracts Specialist to analyze contract completion time from assigned date to completion date. Assist Territorial Social Services Secretary with planning and coordinating the processing of grants, contracts, and related documents; ensured compliance with the established system of processing grants and contracts in progress through completion and in compliance with deadlines to ensure secure funding. Coordinated the training of new grants and contract staff. Served as the point of contact for Divisions regarding the processing of grants, contracts, and related documents according to the procedures for processing program and social service contracts and agreements in conjunction with the delegation of authority.
- Reviewed, and analyzed contracts; consulted with other contracting parties/governmental offices concerning any potential contract conflicts; resolved contract problems as required to safeguard the position of The Salvation Army and allow Salvation Army compliance with contract terms; provided recommendations to the Territorial Social Services regarding whether a contract should be signed by The Salvation Army and offered a rationale for any recommendation pertaining to contracts assigned.
- Reviewed current legislation, proposed regulations, rules, regulatory changes, and public notices concerning social services funding available and/or currently being received by The Salvation Army; disseminated such information to the Territorial Social Services Secretary. Interpreted statutes, regulations, and contract terms as a part of the standard contract review process; advised Salvation Army contracting locations of compliance issues and potential contract management problems.
- Supervised the processing of grants and contracts, including identification, recording, duplicating, routing, tracing, filing, and transmitting from initial receipt in the Grants and Contracts module to filing of the fully executed document after all parties have signed.
- Conferred with the Territorial Social Services Secretary concerning various operational matters including any difficulty in processing or expediting contracts through the various inter-departments of Territorial Headquarters, review of the grants and contracts staff workload, and coordination with other Salvation Army units at the territorial, divisional, and local levels.
- Resolved contract uncertainties by discussing issues with relevant parties and agencies.
Community Development Specialist
Fulton County, Department of Community Development
Atlanta
03.2022 - 10.2024
- Provided professional level work to plan, implement and report on community development, programs for the County's and Housing and Community Development (HUD) programs. Provided administrative and technical support as part of the Federal Programs Group. Reviewed, evaluated and scored technical responses to Requests for Proposals (RFP) submitted to DCD’s programs for final submission to senior management. Performed Housing Quality Standards (HQS) inspections.
- Coordinated community outreach programs to engage residents in local initiatives.
- Developed educational materials promoting community resources and services available.
- Facilitated workshops to enhance community involvement and foster collaboration.
Management Analyst, Sr. (Construction Compliance)
City Of Atlanta Department of Grants and Community Development
Atlanta
04.2021 - 03.2022
- Supported Office of Contract Compliance by ensuring inclusion of Davis Bacon wage rates and MBE/WBE and Section 3 businesses in pre-bid and procurement processes. Conducted pre-construction meetings to verify compliance and inspected projects by reviewing weekly payroll submissions and conducting employee interviews at construction sites.
- Managed relationships with service providers, contractors, program, and operations staff to ensure compliance with regulations and contract requirements. Collaborated with internal staff to identify upcoming construction projects, determining Davis Bacon, MBE/WBE, and Section 3 eligibility to facilitate compliance in processing and approving disbursements.
- Developed policies and procedures for Section 3, Davis Bacon, and MBE/WBE, coordinating the creation of tools and systems to enhance reporting and compliance tracking.
- Prepared quarterly Section 3 reports to track that targets and goals are met to ensure compliance with relevant federal reporting requirements for Davis Bacon, Section 3 and MBE/WBE.
Compliance Specialist: Emergency Service Grants (ECG) and Community Development Block Grants (CDBG) Programs
City Of Atlanta
Atlanta
08.2020 - 04.2021
- Developed and wrote policies and standard operating procedures (SOPs) for CDBG, ESG, and HOPWA programs, reviewed and updated manuals and contract templates with the Department of Law and program staff, and ensured staff and service providers received timely alerts and updates on HUD guidance and regulatory requirements.
- Coordinated programmatic monitoring activities for subrecipients, scheduling virtual assessments during COVID via TEAMS, conducting entrance and exit meetings, and notifying subrecipients of monitoring dates and required documents, including financial and program records.
- HUD monitoring visits related to City programs; participated in the entrance meeting and exit conferences. Retrieved requested files in preparation for the site visit. Coordination of responses to HUD monitoring findings, concerns and addressing single audit findings.
- Drafted responses to subrecipients about monitoring findings and specified corrective actions. Collaborated with program and financial staff to monitor project compliance.
- Provided technical assistance and training on compliance requirements to staff and service providers, analyzed complaints and concerns from stakeholders, participated in project application reviews for compliance, and supported development of program-specific training curriculum.
Inclusionary Zoning Compliance Specialist, Sr
City Of Atlanta
Atlanta
05.2018 - 08.2020
- Administered the Inclusionary Zoning and Development Authority Housing Ordinance programs; ensuring that all requirements within the ordinances are met on behalf of the City by working with the Law Department, Office of Zoning & Development, Office of Buildings, Office of Revenue, Atlanta Housing Authority, Invest Atlanta, Decide Dekalb, Fulton County Development Authority and Atlanta Beltline, Inc to ensure compliance with the programs.
- Programmatic and administrative responsibilities for the Inclusionary Zoning and Public Subsidies ordinances, including coordination, development, implementation, oversight, compliance, monitoring of program goals, strategies, plans, policies, and procedures to ensure financial and programmatic compliance as required under the Ordinances’ requirements. Oversight included but not limited to record keeping, financial viability, tenant files and work site inspections.
- Monitored project compliance with Inclusionary Zoning and Public Subsidy ordinances, ensuring adherence to regulatory standards.
- Significant Accomplishments: Successfully educated developers about the City of Atlanta’s Inclusionary Zoning and Public Subsidies Ordinances. Provided guidance and direction through the mandatory requirements and options under both Ordinances.
- Successfully presented the City of Atlanta’s Inclusionary Zoning Ordinance to the City of Savannah’s planning and housing departments, providing clarity, guidance, and the different procedural steps in our Inclusionary Zoning process.
- Educated smaller cities in Georgia on Inclusionary Zoning, providing tailored advice on affordable housing options to enhance local initiatives.
- Lead contact for communication and marketing efforts among staff, internal stakeholders (i.e. City Council, Invest Atlanta, Atlanta Beltline Incorporated) and external stakeholders (i.e. Developers, residents, property managers) regarding program and compliance requirements and monitoring; Monitors performance of internal plan reviewers (Zoning & Building), revenue, developers, and property managers for compliance with the inclusionary zoning, affordable housing, and other related ordinances.
- Tracked and analyzed annual performance of projects under Inclusionary Zoning and Development Authority Housing Ordinance programs, identifying issues and implementing solutions to support strategic goals.
- Interpreted regulations and federal and local requirements to ensure compliance in program performance reporting.
Procurement Contracts Agent, I
Georgia Department Of Transportation (GDOT)
Atlanta
01.2018 - 04.2018
- Created procurement documentation, to aid contract staff in Request For Proposals (RFP) submissions, review, and contracts development. Reviewed and updated Contract Information Sheets, including cost sheets, as needed, and uploaded to SharePoint.
- As the primary contact for open records requests, collected necessary information to respond to the request in a timely manner. Prepared contract renewal letters and forms from existing contracts for customer signature.
- Updated and maintained mail merge for letters, distributed and monitored responses for Contract Assessment Forms (CARS), and revised contract templates on shared drive per Legal and Management specifications.
- Requested and processed certificates of insurance renewals. Uploaded all sourcing events into PeopleSoft following State purchasing protocol.
Program Coordinator/Operations Analyst, II
Georgia Department Of Behavioral Health And Developmental Disabilities
Atlanta
05.2013 - 03.2017
- Successfully co-developed and implemented the daily programmatic management of the Georgia Housing Voucher Program (GHVP); including fiscal management of an annual $14.4M budget for the GHVP and Bridge Funding programs and analyzed current budgetary allotments and future payment obligations.
- Engaged community service boards and landlords in the initial promotion of the GHVP program to enhance housing availability for individuals with mental illness.
- Designed the Housing Needs and Choice Survey Tool to help DBHDD and service providers assess clients' services and needs.
- Oversaw the GHVP payment process, processing new leases, rental subsidy changes, renewals, and terminations for all eligible participants across the State’s six housing regions.
- Analyzed invoices submitted by CSBP’s for reimbursement through transitional bridge funding for compliance with spending limits and allowable/approved items.
- Prepared new State provider contracts for each fiscal year. Accurately entered, updated, and reported on key data metrics of completed contracts and contracts in process within the State’s official contract management system.
- Ensured compliance of existing provider contracts with deliverables and resolved issues regarding non-receipt of lease payments by coordinating with DBHDD's payment vendor.
- Managed landlord and provider W9 databases and oversaw hiring, training, and supervision of contractors for GHVP and Beacon administrative service organization programs.
Paralegal/ Lead Contract Administrator
London Welding Services, Inc
Decatur
10.2011 - 04.2013
- Coordinated with sales and administrative staff to prepare contract shells, reviewed contract drafts for accuracy, and finalized sales contracts.
- Streamlined processing of work orders, amendments, addendums, statements of work, and contract renewals, including adjustments for debit and credit memos.
- Developed contracts database for efficient storage of contracts and related documents, maintained subcontractor I-9 certifications, and ensured compliance with e-verify policy.
- Obtained and secured valid certificates of insurance for subcontractors. Provided customers with clear and concise interpretation of the terms and conditions in their contracts.
- Increased business revenue by 25% by negotiating favorable pricing and fee structures, while achieving enhancements and continuity of service.
- Increased sales productivity by 20% by preparing pre-bid sales packets with an established fee structure.
- (Business Closed)
Operations Analyst, I
Georgia Department Of Public Health
Atlanta
03.2010 - 08.2011
- Prepared contract summaries for business owners, ensuring timely renewals and adherence to terms, which maintained budgetary compliance.
- Created contract deliverables and receivables for new information technology contracts. Reviewed requests for proposals and vendor qualifications, and compiled score sheets for contract evaluations.
- Prepared contract renewals, procurement requests, including sole source and sole brand justifications, for routing to appropriate departments for approval.
- Reviewed and recommended revisions to statements of work specifications where necessary. Analyzed and abstracted key Meta data from the contracts into the contracts database.
- Maintained department Access contracts database and coordinated all requests for contract action requests (CAR), contract shells, amendments, renewals, extensions, terminations, and settlement agreements.
- Ensured 100% compliance with local, state, and federal regulations along with business requirements, policies, and procedures.
- Verified and approved vendor invoices in PeopleSoft (SAO Financials) and conducted performance reviews based on contractual deliverables and timely responses.
- Maintained compliance with the E-verification policy; obtained vendor’s I-9 certifications and secured valid certificates of insurance.
Education
E-Business - Predictions and Projections
M.I.T.
Cambridge, MA01-2001
Bachelor of Arts - Government
John Jay College of Criminal Justice
New YorkCertificate - Paralegal Studies
American Institute for Paralegal Studies
New YorkDiploma - Client Server
Alpha Train Computer School
Union, NJSkills
- Procurement expertise
- Proposal development
- Compliance expertise
- Project management
- Data analysis
- SAP Ariba
- CRM solutions
- SharePoint analytics
- Office applications
- Critical thinking
- Communication skills
- Digital signatures
Certification
- Certified Paralegal
- Certified Housing Quality Standards (HQS) Inspector
Certifications Training
- Web-based training on Navigating Asbestos, Lead-Based Paint and Crystalline Silica in Older Buildings
- Georgia Notary Public
- Nan McKay: HCV Housing Quality Standards- Housing Inspector
- GA Department of Administrative Services: Georgia Certified Purchasing Associate (GCPA)
- HUD Training: Introduction to HOPWA Financial Management, 2020 HOME Multifamily Underwriting Template Webinar, The HOME Four-Year Project Completion Deadline, HOPWA Auditing Module, HOPWA Financial Management, Understanding Section 3, Davis-Bacon Labor Standards for LCA’s
Professional Summary
A certified Paralegal, with significant experience in the legal area with proven success with contracts, contract administration, drafting of customer facing documents, including standard and non-standard contracts, negotiations, statements of work, amendments, addendums, renewals, non-disclosure agreements (NDA), franchise disclosure document, bill of sale, business purchase agreements, purchase order requests, residential and commercial lease agreements, change orders and pricing. Additional experience include work with Local, State and Federal Governments; experience with State purchasing, using the seven stages of procurement and the National Institute of Governmental Purchasing’s’ Commodity/Service Code (NIGP). Broad industry experience includes financial, healthcare, housing programs, legal, business compliance, and land use hearings., Significant experience with Federal Grants and Programs administration and compliance, including but not limited to program implementation, sub-recipient monitoring, tracking spending of funding allotments. Provide technical assistance to sub-recipients as requested and manage grant programs’ service delivery; client services, case management and contract administration to include but not limited to monitoring, site visits, and technical assistance to sub-recipients and other agencies.
Timeline
Territorial Grants and Contracts Director
The Salvation Army
11.2024 - 03.2026
Community Development Specialist
Fulton County, Department of Community Development
03.2022 - 10.2024
Management Analyst, Sr. (Construction Compliance)
City Of Atlanta Department of Grants and Community Development
04.2021 - 03.2022
Compliance Specialist: Emergency Service Grants (ECG) and Community Development Block Grants (CDBG) Programs
City Of Atlanta
08.2020 - 04.2021
Inclusionary Zoning Compliance Specialist, Sr
City Of Atlanta
05.2018 - 08.2020
Procurement Contracts Agent, I
Georgia Department Of Transportation (GDOT)
01.2018 - 04.2018
Program Coordinator/Operations Analyst, II
Georgia Department Of Behavioral Health And Developmental Disabilities
05.2013 - 03.2017
Paralegal/ Lead Contract Administrator
London Welding Services, Inc
10.2011 - 04.2013
Operations Analyst, I
Georgia Department Of Public Health
03.2010 - 08.2011
E-Business - Predictions and Projections
M.I.T.
Bachelor of Arts - Government
John Jay College of Criminal Justice
Certificate - Paralegal Studies
American Institute for Paralegal Studies
Diploma - Client Server
Alpha Train Computer School