Experience

City of New Bern, NC Government

• United States
• Executive Offices
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Executive Director for the Redevelopment Commission

  • Sep 2022 - Present

  Manages the redevelopment program in a systematic manner; develops plans and acquires properties, arranges demolition of units and relocation of families; negotiates contracts with developers; coordinates engineering plans for site development; coordinates land closings; ensures compliance with contract provisions. Contributes to the identification and facilitation of community and economic redevelopment initiatives consistent with the redevelopment plan adopted by the Redevelopment Commission. Engage citizens and grassroots roots organizations, business representatives, and community officials in listening sessions to determine redevelopment needs . Responsible for administering the redevelopment program; establishing plans, purchasing properties, and arranging demolitions and relocations; negotiating contracts with developers; coordinating engineering plans for site development; supervising construction; coordinating land closings; ensuring contract provisions are met. Maintains fiscal responsiveness in accordance with the Redevelopment Commission's budget and contracts.



Cape Fear Collective

• United States
• Non-profit Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Housing Program Manager

  • Aug 2021 - Aug 2022

  Experience in or knowledge of housing navigation, home remediation, and affordable housing. Knowledge of supporting housing programs and/or models at the local, state and federal levels and existing nonprofit infrastructure. Accurately assess Human Services Organization and 501c3 strength, area of improvement to build capacity under the guidance of the Healthy Opportunities Pilot. Proven resourceful in creating effective action-oriented collaborations and have strategically nurtured strong, working relationships with coordination of disaster response or crisis management activities, develop and maintain liaisons with municipalities, county departments, and update federal, state, and local regulations affecting emergency plans.



U.S. Department of Homeland Security

• Government Administration
• 700 & Above Employee

• Individual Assistance Task Force Lead Candidate (Security Clearance)

  • Oct 2018 - Dec 2021

  • Assessed current crisis strategy approaches and provided short- and long-term crisis upgrades to existing plans. • Maintained and updated tracking databases and served as the FEMA liaison with State agencies. • Maintained emergency procedures in accordance with state and federal standards. • Developed partnerships with voluntary organizations, the private sector, and other Federal agencies that were delivering similar kinds of assistance to the same groups of individuals. • Assessed current crisis strategy approaches and provided short- and long-term crisis upgrades to existing plans. • Maintained and updated tracking databases and served as the FEMA liaison with State agencies. • Maintained emergency procedures in accordance with state and federal standards. • Developed partnerships with voluntary organizations, the private sector, and other Federal agencies that were delivering similar kinds of assistance to the same groups of individuals.



NC Department of Health & Human Services

• Raleigh, North Carolina

• Project Manager

  • May 2018 - Oct 2018

  •Developed and adhered to a comprehensive written plan that ensured the timely review of and response to requests for community placement. Worked closely with executives and communicated program compliance. • Managed staff across the state to meet with supportive service agencies, community leaders, and consumers to collaborate and advocate for accessible and affordable housing. •Developed and adhered to a comprehensive written plan that ensured the timely review of and response to requests for community placement. Worked closely with executives and communicated program compliance. • Managed staff across the state to meet with supportive service agencies, community leaders, and consumers to collaborate and advocate for accessible and affordable housing.



Deerfield Beach Housing Authority

• Government Administration
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Deputy Executive Director

  • Jan 2015 - May 2018

  Represent the Authority to the public, maintain relationships with key stakeholders and service providers, coordinate with federal and state agencies, and participate with national organizations. Develops and monitor the Capital Fund Budget and contract services. Responded to residents’ complaints staff inquiries and public requests for information and services. Developed and execute strategies to address issues economic development, special needs such as veteran homelessness and non-elderly disabled residents, staff training and grant compliance. Drafted and edited written materials including agendas for board meetings commissioners’ packages, presentations and trainings (retreats) and annual plan. Researched and selected employee benefits plans.



High Point Housing Authority

• United States
• Consumer Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Assistant to Vice President of Public Housing and Section 8

  • Nov 2014 - Dec 2015

  Providing oversight to the interdepartmental division include assisting with oversight of Capital Funds and Quality Control, fiscal and occupancy status of properties, preparing reports of activities and fiscal status. Conducted due diligence in auditing resident files, including the authentication of verification to ensure program compliance. Ensure procurement of contracts were appropriately administered. Coordinate the development of process and procedures. Approve, schedule and plan operations for occupancy status of properties, preparing reports of activities and fiscal status.



Wilmington Housing Authority

• Civic and Social Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Youthbuild Director

  • Aug 2010 - Oct 2014

  •Manages and coordinates the program compliance and performance matters as related to Department of Labor regulations. Researched and identified appropriate community services, counseling and case management, vocational training, placement, leadership competencies, job retention and civic engagement for program participants. Created a safe environment that was conducive to healthy learning experiences and activities. •Manages and coordinates the program compliance and performance matters as related to Department of Labor regulations. Researched and identified appropriate community services, counseling and case management, vocational training, placement, leadership competencies, job retention and civic engagement for program participants. Created a safe environment that was conducive to healthy learning experiences and activities.



Southeastern Center for MH/DD/SAS

• Government Administration
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Information and Communications Specialists

  • Jan 2009 - Dec 2010

  Conduct Crisis Intervention Training (CIT) with law enforcement. Developed and implemented plans to increase awareness of services for the MH systems and its affiliates, thus educating and promoting services as a nationally accredited Area Authority.Demonstrated excellent presentation and problem-solving skills. Exercised good judgment and strong interpersonal skills to plan and execute communication strategies for more effective communication. Develop and maintain the organization's image and branding, press release, proclamation and media/community relations. Developed and implemented plans to increase awareness of services.

• Housing Development Manager

  • May 2008 - Dec 2009

  Advocated on behalf of homeless clients with housing resources. Develop and maintain the organization's image and branding, which includes the use of logos, uniforms and signage. Built relationships with a variety of housing program officials. Built relationships with a variety of continuum of care partners. Assisted indigent and homeless, severely and persistently mentally ill clients in identifying and accessing housing resources. Managed Targeted Unit, VASH Vouchers and Non-Elderly, Disabled Vouchers (NED) and Continuum of Care funds.



Wilmington Housing Authority

• Civic and Social Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Director of Resident Services

  • May 2003 - May 2008

  Performs leadership and assistance to Resident Services Coordinators and grant contractors. Develops relationships with key stakeholders and service providers in the community with the purpose of program and services development. Provides supervision and direction to staff to plan, develop, coordinate, and implement activities, programs, and services to meet the educational, social, and community needs of residents.Develops and implements a regularly scheduled planning process for all programs and activities to ensure that all programs and activities are implemented in a thoughtful and effective manner.Monitors the implementation of and the evaluation of supportive services, activities, programs, and other services. Address issues concerning reporting requirements and monitoring grants from our client and or services funding source.



Wilmington Housing Authority

• Civic and Social Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Supportive Services Coordinator/FSS Case Manager | 1999 -2003

  • Jul 1999 - Mar 2003

  • Facilitate meaningful service provider relations, or the relationship between residents and staff of the organization such as the managers and employees, or diverse areas of the community. Develop a comprehensive network of education, training, employment, mental health and substance abuse, economic development and other supportive services. • Facilitate meaningful service provider relations, or the relationship between residents and staff of the organization such as the managers and employees, or diverse areas of the community. Develop a comprehensive network of education, training, employment, mental health and substance abuse, economic development and other supportive services.



Wilmington Housing Authority

• Civic and Social Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Certified LIHTC Housing Manager

  • Jun 1994 - Mar 1999

  Maintained HUD regulations and compliance for the Section 8 Voucher program. Managed property administrative and maintenance staff. Negotiated and hired vendor contracts. Oversaw the approval process for purchase requisitions and invoice processes. Facilitated employee meetings and trainings on industry changes, HUD procedures and updates. Maintained HUD regulations and compliance for the Section 8 Voucher program. Managed property administrative and maintenance staff. Negotiated and hired vendor contracts. Oversaw the approval process for purchase requisitions and invoice processes. Facilitated employee meetings and trainings on industry changes, HUD procedures and updates.