Experience

Greater Metropolitan Housing Corporation

• United States
• Non-profit Organization Management
• 1 - 100 Employee

• President & CEO

  • Jul 2022 - Present

• Vice President and Director of Single Family Housing

  • Jul 2015 - Present

  •Manage the Single Family Program; overseeing the development of approximately thirty single family units per year with an average total development cost of $225,000 per unit.•Serve in the role of Assistant Secretary, attending closings and signing closing documents as an authorized representative of GMHC.•Prepare funding requests and requests for proposals to public funding agencies. •Identify, inspect, and evaluate properties for acquisition by estimating rehab costs, researching resale value, and developing project budgets and proformas.•Negotiate all property acquisitions and dispositions; coordinate property closings in conjunction with Realtors, Lenders, Title Companies, and public agencies. •Develop, manage and sustain working relationships with neighborhoods, cities, counties, and others to continue to expand the GMHC Single Family Program.•Standardize systems, forms, and processes to ensure compliance with program funders and regulatory agencies.•Oversee the Single Family Team of two staff members, prioritizing projects and delegating responsibilities.•Assist the President in creating the Single Family Program budget and forecasting future development opportunities. Show less

• Project Manager

  • Jan 2013 - Jul 2015

  •Manage the Single Family Program; overseeing the development of approximately thirty single family units per year with an average total development cost of $225,000 per unit.•Prepare funding requests and requests for proposals to public funding agencies. •Identify, inspect, and evaluate properties for acquisition by estimating rehab costs, researching resale value, and developing project budgets and proformas.•Negotiate all property acquisitions and dispositions; coordinate property closings in conjunction with Realtors, Lenders, Title Companies, and public agencies. •Standardize systems, forms, and processes to ensure compliance with program funders and regulatory agencies.•Assist the President in creating the Single Family Program budget and forecasting future development opportunities.•Maintained development process spreadsheet documentation to ensure an accurate, complete record of all procedure requirements related to dispositions and homebuyer qualifications.•Prepared and distributed quarterly reports tracking property activity from acquisition through disposition as scheduled or requested by GMHC staff and required external agencies.•Confirm homebuyer qualifications as required by City and County programs by verifying and calculating income, collecting required course certificates, and lender documents as required by program guidelines. Show less

• Project Coordinator

  • Jun 2009 - Jan 2013



Humphrey School of Public Affairs

• United States
• Higher Education
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Research And Teaching Assistant

  • Dec 2008 - Jun 2009

  Researched issues related to affordable housing impacts on low-income populations. Teaching Assistant for Strategic Planning & Organizational Management. Researched issues related to affordable housing impacts on low-income populations. Teaching Assistant for Strategic Planning & Organizational Management.



City of Minneapolis

• United States
• Government Administration
• 700 & Above Employee

• Program, Research & GIS Consultant

  • Jan 2008 - Jan 2009

  • Conducted research and analysis to develop new city programs such as the Minneapolis Advantage Program, which provides homeownership down payment assistance.• Created GIS maps, graphs and charts for Housing Division projects such as the Minnesota Foreclosure Partners Council and the Northside Home Fund by working collaboratively with different City divisions, departments and external organizations.• Trained new housing division staff in organizational systems, file management, and programs.• Partnered with other divisions to create business protocols regarding GIS and data management. Show less

• Executive Assistant to the Director of Housing Policy & Development

  • Apr 2005 - Jan 2008

  • Assisted the Director of Housing in communication, implementation, and promotion of housing division programs, as directed by the Mayor and City Council.• Provided executive-level administrative support including management of board reports, customer relations, calendar and file management, budget preparation, correspondence and large event organization. • Created systems to organize housing director files, projects, and meetings.• Became a resource within the department, improving communication, providing technical assistance, and determining and developing business protocols and procedures. Show less



Dakota County Community Development Agency

• United States
• Government Administration
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Community Revitalization Intern

  • Jun 2008 - Sep 2008

  • Audited closed foreclosure prevention counseling files to assure all HUD mandated documents are present. • Surveyed Dakota County municipalities regarding the impact of foreclosed properties and vacant homes. • Researched foreclosure legislation as well as purchase, rehabilitation and resale options for foreclosed properties. • Prepared reports and memorandums. • Audited closed foreclosure prevention counseling files to assure all HUD mandated documents are present. • Surveyed Dakota County municipalities regarding the impact of foreclosed properties and vacant homes. • Researched foreclosure legislation as well as purchase, rehabilitation and resale options for foreclosed properties. • Prepared reports and memorandums.



Ashland Apartments

• United States
• Real Estate

• Property Manager

  • Jul 2004 - Jul 2005

  • Spearheaded a project to research trends in local rental rates and market fluctuations over the past 5 years in order to develop a system of accountability for rent increases at Ashland Apartments. • Improved apartment building occupancy by 25% through aggressive marketing and effective follow-up at a time when there was a high rental vacancy rate. • Spearheaded a project to research trends in local rental rates and market fluctuations over the past 5 years in order to develop a system of accountability for rent increases at Ashland Apartments. • Improved apartment building occupancy by 25% through aggressive marketing and effective follow-up at a time when there was a high rental vacancy rate.



Coldwell Banker Burnet

• United States
• Professional Training and Coaching

• Realtor & Real Estate Assistant

  • Mar 2003 - Jan 2005

  • Managed all aspects of real estate transactions creating efficient communication between clients, Realtors, loan officers and title services resulting in smooth, timely closings and satisfied clients. • Scheduled and performed follow up for all client meetings, directed all marketing activities, and conducted property and rental showings in a thoughtful and professional manner. • Successfully negotiated multiple home purchases resulting in a lower purchase price for all of my clients. • Increased clients’ knowledge of financing by effectively explaining the loan process, coordinating meetings with loan personnel and providing considerable contact throughout the entire transaction. • Analyzed, identified problems, and reduced communication breakdowns between vendors and clients, which resulted in a higher number of transactions successfully closing as scheduled. Show less



Concordia Language Villages

• Education Administration Programs
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Sr. Counselor / Business Manager

  • 1997 - 2002

  • Managed a counseling staff of 25 including program development and conflict resolution. • Maintained all camp expenditures and databases and prepared weekly reports. • Coordinated all transportation, emergency response, and communication systems. • Managed a counseling staff of 25 including program development and conflict resolution. • Maintained all camp expenditures and databases and prepared weekly reports. • Coordinated all transportation, emergency response, and communication systems.