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Hector Contreras

@hectorcontreras

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Experienced grant and compliance professional specializing in disaster recovery programs.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I seek a role leading grant compliance or disaster recovery programs where I can improve processes, mentor teams, and ensure regulatory and financial integrity.

I am an experienced grant and compliance professional with a strong background administering FEMA Public Assistance and Hazard Mitigation Grant Program funds, leading large QA/QC teams, and improving disaster recovery processes to maximize cost recovery and minimize audit risk.

I have a proven record of implementing QA/QC protocols, mentoring staff, recapturing funds through rigorous audits, and streamlining documentation and reporting processes to reduce processing times and error rates while ensuring regulatory compliance.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Senior Grant Coordinator

Horne – Texas Department of Emergency Management

Aug 2024 - Jun 2025 (10 months)

Administered FEMA PA and HMGP disaster recovery grant programs, streamlining documentation and training local staff to reduce processing time and mitigating audit findings to lower potential disallowed costs.

Grant Management FEMA Public Assistance HMGP Regulatory Compliance Audit Review Process Improvement Training Documentation

Supervisor

Horne - Texas Rent Relief Project

Jan 2023 - Aug 2024 (1 year 7 months)

Supervised teams of up to 100 QA/QC specialists and analysts, implemented QA/QC protocols and SOPs, and led audits that recovered ineligible funds and reduced error rates.

Team Leadership QA&QC Fraud Detection & Compliance SOP Development Training Performance Management

Senior Associate

Horne – Texas Rent Relief Project

Apr 2021 - Dec 2022 (1 year 8 months)

Conducted detailed audits of applicant files to identify overpayments and fraud, recapturing funds and implementing scalable processes that improved turnaround times and reduced error rates.

Audit Fraud Detection Income Verification Quality Control Mentoring Document Review & Compliance

Accounting Clerk

WestPlainsLLC

Jul 2018 - Feb 2021 (2 years 7 months)

Maintained accounting records, reconciled balance sheet accounts, resolved invoice issues, and prepared financial reports that reduced reporting errors and improved financial accuracy.

General Ledger Accounts Payable Accounts Receivable Financial Reporting Invoice Resolution Excel

Assistant Manager/Accountant

Olive Tree Development

Jan 2014 - Jul 2018 (4 years 6 months)

Managed client infrastructure projects, reconciled project finances and budgets, streamlined project planning to reduce completion time, and served as primary client contact to resolve issues.

Project Management Accounting Budgeting Client Communication Documentation Process Improvement Cost Control

Financial Advisor

AXA Advisors

Apr 2013 - Dec 2013 (8 months)

Advised clients on wealth management and insurance strategies, developed customized financial plans, and built client acquisition skills to grow advisory relationships.

Financial Planning Insurance Client Acquisition Wealth Management Relationship Management Sales