Nomi Palwala

About Nomi Palwala

I am interested in a position where I can utilize my educational and professional experiences but also where I can learn myself in the non-profit industry. My coursework and professional experiences have trained me in technical communications, information technology, operations, grant and project management.

Experience

1. Grants Manager

   Icna Relief Usa

   Sep 2021 — Present

   Established and implemented departmental policies, procedures, and streamlined grant management processes to ensure compliance with federal, state, and institutional regulations, including 2 CFR 200.• Developed and maintained a centralized budget tracking and document management system, improving financial oversight and operational efficiency.• Led the development, review, and submission of federal, state, and private funding applications, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and adherence to grant requirements.• Monitored and identified new grant and funding opportunities, aligning them with organizational goals and sustainability initiatives.• Conducted internal audit reviews across 42 offices, ensuring adherence to ICNA Relief’s policies and government grant compliance standards.• Managed post-award financial activities, including budget reconciliation, expenditure tracking, and compliance with cost principles outlined in 2 CFR 200.• Provided oversight on salary allocations, effort certifications, indirect cost calculations, and cost transfers, ensuring compliance with financial regulations and institutional policies.• Stayed up-to-date with evolving government regulations related to grant compliance, cost allocation, procurement standards, and financial reporting.• Acted as a mentor and resource for junior administrators and financial staff, providing training on best practices in grant management, compliance, and government standards.• Collaborated with internal and external stakeholders to develop budgets, prepare financial projections, and ensure proper allocation of research and discretionary funds.• Managed award close-out procedures, reconciliations, and compliance documentation, ensuring seamless reporting and adherence to federal and institutional grant policies.

Education

• Quincy College

  Associates, Liberal Arts

  2002 — 2004

• Wentworth Institute of Technology

  Bachelors In Science, Construction Management

• Al-NoorAcademy

  HS Diploma & Associates, Liberal Arts and Sciences/Math

  2000 — 2004

Skills

• Project Coordination
• Talent Acquisition
• Process Scheduler
• Human Resources
• Technical Recruiting
• Proposal Writing
• Time Management
• Data Analysis
• Budgets
• Finance
• Scheduling
• Account Management
• Recruiting
• Leadership
• Management
• Project Planning
• Organizational Effectiveness
• Microsoft Office
• Sales
• Organizational Development
• Customer Service
• Project Management
• Training
• Outlook
• Problem Solving