Mercedes Elizabeth Perez Email & Phone Number

Los Angeles, Ca, Us

Tucson, Arizona, Us

Manages 27 diverse community organizations and non-profits as sub-grantee service providers for CareFirst, Community Investment Funds (CFCI) across Los Angeles County that experience barriers to access to traditional County funding.Consistently provides 1-on-1 support to grantees with capacity building and program sustainability and technical assistance eg. milestone development and budgeting. Maintains regular communication with grantees to ensure equitable access to information and support in overcoming barriers to access eg. obtaining non-profit insurance.Develops, initiates, and revises policies and procedures for the operation of the data collection, entry, required reporting, and compliance program for individual organizations.Participates in workgroups with senior management to report on program operation and provides on-the-ground evaluation and responsive supports in implementation of corrective action plans

Tucson, Arizona, Us

Verified staff documentation and data security and accuracy in accordance with contract provisionsEnhanced Data Tracking processes, audited, cleaned up, and updated data files, and made data log user friendly and accessible.Cultivated positive collaborative relationships with providers and increased their responsiveness

Tucson, Arizona, Us

Tracked and entered data into ARMS and Sastrak regarding Enrollment, Service Authorizations, Referrals, Funding, Advocate assignment, Dismissal, Extensions, and Community Based Provider directoryQuickly learned a new data system and within 3 weeks was delivering accurate and timely work.Entrusted with data entry of special entry cases, 4 weeks from hire

•Assist in evaluating organization services, developing and managing databases, and analyzing data and basic finances`•Research online and paper-based resources, review of grant guidelines, determining appropriate funding match to programs and services•Assist in media/branding, researching, developing, and communication•Independently develop new program and manage the program’s funding

Fostered QTPOC Council formation, collaborating with over 8 organizations campus wide. Developed timely and culturally relevant community programs to promote student wellness. Assessed diverse mental health needs and referrals to proper resources. Implemented weekly peer support groups.Revitalized dwindling organization, tripling census and accomplished 100% first-year school retention.Wrote $1-$k2 grants per quarter, creating organizational objectives and resource coordination.Planned and executed 50-person event named Queer Quince, managing 7 volunteers.

Delivered presentations on complex social and health issues to diverse groups at campusDeveloped and managed funding of new art program and monthly art-making workshops. Served as front office administrator, maintained student confidential files, and Research Center and served as English-Spanish interpreter

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, Psychology

High School Diploma