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Aliyah Muhammad

Chicago,Illinois

Summary

Seasoned community director bringing proven skills in negotiating, preparing and finalizing management agreements. Meticulous, well-organized and decisive field professional skilled at cultivating and deepening productive relationships with owners, vendors and agency representatives. Ready to bring knowledge and abilities to challenging role with potential for long-term career advancement and success.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Community Director

FPI Management - Formerly Preservation Partners
11.2023 - Current

Managed a team of eight individuals. Responsible for all phases of operation of the community, including, but not limited to, the supervision of general office and maintenance staff, financial management and maintenance aspects of the property so that the community is maintained at all times in good physical condition with a stabilized fiscal operation and motivated staff. Prepared management plans, marketing plans, vendor contracts, and budgets with the assistance of the Portfolio Manager.

Property Manager

Preservation Partners Management Group
09.2021 - 04.2023

Managed a team of eight individuals. Responsible for all phases of operation of the community, including, but not limited to, the supervision of the general office and maintenance staff, financial management and maintenance aspects of the property so that the community is maintained at all times in good physical condition with a stabilized fiscal operation and motivated staff. Prepared management plans, marketing plans, vendor contracts, and budgets with the assistance of the Regional Manager.

Property Manager

East Lake Management
07.2017 - 09.2021

Supervised scattered-site properties, including a staff of thirteen individuals. Responsible for establishing and maintaining positive, productive relationships with the community, government agencies, industry professionals, suppliers, vendors and residents, ensuring consistent application of community policies. Prompt attention to and handling of all tenant complaints and building issues.

Office Manager

Bronzeville Corporatium
11.2012 - 06.2017

Managed a business center which provided temporary office solutions including, but not limited to, private or shared office space, with or without reception, courier, cleaning, security, internet and copy services for entrepreneurs, organizations and/or small businesses. Performed administrative support tasks such as proof reading, operating calculators and computers to work with pay records, invoices, balance sheets, and other documents.

Housing Specialist

CHAC, Inc.
11.2003 - 10.2012

Led a team of four Special Housing Specialists. Responsibilities included scheduling and conducting initial interviews, verified eligibility and processed Housing Choice Voucher (formerly known as Section 8) applications. Scheduled and conducted voucher issuance briefings. Verified income and/or data changes for interim clients. Processed rent calculations and tenant transfer request.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Sociology

Chicago State University
Chicago, IL
05.2017

Skills

  • Professionalism
  • Strategic Planning
  • Client Relationships
  • Financial Reporting
  • Negotiations
  • Organized
  • Team Leadership
  • Strong Communication Skills
  • Quick Response Times

Certification

  • Certified Housing Occupancy Specialist (Quadel)
  • Certified in Housing Quality Standards (Quadel)
  • Public Housing Rent Calculation Specialist (Nan McKay)

Timeline

Community Director

FPI Management - Formerly Preservation Partners
11.2023 - Current

Property Manager

Preservation Partners Management Group
09.2021 - 04.2023

Property Manager

East Lake Management
07.2017 - 09.2021

Office Manager

Bronzeville Corporatium
11.2012 - 06.2017

Housing Specialist

CHAC, Inc.
11.2003 - 10.2012

Bachelor of Arts - Sociology

Chicago State University
  • Certified Housing Occupancy Specialist (Quadel)
  • Certified in Housing Quality Standards (Quadel)
  • Public Housing Rent Calculation Specialist (Nan McKay)
Aliyah Muhammad