Experience

New York State Homes & Community Renewal

• United States
• Government Administration
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Procurement Compliance Specialist

  • Jul 2019 - Present

  Perform quarterly reporting procedures which include processing cumulative payment statements, submitting EEO reports, entering subcontractor payments into The New York State Contract System, completing utilization tracking and audit reports for The New York State Housing Finance Agency (HFA) and The Housing Trust Fund Corporation (HTFC) procurement contracts to bring them into compliance per NYS Executive Law Article 15-A and 17-BActively remain current with procurement guidelines, departmental policies/procedures, conduct extensive RFP reviews and provide technical assistance regarding form(s) submission to ensure the facilitation of selection for Minority/Women-owned Business Enterprises (MWBE) and Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Businesses (SDVOB) on New York State contracts.Maintain data analyses which demonstrates how each of New York's 10 distinct regions utilize MWBE and SDVOB firmsDevelop and maintain trusting relationships as a liaison between The Office of Economic Opportunity & Partnership Development and the agency's Procurement teamUpdate internal documents and spreadsheets in order to readily promote unique opportunities for MWBE and SDVOB businesses seeking work with New York State Show less

• Special Assignment - Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP) Coach

  • Jul 2021 - Dec 2021

  Assigned as an ERAP Program Eligibility Review Coach, joining the Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance (OTDA) in efforts to provide rental assistance to hundreds of thousands of impacted New YorkersProvided technical assistance and coaching to a team of approximately 12 to 16 staff members performing tasks associated with the ERAP case review processProvided expertise, advice, direction, and support to staff where repetitive program guidance was neededConfirmed tenant, property owner, and property manager application files were complete with required documentation; confirming identity, income limits, and other factors to determine program eligibility and collection of rental arrears Identified documentation needing updating and re-verification as well as applications needing reconsiderationResponded to questions from staff and effectively communicated information both oral and written to improve case processing accuracy in accordance with ERAP rulesExercised strong problem-solving skills and proficiency in case processing that ensured staff were appropriately trained on job tasksConducted thorough review of staff members cases to determine their ability to interpret and apply instructions on the program Show less

• Special Assignment - COVID Rent Relief Program Supervisor

  • Jul 2020 - Jul 2021

  Assigned to the COVID Rent Relief Call Center and worked within clearly defined guidelines, functioning as first line staff, responding to verbal, written and electronic inquiries to eligible households in New York State; paying approximately $46,000,000 in funds to those who were economically impacted by COVID during the initial months of the pandemicInterviewed applicants to determine the minimum eligibility requirements of those requesting rental subsidies Educated the applicants regarding the interpretation of COVID Rent Relief guidelines that derived from inquires through emails and phone callsReviewed and assessed application submitted to determine program eligibly or approvalIdentified errors and corrected errors to submit for completeness of applicationAssisted landlords with the completion of W9 form Provided technical support, advice, assistance and instructional coaching to the vulnerable population (i.e. elderly, disabled, mental health population, immigrants, low to moderate income individuals and families) as part of a campaign to assist with successful data submission into program portalsDrafted correspondence to Executive Management to gain directives in reply to general inquiries derived from the public (i.e. property owners, accountants, proxies, attorneys and not-for-profit housing advocates) to resolve issuesAssigned to the COVID Rent Relief Appeals Team contacting applicants and proxies regarding submitting an appeal, gathering missing documentation, meeting time sensitive deadlines, explaining denial codes, and informing of denial or award notices Show less

• Compliance Specialist

  • Feb 2017 - Jul 2019

  Monitor and analyze Minority and Women-Owned Business Enterprise (MWBE) and Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Business (SDVOB) utilization on over 300 projects awarded through the Affordable Housing Corporation (AHC), a grant program allocating 26 million dollars in funds to build, preserve and protect affordable housing and increase homeownership throughout New York StateAct as a liaison to the Grantees, providing technical assistance on completing quarterly documents, including utilization plans, cumulative payment statements, and affirmation of payments to increase efficiency in compliance reportingOversee and enforce New York State Article 15A, 17B, Davis Bacon Act, and Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) obligations to help promote the program requirements and mandates Build processes for the grant program, aid in auditing files, and encourage MWBE and SDVOB certification in order to boost achievement goalsEstablish and maintain relationships with different units such as management teams, MWBE and SDVOB subcontractors, legal and procurement departments to monitor all compliance submissions Review Request for Proposal (RFP) submissions for diversity and inclusion Assist in the preparation of the agency goals and strategies planCoordinate office participation in outreach events Show less



Savills North America

• United States
• Real Estate
• 500 - 600 Employee

• Administrative Assistant

  • Feb 2014 - May 2016

  Performed a broad range of clerical tasks and administrative support services for Commercial Real Estate Brokerage Firm’s Accounting Department and Executive Team Made bank deposits, correlated reports, opened pot accounts, prepared and located information for tax audits as required by the Internal Revenue Service, reviewed payroll and commission reports for each office site Disbursed mail to corresponding units, prepared and updated files pertaining to various legal documents to ensure proper payment and account maintenance, performed data entry functions for the processing of purchase orders and expense reports Planned and coordinated logistics and materials for board meetings, committee meetings and staff events Posted receipts to appropriate general ledger accounts Maintained accurate records of papers and presentations as well as performed follow-up, analysis, and reporting Located and attached appropriate files to incoming correspondence requiring replies Show less



Three Seas, Inc.

• United States
• Media Production
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Senior Project Manager

  • May 2011 - Oct 2013

  Responsible for logistics and staffing during the planning process and day of for all phases of post-production, including offline and online editing, stereo and 5.1 audio, color correction, 2D/3D graphics, and tape-based or electronic delivery to ensure completion in a timely manner and in the highest possible quality Scheduled creative staff with independent initiative and judgment, based on network and agency deadlines, skill level required, topic nature, and budget in order to create the most appropriate team who would produce the best work for each project Worked closely with multiple teams comprised of script writers, editors, graphic designers, senior producers and creative directors handling requests and prioritizing to meet client expectations Developed estimates and proposals for potential clients requiring research and analysis of the entire post-production workflow, considering technical requirements, and assessing monetary constraints Conducted client calls and arranged client relations meetings to generate new and repeat business Handled all billing as well as solved budgetary disputes with clients and outside vendors Answered post-production related questions and provided solutions to all client concerns regarding high definition, digital media as well as multiple media formats Supervised the post-production process of Standard Definition and High Definition videos and commercials Show less



Henninger Media Services

• United States
• Broadcast Media Production and Distribution
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Senior Project Manager

  • Jun 2004 - Apr 2011

  Acted as the main point of contact performing very responsible work in the supervision, planning, implementation, coordination, monitoring and evaluation of events Supervised all post-production processes and services for a major political advertising firm and one of the largest clients with the company, during fast paced political seasons on national and high profile campaigns Worked in conjunction with fellow Senior Project Managers, Audio personnel, Editorial staff, Film Colorists, Graphic Artists, DVD Specialists, Duplication and Shipping departments to effectively plan, organize and manage projects from conception to completion Met deadline driven deliveries and air dates of broadcast and non-broadcast programming, while managing budgetary and technical issues Provided the Sales and Marketing teams with analytical research that was used to help identify and garner potential new business for the company Performed a continuous assessment of the scope of work, special requirements, terms and conditions of each project to determine overall efficiency and accuracy for all jobs Promoted company services through communications, correspondence, educational material development, and social media outlets, and participated in the development of various educational pieces Show less