Linda Ricks
Ceres,CA
Summary
Dynamic Grant Analyst at California State University Stanislaus with a proven track record in managing grant lifecycles and implementing process improvements. Skilled in budget oversight and compliance, I excel in fostering collaboration and enhancing team efficiency. My strong analytical abilities and commitment to excellence drive successful outcomes in grants management.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Grant Analyst - Title IV-E
California State University Stanislaus
Turlock, CA
08.2024 - Current
- Provided training and guidance to staff members involved in the grants management process, ensuring understanding of best practices and compliance requirements
- Managed a portfolio of XX grants, overseeing the entire grant lifecycle from application to closeout
- Collaborated with program managers to identify funding opportunities that aligned with organizational goals and objectives
- Monitored grant budgets throughout the project period, tracking expenses and ensuring adherence to financial guidelines
- Implemented a system for tracking key performance indicators (KPIs) for each funded program or project
- Identified areas for process improvement within the grants management function and implemented strategies to increase efficiency and effectiveness
Personnel Assistant II - Confidential
Merced County Behavioral Health and Recovery Services
Merced, CA
04.2023 - 08.2024
- Provided administrative support to the HR department, efficiently managing calendars, scheduling appointments, and coordinating meetings
- Assisted in the recruitment process by posting job openings, reviewing resumes, and scheduling interviews, resulting in a XX% reduction in time-to-fill vacancies
- Maintained accurate and up-to-date employee records, including personal information, attendance, and performance evaluations, ensuring compliance with data protection regulations
- Managed the onboarding process for new employees, ensuring a smooth and positive experience and facilitating their integration into the company culture
- Facilitated employee orientations, providing information on company policies, benefits, and expectations, and addressing any questions or concerns
- Coordinated employee training programs, tracking attendance and ensuring that employees received the necessary resources for professional development
Human Resource Technician/Administrative Secretary
Merced County Office of Education
Merced, CA
12.2021 - 04.2023
- Perform duties related to hiring such as screening applications, performing red flag and reference checks, interview panel selection, facilitating interviews, extending job offers, scheduling and facilitating Informational and New Hire Orientations for both permanent and substitute classified positions
- Create and maintain records and prepares documents in support of Human Resources, such as personnel files, I-9 forms, terminations, resignations, work calendars, evaluations, leave of absences, recruiting, etc
- Answer multi-line phones, provide program information, and communicate with staff, parents, and administrators/school staff
- Heavy data entry and maintenance of confidential student/staff information
- Responsible for all program time and attendance submissions, review timesheets for accuracy and make corrections as needed
- Assist program manager, fiscal staff, ELP supervisors and all front-line staff with daily needs that support the 46 site programs, while being able to multi task
- Familiar with Edjoin, Frontline
Executive Administrative Assistant to Asst. Superintendent
Waterford Unified School District
Waterford, CA
01.2021 - 12.2021
- Employee Records, Faculty assistance, Budget, Microsoft Certified, Outlook, Zoom/Teams, high level Customer Service, Scheduling, Human Resources, Confidential, Administrative Support
- Familiar with Edjoin, Infinite Campus, Frontline
Family Support Specialist III
Stanislaus County Health Services Agency
Modesto, CA
08.2019 - 01.2021
- Interviews applicant/recipient (in person and on the telephone) in order to gather information needed to determine eligibility for public assistance and respond to inquiries regarding program eligibility and employment services
- Reviews, evaluates and verifies the accuracy and completeness of information submitted by the applicant/recipient
- Maintains accurate and complete data so that necessary case records and documents are processed and updated within specific time limits established by regulation and local policy
Executive Administrative Assistant to CEO
Teacher's Pension Advisory Services
Oakdale, CA
04.2017 - 03.2019
- Managed CEO and 12 Business Development Team's business and appointment schedules; scheduling meetings, conferences, teleconferences, and managing travel arrangements utilizing MS Suite products including Outlook, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
- Created spreadsheets of compiled information by utilizing Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, Powerpoint)
- First line approver for all incoming correspondence; reading, researching, and routing correspondence; collecting and analyzing information, and initiating responses on behalf of team
- Trusted to protect the confidentiality of both company and clients, maintaining the strictest data privacy principles when collecting and analyzing information
- Developed a filing and retrieval system to provide historical reference and record current work product for future retrieval
- Prepared presentations and training materials for all meetings
- Maintained inventory, monitoring supply levels, anticipating team needs and placing timely orders
Administrative Assistant II
San Joaquin County Office of Education
Stockton, CA
11.2016 - 04.2017
- Administrative support to team of 3 Education Administrators utilizing MS Office Suites
- Served as liaison for team and clients drafting and issuing meeting minutes and correspondence
- Created spreadsheets of compiled information by utilizing Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, Powerpoint)
- Attends to administrative and clerical details utilizing initiative, problem-solving, good judgment, and confidentiality
Office Coordinator II
Central Valley Acutes
Turlock, CA
11.2012 - 11.2016
- Managed Accounts Receivable/Accounts Payable for 6 hospital locations
- Processed payroll and managed timesheet records for RNs, Patient Care Technicians, Bio-Medical Professionals and support staff
- Provided on the job trainings and onboarding to new hires as a Subject Matter Expert for all facets of the business
- Maintained current facility licenses, labs, annual updates, and hospital health stream updates
- Assisted in facility scheduling of RNs, as well as dispatching RNs to off-site locations
- Maintaining office supplies, hospital dialysis treatment supplies, and treatment flow sheets
- Coordinate and prepare all documentation and audits for quarterly DOC meetings for 6 hospitals
- Attend quarterly meetings with senior management team, taking meeting minutes and supporting meeting facilitation
Education
Bachelor of Science - Human Resources
CSU Stanislaus
Merced, CA01.2021
Skills
- Account management
- Recruiting
- Analysis skills
- Adobe Professional
- Data Entry
- Human Resources
- Google Docs
- Proofreading
- Logistics / Expediting
- Microsoft Access
- Organized and schedule driven
- Salesforce
- Self-motivated
- Interviewing
- Microsoft Word
- Excellent oral and written communication
- Customer Support
- Administrative experience
- Cash register
- CSR
- Communication skills
- Meeting Facilitation
- Presentation skills
- Business acumen
- SMIS
- Google Suite
- Task focused
- Payroll
- Adobe Acrobat
- Windows
- Strategic Planning & Budget Control
- HIPAA
- Customer Service
- SharePoint
- Word processing
- Employee Orientation
- Accounts payable
- Research
- Kronos
- Databases
- Business Development
- Attention to detail
- Computer skills
- Project coordination
- Database administration
- Project management software
- Accounts receivable
- QuickBooks
- Direct Support
- Executive administrative support
- Social media management
- Multi-tasking
- Team management
- Typing
- Customer service
- Office experience
- Content creation
- ICD-10
- Accounts Payable / Receivable
- Apple
- Call Center
- Clerical experience
- Dropbox
- Administrative Experience
- Loan Officer Experience
- Microsoft Excel
- Employment & labor law
- Cash handling
- Fundraising
- Personal assistant experience
- MS Office Products
- Organizational skills
- Facilitation and presentations skills
- Retail Management
- Business development
- Problem solving
Certification
Driver's License
Willing To Relocate
Merced, CA
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Grant Analyst - Title IV-E
California State University Stanislaus
08.2024 - Current
Personnel Assistant II - Confidential
Merced County Behavioral Health and Recovery Services
04.2023 - 08.2024
Human Resource Technician/Administrative Secretary
Merced County Office of Education
12.2021 - 04.2023
Executive Administrative Assistant to Asst. Superintendent
Waterford Unified School District
01.2021 - 12.2021
Family Support Specialist III
Stanislaus County Health Services Agency
08.2019 - 01.2021
Executive Administrative Assistant to CEO
Teacher's Pension Advisory Services
04.2017 - 03.2019
Administrative Assistant II
San Joaquin County Office of Education
11.2016 - 04.2017
Office Coordinator II
Central Valley Acutes
11.2012 - 11.2016
Bachelor of Science - Human Resources
CSU Stanislaus
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