Hi, I'm Nicole Smith, a dedicated grant writer with two years of experience crafting and editing successful federal and private foundation grant proposals. I have a strong passion for research and writing, and I take pride in contributing to impactful projects, including co-authoring grants funded up to $2.39 million. With a background in professional and technical writing, I bring keen editing skills and a collaborative spirit to every team I join. Beyond grant writing, I have experience with editorial roles, overseeing intern writers, and developing content across various formats like essays, news articles, and nonfiction stories. I enjoy helping others hone their writing and turning complex information into clear, compelling documents. I'm excited to continue growing my skills and making meaningful contributions through my writing and editing work.

Nicole Smith

Hi, I'm Nicole Smith, a dedicated grant writer with two years of experience crafting and editing successful federal and private foundation grant proposals. I have a strong passion for research and writing, and I take pride in contributing to impactful projects, including co-authoring grants funded up to $2.39 million. With a background in professional and technical writing, I bring keen editing skills and a collaborative spirit to every team I join. Beyond grant writing, I have experience with editorial roles, overseeing intern writers, and developing content across various formats like essays, news articles, and nonfiction stories. I enjoy helping others hone their writing and turning complex information into clear, compelling documents. I'm excited to continue growing my skills and making meaningful contributions through my writing and editing work.

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Hi, I’m Nicole Smith, a dedicated grant writer with two years of experience crafting and editing successful federal and private foundation grant proposals. I have a strong passion for research and writing, and I take pride in contributing to impactful projects, including co-authoring grants funded up to $2.39 million. With a background in professional and technical writing, I bring keen editing skills and a collaborative spirit to every team I join.

Beyond grant writing, I have experience with editorial roles, overseeing intern writers, and developing content across various formats like essays, news articles, and nonfiction stories. I enjoy helping others hone their writing and turning complex information into clear, compelling documents. I’m excited to continue growing my skills and making meaningful contributions through my writing and editing work.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Grant Writer at BioVentures, LLC
January 1, 2024 - Present
Contributed to the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences Institute for Digital Health and Innovation (UAMS IDHI) and the BioVentures team by writing, researching, creating graphics, designing layouts for documents, copy editing, and editing for length. Co-authored successfully funded grants totaling over $4M, including a $2.39M HHS maternal health grant, a $1.2M community health grant, and a $550K Department of Justice (DOJ) grant.
Science & Environmental Affairs Intern Editor at Pasquines.us
May 31, 2023 - July 16, 2025
Oversaw three intern writers assigned and authored articles. Assisted writers with research, developmental editing, and line editing, ensuring quality and accuracy of published content.
Editor at Quills & Pixels, University of Arkansas for Little Rock
May 31, 2022 - July 16, 2025
Acted as submission editor and closely communicated with three authors. Developed and copy edited works including two essays and a nonfiction short story. Co-designed the layout of the 2021-2022 edition using Adobe InDesign.

Education

B.A. at University of Arkansas at Little Rock
January 1, 2020 - May 31, 2024
Bachelor of Arts at University of Arkansas at Little Rock
January 1, 2020 - May 31, 2024

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Industry Experience

Healthcare, Non-Profit Organization, Education, Government, Professional Services