HAROLD THOMAS
HUD Certified Housing Counselor
DANVILLE,US
Summary
TO SECURE A PROFESSIONAL POSITION WITH THE CITY IN ORDER TO UTILIZE MY EXTENSIVE SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE.
Professional with strong background in housing services prepared to excel in this role. Skilled in client assessment, financial counseling, and conflict resolution. Known for fostering collaborative team environments and delivering results. Adaptable, reliable, and adept at navigating changing needs to support housing stability.
Experienced with providing comprehensive housing support. Utilizes effective counseling techniques to assist clients in overcoming housing obstacles. Knowledge of community resources and housing regulations to ensure client success.
Results-driven housing professional prepared for this role. Proven ability to navigate clients through housing challenges and deliver impactful solutions. Collaborative team player with focus on achieving positive outcomes and adapting to evolving requirements. Skilled in client advocacy and resource coordination.
Diligent Manager with solid background in housing counseling. Successfully guided clients through housing processes and resolved complex issues. Demonstrated effective communication and problem-solving skills to support client needs. Diligent Manager with solid background in housing counseling. Successfully guided clients through housing processes and resolved complex issues. Demonstrated effective communication and problem-solving skills to support client needs.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
HUD Certified Housing Counselor
Danville Redevelopment and Housing Authority
03.2024 - Current
- Client Counseling: Conduct confidential one-on-one counseling sessions to assess client financial situations (income, expenses, credit, debt) and housing needs.
- Action Plan Development: Collaborate with clients to create customized, step-by-step action plans to address their specific challenges and achieve their housing goals.
- Education and Workshops: Facilitate educational workshops and seminars on topics such as first-time homebuyer education, budgeting, credit building, tenant rights, and fair housing laws.
- Resource Navigation and Advocacy: Inform clients about available local, state, and federal assistance programs (e.g.. down payment assistance, emergency rental aid) and advocate on their behalf with landlords, lenders, and mortgage servicers when necessary.
- Foreclosure and Eviction Prevention: Provide specialized assistance to homeowners at risk of foreclosure or renters facing eviction, exploring loss mitigation options and connecting them with legal or financial resources.
- Documentation and Compliance: Maintain accurate, detailed, and confidential client records in a client management system (CMS) and ensure compliance with all organizational, grant, and HUD requirements.
- Community Collaboration: Build and maintain relationships with community partners, real estate professionals, and social service agencies to ensure holistic support and referral networks for clients.
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HUD Certified Housing Counselor
Telamon Corporation
08.2021 - 12.2023
- Client Counseling: Conduct confidential one-on-one counseling sessions to assess client financial situations (income, expenses, credit, debt) and housing needs.
- Action Plan Development: Collaborate with clients to create customized, step-by-step action plans to address their specific challenges and achieve their housing goals.
- Education and Workshops: Facilitate educational workshops and seminars on topics such as first-time homebuyer education, budgeting, credit building, tenant rights, and fair housing laws.
- Resource Navigation and Advocacy: Inform clients about available local, state, and federal assistance programs (e.g., down payment assistance, emergency rental aid) and advocate on their behalf with landlords, lenders, and mortgage servicers when necessary.
- Foreclosure and Eviction Prevention: Provide specialized assistance to homeowners at risk of foreclosure or renters facing eviction, exploring loss mitigation options and connecting them with legal or financial resources.
- Documentation and Compliance: Maintain accurate, detailed, and confidential client records in a client management system (CMS) and ensure compliance with all organizational, grant, and HUD requirements.
- Community Collaboration: Build and maintain relationships with community partners, real estate professionals, and social service agencies to ensure holistic support and referral networks for clients.
- Laid off due to funding
CORRECTIONAL OFFICER
Dan River Prison Work Farm
02.2006 - 12.2010
- Responsible for the security, custody, and control of state convicted inmates.
- Transport inmates to court, hospital, and other prisons.
- Supervise the daily activities of the inmates.
- Manage inmate behavior and discipline accordingly.
- Conduct investigations and prepare reports for disciplinary hearings or court.
- Resigned
CORRECTIONAL OFFICER
Dan River Prison Work Farm
02.2006 - 12.2010
- Responsible for the security, custody, and control of state convicted inmates.
- Transport inmates to court, hospital, and other prisons.
- Supervise the daily activities of the inmates.
- Manage inmate behavior and discipline accordingly.
- Conduct investigations and prepare reports for disciplinary hearings or court.
- Resigned
CORRECTIONAL OFFICER
Chatham Correctional Unit
02.2006 - 04.2006
- Supervised convicted felons in a correctional environment.
- Supervised inmate road squads.
- Extradition of inmates from different states.
- Court transportation.
- Supervised the security, custody, and control of inmates.
- Acted as SGT. in the absence of the SGT.
- Member of the P.E.R.T. team.
- Resigned - went to Goodyear Tire and Rubber Co.
AREA MANAGER
Goodyear Tire and Rubber
07.1993 - 08.2002
- Supervised hourly employees in a manufacturing environment.
- Responsible for overall safety of employees.
- Monitored quality and production for all employees.
- ISO and QS certified quality.
- Facilitator of safety and work group meetings.
- Facilitator of area steering committee.
- Facilitator of T.I.P. team.
- Member of the plant and business center newsletter committee.
- Enforced policies and procedures for the plant.
- Handled general training and orientation for employees.
- Conducted timekeeping and scheduling for department employees.
- Prepared and presented safety, quality, and production presentations to upper management.
- Generated maintenance work orders.
- Maintained a professional attitude and disposition at all times.
- Retired.
Education
No Degree - ADMINISTRATION OF JUSTICE
DANVILLE COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Danville, Virginia12.1990
High School Diploma - undefined
BISHOP LOUGHLIN MEMORIAL HIGH SCHOOL
Brooklyn, New York05.1984
Skills
- Homelessness prevention
- Fair housing regulations
- Financial counseling
- Mortgage lending
- Foreclosure prevention
- Homeownership education
- Community resources navigation
- First-time homebuyer support
- Income verification process
- Loan modification assistance
- Housing discrimination awareness
- Debt reduction strategies
- Credit repair
- Renters' rights advocacy
- Affordable housing programs
- Affordable housing
- Problem-solving
- Customer service
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Problem-solving abilities
- Multitasking
- Reliability
- Excellent communication
- Organizational skills
- Active listening
- Verbal and written communication
- Effective communication
- Decision-making
- Microsoft office
- Documentation skills
- Client needs assessments
- Maintaining client records
- Conflict resolution
- Computer literacy
- Goal setting
- Professionalism
- Policy understanding
- De-escalation techniques
- Workflow management
- Time management abilities
- Confidentiality practices
- Case file management
- Document management
Certification
HUD Certified Housing Counselor
Timeline
HUD Certified Housing Counselor
Danville Redevelopment and Housing Authority
03.2024 - Current
HUD Certified Housing Counselor
Telamon Corporation
08.2021 - 12.2023
CORRECTIONAL OFFICER
Dan River Prison Work Farm
02.2006 - 12.2010
CORRECTIONAL OFFICER
Dan River Prison Work Farm
02.2006 - 12.2010
CORRECTIONAL OFFICER
Chatham Correctional Unit
02.2006 - 04.2006
AREA MANAGER
Goodyear Tire and Rubber
07.1993 - 08.2002
High School Diploma - undefined
BISHOP LOUGHLIN MEMORIAL HIGH SCHOOL
No Degree - ADMINISTRATION OF JUSTICE
DANVILLE COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Personal Information
- Willing To Relocate: Maybe
- Title: Police Community Relations Liaison
- Date of Birth: 11-November
- Driving License: Yes
- Availability: Day Evening Night, Rotating, Weekends, On Call, Yes No Maybe
- Visa Status: Yes No
- ID Type: Driver's License
- ID Number: 1093
Social Security Number
- 1093
Driver License
- Virginia, C CDL
- 1093
Legal Right To Work
True
Job Type
Regular
Work Type
Full Time
Relatives In City
False
Previous Employment
Danville, WW Moore Detention Home, 1988-01-01, 1993-01-01
Military Service
True, U.S.M.C.
Emergency Contact
Renita Thomas, 434-799-5849, 434-549-3432
Ethnicity
Black
Veteran Status
True