Experience

Housing Authority of Jackson County

• Non-profit Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• HQS Inspector

  • Mar 2022 - Present



Avalon Housing

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

• HQS Inspector

  • Dec 2020 - Present

  • Work as an Independent contractor completing inspections for Avalon housing• Use HUD form 52580-A to complete inspections• Complete initial, annual, biennial, special and re-inspections• Communicate with supervisor from the field if issues arise • Work as an Independent contractor completing inspections for Avalon housing• Use HUD form 52580-A to complete inspections• Complete initial, annual, biennial, special and re-inspections• Communicate with supervisor from the field if issues arise



MSHDA Housing Agent

• Independent Contractor

  • Jun 2020 - Present

  Complete HQS Inspections (new move ins, annuals, reinspections, emergencies) for a MSHDA Housing Agent.

• Independent Contractor/Consultant

  • Jul 2021 - Dec 2021

  Housing Navigator for Emergency Housing Voucher (EHV) programLiaison/Coordinator between EHV recipient, landlord, service agencies and MSHDA housing agentHoused 100 people in four monthsProvided consultation to MSHDA housing agent on barriers internally and externally



E. Scott & Co.

• United Kingdom
• Accounting
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Creative Director

  • Dec 2013 - Present

  We make live-edge and epoxy tables of varying sizes and use. Custom orders are welcome too. Most of the wood used to create these pieces are found local. We ship anywhere within the continental United States are customer's expense. We make live-edge and epoxy tables of varying sizes and use. Custom orders are welcome too. Most of the wood used to create these pieces are found local. We ship anywhere within the continental United States are customer's expense.



Community & Home Supports Inc

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

• Contractor/Consultant

  • Dec 2021 - Mar 2022

  -Housing Navigator -Built up landlord pool-HQS Inspector-Consultant on internal program improvements -Housed 50 households in RRH and voucher programs in 3 months -Housing Navigator -Built up landlord pool-HQS Inspector-Consultant on internal program improvements -Housed 50 households in RRH and voucher programs in 3 months



Ann Arbor Housing Commission

• Food Distribution Coordinator

  • Nov 2020 - Feb 2021

  • Run Food program for 64-unit Public Housing site• ServSafe certified• Prepare and distribute hot meals to residents• Operate weekly and monthly food pantry distribution• Track and complete reports for Hot meal and Food pantry program• Order supplies and food from Food Gatherers • Post notices about meals, distribution days, and cancellations

• Independent Contractor

  • Oct 2020 - Feb 2021

  • Coordinate Ann Arbor Housing Commission (AAHC) internal/external moves with residents, moving company and Public Housing Authority (PHA) staff• Submit check requests to accounting for reimbursement to tenants and payment to vendors• Complete HUD relocation paperwork• Manage tenant expectations leading up to and during move• Assist with move in paperwork – lease signing, key transfer, change of address• Deliver boxes, tape, bubble wrap and other moving supplies to tenant in preparation of move



Public Housing Authorities

• United States
• Hospitals and Health Care

• Independent Contractor

  • Jun 2020 - Jun 2020

  - Complete Rent Reasonables/Comparables to determine if the rent that landlords are charging is comparable to similar units.

• Independent Contractor

  • Feb 2020 - Jun 2020

  • Work as an independent contractor completing Quality Control HQS inspections as part of the Section Eight Management Assessment Program (SEMAP) for Public Housing Authorities (PHAs)• Complete Quality control inspections on 30% of all HQS inspections completed annually• Schedule inspections and re-inspections• Complete inspections; of the unit and appropriate forms• Fill out appropriate paperwork for passed inspections• Notify landlord of deficiencies if unit fails and when re-inspection will happen (24 hour and 30 day)• Communicate with PHAs of failed inspections • Complete re-inspections• Input and track data in spreadsheets• Communicate with PHAs about progress and produce reports monthly• Give final report to PHAs once percentage of required Quality Control Inspections are complete



Shelter Association of Washtenaw County

• United States
• Individual and Family Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Winter Assessment Specialist

  • Oct 2019 - Feb 2020

  • Complete Housing Access for Washtenaw County (HAWC) screenings with clients• Divert clients that are not literally homeless or who have alternative safe housing options• Make referrals to the shelter and other community providers• Complete Warming Center Assessments• Input data into Homeless Management Information System (HMIS) database and other record keeping systems• Provide brief case management• De-escalate situations with clients • Complete Housing Access for Washtenaw County (HAWC) screenings with clients• Divert clients that are not literally homeless or who have alternative safe housing options• Make referrals to the shelter and other community providers• Complete Warming Center Assessments• Input data into Homeless Management Information System (HMIS) database and other record keeping systems• Provide brief case management• De-escalate situations with clients



The Salvation Army / Housing Access for Washtenaw County

• HAWC Program Coordinator

  • Mar 2019 - Feb 2020

  Housing Access for Washtenaw County (HAWC) is the central access point for anyone experiencing homelessness or housing crisis in Washtenaw County. HAWC completes screenings over the phone to determine the need. Through this process, housing resources are provided, diversion is practiced, referrals are made to community partners, and appointments are made with HAWC staff for eviction prevention and shelter placement services. Being the HARA for Washtenaw County, we also manage the Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) waitlist and recertification process.



MAP, Michigan Ability Partners

• Veteran Services Team Lead

  • Oct 2017 - Mar 2019

  • Provide program oversight of the Grant Per Diem (GPD), Supportive Services for Veteran Families (SSVF) and Key for Vets programs• Supervision and training of staff and interns for veteran programs• Manage Grant Per Diem (GPD), Supportive Services for Veteran Families (SSVF) and Key for Vet program budgets• Responsible for billing multiple funding sources• Attend By Name List meetings both, Veteran and Individuals• Run reports to ensure accurate data quality• Report Grant Per Diem (GPD), Supportive Services for Veteran Families (SSVF) and Key for Vet program statistics at monthly Program Committee meeting• Responsible for reporting outcomes to multiple funding resources• Attend Built for Zero and Homeless Summit conferences• Coordinate services with community partners • Monitor and evaluate veteran programs effectiveness in meeting established objectives• Develop strategies for veteran programs expansion and changes in service delivery • Complete Housing Quality Standard (HQS) inspections for all housing programs• Participate on internal and external Committees



Michigan Ability Partners

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

• Veteran Services Case Manager

  • Nov 2015 - Oct 2018

  • Assist/Direct coworkers with questions, community resources, clients• Conduct presentations at community partner locations regarding current agency services• Perform intakes, create housing goals and plans with veteran participants• Research and identify suitable affordable housing options for veterans experiencing homelessness • Assist veterans with housing applications, HCV/VASH voucher applications, LIHTC applications, and MSHDA paperwork• Complete income certifications and recertifications • Build and maintain relationships with landlords• Negotiate rental amounts and terms with landlords• Housing Quality Standard (HQS) Certified Inspector • Create and maintain confidential consumer files using Michigan Homeless Database system (MSHMIS)• Work in partnership with Veteran’s Administration to house homeless veterans• Agency Barrier Buster Representative, attend monthly meetings, submit barrier buster requests• Cover Continuum of Care (CoC) All Member Meetings for leadership, when needed• Attend Community Housing Prioritization and Housing Coordinator Network meetings; successfully foster relationships with external agencies and partners which enable needed resources to be accessed • Access new donors, solicit donations and emcee annual fundraiser



MAP / Ypsilanti Housing Commission

• Housing Relocation Specialist

  • Nov 2014 - Nov 2015

  • Coordinate YHC internal/external moves with residents, moving company and YHC staff• Negotiate contracts with outside vendors• Complete statistical program evaluations and reports• Conducted program independently through its successful completion• Successfully implemented the coordination of multiple agencies to achieve desired outcome• Assist tenants with Housing Choice voucher paperwork, landlord paperwork, change of address and utility change overs• Locating and applying at suitable apartments; managing client expectations• Problem solve with YHC staff• Assisted clients with securing funding for housing through DHHS, Coordinated Entry and Ypsilanti Thrift Shop



American 1 Federal Credit Union

• United States
• Banking
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Account Specialist

  • Dec 2012 - May 2013

  Responsible for daily teller transactions, cross-offer selling to members, creating relationships with members, processing mail, problem solving and answering member’s questions, opening and/or closing, balancing drawer and various other functions related to being a teller. Responsible for daily teller transactions, cross-offer selling to members, creating relationships with members, processing mail, problem solving and answering member’s questions, opening and/or closing, balancing drawer and various other functions related to being a teller.



Kelly Services

• Mexico
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Receptionist

  • Aug 2012 - Dec 2012

  Responsible for operating a switchboard at the American 1 Credit Union Home Office by transferring calls to various branches including calls within the Home Office. Greeted members, answered member’s questions, signed members in to meet with various employees, redirected members to the teller line and other duties as assigned. I received, opened and distributed mail to the proper departments and personal. Made coffee, started a movie in the kid’s room, made popcorn for members to make them feel welcomed.



H&R Block

• Information Technology & Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Client Service Professional

  • Dec 2011 - Apr 2012

  Responsible for answering phones, transferring calls, scheduling appointments, courtesy calls, greeting customers, taking payment from customers, managing the front, filing, cash drawer reconciliation, answering general questions, explaining services, and marketing. Responsible for answering phones, transferring calls, scheduling appointments, courtesy calls, greeting customers, taking payment from customers, managing the front, filing, cash drawer reconciliation, answering general questions, explaining services, and marketing.

• Housing Supports Coordinator

  • Nov 2008 - Nov 2010

  Provided Case-Management services to individuals with addictions, mental illnesses and physical disabilities. Responsible for creating treatment and action plans with participants. Managed an 8 and 10 unit-housing site. Developed and ran monthly house meetings. Two weeks every month I was on-call for a Veteran’s housing unit in collaboration with the Ann Arbor Veteran’s Administration Hospital. Responsible for monthly data collection and entry into the state database for tracking and reporting purposes. Fundraising. Co-Chair for Marketing, Safety and Mobile Café Committees. Won the annual Team Player Award.



Little Caesars

• Food & Beverages
• 700 & Above Employee

• Franchise Representative

  • Apr 2008 - Oct 2008

  Responsible for providing new franchisees with support, training staff, helping with food ordering, marketing, financial questions, and most things related to the business. Responsible for traveling to new store for grand opening week and working open to close alongside Franchisee and staff to provide support for a successful start. Promoted from their management trainee program. Responsible for providing new franchisees with support, training staff, helping with food ordering, marketing, financial questions, and most things related to the business. Responsible for traveling to new store for grand opening week and working open to close alongside Franchisee and staff to provide support for a successful start. Promoted from their management trainee program.



Self-employed

• Real Estate
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Landscaper / Handyman

  • Apr 2001 - Jul 2007

  Responsible for all duties associated with being a self-employed businessman. I did this as a way to provide income to me while I was attending college as a full-time student. Responsible for all duties associated with being a self-employed businessman. I did this as a way to provide income to me while I was attending college as a full-time student.



Windham Hills, a sun community

• Sales Associate Intern / Pool Monitor

  • Apr 2006 - Apr 2007

  Responsible for answering phones, taking messages, scheduling appointments, showing homes, helping with the application process, running the office alone on the weekends, collecting rent, documenting rent collection, helping direct emergency calls, cleaning the office and other general office duties.Responsible for monitoring guests at the pool and making sure they adhere to pool safety rules. Responsible for opening and closing the pool, testing pool chemicals, cleaning the pool and pool area, reporting any accidents and assisting in general landscaping duties. Was given an internship during the off months as a Sales Associate.