ALICE HUBBARD CRENSHAW
Cleveland,USA
Overview
45
45
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
CEO/Owner
HDES Construction LLC
New Orleans, LA
01.2005 - 01.2010
- Review proposals, specifications, drawings, to determine scope of work and required contents of estimate. I have the ability to read and thoroughly understand residential blueprints Ability to estimate entire plan Interact directly with architects, subcontractors, vendors, and suppliers during bid process Interact directly with architects, subcontractors, vendors, and suppliers on current conditions and on all changes, I provide complete and final estimating input on all projects. Preparing inquires and final evaluation of submitted bids. I have the ability to prepare proposals utilizing computer software. Able to measure building site and do take offs, determine and decipher sub contractor bids and submit formable estimates for both negotiated and design build projects. I am a self-starter and able to function in a fast pace environment. I over see the entire project and maintain accurate construction schedules, manage subcontractors, field superintendents, oversee site inspections and implement the daily management tools required to complete the project on time and on budget. I coordinate and supervise the work at construction sites from early development to final product. I own the contracting company likewise I oversee the construction projects. I’ve implemented affordable homes programs working with architects, mortgage lenders, title companies, HUD, bankers, brokers, etc.
Executive Director
St. John Housing
LaPlace, LA
01.2002 - 01.2004
- As Chief Administrator I develop policies & procedures for public housing programs for enhancing professional working environment. Establish organizational priorities and corresponding timetables. Interpret, analyze, and explain laws, regulations, policies and procedures to staff. Ability to plan and implement special projects and programs. Expertise in job classification and compensation. Ability to research and analyze competitive compensation, develop and write job descriptions. Work with State Civil Service classifications and deferred compensation boards. Responsible for planning, organizing, directing, budget and finance, grants management, and supervisor of all staff functions. Provide oversight and management of agency education and outreach programs as it relates to prevention of housing complaints. Supervise/ coordinate and provide housing training to housing providers (Section 8 voucher Housing Choice program) agency/HUD representatives, program participants and residents. Devised specific Housing Choice management functions implement assignments with employee evaluation to improve SEMAP factors. To measure employee performance of management assessments SEMAP that administer housing choice program. Supervised reporting procedures & process, collect and analyze results, prepare written reports. Build relationships with community groups, local governments, lenders & other service advocacy organizations; help residents obtain affordable housing in an effort to prevent discriminatory housing practice.
Ochsner Hospital
New Orleans, LA
01.1999 - 01.2002
- Spiritual Care Provides spiritual guidance and emotional support to patients and families, aiding coping with illness, grief, and end-of-life issues. Crisis Intervention Delivers immediate support during medical emergencies or when patients receive difficult diagnoses. Rituals & Ceremonies Performs religious ceremonies and rituals (e.g., prayers, baptisms, last rites) according to individual beliefs. Counseling Offers one-on-one counseling to address spiritual concerns and facilitate faith-based discussions. Collaboration Works with medical staff to advocate for patients’ spiritual needs and ensure holistic care. Availability Maintains on-call flexibility, including nights, weekends, and holidays, to meet urgent support needs. Received APA accreditation Loyola University.
Property Site Manager
Housing Authority of NO
New Orleans, LA
01.1997 - 01.2002
- Responsible for all Administrative Management, Maintenance, and Contractors concerned with property management production. Organized Agency functions. Ensuring that all units are maintained in a decent, safe and sanitary manner. Demonstrate skills in management, communication, general maintenance, real estate planning, marketing, procurement, social services, counseling, leadership, landlord community relations, and complex problem solving. I met regularly with resident leadership providing support to the resident council. Maintain a lot of resident complaints. Encourage resident participation in various programs and events. I advise tenants of their obligations and responsibilities as they relate to housing authority policies and procedures. Supervise staff’s preparation of periodic reports, i.e. occupancy, applicant, vacancy control, and financial reports. When necessary I counsel tenants with problems related to housekeeping, rent payments, and social needs, etc.
Director of Procurement
Housing Authority of NO
New Orleans, LA
01.1994 - 01.1997
- Supervised Agency-wide and warehouse purchasing, annual contracts develop agency policies & procedures. Prepared Operations manual and purchasing manual overseer of all purchasing activities. Negotiate contracts. Responsible for all purchasing activities of the authority and annual contracts. Prepare and develop agency procedures, and operation manuals to comply with federal, state, city, & HANO’s regulations. Solicit bids formal or informal and coordinate purchases. Maintain contracts and contacts with vendors, manufacturers’ representatives and others to secure current information on products. Prepare contract documents. Review & sign all purchase orders. Supervise the purchasing department. Processed requisitions daily for the warehouse, development sites, and various departments. This position also included planning and tracking systems to insure productivity. Attend board of commissioners’ meetings, prepared documents for approval. Recommend hiring/firing, rate performance of staff & provide staff training as prescribed by the state of Louisiana civil service commission. Responsible for the development and management of formal advertisement process that resulted in contract negotiation. Develop contract logs and administer the coordination of specifications and review of all responses, resulting into a contract award.
CEO/Owner
Hubbard Construction Co
St. Louis, MO
01.1989 - 01.1994
- General Contractor Single, multi-family housing, and commercial construction. Prepare bid estimates and supervise construction projects. Establish polices and performance standards for staff and business policies.
Director of Housing Management
Housing Authority of E. St. Louis
E. St. Louis, ILL
01.1985 - 01.1989
- Chief Administrator of Public housing, Scattered sites, Conventional housing & Homeownership, Section 8, Tenant selection, Admissions & Occupancy, and Social Community Services worked with tenants and staff producing quality standard housing units. Analyzed overall agency performance requirements. Demonstrated commitment working on behalf of low and moderate-income consumers. Experience in fair housing rights. Set up & conduct fair housing workshop, trainings and predatory lending. I coordinate annual applications for CIAP financial assistance and other funding agencies in order to obtain capital improvement grants. Made administrative decisions for construction, renovation, and replacement/ repair contracts. Approve payments for acceptable performance completed. Ensured timely payments of invoices for all external contracts. Assist the housing authority’s attorney in preparing for construction litigation when required. Served as the principal liaison between the authority, other agencies and residents in matters related to facilities, urban, and environmental planning. Coordinate, define and outline design work to be incorporated into agency plans and specifications with architectural and engineering firms on new and modernization construction projects. Explained and interpreted the authority’s planning efforts to the community, advisory committees, and members of the media. Conduct public hearings, housing panels, and construction meetings, bid openings and tenant meetings. Met with federal & state legislators. City officials, professional organization, and tenants dealing with matters relating to management, finance and the quality of life for the authority’s lessee. Maintain liaison with elected tenant groups of each housing development to obtain suggestions and recommendations for proposed modernization and their reactions to plans as developed. Supervise the day-to-day functions of the Section 8 Program. Developed Agency policies and procedures to administer the program as governed by HUD regulations. I administered a comprehensive social and community service program responding to the needs of tenants. I direct and supervise staff to encourage public, private, and neighborhood groups to participate in health, social welfare and recreational programs within the development.
City Manager
City of Maplewood
Maplewood, MO
01.1983 - 01.1988
- Chief Administrator of the City supervised the Finance and Administration, Police & Fire Departments, the Municipal Court & Library, Parks & Recreation and the Street Department. Operate and evaluate citywide services successfully. Provide compensation programs, policies and procedures. Responsible for Preparation and implementation of the City’s operation budget, personnel/payroll management, risk management and EEO.
City Clerk/ Director of Community Development
City of Maplewood
Maplewood, MO
01.1979 - 01.1983
- I was the Principal Planner and staff, developing, implementing, and monitoring short and long-term plans, goals and objectives focused on achieving the City’s mission and Council priorities; direct the development of and monitored performance against the annual department budget and the City’s Capital Improvement Plan budget; manage and direct the development, implementation and evaluation of plans, policies, systems and procedures to achieve annual goals, objectives and work standards. Represented the City and the department in Design Review Board, Planning Commission and City Council meetings; informs and advises these groups, as well as the City Manager, on local and regional community development, environmental and infrastructure planning issues. Ensures the timely preparation of complete and accurate staff work for presentation to citizen committees, commissions and the City Council; perform research and analysis for presentations on special projects and community/planning issues.
Business Manager School of Law
Washington University
Saint Louis, MO
01.1977 - 01.1979
Northside Preservation Commission
Saint Louis, MO
01.1975 - 01.1977
Hubbard & LeBlanc Business Dev
New Orleans, LA
01.1972 - 01.1975
American Thrift & Finance Plan, Inc.
New Orleans, LA
01.1965 - 01.1971
Education
Ph.D. - Theology
Trinity Theological Seminary
Newburgh, IN01-2008
MPS - Pastoral Services
Loyola University
New Orleans, LA01-2001
MS - Public Administration
Lindenwood College
St. Charles, MO01-1984
BS - Business Administration
Lindenwood College
St. Charles, MO01-1982
Skills
- Effective decision making
- Operational excellence
- Customer focus
- Strategic visioning
Affiliations
- Neighbor Works Training the Trainer Certificate Homebuyer Education
- Toastmaster International Charter Member 4640-68
- National Contract Management Association
- The National Association of Housing & Redevelopment Officials
- The National Association for female Executives
- Prudential Real Estate Company
- Managing Housing for the Elderly – Quadel Consulting Corporation
- Fidelity Homestead – Mortgage Financing
- Neighborhood Housing Service
- Total Community Actions
- Xavier Triangle @ Xavier University
Certification
- Clinical Pastoral Eduction[Area of certification] Training - one and a half years (1 1/2)
Timeline
CEO/Owner
HDES Construction LLC
01.2005 - 01.2010
Executive Director
St. John Housing
01.2002 - 01.2004
Ochsner Hospital
01.1999 - 01.2002
Property Site Manager
Housing Authority of NO
01.1997 - 01.2002
Director of Procurement
Housing Authority of NO
01.1994 - 01.1997
CEO/Owner
Hubbard Construction Co
01.1989 - 01.1994
Director of Housing Management
Housing Authority of E. St. Louis
01.1985 - 01.1989
City Manager
City of Maplewood
01.1983 - 01.1988
City Clerk/ Director of Community Development
City of Maplewood
01.1979 - 01.1983
Business Manager School of Law
Washington University
01.1977 - 01.1979
Northside Preservation Commission
01.1975 - 01.1977
Hubbard & LeBlanc Business Dev
01.1972 - 01.1975
MPS - Pastoral Services
Loyola University
MS - Public Administration
Lindenwood College
BS - Business Administration
Lindenwood College
American Thrift & Finance Plan, Inc.
01.1965 - 01.1971
Ph.D. - Theology
Trinity Theological Seminary
Other Professional Activities
Honors: Who’ Who of American Women 13th edition 1983-84, Fellowship: Harvard University – John F. Kennedy School of Government