Darnell Cooper
Phoenix,AZ
Summary
Seasoned professional in the construction and building inspection realm, known for high productivity levels and efficient completion of tasks. Skilled in code compliance, safety regulations, and quality control assessments. Excel at communication, problem-solving, and adaptability, ensuring smooth project execution and compliance with all relevant standards.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Property Manager
Housing for Hope
Phoenix, AZ
06.2018 - 09.2023
- Worked as the point person for Housing for Hope to work with the City of Phoenix and State of AZ to complete building inspections, ensuring compliance with safety standards and codes.
- Monitored compliance with applicable regulations and laws governing housing programs.
- Handled property management responsibilities for all properties in Central and Northern AZ. Duties involved rent collection, tenant move-ins and evictions, notices, and annual building code inspections.
- Performed re-inspections to ensure that corrections have been made in accordance with the approved plans.
- Responded promptly to inquiries from residents regarding their rights under applicable laws.
- Facilitated communication between landlords, tenants, social service providers, government agencies, legal representatives.
Head of Housing Community Engagement
Catholic Charities
Phoenix, AZ
05.2017 - 06.2018
- Directed and supervised team of 10+ employees spread across multiple housing locations to ensure daily operations were in compliance with LIHTC contracts.
- Collaborated with other departments to coordinate workflow processes between teams.
- Led weekly team meetings to discuss progress, address issues, and plan future actions.
Community Mobilization Coordinator
Foster Care Initiatives
Phoenix, AZ
06.2015 - 05.2017
- Collaborated with local organizations, churches, and businesses to implement effective strategies addressing homelessness among families and individuals.
- Pioneered and managed the Affordable Christmas Program, ensuring that low-income families can afford newly purchased holiday presents for over 2.5k children on a yearly basis.
- Initiated and managed the Sadie's Housing Project to help families facing homelessness find suitable housing.
Education
Online Course Certificate - Resential Building Inspector
International Code Council
11-2023
Associate of Arts -
Westhills College
Coalinga, CA10-2018
Skills
- Strategic Planning
- Resource Allocation
- Project development and lifecycle
- Community Engagement
- Ability to read blueprints
- Proficient in MS Word, Excel, and Outlook, Salesforce
- Knowledge of IRC Residential Building Inspection Code I
- Effective Communication
- Data utilization
- Technical reviews
- Report creation
- Construction knowledge
Accomplishments
- Legacy Award presented by Mission St. Louis in 2022 for efforts made towards the health and engagement of the inner city of St. Louis, my hometown, which helped create what the organization MSTL is today.
Timeline
Property Manager
Housing for Hope
06.2018 - 09.2023
Head of Housing Community Engagement
Catholic Charities
05.2017 - 06.2018
Community Mobilization Coordinator
Foster Care Initiatives
06.2015 - 05.2017
Online Course Certificate - Resential Building Inspector
International Code Council
Associate of Arts -
Westhills College
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