Chelsea Kearney
Compliance Administrator And Sous Chef
Forked River,NJ
Summary
Versatile Compliance Auditor with an understanding of operations in nationwide affordable housing auditing industry. Proficient in reading, interpreting, and implementing legal rules and regulations with demanding timelines. Excellent multitasking and coordination abilities. Coupled with proficient Sous Chef background highly effective at operating in fast-paced, demanding environments. Adaptable professional with success handling any challenge.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
3
3
Certifications
Work History
Associate Compliance Auditor
Yardi
5 2023 - Current
- Used strong prioritization skills to assist with certification processing and ensure files are reviewed within strict 24-hour period
- Regularly performed over 25 compliance audits per day
- Participated in various training and development programs
- Proactively prepared client documents for audit reports, reconciliation of discrepancies, and completion of all forms and required paperwork
- Reviewed documentation as it pertains to applicant/resident qualifications for state or federal affordable housing programs, including Department of Housing and Urban Development, Section 8, Low-Income Housing Tax Credit, and HOME Investment Partnerships Program.
Sous Chef
Burger Buff (Chef Nicholas Lepore)
7 2022 - Current
- Provided exceptional customer service when addressing guest concerns or special dietary requests, building loyalty among returning clientele.
- Managed food preparation tasks during high-volume service periods, ensuring all orders were executed in a timely manner without sacrificing quality or presentation standards.
- Contributed to successful catering events by coordinating meal preparation and execution, exceeding client expectations on each occasion.
- Mentored junior staff members, fostering a collaborative work environment that improved overall team performance.
- Increased kitchen productivity by optimizing workflow processes and delegating tasks appropriately within the team.
- Captured stunning images to foster the chef's growing social media audience and clients, including 38,000 Instagram followers.
Compliance Administrator
Walters Management
11.2019 - 5 2023
- Enhanced regulatory, strategic and operational performance to keep in alignment with internal, state and federal deadlines for (18) low-income housing tax credit communities (1,200 units).
- Reviewed documentation and input data into computer system to complete eligibility process, re-certifications and tenant move-outs.
- Met with housing residents and landlords to answer questions, address concerns and clarify policies and procedures.
- Researched possible fraud cases by scrutinizing financial statements and reconciling statements with reported income sources.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of current and emerging housing compliance regulations.
Assistant Property Manager
Walters Management
02.2018 - 09.2021
- Conducted property showings to highlight features, answer questions and redirect concerns to close contracts.
- Assessed property, compiled information and wrote reports regarding findings for submission to director.
- Kept accurate records of all resident and tenant correspondence.
- Established strong, professional relationships with residents by promoting team collaboration and delivering exemplary service.
- Followed up on delinquent payments and coordinated collection procedures.
- Successfully leased up 88-unit Jackson property and 60-unit Manahawkin property by deadline requirements to ensure state regulations and investor target dates.
- Monitored timely receipt and reconciliation of rent collections in accordance with landlord and resident statutes.
- Complied with safe housing requirements and contractual obligations by resolving tenant issues and service needs.
- Introduced prospective tenants to types of units available and performed tours of premises.
Activities Director
Alcouer Gardens
08.2017 - 12.2017
- Helped residents build and maintain interpersonal relationships, social skills, mental abilities and confidence.
- Scheduled entertainment and other special events.
- Evaluated supplies and requested purchases to meet activity plans.
- Performed assessments on activity programs to determine what specific activities were suitable.
- Designed wide variety of activities to stimulate interest, involvement and engagement of patients.
- Maintained master calendar and relevant records.
- Worked with nursing team to identify and document changes in patient mental acuity and physical abilities.
Office Manager (Summer Internship)
Nathan C. Steele, DMD
06.2016 - 08.2016
- Scheduled, rescheduled and cancelled appointments for dental patients.
- Interpreted dental terminology and insurance breakdowns to communicate with external stakeholders.
- Secured sign-in sheets, dental charts and encounter forms to safeguard sensitive data and information.
- Prepared insurance claim forms, explained benefits and outlined pricing details for procedures and services.
Assistant Store Manager
Rainbow Shops
07.2011 - 05.2016
- Managed opening and closing procedures and recommended changes to enhance efficiency of daily activities.
- Coached sales associates in product specifications, sales incentives and selling techniques, significantly increasing customer satisfaction ratings.
- Directed promotion and brand loyalty efforts to build direct relationships with customers.
- Performed statistical analyses to gather data for operational and forecast team needs.
- Responded to customer concerns, working with manager to significantly raise customer satisfaction ratings.
- Conducted weekly staff meetings to motivate staff members, address concerns and questions, plan improvements and evaluate progress toward goals.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Communication Sciences And Disorders
East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania
East Stroudsburg, PA 05.2001 -
Associate of Arts -
Ocean County College
Toms River, NJ 05.2001 -
Skills
Investor and Client Relationship Management
Certification
HCCP - Housing Credit Certified Professional
Timeline
HCCP - Housing Credit Certified Professional
11-2022
CNP - Certified Notary Public
12-2021
CALP -Certified Apartment Leasing Professional
12-2019
Compliance Administrator
Walters Management
11.2019 - 5 2023
Assistant Property Manager
Walters Management
02.2018 - 09.2021
Activities Director
Alcouer Gardens
08.2017 - 12.2017
Office Manager (Summer Internship)
Nathan C. Steele, DMD
06.2016 - 08.2016
Assistant Store Manager
Rainbow Shops
07.2011 - 05.2016
Bachelor of Science - Communication Sciences And Disorders
East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania
05.2001 -
Associate of Arts -
Ocean County College
05.2001 -
Associate Compliance Auditor
Yardi
5 2023 - Current
Sous Chef
Burger Buff (Chef Nicholas Lepore)
7 2022 - Current
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