Bishop Chukwu

Public Health professional and Grant Operations Specialist with 5+ years of experience supporting nonprofit and international development programs through grant tracking, compliance, reporting, and program coordination. Proven ability to manage grant databases, conduct funder research, prepare compliance-ready documentation, and support multi-stakeholder projects in remote and cross-cultural environments. Experienced working with U.S.-based grant firms and international institutions, with strong attention to detail, data accuracy, and deadline-driven execution.

GRANT CONSULTANT (Remotely) at Planet Grant LLC. (2023-04 – Present)

• Managed and maintained grant tracking systems for multiple nonprofit clients, ensuring full compliance with funder and client requirements.
• Conducted structured grant prospect research using Instrumentl, including analysis of IRS 990s, identifying 30+ qualified funding opportunities within tight timelines.
• Reviewed, audited, and organized grant documentation, contributing to a 30% reduction in application errors through improved data accuracy and process alignment.
• Prepared and exported grant status and performance reports to support strategic funding decisions and internal planning.
• Collaborated remotely with cross-functional teams using Asana, Slack, Zoom, and Google Workspace to streamline workflows and meet submission deadlines.

RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH COORDINATOR at Assuaged Foundation INC. (2024-04 – Present)

• Led community-based public health research to assess priority health needs, informing the design of targeted health education and outreach interventions.
• Coordinated stakeholder engagement and outreach activities, strengthening partnerships and ensuring high community trust and participation in health programs.
• Developed and refined health education and training materials that supported improved public health literacy across diverse community groups.
• Supported planning, implementation, and evaluation of public health initiatives, ensuring data credibility, community acceptability, and program effectiveness.
• Collaborated remotely with multidisciplinary teams to align research findings with program objectives and reporting requirements.

FAMILY SEARCH CENTER DIRECTOR at Church Of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints (2022-01 – Present)

• Oversaw operations, data management, and documentation, maintaining high data accuracy and community participation.
• Developed and executed innovative strategies that significantly increased community participation in genealogical activities, enhancing public interest and engagement in family history research.

PROGRAM OFFICER at ECOWAS COMMISSION (2018-04 – 2021-09)

• Improved meeting coordination efficiency by 35% through optimized planning and execution strategies.
• Coordinated regional program activities, supporting planning, implementation, and reporting across multiple stakeholders and departments.
• Drafted and reviewed 100+ technical reports, briefing notes, and program documents, achieving a 98% compliance rate with institutional standards.
• Served as focal point for program-related issues, resolving 90% of operational challenges within 48 hours to maintain delivery timelines.
• Supported the organization and facilitation of capacity-building workshops and meetings, reaching 500+ participants and strengthening program implementation outcomes.
• Improved meeting coordination and administrative efficiency by 35% through improved planning processes and documentation systems.

Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) in Applied Health (Public Health) – Brigham Young University – Idaho (2022-12)

Higher National Diploma (HND) in SLT (Microbiology) – Federal Polytechnic Nekede, Owerri-IMO State (2010-01 – 2015-12)