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Mercedita Troncoso

New York,NY

Summary

A knowledgeable and certified grant writer with a background in coordinating grant applications and team management. Successfully facilitated funding opportunities, and aligned organizational goals with grant requirements. Demonstrated strong skills in research and proposal writing, and excelled in fostering collaborative relationships with stakeholders and team engagement. 8 Years of experience in Microsoft management, navigating databases, documentation, and tracking systems. 9 Years of experience in human services, mental health, community development and education. Fluent in Spanish (translate, read, write, and speak).

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Volunteer Grant Coordinator

Mentor a Promise
03.2025 - Current
  • Worked with directors and grant program staff to implement established grant compliance policies and procedures.
  • Trained and mentored 6 grant writing interns in best practices for effective grant writing and management.
  • Facilitated cross-departmental communication to gather necessary data for accurate budgeting and proposal development.
  • Streamlined the grant submission process for increased efficiency and effectiveness.
  • Continuously improved professional skills through participation in workshops, webinars, conferences, and other relevant learning opportunities, staying up to date on industry trends and best practices.
  • Improved proposal quality through meticulous editing, proofreading, and adherence to funder requirements.
  • Assisted in the development of new initiatives by identifying potential funding sources that align with organizational goals and objectives, helping expand program offerings over time.
  • Established and maintained electronic files for grant-funded projects for tracking and reporting.
  • Coordinated events to encourage community involvement and increase awareness of organization's mission.
  • Prepared detailed financial reports on grant expenditures according to funder specifications, ensuring full transparency in the allocation of funds received.
  • Enhanced grant application success by researching and identifying appropriate funding opportunities.
  • Developed and maintained a comprehensive grants calendar to ensure timely submissions, progress reports, and evaluations.
  • Maintained comprehensive records of all submitted applications, awarded grants, correspondence with funders, and related documents for easy reference during audits or other reviews.
  • Contributed to a positive organizational culture by participating actively in staff meetings, trainings, retreats, and other team-building activities.

Transfer Specialist

Learning & Educational Solutions inc.
05.2023 - 01.2025
  • Successfully transferred 95% of students in the organizations drop out prevention list in all NYC boroughs to ensure alignment of their academic skills and situational needs with transfer schools.
  • Researched grants and created a risk assessment and sustainability plan to start a online tutoring program.
  • Aided with launching their online tutoring program with the approved funding for high school students.
  • Analyzed student's academic strengths through their transcripts and collaborated with mentors to create a monitoring system for students academic and emotional growth.
  • Developed educational and drop out prevention plans.
  • Prepared study and essay writing workshops.
  • Communicated with families, students and school personnel via phone, email, virtually or in person.
  • Researched alternative schools for new contracts.
  • Assessed students for suicidal ideations

Seasonal Crisis Counselor

Vibrant Emotional Health, NYC Well
11.2022 - 02.2023
  • Assessed approximately 100 clients for mental status, substance abuse, suicide ideation, homicidal ideation, and self-harm.
  • Educated and guided approximately 40 people who were experiencing trauma by teaching them coping skills
  • Provided resources from NYC wells resource database.
  • Documented and navigated each interaction on two systems via call system or chat/text.
  • Collaborated with all clients to create their individualized safety plans.
  • De-escalated temporary crisis like panic and or anxiety attacks.

Remote Supervisor Assistant (seasonal)

Magnolia Daycare & CICS Daycare
04.2022 - 09.2022
  • Provided resources for families through virtual meetings, phone calls and emails (homeless shelters, food banks, immigration help, activity, and teaching resources).
  • Helped with creating, editing, and typing parent childcare contracts.
  • Organized and scheduled dates for check ins with 10 families throughout the month.
  • Experienced in Zoom link meetings and virtual training for SYEP childcare volunteers.
  • Scheduled mental check-ins, evaluations, and feedback to 6 SYEP childcare volunteers.

Activity Specialist and Office Floater

CAMBA
10.2020 - 09.2021
  • Conducted clinical observations in classroom and during activities, noting emotional, and behavioral health.
  • Assisted in the recruitment, training, and supervision of 4 interns to support program activities effectively.
  • Translated for Spanish speaking parents and children.
  • Incorporated drama therapy and STEM activities for children between the ages of 4-13.
  • Delegated tasks to employees and interns for school, community, and family events.
  • Floated for all roles in teaching and managing.
  • Maintained and ordered supplies for activities.
  • Evaluated program success through participant feedback surveys, leading to continuous improvement of offerings and services.

Community Facilitator/ Instructor

Hope Garden Community Center
03.2019 - 09.2020
  • Collaborated with the program manager and the teaching artists to restructure the after-school program for enrollments and attendance retention.
  • Planned and delegated tasks to interns for community events
  • Administrated the front desk and answered approximately 25 calls a day, wrote notes, replied to emails and greeted staff.
  • Created spreadsheets of attendance and emergency contacts
  • Identified areas in need of improvement and implemented solutions.
  • Facilitated dialogue between participants, family, and program workers to provide best possible program and individualized program.

Camp Counselor

The New York Foundling at Camp Felix
07.2017 - 08.2018
  • Lived in a cabin with 7 assigned foster care campers for 8 weeks ages 8-10
  • Facilitated leadership workshops for group leaders.
  • Ensured camper safety by enforcing camp rules, supervising group activities, and responded promptly to incidents or concerns.
  • Collaborated with other camp counselors to design fun and enriching learning activities for campers.
  • Ensured smooth transitions between activities by efficiently managing time and resources throughout each day.

Cabin Counselor/Activity Instructor

The Main Idea at Camp Walden
08.2017 - 09.2017
  • Lived in a camp cabin with 10 campers for 3 weeks (ages 7-13).
  • Designed job wheels, cabin rules poster, team building activities and labeled cubbies.
  • Supervised and provided daily care to ensure safety in the cabin.
  • Mentored on hygiene, conflict resolution and anger management through mental health workshops.
  • Contributed to a clean and clutter-free cabin environment by completing daily chores alongside campers.
  • Managed activities, bedtime, and shower time to create a routine that transitioned smoothly.
  • Facilitated circle talks with campers.
  • Choreographed hip-hop, musical theater, and Latin dances
  • Hosted and planned end of the summer talent show.
  • Helped with ordering materials for camp departments (art, land sports, office etc.).
  • Planned camping trip (food budgeting, transportation, emergency prep, camp activities, weather preparedness, group count).

Activity Specialist

South Bronx Early College Academy
09.2016 - 03.2017
  • Organized, conducted, and hosted events for scholars and parents (potlucks and parent teacher conference).
  • Fundraised and mentored students with the fundraising process
  • (ages 10-12).
  • Collaborated and devised behavioral plans with the school's social worker for students with behavioral issues and learning disabilities.
  • Executed engaging team building and leadership activities with theater and STEM.
  • Maintained accurate records of attendance, incident reports, and other documentation as required by organization policies.
  • Started a theater club.

Group Facilitator Intern

Global Kids
09.2015 - 06.2016
  • Devised and executed experiential lesson plans/activities for civic engagement and recreational purposes.
  • Managed a performing arts club for social change.
  • Administered trips and a talent show.
  • Aided the program director and team members to change after school policies and create a risk prevention plan.
  • Oversaw support groups for 4 students who were diagnosed with autism.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Psychology & Theater

City College of New York
New York, NY
06-2016

Skills

  • Budget development
  • Partnership building
  • Proposal development
  • Volunteer coordination
  • Grants management
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Grant writing
  • Problem-solving
  • Organizational skills
  • Effective communication
  • Documentation and reporting
  • Crisis management

Certification


  • Grant writer, IAP career college - Jan 2025 - May 2025

Languages

English
Spanish

Timeline

Volunteer Grant Coordinator

Mentor a Promise
03.2025 - Current

Transfer Specialist

Learning & Educational Solutions inc.
05.2023 - 01.2025

Seasonal Crisis Counselor

Vibrant Emotional Health, NYC Well
11.2022 - 02.2023

Remote Supervisor Assistant (seasonal)

Magnolia Daycare & CICS Daycare
04.2022 - 09.2022

Activity Specialist and Office Floater

CAMBA
10.2020 - 09.2021

Community Facilitator/ Instructor

Hope Garden Community Center
03.2019 - 09.2020

Cabin Counselor/Activity Instructor

The Main Idea at Camp Walden
08.2017 - 09.2017

Camp Counselor

The New York Foundling at Camp Felix
07.2017 - 08.2018

Activity Specialist

South Bronx Early College Academy
09.2016 - 03.2017

Group Facilitator Intern

Global Kids
09.2015 - 06.2016

Bachelor of Science - Psychology & Theater

City College of New York

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