Arlene A. Smith-Scott, JD, brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to the table, making her an authority in the fields of grant writing, business development, and legal consulting. Currently serving as the Managing Director at DocWriteReview.com and Brooks Books, Inc. in Washington, DC, Arlene has been instrumental in guiding clients to identify and secure crucial sources of funding, including grants and business funding.

Arlene's impressive tenure includes packaging grant proposals and business plans, developing course content, and authoring several influential books, notably "Grant Writing: The Unofficial Rulebook." Her meticulous approach to research and analysis, coupled with her ability to consolidate complex information into comprehensive reports, has made her a valuable resource.

Her career as a Managing Attorney at Strategic Law Group, LLC, saw Arlene managing over 200 legal cases, specializing in client relationship management and retention. She has prepared numerous contracts and agreements, researched legal issues, drafted appellate briefs, and litigated civil and criminal cases. As a Civil Mediator, she has fostered effective communication between disputing parties and promoted fair and balanced resolutions. Her approach encouraged active listening, empathy, and creative problem-solving, helping parties reach mutually acceptable agreements that addressed underlying issues. In her role as Chief Executive Officer at Strategic Alliance Funding, Inc., she brokered residential and commercial mortgage loans, originating, processing, and closing them efficiently. She performed comprehensive credit assessments and cash flow modeling, developed effective marketing campaigns, and built a skilled workforce of loan officers and processors.

Arlene A. Smith-Scott's extensive experience in grant writing, legal consulting, and business development, combined with her ability to utilize consumer relationship management (CRM) systems, video production software, and various marketing tools, including AI, makes her an invaluable asset to her clients and readers. Her books and teachings continue to inspire and guide those seeking to navigate the complex worlds of funding and business operations.