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Kimberley Thompson

Kimberley Thompson

Summary

Experienced housing management professional prepared to oversee and enhance public housing operations. Skilled in budget management, tenant relations, and regulatory compliance. Strong focus on team collaboration, achieving results, and adapting to evolving needs. Reliable leader with conflict resolution, community engagement, and strategic planning expertise.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience

Work History

Public Housing Manager

South Carolina Regional Housing Authority No. 1
07.2016 - 01.2025
  • Established strong relationships with residents through open communication channels and regular meetings, fostering a sense of community within public housing complexes.
  • Evaluated program effectiveness using data analysis techniques, making informed decisions on resource allocation and service improvements.
  • Managed property maintenance and repairs, maintaining a safe and clean living environment for residents.
  • Interviewed and collected required documents for prospective tenants to assist them with the application process
  • Completed annual recertification paperwork for all residents
  • Collected monthly rent for 194 units in 5 different towns and made bank deposits throughout each month.
  • Collaborated with local agencies to provide support services for residents, enhancing their quality of life.
  • Managed conflict resolution between residents
  • Filed eviction paperwork with appropriate county Summary Court and followed through with the evictions as necessary,
  • Ensured timely completion of capital improvement projects by establishing clear deadlines and monitoring progress regularly.

Stay at Home Grandmother

Self-employed
09.2011 - 05.2016

Cared full-time for my granddaughter that is the child my deceased son.

Medically Fragile Foster Care Service Coordinator

SC Department of Social Services
08.2005 - 08.2012
  • Demonstrated strong attention to detail, resulting in consistently high-quality services to medically fragile foster children within the upstate.
  • Played a crucial role in meeting tight deadlines by working diligently throughout each workday.
  • Regularly communicated with supervisors regarding any concerns or suggestions for improving time-management with documentation of all contacts regarding each child.
  • Optimized workflow by coordinating tasks with fellow team members, promoting an efficient work environment.
  • Maintained case load of 10 medically fragile foster children; completed monthly home visits to each foster home, met with all foster parents and children; assessed the home; discussed child's progress and/or regression; obtained schedule of child's upcoming medical appointments and other events and attended appointments as necessary.
  • Made home visits to biological parents who were working their treatment plans to attempt to be granted custody; accessed their living conditions and progress of treatment plan.
  • Supervised visits between each foster child and their biological families.
  • Met with Specialized Coordinator monthly to provide all progress reports for each child.
  • Applied for disability benefits for each child as deemed necessary.


Education

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

Southern Wesleyan University
Central, SC
12-1987

Skills

  • Staff supervision and training
  • Team building and motivation
  • Fair housing regulations
  • Property management expertise
  • Multicultural sensitivity
  • Traveling to a different location each day
  • Problem solving
  • Some computer skills

Interests

  • I enjoy helping others and giving back to the community
  • I enjoy sketching and drawing, which helps improve my creativity and attention to detail
  • Growing herbs, vegetables, or fruits in home gardens
  • Crafting and DIY Projects
  • Camping
  • Enjoy experimenting with different ingredients and flavors in the kitchen
  • Reading
  • Strategy Games

Timeline

Public Housing Manager

South Carolina Regional Housing Authority No. 1
07.2016 - 01.2025

Stay at Home Grandmother

Self-employed
09.2011 - 05.2016

Medically Fragile Foster Care Service Coordinator

SC Department of Social Services
08.2005 - 08.2012

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

Southern Wesleyan University
Kimberley Thompson