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Sydnae Cleveland

Elkridge

Summary

Detail-oriented and organized accounting and compliance professional with over 5 years of experience supporting financial operations and contract renewals in government and higher education settings. Proven ability to manage application and grant lifecycles, forecast contract renewals, ensure compliance, and maintain high customer satisfaction. Experienced in remote collaboration and cross-functional team support, with a focus on data accuracy, risk mitigation, and client retention strategies.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Compliance Specialist

Spectrum Careers, NAACP
Baltimore
12.2024 - 07.2025
  • Served as the primary compliance liaison for internal stakeholders, guiding units through annual financial reporting.
  • Conducted Zoom calls to resolve issues, troubleshoot reporting errors, and ensure timely and accurate submissions.
  • Used Salesforce to maintain compliance records and enhance visibility into account status and documentation.
  • Identified trends in reporting errors and contributed to the development of training materials and documentation.

Grant Reviewer

Insight Global
Nashville
08.2024 - 10.2024
  • Reviewed and approved applications containing confidential information for state-level grant programs.
  • Proactively identified missing documentation and communicated with applicants to reduce processing delays.
  • Maintained detailed notes on renewal outcomes and eligibility status, contributing to program integrity.
  • Helped streamline the review process by recognizing patterns in disqualifications and recommending process improvements.

Grants & Contracts Analyst

Johns Hopkins University
Baltimore
03.2022 - 10.2024
  • Supported Program Managers in executing program budgets and forecasting future spend.
  • Managed contract renewal and closeout processes, ensuring continuity in funding and compliance with grant terms.
  • Collaborated across departments to track award performance and reconcile accounts using SAP.
  • Generated financial reports and provided strategic insights to internal stakeholders regarding cost allocations and project health.

Grants Management Specialist

Global Network Solutions, NIH
Rockville
12.2019 - 11.2021
  • Oversaw the grant and renewal lifecycle, including negotiations, approvals, and compliance tracking.
  • Communicated with grantees to ensure successful resubmissions, contract modifications, and funding plans.
  • Identified risks in funding usage and helped adjust terms to reflect budgetary or scope changes.
  • Coordinated with cross-functional scientific and administrative teams to align award goals with compliance standards.

Accounts Payable Analyst

University of Maryland Medical Systems
Linthicum
10.2018 - 11.2019
  • Managed invoice processing, vendor inquiries, and account reconciliation.
  • Improved internal processes by developing training materials and onboarding guides for AP procedures.

Accounting Analyst

Solomon Law Group, PA
Tampa
07.2017 - 08.2018
  • Handled daily financial transactions, including AR/AP, reconciliations, and budget tracking.
  • Supported client invoicing, documentation, and internal reporting across multiple platforms including QuickBooks.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Sociology & Psychology

Towson University
Towson, MD

Skills

  • Contract & Grant Renewals
  • Budgeting & Forecasting
  • Salesforce & CRM Tools
  • Client Communication
  • Risk Identification
  • Financial Reporting
  • SAP ERP
  • Compliance & Auditing
  • Application/Grant Review
  • Database & Vendor Management
  • Excel (Pivots, VLOOKUP, Macros)
  • Post-Award Contract Management

Additional Information

Comfortable working remotely and cross-functionally with international teams, Strong written and verbal communication skills developed through high-volume client interaction and compliance roles, Experienced with data-driven forecasting, renewal planning, and customer lifecycle documentation

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Compliance Specialist

Spectrum Careers, NAACP
12.2024 - 07.2025

Grant Reviewer

Insight Global
08.2024 - 10.2024

Grants & Contracts Analyst

Johns Hopkins University
03.2022 - 10.2024

Grants Management Specialist

Global Network Solutions, NIH
12.2019 - 11.2021

Accounts Payable Analyst

University of Maryland Medical Systems
10.2018 - 11.2019

Accounting Analyst

Solomon Law Group, PA
07.2017 - 08.2018

Bachelor of Science - Sociology & Psychology

Towson University

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