1. Nicole G. Nettleton
272 Port Royal Way, Houma, LA 70360
nicole_giroir@yahoo.com
(985)856-2765
Relevant Experience
 Over 10 years of experience in the areas of Program and Project Management, Financial and Grant
Management, Public and Emergency Administration, Emergency Planning and Response, Hazard
Mitigation, and Technical Documentation Development
 Experienced and knowledgeable in numerous grant programs including PA, HMGP, CDBG, FMA, HMA,
SRL, RL, and PDM, all from beginning to Close-out and Audit
 Developed a tracking and reporting system for reimbursements for the City of New Orleans
Department of Budget and Finance that follows the DHS Audit Requirements for Disaster Recovery
Project Costs.
 As Finance Deputy for the City of New Orleans EOC following Hurricane Katrina, was able to increase
obligated funding for the City of New Orleans by $150,000,000 and process $250,000,000 in
reimbursements.
 Oversaw the entire PA Program for the City of New Orleans for Hurricane Gustav, from pre-disaster
to the beginning of close-out, including the setup of their filing and financial tracking system.
 Critical and strategic thinker who can visualize short and long-term goals and the steps and
processes to reach them
 Effective communicator who has proven to adapt and work well with individuals from all levels of
government, businesses, and the public.
EXPERIENCE
Terrebonne Parish Consolidated Government, Houma, LA 02/2015-Present
Administrative Coordinator II
 Research possible grant opportunities and applicants for future programs
 Submit appropriate documentation and ensure proper record keeping to comply with FEMA and
CDBG programs
 Meet with property owners to gather documentation and information for programs and assist with
expediting their projects
 Prepare, edit, and distribute press releases and public notices
 Process and route invoices from vendors for payment and checks from insurance, FEMA, and OCD for
deposit into proper accounts
 Prepare and oversee project and homeowner kickoff meetings
 Track the progress of programs and create reports to present this information to supervisors
 Work with Finance and Council in preparation of Ordinances and Appropriations related to recovery
funding
 Perform Close-outs for the projects for which work is complete
Springfield Housing Authority (Client), Springfield, MA 2012-
2015
Senior Grant Manager/Disaster Recovery Specialist /Financial Lead
 Pursued and Managed PA and HMGP Disaster Recovery Grants
 Trained and supervised grant managers, subject matter experts, project managers, and other
subcontractors
 Gathered and filed all necessary documentation for the creation of Project Worksheets, presenting
this information in a format that was clear and precise for clients and FEMA/MEMA Project Officers
 Prepared and submitted reimbursement requests
 Tracked the status of Project Worksheets as they are processed through Federal and State review
boards to determine if anything was causing a lapse in the flow and helped client remedy the issues
causing lapse in flow of their reimbursement
 Reviewed, analyzed, and reconciled financial reports gathered from clients, and Federal, and State
agencies

2. Nicole G. Nettleton
272 Port Royal Way, Houma, LA 70360
nicole_giroir@yahoo.com
(985)856-2765
 Educated clients in processes and requirements of grant programs
 Tracked and reported grant and funding changes for clients, the public, FEMA, OCD, and the State
 Provided financial consulting regarding bridging project funding gaps (PA, CDBG, HMGP, general
fund), possible areas for project budget cuts, and a better way to leverage available funds
City of Springfield (Client), Springfield, MA 2012- 2015
Senior Grant Manager/Disaster Recovery Specialist /Financial Lead
 Performed project formulation (PWs, amendments, alternate and improved projects)
 Obtained backup documentation and drafted Project Worksheets, Scopes of Work, Appeals, and
Improved and Alternate Projects
 Provided financial consulting regarding bridging project funding gaps (PA, CDBG, HMGP, general
fund), possible areas for project budget cuts, and a better way to leverage available funds
 Supported the City in pursuing HMGP and EDA Disaster Recovery Grants
 Educated clients in processes and requirements of grant programs
 Trained and supervised grant managers, subject matter experts, project managers, and other
employees
 Led the Public Assistance and Grant Management
 Presented clear and precise funding information to clients
 Tracked the status of funding for projects as they were processed through Federal and State reviews
to determine if anything was causing lapse in the flow
 Researched causes and remedied the issues causing lapse in flow of funding/reimbursement
 Reviewed, analyzed, and reconciled financial reports gathered from clients, and Federal and State
agencies
Texas General Land Office (Client), Austin, TX 2008-2011
Public Assistance Project Manager
 Due to my successful work with Hurricane Ike projects, the TGLO requested that a complete analysis
of previous disaster grants be performed
 Created a document management system to control the flow of information and expedite
reimbursement of the eligible recovery costs.
 Created Federal grant requests and scopes of work
 Performed Project Worksheet reviews, Project Worksheet development, Hazard Mitigation project
development, eligibility negotiations with FEMA, and appeal development that increased obligation
of recovery funding to approximately $65 million
 Obtained backup documentation and drafted Project Worksheets, Scopes of Work, Appeals, and
Improved and Alternate Projects
 Educated clients in processes and requirements of grant programs
 Tracked the progress/process of the grant requests to determine causes of gaps in the flow
 Pursued and tracked reimbursement for grant requests submitted to FEMA
 Trained and supervised grant managers, and other employees
 Researched causes and remedied the issues causing lapse in flow of their reimbursement
 Reviewed, analyzed, and reconciled financial reports gathered from clients, and Federal and State
agencies.
 Led the Public Assistance and Grant Management
 Performed Project Formulation
 Drafted Amendments, Improved and Alternate Projects, and Appeals
 Performed Close-outs for the projects and disasters (Claudette, Rita, Dolly, Gustav) for which work
was complete
 Presented recovery documentation in a format that was clear and precise for FEMA Project Officers
 Coordinated with State representatives for expedited payments and provided financial and status
reports to TGLO staff

3. Nicole G. Nettleton
272 Port Royal Way, Houma, LA 70360
nicole_giroir@yahoo.com
(985)856-2765
City of New Orleans (Client), New Orleans, LA 2008-2011
Senior Project/Grant Manager (Hurricane Gustav Preparedness, Response, & Recovery)
 Oversaw the PA Program for the City of New Orleans for Hurricane Gustav, from pre-disaster to the
beginning of close-out, including the setup of their filing and financial tracking system.
 Monitored expenditures during immediate response and recovery operations.
 Instrumental in preparing the Preliminary Damage Assessment for the City’s Immediate Needs
Funding
 Obtained backup documentation and drafted Project Worksheets and Scopes of Work for the City of
New Orleans
 Educated clients in processes and requirements of grant programs
 Aided departments in applying to FEMA for public assistance
 Tracked the progress/process of the grant requests to determine causes of gaps in the flow
 Pursued and tracked reimbursement for grant requests submitted to FEMA
 Researched causes and remedied the issues causing lapse in flow of their reimbursement
 Reviewed, analyzed, and reconciled financial reports gathered from clients, and Federal and State
agencies.
 Prepared initial establishment of a Financial tracking and report system with Finance, Budget and
Purchasing Departments pre-storm.
 Established a City wide document management system for the creation of Project Worksheets,
presenting this information in a format that was clear and precise for FEMA Project Officers
 Prepared files for close-out and audit and began close-out process
City of New Orleans (Client), New Orleans, LA 2006-2011
Deputy of Finance/Senior Grant Manager (Hurricane Katrina Recovery)
 Increased funding for the City of New Orleans by $150,000,000 and processed $250,000,000 in
reimbursements
 Developed a tracking and reporting system for reimbursements for the City of New Orleans
Department of Budget and Finance that follows the DHS Audit Requirements for disaster recovery
project costs (the City still uses this system)
 Obtained backup documentation and drafted Project Worksheets, Scopes of Work, Appeals, and
Improved and Alternate Projects
 Coordinated with City Departments to gather and store all necessary documentation for the creation
of Project Worksheets, presenting this information in a format that is clear and precise for FEMA
Project Officers,
 Trained and supervised grant managers, subject matter experts, and other employees
 Led the Public Assistance and Grant Management
 Prepared and submit reimbursement requests
 Tracked the status of Project Worksheets as they were processed through Federal and State review
boards to determine if anything was causing a lapse in the flow
 Helped departments remedy the issues causing lapse in flow of their reimbursement
 Provided financial and status reports to Executive Staff,
 Worked with Finance and Budget departments in preparation of Ordinances and Appropriations
related to recovery funding
EDUCATION
Nicholls State University, Thibodaux, LA 2001
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
Concentration: General Business

4. Nicole G. Nettleton
272 Port Royal Way, Houma, LA 70360
nicole_giroir@yahoo.com
(985)856-2765
 Nicholls’ MBA Association – Founding President
 College of Business Dean’s Student Advisory Council -- Member
 List of coursework and Transcript available upon request
Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, LA 1998
Bachelor of Arts (BA)
Major: English
Minors: Business Administration & Political Science
 List of coursework and Transcript available upon request
FEMA COURSEWORK
 Are You Read? An In-depth Guide to Citizen Preparedness (IS-00022)
 Introduction to the Incident Command System (IS-00100)
 ICS for Single Resources and Initial Action Incidents (IS-00200)
 Introduction to Hazard Mitigation (IS-0393)
 Introduction to Public Assistance Process (IS-00630)
 Public Assistance Operations (IS-00631)
 National Incident Management System (NIMS), An Introduction (IS-00700)
 Additional classes can be taken when requested
AWARDS
2011 National Association of Professional Women – “Woman of the Year” in Disaster Recovery