Rosario E. Rodríguez Correa
Caguas
Summary
Adept Grants Specialist with a proven track record at Innovative Emergency Management, I excel in analytical thinking and expert problem-solving, ensuring grant compliance and effective fund disbursement. Managed over $353 million in grants, showcasing superior risk management and collaboration skills. Achievements include streamlining grant processes and enhancing operational efficiency, reflecting a strong commitment to quality assurance and business reporting.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Grants Specialist III
Innovative Emergency Management
09.2021 - Current
- Determine if the Applicant/Sub applicant (Recipient/Subrecipient) meets all grant or cost eligibility requirements
- Compile, develop and maintain Recipient/Subrecipient project records supporting eligible activities and costs
- Verify, validate and reconcile Recipient/Subrecipient documentation to ensure information matches in all systems
- Conduct compliant procurements
- Prepare, review or assess its internal policies and procedures
- Provide general programmatic assistance to applicants and maintain currency of and compliance with applicable state and federal grant management policies and procedures relating to the Public Assistance Grant Program
- Assist with the performance of project validation reviews and address any inconsistencies, special considerations, and compliance issues with management
- Recommend technical guidance and recommendations to management
Grants Municipality Associate Director
COR3
04.2021 - Current
- Provide assistance with the implementation of disbursement process as well as policies and procedures
- Supervisor of over 25 Branch Analyst and Grant Analyst
- Overseeing and providing Municipalities Technical Assistance including the identification of project issues and coming up with solutions according to state and federal regulations
- Support and assist in all phases of the grant management process
- Monitor the grant flow process from Preliminary Review/Initial Assessment, Document Review, Cost Estimation, QA/QC to Ready-to-Pay and assign priorities with consultation with respective department managers
- Providing oversight of team leads to ensure quality, completeness and on-time delivery of assigned cases
- Conduct periodic trainings to local staff and/or municipalities, partners, subrecipients, subgrantees, contractors, and managers, as needed, to ensure compliance with funding regulations and requirements, to meet performance objectives and ensure adherence to all applicable regulations and requirements
- Assist in the development and changes to COR3 policies, guidelines, and standard operating procedures
- Managed and input data into data management systems
- Communication and schedule of meetings with municipality Mayors, Federal and Financial Program Managers to provide projects issues support
- Attending internal staff meetings to improve the efficiency of the disbursement process
- Highly effective in responding quickly to managers, supporting the implementation of projects and organizational efforts to ensure timely, cost-effective delivery of high-quality products
- Achieve the disbursement of over $353 million since my arrival in April 2021
Grant Analyst
Tetra Tech, PR
06.2018 - 04.2021
- Support Tetra Tech Project Formulation and Grant Claim Review Services
- Performs various analytical and administrative functions in support of overall project execution
- Specifically, the collection, review, and audit of project documents to verify the completeness of the documentation using established processes and procedures
- Review denial letter and original project worksheet for validate reason for denial or appeal for payment
- Coordinate and formulate with project team members to gather additional documentation/information about the project
- Provide a rebuttal to the denial
- Research and review relevant regulations and policies that support eligibility or denial
- Interact with regulatory and technical team as necessary for outcome
- Maintain and track caseload and track in management information system
- Keep Sector Lead, Task Force Lead, Project Lead, Team Lead & Group Lead informed on issues, problems & resolutions
- Superior customer service skill set, ability to listen, facilitate and negotiate problems
Grants Coordinator
Susan G. Komen
02.2016 - 01.2018
- Responsible for the administration of all aspects of the Affiliate’s Grant Making process, Community Outreach programs and oversight of the Affiliate’s Education Program
- Works with the Grant Committee to audit all aspects of budget assigned to multiple initiatives and proposals designed to create awareness and fight breast cancer
- Build strong relationships with community organizations, volunteers, colleagues, and healthcare community to support organization’s goals
- Assist in grant related events including annual events, writing workshops among others
- Serve as liaison with medical facilities, health professionals and the community
- Plan, develop, implement, and evaluate Affiliate sponsored programs and breast cancer service needs in affiliate areas
- Maintain current information on health resources available through the service areas to response to inquiries by the community
- Maintain mission related items on Affiliate Web Site
- Participate in other activities deemed appropriate by the Executive Director to support the organization enablement
Accounting Coordinator
QRC Group, Caguas, PR
07.2012 - 07.2015
- Researches and resolves invoices and purchase orders (PO’s) discrepancies by exercising discretion and independent judgment
- Manages and processes all vendor invoices and ensures integrity of all payments
- Responsible for monthly status reports and monthly closings
- Verifies and posts account transactions
- Handles all vendor correspondence via phone or email
- Verifies accuracy of data processing for accounting information
- Maintains continuity of work operations employees and supervisors on HR policies and employment law
- Supervised all areas and managed the grievance procedures
- Control costs and ensure that they do not exceed budgets
- Managed the payroll process
- Developed HR policies and training, including the preparation and delivery of inductions for the new staff
- Managed the recycling program, audits, physical facilities and permits
- Reconciled and deposited cash and electronic transactions received daily
Manager
Tropical Inns, PR
02.2007 - 07.2012
- Responsible for setting up the business, handling the financial aspects such as payroll, cash flow, receivables, and accounts payable for 4 locations
- Reviewed and approved supply requisitions
- Prepared journal entries and reconciled the General Ledger
- Prepared bank reconciliations, balance sheet account analysis and monitored the accounts receivables and accounts payable records
- Kept track of inventory to avoid any balances of the inventory and billing errors
- Worked with auditors for and generated month end and year end closing reports
- Responsible for the recruitment cycle, and for interacting with owners concerning HR projects, policies, and operational decisions
- Supervised all areas and managed the grievance procedures
- Control costs and ensure that they don’t exceed budgets
- Managed the payroll process
- Developed HR policies and training, including the preparation and delivery of inductions for the new staff
- Managed the recycling program, audits, physical facilities and permits
- Reconciled and deposited cash and electronic transactions received daily
Education
DBA - Management Information System
Universidad del Turabo
Gurabo, PRMaster’s degree - Project Management
Universidad del Turabo
Gurabo, PRBachelor of Social Science - Public Administration
Universidad del Turabo
Gurabo, PRSkills
- Failure management
- Business reporting
- Equipment calibration
- Management collaboration
- Quality assurance
- Analytical thinking
- Risk management
- Expert problem solving
Certification
- Emergency Management Courses Certifications
- Data Analyst Professional Certification
- Excel Certification
- University of Puerto Rico - Proposal Development Certification
References
Excellent References Available Upon Request.
Timeline
Grants Specialist III
Innovative Emergency Management
09.2021 - Current
Grants Municipality Associate Director
COR3
04.2021 - Current
Grant Analyst
Tetra Tech, PR
06.2018 - 04.2021
Grants Coordinator
Susan G. Komen
02.2016 - 01.2018
Accounting Coordinator
QRC Group, Caguas, PR
07.2012 - 07.2015
Manager
Tropical Inns, PR
02.2007 - 07.2012
- Emergency Management Courses Certifications
- Data Analyst Professional Certification
- Excel Certification
- University of Puerto Rico - Proposal Development Certification
DBA - Management Information System
Universidad del Turabo
Master’s degree - Project Management
Universidad del Turabo
Bachelor of Social Science - Public Administration
Universidad del Turabo
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