Cheryl K. Bloom
Mt. Pleasant,IA
Summary
Housing Specialist with experience managing ESG, HOME-ARP, ERA1, and ERA2 funding, preparing grant applications, and meeting all reporting and monitoring requirements. Facilitated the COVID-19 IRUAP program to expand housing access during the pandemic while supporting households through trauma-informed assessments, referrals, and crisis response. A self-motivated professional committed to reducing barriers and enhancing community support.
Overview
1
1
Certification
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Human Resources
Batey, LTD.
Mt. Pleasant, Iowa
10.2013 - 11.2020
- Executed comprehensive human resource functions
- Managed weekly payroll, banking operations, collections of overdue accounts, and prepared quarterly and year-end financial reports for all companies under corporate umbrella.
- Created financial opportunities through USDA Rural development and Value-Added Producer grants.
- (December 2004- September 2007)
Housing Specialist
Community Action of Southeast Iowa
Burlington, IA
11.2020 - Current
- Connect households experiencing homelessness with housing resources through a standardized, trauma-informed process.
- Perform needs assessments, crisis intervention, and case management through area resource coordination and referrals.
- Interpret the ESG NOFO to prepare the ESG grant application.
- Fulfill all grant reporting and monitoring requirements.
- Completed applications and disbursed $750,000 in rent and utility assistance through the COVID-19 IRUAP program during the pandemic.
- Manage budget and disbursed all ESG funds
- Disbursed $150,000 in rent and utility assistance through the HOME-ARP program.
- Subcontracted to manage and disburse $257,810 in rent and utility assistance for MCSA trough the ERA1 & ERA2 programs.
- Traveled to all four counties to engage with CSBG locations and assist clients.
- Applied proficiency in LIHEAP, SNAP, Medicaid, FIP, and public housing processes
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Corporate Communications Emphases Public
Buena Vista College
Storm Lake, Iowa05-1994
Skills
- Grant Management
- Strong written and verbal communication
- Problem-solving and decision-making
- Excellent collaborator
- Time management
- Multi-tasker
- Self-motivated
Certification
- Coordinated Entry Intake Specialist
- Family Development Specialist
Timeline
Housing Specialist
Community Action of Southeast Iowa
11.2020 - Current
Human Resources
Batey, LTD.
10.2013 - 11.2020
Bachelor of Arts - Corporate Communications Emphases Public
Buena Vista College