Walter M. Allen
Lansing,Michigan
Summary
Efficiency-driven city leader skilled at leading departments, improving transparency in government and building positive relationships with government agencies, community organizations and members of the public. Exceptional planning, interim program management and team development skills gained during 30-year career supporting city of Lansing leadership and residents as well.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Pastor/CEO
Divine Destiny Outreach Ministries Church
09.2008 - Current
- I deliver the word of God while pastoring those assigned to me as a shepherd of God.
- Provide spiritual and administrative leadership to church and manage daily operations.
- Oversee administration and management of all areas of ministry.
- Interact with local community, building relationships with civic organizations and other churches.
CEO/Founder
Walter M. Allen Ministries
01.2009 - Current
- Established a re-entry training program for ex-offenders that provides them with mental health services, educational training and training in Work Ethics.
- Provides spiritual leadership/mentorship to those in need as they transition back into society
Manager Of Code Enforcement
City Of Lansing
03.2023 - 12.2024
- Plans, directs and reviews the activities and operations of the Division, including both long and short range planning and development, special projects and budget.
- Manages staff in completing work, meeting deadlines, and meeting administrative requirements.
- Oversees building safety code standards to ensure the proper maintenance and improvement of the City's housing stock.
- Oversees the inspection program of the City's rental residential structures.
- Interprets the Housing Code and Property Maintenance Code and makes decisions on technical problems connected with this ordinance.
Interim Lead Code Enforcement Officer
City Of Lansing
08.2022 - 03.2023
- Knowledge of the laws, regulations, codes and ordinances regulating housing, building standards, signs and use of land. Knowledge of materials, construction methods and processes of allied trades.
- Working skills in detecting inferior, non-standard structural and material faults. Working skills in interpreting plans, specifications and blueprints. Skills in enforcing code compliance tactfully and courteously. Skills in maintaining records and preparing reports.
- Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing. Ability to handle stressful situations in dealing with the public and the ability to make decisions under highly stressful conditions.
Code Enforcement Officer
City Of Lansing
07.2011 - 08.2022
- Enforced compliance with city regulations and ordinances pertaining to land use, zoning, nuisance housing, building codes and health and safety.
- Conducted various field investigations.
- Drafted, researched and rewrote municipal codes.
- Prepared evidence in support of legal actions taken.
Premise Officer
City Of Lansing
07.2007 - 07.2011
- Investigated, inspects and takes appropriate action to abate sub-standard housing relating to exterior premises such as: trash, debris, tall grass/weeds, Disabled Abandoned Motor Vehicles, Front Yard Parking, Vision Obstruction, Open and Accessible, and Premises Identification. Must be able to accurately observe and interpret information in accordance with the City of Lansing Ordinances.
- Worked with Code Compliance Officers, other Premise Officers, Support Staff, and the Code Compliance Manager to help monitor, issue correction notices, and authorize abatement of exterior violations on all premises with an emphasis on tagged properties.
- Maintained files and prepares inspection reports.
- Answered inquiries from the general public relating to Code issues and violations.
- Provided expert testimony in court.
Education
Associate of Arts - General Studies
Lansing Community College
Lansing, MIAssociate of Applied Science - Criminal Justice
Lansing Community College
Lansing, MIBachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI2023
Skills
- Organizational Leadership
- Customer Needs Assessments
- Project Coordination
- Verbal Communication
- Interpersonal Communication Skills
- Reading Comprehension
- Project Oversight
- Employee Performance Evaluations
- Critical Thinking Skills
- Strategic Planning
Certification
- Fire Training (Fire Safety and Installations) through Michigan Fire Inspectors Society - 2005
- Certified Property Maintenance Housing Inspector -2007
- Certified Zoning Inspector - 2008
- Trained through International Code Council and Michigan Association of Housing Officials in Building, Plumbing, Mechanical and Electrical - 2008
- Certified Fire Inspector - 2015
Timeline
Manager Of Code Enforcement
City Of Lansing
03.2023 - 12.2024
Interim Lead Code Enforcement Officer
City Of Lansing
08.2022 - 03.2023
Code Enforcement Officer
City Of Lansing
07.2011 - 08.2022
CEO/Founder
Walter M. Allen Ministries
01.2009 - Current
Pastor/CEO
Divine Destiny Outreach Ministries Church
09.2008 - Current
Premise Officer
City Of Lansing
07.2007 - 07.2011
Associate of Arts - General Studies
Lansing Community College
Associate of Applied Science - Criminal Justice
Lansing Community College
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
Michigan State University
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