Ricardo Hernandez
Houston,TX
Summary
Poised and pragmatic professional with an extensive background in grant coordination/auditing, budgetary management, and project management. Effective communicator driven to improve overall efficiency. Over 10 years of experience in funding, team leading, and budget management.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Head of Grants and Due Diligence
Refuel Electric Vehicle Solutions
08.2021 - Current
- Managed millions in grant funding
- Identified potential leads for grant funding
- Executed funding requests and grant applications to obtain additional funds for operating needs
- Secured funding for EV-related projects
- Managed over $2 million dollars in grants/incentives
- Coordinated grant proposals between departments, agencies, corporations, and foundations
- Prioritized project funding with appropriate incentive program(s)
- Investigated electric vehicle charging infrastructure-related questions
- Completed field checks to verify licenses and permits for various businesses
Project Manager
Wildcat Electric Supply, Ltd
03.2019 - 08.2021
- Identified plans and resources required to meet project goals and objectives
- Managed projects from procurement to commission.
- Developed and initiated projects, managed costs, and monitored performance
- Orchestrated projects within strict timeframes and budget constraints by solving complex problems and working closely with senior leaders
- Obtained needed resources by strategically negotiating with stakeholders and outside suppliers
Lien Specialist
Resource Corporation Of America
05.2016 - 03.2019
- Coordinated hospital collections and financing for all Memorial Hermann, CHI St Luke's Health, and other major hospital systems
- Compiled and tracked outstanding balances owed to medical facilities
- Corrected, completed, and processed claims for multiple payer codes.
- Investigation of third-party financial responsibility
- Review billing information, debt, and unpaid insurance claims for accuracy
- Originated, reviewed, processed, closed, and administered customer liens
Warehouse Team Lead
Bell & McCoy Companies
05.2011 - 05.2016
- Set clear team goals and KPIs
- Negotiated policies and contracts with vendors to achieve optimal pricing and consistent availability
- Oversaw $12,000,000 budget and purchasing needs
- Responsible for delegating tasks and set project deadlines
- Managing, organizing, and retrieving stock.
- Collaborated with senior management to implement new initiatives and policies and achieve benchmarks for production, quality, and safety
- Checked records, daily reports, and inventory transactions to identify and correct variances
Education
Associate of Science - Health Education
San Jacinto College District
Pasadena, TX05.2013
Skills
- Grant Proposals
- Grant Applications
- Monthly Reporting
- Research Management
- Operational Planning
- Preparing Grant Proposals
- Budget Planning
- Recruitment Management
- Grant Management
- Status Reports
Timeline
Head of Grants and Due Diligence
Refuel Electric Vehicle Solutions
08.2021 - Current
Project Manager
Wildcat Electric Supply, Ltd
03.2019 - 08.2021
Lien Specialist
Resource Corporation Of America
05.2016 - 03.2019
Warehouse Team Lead
Bell & McCoy Companies
05.2011 - 05.2016
Associate of Science - Health Education
San Jacinto College District
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