Caring and skilled Affordable Housing Project Manager passionate about positively impacting programs, communities, and helping participants by providing stellar support. Well versed in data analysis, entry, and management; always looking for ways to improve operations and personalize assistance. Well-organized and resourceful with detail-oriented and conscientious approach.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Affordable Housing Specialist
Park Street Homes
Houston, Texas
02.2022 - 05.2022
Oversaw housing plans for over 10 clients to promote timely transition to permanent housing and appropriate usage of housing subsidies.
Created and maintained statewide database of housing resources, opportunities, lenders, and city organizations.
Prepared RFP and RFQ responses for new construction pitches and presentations.
Compiled socioeconomic data for specific program eligibility determinations and large-scale research purposes.
Educated potential participants on available services and processes to engage in our affordable housing program. Spoke with local civic organizations and businesses to expand community engagement and program outreach.
Worked collaboratively with public relations, marketing and enrollment management to develop and administer marketing strategies towards increasing occupancy.
Director of Community Development and Relations
Black United Fund of Texas
Houston, TX
01.2020 - 01.2022
Successfully crafted effective funding requests to existing/potential donors, gaining the first 5 figure donation in over 11 years
Oversaw planning for Affordable Housing/ Sustainable Living initiatives with the City of Houston and under-served pockets within the community
Reviewed marketing materials and documents for brand accuracy and trending design.
Managed the operations of project ‘Restore’ after ‘Winter Storm Uri’ to assist over 20 families to obtain stable housing, food, water, utilities, and supplies; also successfully developed a community resource fair in collaboration with the Houston Food Bank
Oversaw team of communications and media relations professionals with focus on achieving PR results.
Built and strengthened industry partnerships to improve product placements, amplify coverage and maximize effectiveness of marketing strategies.
Affordable Housing Intern
ColeKlein Builders
Houston, TX
01.2021 - 12.2021
Collected and maintained accurate records for First-Time Home Buyer seminars and operated successful Affordable Housing Open Houses which engaged the community, over 50 families, to inquire more about homeownership
Authorized and tracked all expenses and maintained a detailed ledger of transactions according to standard accounting procedures
Educated potential residents on available programs and processes to create a detailed map to homeownership.
Helped social workers build, coordinate and lead programs supporting individuals who were renters transitioning into First-Time Home Buyers.
Assistant Banking Instructor
SER: Jobs For Progress
Houston, Texas
01.2018 - 12.2019
Educated a cohort of 35 individuals with topics including banking products and services, financial markets, GAAP standards, FDIC law, regulations and related acts while maintaining up-to-date and accurate data including progression reports, testing scores, assignments, and timesheets
Conducted journal and data entries and performed routine clerical tasks such as copying, faxing, filing, and scanning
Managed customer service inquiries and pinpointed and implemented proper path to resolution.
Maintained friendly and professional customer interactions.
Education
Associates of Business Administration - Accounting
Texas Southern University
Skills
Maintaining Client Records and Case Management
Government Subsidy Programs
Marketing Strategies
Community Outreach Programs
Professional Relationships
Data Entry and Analysis
Critical Thinking
Program Coordination and Execution
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (PivotTables, VLOOKUP, If-function),
Proficiency in Canva
Accomplishments
Awards and Affiliations: Featured in Texas Monthly, Houston Business Women, Northern 3rd Ward: Block Improvement Group
Volunteer Engagements: Waller High Financial Literacy Program, Young Ladies for Positive Action, NAACP Economic Development Committee, Midtown Redevelopment Authority (100) Homes Initiative, City of Houston’s Africa Day
Certification
Licensed Realtor - January 2021
Certified Notary Public - November 2020
National Notary Association Training - November 2020
Work Availability
monday
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Quote
Without struggle there is no progress
Frederick Douglass
Timeline
Affordable Housing Specialist
Park Street Homes
02.2022 - 05.2022
Affordable Housing Intern
ColeKlein Builders
01.2021 - 12.2021
Director of Community Development and Relations
Black United Fund of Texas
01.2020 - 01.2022
Assistant Banking Instructor
SER: Jobs For Progress
01.2018 - 12.2019
Associates of Business Administration - Accounting
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