Jerry Cafardi
Pittsburgh,PA
Summary
Analytical and astute professional experienced in municipal planning and federal programs administration. Skillfully evaluate information, applications and other documentation to aid in effective decision-making on important policy changes. Excellent administrative, communication and organizational skills.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Community Development Program Manager
City of Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh , PA
2013.04 - 2020.10
- Presented program developments to department directors, community organizations, City Council and Mayor's Office
- Devised and updated procedures in the administration of CDBG, ESG and HOPWA federal programs.
- Monitored and audited recipients of CDBG, ESG, HOPWA, and HOME funding.
- Completed and submitted grant applications to secure project funding.
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- Offered decision-makers comprehensive cost estimates for projects by combining forecasts and foreseen costs for services and materials.
- Oversaw 6-member department serving CDBG, ESG, and HOPWA eligible recipients within a population of 302,971.
- Liaised between planning teams and outside departments to build solid partnerships and accomplished shared goals.
- Efficiently supported team planning efforts to help achieve project milestones and facilitate successful outcomes.
- Recommended approval, denial or conditional approval of proposals.
- Researched data related to urban and regional resource utilization by conducting interviews, questionnaires, gathering field observations and reviewing official documents for planning purposes.
- Updated database detailing information about land use, population and other factors important for planning decisions.
Senior Planner/Labor Compliance Office
City of Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh , PA
2002.07 - 2013.04
- Collaborated with leadership to devise strategies to improve processes and risk controls as well as implement new systems and best practice guidelines.
- Planned and executed compliance audits to check company policies, procedures and controls.
- Authored manual for labor compliance procedures and administration of various federal funding programs.
- Adhered to deadlines in optimizing regulatory and operational performance.
- Established working relationships with regulatory agencies.
- Enforced regulations by reviewing federal and state laws to confirm compliance.
- Collected, input and analyzed information to make effective evaluations of company operations.
- Produced bi-annual reports detailing compliance findings and recommendations for improvements.
- Studied regulations to ascertain requirements and delivered necessary training to clients.
- Provided compliance risk control consultation to committees and leadership.
- Assessed internal documentation and communications as well as public relations and advertising materials for compliance with company policies and legal requirements.
- Closely monitored infraction tracking system for accuracy and effectiveness.
- Conceptualized, developed and implemented ongoing system improvement initiatives in labor compliance.
Education
Master of Arts - Public Policy And Management
GSPIA University of Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh, PA12.2000
Bachelor of Arts - Public Administration
University of Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh, PA12.1998
Skills
- Program and Personnel Management
- Analytical Thinking
- Proficient Multi-tasking
- Grant Writing
- Public Speaking
- Research and Facts Collecting
- Effective Customer Communication
- Organizational Skills
- Training & Development
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Community Development Program Manager
City of Pittsburgh
2013.04 - 2020.10
Senior Planner/Labor Compliance Office
City of Pittsburgh
2002.07 - 2013.04
Master of Arts - Public Policy And Management
GSPIA University of Pittsburgh
Bachelor of Arts - Public Administration
University of Pittsburgh
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