Patricia Ruiz
Summary
Dynamic Program Specialist with extensive experience at GSG Talent Solutions, adept in program assessment and compliance monitoring. Proven ability to analyze legislation and enhance program funding. Skilled in data analysis and fostering effective relationships, ensuring successful implementation of major agency programs while maintaining confidentiality and exercising discretion.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Program Specialist IV
GSG Talent Solutions Staffing
11.2024 - 03.2025
- Involved senior-level consultative services and technical assistance.
- Responsibilities include planning, developing, and implementing major agency programs.
- Providing guidance to agencies and community organizations.
- Required skills in program assessment and compliance monitoring.
- Involves analyzing legislation and recommending improvements to program funding.
Caregiver
Ruiz Estate
11.2019 - 07.2022
- Cared for elderly mother until the end, all issues resolved.
Property Manager
Texas Star Properties, LLC
05.2013 - 11.2019
- Managed portfolio of residential & commercial properties.
- Budgeting and contract negotiations.
Program Specialist I
Peak Performance Staffing
10.2023 - 10.2014
- Assisted with planning, developing, and implementing the THMP program.
- Provided consultative services in English/Spanish and technical assistance to program staff, government agencies, and community organizations and the public.
Education
BBA - Business Administration
University of The Incarnate Word
San Antonio, TXSkills
- Experience with the reconciliation and audit of budget reports, invoices, and supporting documentation for reimbursement
- Proficient in compiling data, assisting with reconciliation efforts, and preparing financial reports
- Pragmatic interpersonal skills
- Cultivated and supported effective working relationships with all levels of the organization
- Aptitude in editing and formatting documents, forms, reports, correspondence, and memoranda
- Ability to exercise discretion and maintain confidentiality with respect to sensitive information
- Proficiency in data analysis, reporting, and the use of relevant software applications
- Program assessment, policy development, and compliance monitoring, risk, and change management
- Data analysis ability to analyze complex data sets to identify patterns, discrepancies, or risks
- Compliance knowledge and familiarity with regulatory requirements, and audit practices
- Analyzed the legislature and recommended improvements to program funding
- Work efficiently and effectively in high-pressure, crisis-related environments
- Understanding financial statements, accounting standards (GAAP), and basic bookkeeping principles
- Presentation software: Microsoft Office, TEAMS, and SharePoint
- Professional software: Salesforce, Mondaycom, Yardi, OneSite, BlueMoon, QuickBooks CT (CRM)
Certification
- Financial Management Essentials, nonprofitready.org, 05/24
- Introduction to Contracts in Law, Alison Online, 07/23
- Basics of Contracts Law, Alison Online, 2023
- Internal Auditing - Fundamental Principles & Concepts, Alison Online, 07/23
- ISO Management System Audit Techniques and Best Practices, Alison Online, 06/23
- Internet & Mobile Development Business Optimization Strategist, Consulting Solutions. Net, 04/16
Timeline
Program Specialist IV
GSG Talent Solutions Staffing
11.2024 - 03.2025
Program Specialist I
Peak Performance Staffing
10.2023 - 10.2014
Caregiver
Ruiz Estate
11.2019 - 07.2022
Property Manager
Texas Star Properties, LLC
05.2013 - 11.2019
BBA - Business Administration
University of The Incarnate Word
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