Elimaris Fernandez
Coral Springs,USA
Summary
Community planning development representative with extensive experience in managing federal funds for affordable housing at the Miami field office. Demonstrated expertise in compliance oversight and technical assistance, utilizing strong collaboration and proficiency in IDIS to improve program effectiveness. Bilingual in English and Spanish, enhancing communication and outreach efforts.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Community Planning Development Representative
Miami Field Office
Miami, USA
01.2018 - Current
- Managed extensive portfolio of federal funds for affordable housing and community development programs.
- Advised management on critical housing issues to align funding initiatives with community needs and objectives.
- Performed monitoring reviews of grant programs and provided technical assistance to ensure regulatory compliance.
- Evaluated funding applications, Consolidated Plan/Annual Action plans, CAPERs, and Continuum of Care (CoCs) grants submitted by grantees to assess alignment with program goals.
- Ensured adherence to environmental quality standards, including lead-based paint processes in funding operations.
- Oversaw funding portfolio management to optimize resource distribution across various programs.
- Boynton Beach, Broward House, Cape Coral
- Charlotte County W/Punta Gorda, City of Key West
- Collier County, Community Rightful Center
- Ft Lauderdale, Ft Myers, Hialeah, Homestead
- Lee County, Martin County (Non-Entitlement)
- Miami, Miami Beach, Miami Beach Housing Authority
- NHS of South Florida (Non-Entitlement), North Miami
- Palm Beach Gardens, Pompano Beach
Grants Manager
City of Margate, FL
Margate, USA
01.2016 - 01.2017
- Coordinated City’s Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) projects and other federal funding, managing $1 million in annual resources.
- Initiated, developed, and coordinated grant projects, including preparation of grant applications and requests for proposals (RFPs), and managed federally funded programs.
- Supervised contract staff for federally funded grant programs, ensuring compliance with program requirements and regulations.
- Developed and implemented corrective action plans for HUD-identified program deficiencies, improving program effectiveness.
- Monitored progress of affordable housing development projects to ensure timely completion.
- Coordinated compliance reviews for service contracts, enhancing program policy development and auditing procedures.
- Coordinated the physical inspection of all housing development projects.
- Reported to the Director of Community Development after recruitment.
Grants Coordinator
City of Deerfield Beach, FL
Deerfield Beach, USA
01.2014 - 01.2015
- Secured Federal, State, and county grants for diverse projects, driving community development initiatives.
- Collaborated with State entities on State Housing Initiative Program (SHIP) and Federal agencies on CDBG, facilitating efficient grant execution.
- Provided fiscal oversight for grant-funded programs, ensuring compliance and effective resource allocation.
- Monitored progress of grant-funded projects, ensuring alignment with objectives and timely reporting.
- Oversaw external consultants in developing grants and contracts, ensuring alignment with community development goals.
- Maintained spreadsheets and master files of grants and applicants.
- Monitored progress and prepared responses for County Commission Management.
- Liaison between City Manager’s and the Planning Growth Management Department and the community.
- Performed cost estimate analysis reports.
Community Planning Development Representative
Housing Urban Development, Miami, FL
Miami, USA
01.2009 - 01.2013
- Oversaw portfolio comprised of over $50 million for formula programs.
- Oversaw portfolio comprised of over $26 million for competitive CoC Homeless program.
- Identified and communicated CPD grantee deficiencies and noncompliance issues during quarterly and semiannual performance reviews and technical assistance, enhancing grantee compliance and customer service.
- Oversaw NSP and CDBG programs to facilitate adherence to program requirements for grantees. by providing accurate guidance to grantees, ensuring adherence to program requirements.
- Coordinated and facilitated Grantees Meetings, ensuring effective communication among formula grantees and CoC recipients.
- Delivered web-based training on local Resources Exchange system to grantees, guiding them from system navigation to referrals for webinars, workshops, and program-related training.
- Analyzed data to propose strategic actions for program improvement. based on analysis of completed assignments. based on completed assignments and research of monitoring exhibits.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Inter-American University of Puerto Rico
San Juan, PR01-2001
Skills
- IDIS proficiency
- DRGR expertise
- SAGE knowledge
- HEROS familiarity
- LOCCS experience
- Microsoft Excel proficiency
- Microsoft Word proficiency
- Microsoft PowerPoint proficiency
- Microsoft Outlook proficiency
- Typing speed 65 WPM
- Bilingual – English and Spanish
- Effective collaboration
- Verbal and written communication
Training
- Learning Leadership Training 2024
- Project Management 2024
- HUD Mandatory Trainings including EEO, Fair Housing, Section Three
Timeline
Community Planning Development Representative
Miami Field Office
01.2018 - Current
Grants Manager
City of Margate, FL
01.2016 - 01.2017
Grants Coordinator
City of Deerfield Beach, FL
01.2014 - 01.2015
Community Planning Development Representative
Housing Urban Development, Miami, FL
01.2009 - 01.2013
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Inter-American University of Puerto Rico