Cortlin Curry
Program Manager
Birmingham
Summary
Strategic and visionary HR leader with over a decade of progressive leadership experience, currently serving as Deputy Director at The Academia Society, Inc. and Family Self-Sufficiency Program Management at Jefferson County Housing Authority. Proven ability to lead cross-functional HR teams, manage digital and organizational systems, drive compliance, and optimize recruitment and training practices. Recognized for streamlining communications, enforcing HR protocols, and supporting executive leadership. Committed to operational excellence, employee engagement, and maximizing organizational efficiency in fast-paced, high-volume environments.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
48
48
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Family Self-Sufficiency Program Manager
Jefferson County Housing Authority
10.2023 - Current
- Lead HR-facing program operations for 100+ participants, aligning federal policy with service delivery.
- Supervise and evaluate staff performance, coach caseworkers, and implement strategic training modules.
- Managed and supervised administrative and daily program operations, complying with policies and regulations.
- Develop monthly reports and data dashboards to support compliance, financial accuracy, and leadership planning.
- Managed multiple strategic projects with numerous sub-projects or workstreams.
- Managed cross-functional teams for successful project completion within deadlines and budgets.
- Collaborated with business leadership to set priorities based on business needs, resource capacity and risk exposure.
- Developed and maintained logistics workflows, procedures and reports.
Chief Information Officer
The Academia Society, Inc.
01.2022 - Current
- Company Overview: Remote
- Oversee digital HR infrastructure and internal communications, including email systems and member portals.
- Partner with executive leadership on staff development, policy compliance, and document management.
- Facilitate national onboarding, digital registration, and staff coordination for flagship events.
- Advise regional chapters on recruitment timelines, member engagement, and corporate-wide updates.
- Remote
- Implemented comprehensive disaster recovery plans to ensure business continuity during critical incidents.
- Championed change management efforts to drive successful implementation of new technologies or processes throughout the organization.
- Supervised multi-functional teams of technology professionals, coders and support experts.
- Communicated business performance, forecasts and strategies to investors and shareholders.
LIHTC/Multifamily Asset Manager
Wilhoit Properties, Inc.
04.2023 - 10.2023
- Managed HR and operational duties for a 164-unit property, including staff hiring, onboarding, and performance.
- Led leasing compliance, conflict resolution, and resident relations with a focus on service quality.
- Reduced receivables by 50% and improved application processing times by 60% through procedural optimization.
- Partnered with local businesses to create mutually beneficial promotional partnerships, enhancing the overall appeal of the community for prospective tenants.
- Contacted, hired and trained real estate brokers to market over 5 properties in 3 locations.
- Maintained compliance with regulatory standards through meticulous asset documentation and reporting.
Relocation Coordinator/Resident Services Specialist
Dothan Housing
03.2022 - 04.2023
- Directed logistics and staff support for relocation of 300+ residents, ensuring compliance and team alignment.
- Managed documentation, interagency partnerships, and HR oversight for temporary support personnel.
- Led resident engagement initiatives and conflict mitigation strategies to support transitions.
- Maintained accurate records of all relocations, facilitating easy access to information for future reference or audits.
- Developed customized relocation plans tailored to individual client needs, leading to increased satisfaction rates.
- Established strong relationships with vendors and service providers, enhancing collaboration during relocations and securing preferential pricing for clients.
- Trained new team members on company procedures and best practices related to relocation coordination, ensuring consistent quality across all projects.
- Negotiated favorable contracts with vendors, improving company profits and client satisfaction.
- Assisted HR departments in creating attractive relocation packages for prospective employees, contributing to successful talent acquisition efforts.
Education
Associate of Science - Business Administration
Strayer University
Washington, United States 05.2001 - 09.2025
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
Strayer University
Washington, United States 05.2001 - 01.2025
Skills
- HRIS Platforms (ADP, Paychex)
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Google Workspace
- CRM Tools: Salesforce
- Mondaycom
- Property Software: Yardi
- Onesite
- Entrada
- Workflow Systems: Trello
- Asana
- Event & Data Reporting Tools
Employee relations
HR policies and procedures
Performance management
Onboarding and orientation
Training programs
Recruitment strategies
Workforce planning
Organizational development
Timeline
Family Self-Sufficiency Program Manager
Jefferson County Housing Authority
10.2023 - Current
LIHTC/Multifamily Asset Manager
Wilhoit Properties, Inc.
04.2023 - 10.2023
Relocation Coordinator/Resident Services Specialist
Dothan Housing
03.2022 - 04.2023
Chief Information Officer
The Academia Society, Inc.
01.2022 - Current
Associate of Science - Business Administration
Strayer University
05.2001 - 09.2025
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
Strayer University
05.2001 - 01.2025
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