PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Timeline

Cari M. Andrews

Sound
Bonney Lake,WA
26
years of professional experience

Supports housing operations with strong administrative experience and proven success at Sound. Communicates clearly, builds positive relationships, and assists teams through mentoring, process improvements, off-site staff supervision, and efficient service delivery. Meets goals while promoting a collaborative work environment.

Work History

Housing Support Specialist (SPC Specialist)

6 Years
Sound | 01.2020 - 01.2026
  • Process applications and conduct move-in leasing procedures for KCHA and HUD.
  • Maintained and secured HUD vouchers for Shelter Plus Care Program, processing up to 85 vouchers within a 90 day time frame each year, 98% average completion by initial deadline.
  • Utilize Yardi for 100% of housing data and reconciling ledgers.
  • Post applicable housing notices and prepare legal notices for processing. Conduct 30 unit inspections accompanying exterminators each month.
  • Complete HUD, KCHA, SHA and familiar with tax credit recertifications.
  • Attend CMS MOR reviews followed completing resolution of findings discovered by CMS. Successfully completed MORS for 2023, 2024 and 2025.

Administrative Supervisor

15 Years
Sound | 01.2005 - 01.2020
  • Handled escalated customer complaints in person and by phone.
  • Recruited and onboarded new employees for specific office roles.
  • Mentored employees to strengthen productivity and close knowledge gaps.
  • Supported management with staffing recommendations and procedural updates.
  • Helped employees resolve problems and disputes independently.
  • Answered questions about agency policies and procedures.
  • Developed and updated policies for administrative processes.
  • Covered daily office workloads through improved staffing and resource allocation.

Administrative Assistant

5 Years
Sound | 01.2000 - 01.2005
  • Typed mental health evaluations for adult and adolescent clients for 3 psychiatrists and 2 psychiatric ARNPs.
  • Supported daily office operations to improve overall workflow efficiency.
  • Supported daily office operations and kept workspace organized.
  • Revised company policy and procedure manual to maintain compliance.
  • Assisted in training junior administrative staff to strengthen team skills and performance.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Arts And Sciences

Argosy University | Phoenix, AZ | 05-2014

Dean's List 2nd Qtr. 2012

Skills

Calendar management
Appointment setting
Phone etiquette
Interpersonal communication
Customer service-oriented
Information confidentiality
Documentation and recordkeeping
File maintenance
Spreadsheet tracking
Microsoft Office 365
Maintain organized systems for files
tasks
and follow-up
Track details carefully to support accurate work
Coordinate several priorities while keeping work moving
Apply problem-solving skills to address routine issues
Conflict management
Active listening
Plan time effectively to meet deadlines and workload demands

Timeline

Housing Support Specialist (SPC Specialist)

Sound
01.2020 - 01.2026Read More

Administrative Supervisor

Sound
01.2005 - 01.2020Read More

Administrative Assistant

Sound
01.2000 - 01.2005Read More

Argosy University

Bachelor of Arts from Liberal Arts And Sciences
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Cari M. Andrews