Brandy Canada-Williams
Wesley Chapel
Summary
Accomplished business professional with extensive experience in the affordable housing sector, adept at fostering relationships among government entities, community leaders, and local partners. Expertise in emergency management includes leading disaster response operations and developing comprehensive emergency preparedness plans. Strengths in strategic planning, crisis communication, and team leadership enhance effective coordination across local, state, and federal agencies. Proven ability to mitigate risks and reduce community vulnerability to natural disasters while ensuring the availability of safe, affordable housing.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Deputy Construction Manager
Dsw Homes
Sarasota
11.2024 - Current
- Currently overseeing the Sarasota Resiliency SRQ program: Construction Management, Contract Negotiation, Development Approvals (Land), New Home Construction, Scopes of Work, Strategic Planning, Training, New Homes, Leadership, Construction Processes, Construction, CDBG, Budgeting.
- Managed daily operations of the construction site including scheduling of workers and equipment utilization.
- Managed project operations, budget and timeline and collaborated with stakeholders to review status.
- Conducted walk-through inspections and other scheduled inspections with homeowners.
- Identified opportunities for cost savings through value engineering techniques during pre-construction planning stages.
- Supervised subcontractors and laborers to ensure efficient completion of projects within budget and schedule constraints.
- Conducted site inspections to ensure compliance with safety regulations and building codes.
- Led cross-functional teams, fostering collaboration between architects, engineers, and construction personnel.
Chief Officer of Operations
Rebuilding Together Tampa Bay
08.2017 - 12.2024
- Responsible for conceiving and implementing a comprehensive development strategy to achieve the organization's operational goals.
- Charged with overseeing the day-to-day operations, which include 32 staff members of RTTB.
- Steering the strategic direction of the organization and implementing the established organizational plan to successfully fulfill RTTB's mission and vision, including building new and expanding existing relationships with affiliate sponsors, contractors, and government officials.
- Created and implemented a state-wide disaster recovery program.
- Completed over 1,050 homes in 1 year, assisting disaster survivors and their families in returning home.
Rehab Program Manager
Rebuilding Together Tampa Bay
09.2016 - 06.2017
- As the Rehab Program manager, I served on the construction team and provided direct service to the organization's rehab efforts.
- Responsible for all phases of rehab.
- From permitting to CO, with superintendent responsibilities including, but not limited to, onsite supervision with subcontractors, ordering material, and general project oversight.
Certified Child Welfare Case Manager Supervisor
Eckerd Connects
11.2014 - 12.2016
- Analyzed proposed legislation, regulations or rule changes to determine impact of services.
- Provided hands-on and proactive leadership to community services staff.
- Advocated for many children in court settings and to potential parents.
- Implemented and evaluated staff, volunteer or training programs.
- Assessed potential risks of abuse or neglect within the family unit.
Disaster Recovery Manager
Endeavors
01.2016 - 11.2016
- Supervising a team of 10 while working in partnership with FEMA and the Red Cross to provide disaster case management and housing services to individuals and families impacted by presidentially declared disasters.
- Responsible for completing needs assessments, developing service plans, and making appropriate community referrals for additional services.
- Maintains appropriate contact with the client, and ensures quality services are provided.
Senior Non-Residential Counselor
Youth and Family Alternatives, Inc.
10.2011 - 11.2014
- I worked collaboratively with the school system, law enforcement, and other county officials to ensure that the service needs of youth and families are met
Case Manager/Corporate Trainer
BAYS
02.2010 - 10.2014
- Identified barriers to client success and developed strategies to overcome them.
- Utilized case management software and databases for efficient information tracking.
- Facilitated communication between clients, families, caregivers, social services and other agencies to ensure client needs were met.
- Maintained confidentiality and adhered to professional ethics and standards.
- Educated clients and their families about their rights and available community resources.
Central Intake
Gracepoint Wellness
02.2001 - 11.2006
- Maintained accurate records of all intakes, including demographic information, referrals and outcomes.
- Established solid relations with leadership and staff by attending board meetings and coordinating interdepartmental information exchanges.
- Explained policies, procedures and services to patients.
- Conducted outreach activities to promote awareness of the program's services among potential clients and referral sources.
- Collaborated with multi-disciplinary staff to improve overall patient care and response times.
Education
Construction Management
Cam Tech
Tampa, FL09-2023
Certified Paralegal - Law
University of South Florida
01.2019
Bachelor's Degree - Criminal Justice and Law enforcement
Argosy University
01.2007
Skills
- Construction Management
- Negotiation
- Contract Negotiation
- Budgeting
- Construction
- Project Management
- Scopes of Work
- New Home Construction
- Construction Processes
- Development Approvals (Land)
- Subcontractor management
- Site coordination
- Environmental compliance
- Budget control
- Construction supervision
- Building codes
- Building, demolition, and renovation
- Renovations, building, and demolition
- Emergency assistance
- Permitting
- Site supervision
- New construction
Certification
- Lead-Based Paint Abatement Risk Assessor - US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
- CPR Instructor - American Red Cross
- Florida certified child welfare case manager - The Florida certification board
- PAR instructor - Florida Department of Juvenile Justice
- Certified Paralegal (CP) - University of South Florida
- Marketing Essentials Certificate - Nonprofit Ready
- Grant writing - Nonprofit Leadership Center
Honors And Awards
- Community Leader - American Red Cross
- Dreamer of the Year - Time Magazine
- Leadership Excellence - Non-Profit Leadership
Timeline
Deputy Construction Manager
Dsw Homes
11.2024 - Current
Chief Officer of Operations
Rebuilding Together Tampa Bay
08.2017 - 12.2024
Rehab Program Manager
Rebuilding Together Tampa Bay
09.2016 - 06.2017
Disaster Recovery Manager
Endeavors
01.2016 - 11.2016
Certified Child Welfare Case Manager Supervisor
Eckerd Connects
11.2014 - 12.2016
Senior Non-Residential Counselor
Youth and Family Alternatives, Inc.
10.2011 - 11.2014
Case Manager/Corporate Trainer
BAYS
02.2010 - 10.2014
Central Intake
Gracepoint Wellness
02.2001 - 11.2006
Construction Management
Cam Tech
Certified Paralegal - Law
University of South Florida
Bachelor's Degree - Criminal Justice and Law enforcement
Argosy University
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