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Blaze Dela Cruz

@blazedelacruz

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Safeguarded 99.7% accuracy on $130M in grant data, driving flawless audit readiness day & night.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I am looking for a role that allows me to lead impactful projects and collaborate with diverse teams in a supportive environment.

I am a conscientious data specialist, with over 5 years of remote experience handling high volume datasets for federally funded programs. In my most recent role as a remote Grant Coordinator, I managed data for more than fifteen projects and stewarded over $130 million dollars in funding with unwavering precision. Proficient in Excel, Smartsheet and SharePoint, I maintain a regal standard of accuracy achieving 99% through daily audits and proactive error resolution. I delight in organizing both digital and physical records crafting clear executive summaries and orchestrating seamless handovers between day and night teams. I look forward to ushering your operations into a realm of flawless efficiency!

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Grant Project Coordinator

Current

HORNE Government Services

Jan 2023 - Present (2 years 6 months)

Managed 15 active grant projects, overseeing over $130M in funding for the California Department of Social Services. Created dynamic tracking tools, coordinated compliance documentation, and supported contract execution.

Grant Coordination Compliance Monitoring Contract Management Smartsheet SharePoint)Google Workspace

Eligibility Analyst

HORNE Government Services

Jan 2022 - Present (3 years 6 months)

Resolved over 400 complex housing cases, including escalations, utility disputes, and landlord mediation. Reviewed documentation, verified income eligibility, and supported housing leadership teams.

Documentation Review Income Verification

Case Management Specialist / Audit Liaison

HORNE Government Services

Jan 2021 - Present (4 years 6 months)

Supported outreach and delivery of over $60M in home energy and tax relief programs. Audited thousands of applications and NTPs, and managed invoice review and compliance reporting.

Program Management Invoice Review Compliance Reporting Emergency Services

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

New Mexico State University (NMSU Global)

Certificate, Grant Writing

Completed a comprehensive program focused on the foundational principles of grant writing, enhancing skills in proposal development and funding acquisition.

HarvardX

Certificate, Leadership

Undertook a program from HarvardX, focusing on foundational principles of leadership, designed to develop and refine leadership capabilities.

Asana

Certification, Workflow Management

Achieved certification as an Asana Workflow Specialist, demonstrating proficiency in optimizing workflows and project management within the Asana platform.