Larissa Williams
Fort Wayne,Indiana
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Talented professional considered a knowledgeable leader and dedicated problem solver. Brings 10 + years of valuable expertise to forward company objectives. Attentive to detail with experience in coordinating projects, programs and improvements.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Program Manager
Fort Wayne Housing Authority
Fort Wayne , IN
05.2022 - Current
- Analyzed data for potential grant applications.
- Orchestrated smooth and efficient program development by collaborating cross-functionally across departments.
- Built teams to address project goals and objectives for multiple projects.
- Engaged and worked alongside cross-functional stakeholders to manage strategic initiatives.
- Researched industry best practices in support of training development and program content.
- Identified program obstacles and communicated possible impacts to team.
- Developed and maintained logistics workflows, procedures and reports.
- Coached team members on productivity strategies to accomplish challenging goals.
- Facilitated workshops and conducted one-on-one training to educate team members to increase client success rate to Self-Sufficiency by 10%
- Worked with subject matter experts to develop and implement mentoring programs to promote better learner experiences such as Financial Money Management, Homeownership, and Credit Repair.
- Conducted employee evaluations to provide feedback and set expectations for future job performance.
- Interviewed, and trained new employees for the Career Advisor position.
- Tracked and prepared quarterly reports to present to leadership.
Lead Career Advisor
Fort Wayne Housing Authority
12.2020 - 04.2022
- Attended job fairs to provide wide range of information to prospective job seekers.
- Provided individualized counseling approaches based on socioeconomic status and cultural background.
- Led workshops for job seekers to provide information on job searching, application completion and resume building.
- Enhanced community outreach to bring in new candidates, highlight programs and meet targets.
- Collaborated with staff and local school districts to develop after-school tutoring program for struggling students in poverty.
- Developed program to work with low-income families and increase interest in higher learning and employment.
Career Advisor
Fort Wayne Housing Authority
05.2017 - 11.2020
- Set priorities and problem-solved workflow issues to maintain rapport with customers and coordinators.
- Worked with team to continuously improve career and placement opportunities for client toward self-sufficiency.
Assistant Site Manager
Fort Wayne Housing Authority
04.2012 - 04.2017
- Inspected cleanliness of common areas and resident units.
- Maintained records and logs of work performed and materials and equipment used for inventory
- Created weekly and monthly reports and presentations for management team.
- Created and closed out Purchase Orders and Work Orders
- Responsible for completing annual recertification's
- Conducted property showings to highlight features to lease apartments and assist to maintain occupancy of 98 or higher.
- Kept accurate records of all resident and tenant correspondence.
Public Housing Specialist
Fort Wayne Housing Authority
12.2010 - 05.2012
- Met with housing residents and landlords to answer questions, address concerns and clarify policies and procedures.
- Calculated tenant rent amounts to prepare leases.
- Helped clients find permanent or temporary housing.
- Assisted applicants in filling out housing applications.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration, Marketing
Indiana Institute of Technology
2020
Skills
- Database Management
- Analytical and critical thinking
- Problem-solving skills
- Career mentoring
- Self-directed mindset
- Compliance expertise
Timeline
Program Manager
Fort Wayne Housing Authority
05.2022 - Current
Lead Career Advisor
Fort Wayne Housing Authority
12.2020 - 04.2022
Career Advisor
Fort Wayne Housing Authority
05.2017 - 11.2020
Assistant Site Manager
Fort Wayne Housing Authority
04.2012 - 04.2017
Public Housing Specialist
Fort Wayne Housing Authority
12.2010 - 05.2012
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration, Marketing
Indiana Institute of Technology
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