GEORGE O. BALOGUN
Richmond,USA
Summary
Housing professional with comprehensive experience in property management, tenant relations, and regulatory compliance. Skilled in team collaboration, adaptable to changing needs, and consistently focused on achieving results. Strong communication, conflict resolution, and organizational skills. Reliable and resourceful in maintaining high standards and driving impactful outcomes.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
Work History
Housing Manager
Rugby Borough Council, England
06.2022 - 04.2024
- Managed a diverse team of 32 staff members carrying out various housing functions within a housing department of a local government authority.
- Managed 2 Team Leaders and 4 Supervisors.
- Responsible for both the Operational and Strategic goals of this Service area.
- Managed a financial budget in excess of $2m as well as Central Government grants from several agencies.
- Attended Strategic Meetings as well as other ad hoc departmental meetings.
- Worked with other statutory agencies in dealing with Asylum Seekers, Victims of Domestic Abuse, Human Trafficking as well as victims of the Modern Day Slavery.
Housing Services Team Leader
Rugby Borough Council, England
02.2021 - 05.2022
- Managed a team of Housing Professionals who were responsible for assisting residents who are homeless or threatened with homelessness within a defined government policy and procedures
- Assessed individual needs to determine without assistance can be provided.
- Issued decisions that withstood the legal tests and challenges to residents who sought assistance with housing need.
Team Leader (Housing)
Windsor & Maidenhead BC, England
06.2018 - 02.2021
- Managed a team of Housing Professionals who were responsible for assisting residents who are homeless or threatened with homelessness within a defined government policy and procedures
- Assessed individual needs to determine whether assistance can be provided.
- Issued decisions that withstood the legal tests and challenges to residents who sought assistance with housing need.
- Referred vulnerable customers to other services for continuity and recovery.
Housing Team Leader
London Borough of Hounslow London, England
11.2012 - 01.2018
- Served as the First Contact for residents facing a threat of homelessness or simply housing advice with private rented accommodation.
- Managed a team of Housing Professionals who were responsible for assisting residents who are homeless or threatened with homelessness within a defined government policy and procedures
- Assessed individual needs to determine without assistance can be provided.
- Issued decisions that withstood the legal tests and challenges to residents who sought assistance with housing need.
- Advocated for residents facing illegal eviction from private landlords
Property Inspector
New Forest District Council, Southampton, England
02.2010 - 10.2012
- Inspected end of lease termination of local authority housing stock.
- Checked for damages caused to property during tenure as well as recoup sundry debts following vacation.
Assistant Project Manager
City of Houston
11.2006 - 01.2009
- Assisted the Project Manager in executing projects assigned to Contractors for Sewer, Water Lines, Storm, Lift Station as well as street pavements for the Public Works Department.
- Ensure compliance with the Schedule of Rates as set in the Works Contracts
- Checked invoices against works completed for payment.
- Held regular meeting with Construction Inspectors and Contractors regularly for compliance
Project Technician II
City of Houston
11.2004 - 01.2006
- Prepares drawings from field survey data for Substitute Service Program projects
- Researches existing utilities and water lines data for Preliminary Engineering Report and Final Design for Substitute Service Program CIP projects
- Maintain work order log, sketches, and spreadsheets, cost estimates and status report for Substitute Service Program
- Work with Construction Branch Project Managers, Senior Inspectors, Inspectors, Utility Customer Service, Right-of-Way Maintenance, Utility Maintenance and other agencies to resolve construction related problems
Sales Associate
Dillard’s Inc.
08.2004 - 11.2004
- Selling top brands of classic, trendy and quality shoes
- Assisting customers in merchandise selection, completing sales transactions
Store Manager
Ultramar Diamond Shamrock
07.2003 - 06.2004
- Provided excellent customer service and satisfaction
- Coordinated weekly staff and schedule
- Facilitated staff meetings and store activities to increase sales
- Worked with staff on promotional issues
- Involves other store for training
- Make daily cash deposits to bank
- Inventory Control and operational control
- Carry out other duties as assigned by the District Manager
Sales Consultant
Champion Ford Inc.
04.2002 - 07.2003
- Devised Strategy for Sales/Marketing of product lines of Automobiles/Services
- Maintained solid client base and serviced existing/new clients according to needs
- Handled routine duties for an extended period of time
Engineering Technician
Montgomery & Associates
04.2001 - 03.2002
- Responsible for producing construction documents for Commercial site development
- Knowledgeable of design specifications including water, sewer, grading and drainage
- Generated drawing packages, which included the following: Floor plan, Elevations, Sections, Foundation, Assembly and Detail drawings for Engineering & Construction department
- Updated pre-existing drawings to current standards
- Interacted with clients and engineers for design specifications.
Housing Construction Technician
Corporation of Croydon
09.1993 - 02.2001
- Data collection from Public and Private Utilities to facilitate Permits & Reviews
- Worked with a Social housing provider in the management and construction of housing within a defined policy and legislation.
- Dealing with the Public and response to correspondences relating to Bye-Laws & Permits.
- Responsible for producing construction documents for site development.
- Served in various management groups and working committees
Education
Post-graduate Diploma - Housing Studies, Housing Development and Urban Planning
South Bank University
01.1999
Bachelor’s Degree - Marketing, Marketing Studies
Staffordshire University
01.1984
Skills
- Proficient in Microsoft 365 and all Windows-driven programs
- Extensive experience utilizing AutoCAD w/LDD, Word, Excel and PowerPoint Presentation including previous versions of stated software
- Strong communication skills
- Fair housing laws
- Property management expertise
- Real estate market awareness
- Staff training
- Emergency response planning
- Budgeting and financial management
- Marketing and advertising
- Maintenance coordination
- Property inspection
- Administrative supervision
- Service delivery management
- Staff supervision and training
- Team building and motivation
- Fair housing regulations
- Policy development and implementation
- Regulatory compliance
Timeline
Housing Manager
Rugby Borough Council, England
06.2022 - 04.2024
Housing Services Team Leader
Rugby Borough Council, England
02.2021 - 05.2022
Team Leader (Housing)
Windsor & Maidenhead BC, England
06.2018 - 02.2021
Housing Team Leader
London Borough of Hounslow London, England
11.2012 - 01.2018
Property Inspector
New Forest District Council, Southampton, England
02.2010 - 10.2012
Assistant Project Manager
City of Houston
11.2006 - 01.2009
Project Technician II
City of Houston
11.2004 - 01.2006
Sales Associate
Dillard’s Inc.
08.2004 - 11.2004
Store Manager
Ultramar Diamond Shamrock
07.2003 - 06.2004
Sales Consultant
Champion Ford Inc.
04.2002 - 07.2003
Engineering Technician
Montgomery & Associates
04.2001 - 03.2002
Housing Construction Technician
Corporation of Croydon
09.1993 - 02.2001
Bachelor’s Degree - Marketing, Marketing Studies
Staffordshire University
Post-graduate Diploma - Housing Studies, Housing Development and Urban Planning
South Bank University
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