CAREY WEY
DeWitt,MI
Summary
Highly organized and motivated Account Executive with demonstrated track record of building relationships with internal and external clients, as well as providing advice and assistance to program participants. Skilled in financial analysis, customer service and problem-solving. Experienced in coordinating activities with various departments to achieve strategic objectives.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Account Executive
Department of Housing and Urban Development
07.2021 - Current
- Monitored performance of housing developments; reviewed and analyzed current and historical financial data and project operations to determine current financial and physical strengths and weaknesses
- Review annual financial statements and Monthly Accounting Reports
- Evaluate financial information to analyze risk and make determinations related to housing project operations
- Evaluated factors or variables involved in Federal Housing Administration Multifamily asset management
- Interpreted and applied HUD statutory or regulatory requirements governing housing programs, including federal housing mortgage insurance programs and federal housing assistance programs
- Ensured compliance with Housing of Urban Development statutory and/or regulatory requirements
- Identified risk and made recommendations for corrective actions when needed
- Analyze financial viability and physical integrity of portfolio of both FHA insured and non-insured multifamily housing projects, including Section 8, Section 202, and Section 811 PRACs
- Communicate with ownership, management, and key stakeholders regarding maintaining viability of properties that are potentially troubled
- Review and analyze current and historic property financial data, annual statements, and current operational expenses to approve or deny budgets, foreclosure recommendations, transfer of physical assets, 2530 clearance, rent adjustments, utility adjustments, refinancing, prepayments, ownership changes, and loan modification agreements
- Track industry trends of lenders by preparing variance reporting for management
- Successfully managed portfolio of more than 70 multifamily projects to ensure compliance with Housing of Urban Development statutory and/or regulatory requirements
- Identified risk and made recommendations for corrective actions when needed.
- Performed complex financial and budget analyses to determine requirements and justify requested funding
Departmental Analyst-Disclosure Coordinator
State of Michigan-MSHDA
07.2019 - 07.2021
- Research, compile, and prepare data related to continuing disclosure regarding MSHDA municipal bonds and for all EMMA reporting
- Responsible for diagramming various processes in Finance Division to design and implement process improvements and create new policies within Finance
- Review quarterly and annual financial budgetary documents, including the operating budget for the Authority, prepare quarterly financial statements, and audit reports
- Provide advice and assistance to various departments regarding their budget and operational needs based on prior year expenditures and goals of next fiscal year
- Participate in development, implementation, and presentation of divisional budgets and expenditures which includes tracking and monitoring of out of state travel and divisional expenditures
- Assist in cash transfers, journal voucher creation and reporting on federal programs
- Work with staff to review grant expenditures and accurate quarterly reporting.
Executive Secretary Finance Division
State of Michigan-MSHDA
12.2011 - 07.2019
- Serve as Executive Secretary to Division Director and Deputy Director
- Maintain Chief Financial Officer and Deputy Directors calendar which includes scheduling, preparing meeting materials, and coordinating travel arrangements
- Prepare, proof-read, and send correspondence
- Receive and screen telephone calls, mail, and visitors
- Maintain confidentiality of information while working with complex State rules, regulations, and procedures
- Perform research and compile data for special projects
- Assist in preparation of executive reports for board meetings, internal and external customers
- Prepare out-of-state annual travel and exception reports
- Compose, create, and edit correspondence for Finance staff
- Analyze data and create divisional budget quarterly reports for Executive staff
- Responsible for creating, entering, and reviewing journal vouchers
- Strong understanding of State of Michigan and Federal statutes, regulations and procedures governing housing programs
- Serve as head of Valuing MSHDA Employee Committee for five years
- Coordinate all internal staff and fundraising events
- Collaborated with division staff to create and facilitate numerous events per year
- Created committees and organized volunteers to create successful annual events.
- Updated spreadsheets and created presentations to support executives and boost team productivity.
- Streamlined operations and prioritized tasks, allowing senior staff to increase productivity.
Unemployment Insurance Examiner
State of Michigan-LARA
05.2011 - 12.2011
- Interact with claimants by telephone to process various types of unemployment claims
- Determine eligibility for benefits, which type of claim should be filed, and all information needed to complete filing process in accordance to laws
- Conduct fact find of claimants by telephone, mail, fax or computer to obtain information
- Left job for promotional opportunity.
- Assisted clients with completion of applications and paperwork
- Communicated with people from various cultures and backgrounds on application process
- Worked well in team setting, providing support and guidance
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments
Leasing General Manager
Hunters Ridge Apartments and Townhomes
10.2008 - 04.2011
- Managed staff of 6 employees and conducted staff performance reviews
- Delegate responsibilities, organize complex projects, and establish priorities consistent with apartment objectives
- Create monthly budget and track expenses
- Provided numerous reports to owners and management company regarding new and existing contracts and financing
- Collect and deposit monthly rent payments and bank reconciliation monthly and quarterly
- Analyze on-going program operation and recommend modifications of policies and procedures to achieve efficiency and effectiveness
- Create correspondence for residence and management
- Responsible for twelve percent increase in lease occupancy.
- Developed and implemented strategies to increase sales and profitability
- Monitored financial performance, set budgets and controlled expenses to provide financial stability and long-term organizational growth
- Formulated policies and procedures to streamline operations
- Provided strategic oversight of marketing and promotional campaigns to keep campaigns aligned with overall goals and objectives
- Reduced operational risks while organizing data to forecast performance trends
Co-Owner
Twiggies
02.2000 - 01.2008
- Established, developed, and created new boutique and floral concept
- Responsible for organizing, purchasing, and receiving new retail products
- Experience in creative design, marketing, sales, public relations, and money management
- Accountable for budget development, invoicing, and operations management
- Monitor all contracts with new and existing vendors
- Provided and created marketing materials for numerous trade shows
- Coordinated all aspects of special event planning.
- Evaluated suppliers to maintain cost controls and improve operations
- Improved operational efficiencies to reduce costs and improve productivity
- Established team of motivated and highly skilled employees to help run business
- Established foundational processes for business operations
- Prepared annual budgets with controls to prevent overages
- Introduced new methods, practices, and systems to reduce turnaround time
Education
Communications
Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI Skills
- HUD Secure Systems
- Adaptability
- MS Office
- Data Analysis
- Dedicated team player
- Financial monitoring and forecasting
- Interpreting Federal guidelines
- Relationship Building and Management
- Financial Reporting
- Attention to detail
- Budget Development
- Analytical thinking
Timeline
Account Executive
Department of Housing and Urban Development
07.2021 - Current
Departmental Analyst-Disclosure Coordinator
State of Michigan-MSHDA
07.2019 - 07.2021
Executive Secretary Finance Division
State of Michigan-MSHDA
12.2011 - 07.2019
Unemployment Insurance Examiner
State of Michigan-LARA
05.2011 - 12.2011
Leasing General Manager
Hunters Ridge Apartments and Townhomes
10.2008 - 04.2011
Co-Owner
Twiggies
02.2000 - 01.2008
Communications
Michigan State University