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Ellen C Mitchell

Rockville,MD

Summary

Organized and dedicated Compliance Specialist administrator with proven track record of providing exceptional affordable housing management and customer service in fast-paced environments. Offering keen attention to detail and strong decision-making skills to manage multiple, concurrent tasks. Self-motivated work ethic to perform effectively in independent or team environments. Detail-oriented Management administrator with experience in daily operations , HUD compliance, customer service, and staff supervision management leadership.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Administrative Assistant

LE Don Creme' Sweets and Treats
04.2023 - Current
  • Delivered excellent customer service through prompt responses to client inquiries, addressing concerns effectively, and building strong relationships.
  • Answered multi-line phone system, routing calls, delivering messages to staff and greeting visitors.
  • Coordinated office supply inventory management, proactively ordering necessary items before depletion to avoid workflow disruptions.
  • Ensured accurate record-keeping with diligent data entry and database management for vital company information.
  • Supported executive staff through scheduling meetings, coordinating travel arrangements, and preparing crucial documents.
  • Improved document organization with thorough file maintenance, archiving outdated records as necessary for efficient retrieval when needed.

Compliance Specialist/Property Manager

Career Strategies Inc
04.2021 - Current

Directly responsible for the following:
• Oversees completion of certifications to ensure they are compliant with applicable Affordable Programs including Move-Ins, Annual Recertification, Gross Rent Changes, and Initial Certifications.
• Monitoring Re-certification process to ensure community staff is completing the required certifications timely
• Ensure all documentation used by site staff is up to date and compliant with the governing agency
• Ensure community staff is following procedural guidelines to administer and maintain compliance with all affordable housing programs (Including but not limited to the HUD Programs and LIHTC Programs).
• Assist community staff in the preparation for MOR, LIHTC and other relevant agency reviews.
• Ensure the state monitoring databases are updated monthly as required
• Visit/travel to properties within the company’s portfolio to conduct site audits and pre-audit inspections. This role will require periodic travel in the DC metropolitan area, as well as outside of the DC metropolitan area.
• Monitor EIV Compliance including ensuring reports are run timely and track site’s review and investigation of discrepancies.
• Ensure correct usage of income and rent limits as well as utility allowances.
• Assist HAP Administrator with implementation of rent increases including assistance in oversight of utility allowance baselines
• Collaborate with compliance and operations leadership on policy and procedure updates and implementation.
• Provides superior customer service by promptly responding to all incoming calls, messages, and emails in a professional, respectful manner
• Support company goals and action plans.

Community Manager

Green Key Resources, LL/ Housing Opportunities Com
04.2023 - 10.2023
  • Planned and executed promotional activities to drive community engagement and increase occupancy numbers.
  • Continuously assessed community goals and objectives, making data-driven decisions to align strategies with overall organizational priorities.
  • Conducted regular inspections to identify needed improvements and maintain highest standards.
  • Monitored community activities and maintained compliance with relevant laws, regulations and codes.
  • Fielded inquiries from current and potential community members about property and community offerings.
  • Addressed and resolved tenant complaints and inquiries, maintaining high satisfaction.

Community Manager/ Compliance Specialist

Edgewood Management Corporation
09.2022 - 04.2023

Managed daily property operations of 155 units subsidized programs,
Managed and implemented compliance process
Supervised staff

Monitored and maintained compliance with relevant laws, regulations and codes Determined eligibility and continued participation for HUD Housing Choice Voucher and LIHTC (Tax Credit) PBRA programs for applicants and families
Compiled data from various sources to prepare certifications
Communicated with internal and external individuals to acquire information concerning certifications Received, reviewed and evaluated various documents for certifications
Interpreted requirements and reviewed projects to assess compliance Navigated documentation to identify qualifications

Property Manager/Community Manager/ Compliance Specialist

Inter Solutions, LLC Staffing
04.2014 - 01.2022

Managed daily operations for moderate sized multi-family communities as assigned

Directly responsible for the following:
• Oversees completion of certifications to ensure they are compliant with applicable Affordable Programs including Move-Ins, Annual Recertification, Gross Rent Changes, and Initial Certifications.
• Monitoring Re-certification process to ensure community staff is completing the required certifications timely
• Ensure all documentation used by site staff is up to date and compliant with the governing agency
• Ensure community staff is following procedural guidelines to administer and maintain compliance with all affordable housing programs (Including but not limited to the HUD Programs and LIHTC. PBRA,HCV Programs).
• Assist community staff in the preparation for Management and Occupancy Reviews(MOR), LIHTC and other relevant agency reviews.
• Ensure the state monitoring databases are updated monthly as required
• Visit/travel to properties within the company’s portfolio to conduct site audits and pre-audit inspections. This role will require periodic travel in the DC metropolitan area, as well as outside of the DC metropolitan area.
• Monitor EIV Compliance including ensuring reports are run timely and track site’s review and investigation of discrepancies.
• Ensure correct usage of income and rent limits as well as utility allowances.
• Assist HAP Administrator with implementation of rent increases including assistance in oversight of utility allowance baselines
• Collaborate with compliance and operations leadership on policy and procedure updates and implementation.
• Provides superior customer service by promptly responding to all incoming calls, messages, and emails in a professional, respectful manner
• Support company goals and action plans.
• Other tasks or duties as assigned by supervisor.

Education

High School Diploma -

Joel Elias Spingarn High School
Washington, D.C

Course Work/Certificate - Psychology/Wellness-health Coach

Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA

Skills

Strong written and verbal communication skills
Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook
Strong knowledge of LIHTC and HUD regulations
Strong knowledge of the IRS 8823 Guide as well as the HUD Manual 43503
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
Ability to take charge and ownership of projects
Self-starter and independent worker

Computer Skills:
Intermediate-advanced knowledge of computers
Intermediate-advanced knowledge of MS Office- Outlook, Word, Excel, Power Point
Intermediate-advanced knowledge of OneSite, Yardi
Ability to develop advanced knowledge of other programs or systems as needed
skilled knowledge of Internet

Certification


Fundamentals of Residential Property Management

Effective Property Management portfolios

Housing Management/NAHRO


Timeline

Administrative Assistant

LE Don Creme' Sweets and Treats
04.2023 - Current

Community Manager

Green Key Resources, LL/ Housing Opportunities Com
04.2023 - 10.2023

Community Manager/ Compliance Specialist

Edgewood Management Corporation
09.2022 - 04.2023

Compliance Specialist/Property Manager

Career Strategies Inc
04.2021 - Current

Property Manager/Community Manager/ Compliance Specialist

Inter Solutions, LLC Staffing
04.2014 - 01.2022

High School Diploma -

Joel Elias Spingarn High School

Course Work/Certificate - Psychology/Wellness-health Coach

Liberty University
Ellen C Mitchell