Money, Money & 💰?

Written By Mark

Many people have asked me why grant and contract management is so important and I would say that it is a pathway to seeking money. Whether it is in an academic setting where researchers are conducting innovative studies or cures or starting your own home-based business, to further your educational goal, money is in grants and contracts. There are so many private and public funders who want to help those achieve a goal or find a solution to the many ailments that exist. Funders are not going to give money if the proper protocols are not in place. Grant and contract management are those protocols! This method provides the overall big picture approach from developing an idea,  seeking funding, applying, getting awarded, monitoring, reporting, and closing out the award. There is so much money out there and now is the time for people to seek and apply for those funds. With so many new and innovative ideas we all have, let’s take advantage of the funding that is out there to make others aware of these inspirational ideas.

Mark

A little of this and a little of that; when added together, I have a whole lot of experience.

Hospitality and corporate training to retail banking and all things design—I’ve always believed one must always be willing to work hard, reveal opportunity from challenges, and craft every detail to the finish line. I believe in MAKING BETTER. I strive to make any project, person, or experience I come across better than it was before; which has yielded a creative career path that shows I’ve worked my way up and gained experience that guides my decisions in almost everything I do.

I’ve always been a firm believer that you can teach anyone just about anything—except passion! This drive evokes brave, thoughtful, and imaginative actions that push something good into something better. It just so happens to be what I choose to bring with me every day and I’m hoping it what you bring too.

My Timeline

-Diversified skill sets in hospitality and corporate training at Chuck E. Cheese's (and yes I was the mouse).

-Learned the value of ROI assisting customers in retail banking at Citibank.

-Found my passion and calling while launching a local Citibank Business campaign.

-Traded Biochemistry at Loyola Marymount University for a BS in Graphic Design at the Art Institutes of California.

-Discovered that details matter at Vision Design Studio.

-Worked with some of the industry’s most imaginative and competitive creatives at Alcone.

-Gave back to an industry obsessed with their craft (just like me) as an AIGA Board Member in charge of Sponsorship for the Orange County Chapter.

-Earned some awards, accolades, and I’m published in a few books.

-Collaborated and fine-tuned my experiential design, interpersonal communication, and strategic thinking skillsets at Apex Performance.

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