Rene Solis
Edinburg,TX
Summary
Accomplished professional with a proven track record at the County Of Hidalgo Urban County Program, enhancing grant approval rates and spearheading a new case management software system. Expert in budget development and partnership building, I excel in organizational skills and problem-solving, ensuring optimal resource allocation and compliance. Conscientious and compassionate human resources professional with drive for helping employers recruit, develop and retain qualified candidates. Skilled at partnering with management teams to build employee-centric cultures promoting positive morale and optimizing productivity. Motivating and positive with excellent interpersonal, coaching and communication skills. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level Director of Operations / Human Resources position. Ready to help team achieve company goals. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Experienced with research and proposal writing, bringing critical skills to role. Utilizes strategic planning and relationship management to secure vital funding. Knowledge of compliance requirements and stakeholder engagement ensures effective grant coordination.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
GRANT COORDINATOR
County Of Hidalgo Urban County Program
09.2023 - 02.2024
- Managed post-award services and oversaw state and federal grant awards for compliance with uniform guidance and grant-specific requirements.
- Worked with directors and grant program staff to implement established grant compliance policies and procedures.
- Conducted routine compliance reviews of grant programs.
- Increased grant approval rates by conducting thorough needs assessments to support targeted project development.
- Developed and maintained a comprehensive grants calendar to ensure timely submissions, progress reports, and evaluations.
- 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.
- Prepared detailed financial reports on grant expenditures according to funder specifications, ensuring full transparency in the allocation of funds received.
CASE MANAGER SUPERVISOR
Hidalgo County Community Service Agency
02.2013 - 09.2023
- Provided ongoing support to case managers in crisis situations, guiding them through problem-solving strategies and promoting best practice approaches.
- Played a key role in the development and implementation of organizational policies and procedures related to case management, ensuring alignment with best practice standards.
- Managed budgetary responsibilities for the case management department, ensuring optimal allocation of resources based on client needs and program goals.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop holistic care plans addressing all aspects of clients' lives.
- Increased client satisfaction with services by closely monitoring progress and adjusting case plans as needed.
- Spearheaded the development of a new case management software system, improving efficiency and data tracking capabilities.
- Enhanced team performance through regular supervision, coaching, and training of case managers.
- Supervise case managers on handling domestic violence cases, human trafficking, house fires, evictions, court hearings.
CHILD ABUSE INVESTIGATOR
State Of Texas Dept Of Child Protective Services
03.2010 - 01.2013
- Developed strong working relationships with local schools, healthcare providers, and other community partners to facilitate timely reporting and response.
- Improved community awareness through educational presentations on child abuse prevention and reporting.
- Conducted home visits to monitor progress and ensure compliance with family service plans.
- Prioritized high-risk cases for immediate intervention, protecting vulnerable children from further harm.
- Collaborated with law enforcement and social service agencies to ensure the wellbeing of at-risk children.
- Continually updated knowledge on best practices in child welfare through professional development opportunities.
- Reduced caseload backlog by efficiently managing multiple investigations simultaneously.
DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS
Hidalgo County Office Of County Judge
04.2006 - 01.2010
- Oversaw daily operations across multiple departments, ensuring seamless coordination and efficient execution of tasks.
- Developed systems and procedures to improve operational quality and team efficiency.
- Monitored budget and utilized operational resources.
- Oversaw day-to-day production activities in accordance with business objectives.
- Conducted regular performance reviews to assess team progress, providing constructive feedback and guidance for continuous improvement.
- Monitored office workflow and administrative processes to keep operations running smoothly.
- Managed employee data and privacy to keep employee data confidential per organizational privacy policies.
- Handled on-boarding process for newly hired employees, which included distribution of all paperwork.
- Maintained accurate employee records through diligent documentation of personal information, job history, performance evaluations, and other relevant data.
- Managed payroll and timekeeping to track hours and accurately pay employees.
- Streamlined HR efficiencies, coordinated new hire orientations and provided onboarding and training for new employees.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
University of Texas Pan American
Edinburg, TX05.2002
Associate of Arts - Business Administration
University of Texas Brownsville
Brownsville, Texas07.2000
High School Diploma - undefined
Weslaco High School
Weslaco, TX05.1985
Skills
- Budget Development
- Legal Services
- Customer Service
- Time Management
- Organizational Skills
- Human Resources
- Partnership Building
- Grant compliance
- Attention to Detail
- Problem-Solving
- Verbal Communication
- Incident command
- Training and education
- Disaster response
- Emergency operations
- Problem-solving
- Time management
- Leadership development
- Public relations
- Operations management
- Professionalism
Affiliations
Hidalgo County District Attorneys Office Domestic Violence Task Force
Certification
- CPS Investigations Specialist
- Texas Council on Alcohol & Drug Abuse COPSD Specialist
- FEMA Telecommunications Emergency Response Task Force
- District Attorneys Office Task Force Team
- FEMA Community Emergency Response Team
- FEMA Active Shooter
- FEMA Introduction to Incident Command System
- FEMA National Incident Management System
- Human Resources
Timeline
GRANT COORDINATOR
County Of Hidalgo Urban County Program
09.2023 - 02.2024
CASE MANAGER SUPERVISOR
Hidalgo County Community Service Agency
02.2013 - 09.2023
CHILD ABUSE INVESTIGATOR
State Of Texas Dept Of Child Protective Services
03.2010 - 01.2013
DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS
Hidalgo County Office Of County Judge
04.2006 - 01.2010
Associate of Arts - Business Administration
University of Texas Brownsville
High School Diploma - undefined
Weslaco High School
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
University of Texas Pan American