Lisa Marie Hirt
Oakland,CA
Summary
Dynamic Housing Coordinator at Community Resources for Independent Living, adept at enhancing client access to affordable housing solutions. Expert in tenant rights and effective communication, successfully occupied over 100 apartments for vulnerable populations. Proven ability to streamline processes and negotiate favorable lease terms, fostering stability and self-sufficiency for residents. Applicant Specialist and Panel Board Member of the Alameda County SOS Program with proven track record of over 500 applications submitted in my tenure
Overview
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5
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years of professional experience
Work History
Housing Coordinator
Community Resources for Independent Living
Hayward, CA
07.2021 - Current
- Coordinated housing assistance programs to enhance client access to affordable housing solutions.
- Developed and maintained relationships with community partners to ensure resource availability for clients.
- Conducted assessments of client needs and provided tailored support services in housing applications.
- Streamlined processes for housing referrals, improving efficiency and response times for client services.
- Led workshops educating clients about tenant rights and responsibilities within the housing system.
- Negotiated with landlords and real estate agents to obtain vacant apartments for clients with histories of homelessness, mental illness, and substance abuse, occupying over 100 apartments by providing direct, hands-on support services.
- Assisted clients experiencing homelessness or housing instability by guiding them through available programs that best met their needs based on individual circumstances.
- Researched possible fraud cases by scrutinizing bank statements and reconciling statements with reported income sources.
- Reviewed documentation and input data into computer system to complete eligibility process, re-certifications and tenant move-outs.
- Met with housing residents and landlords to answer questions, address concerns, and clarify policies and procedures.
- Coordinated eviction prevention efforts by working closely with legal services, social workers, and financial assistance providers to support at-risk residents in maintaining their housing.
- Negotiated lease agreements with landlords to secure favorable terms for tenants, contributing to increased stability and retention rates.
- Provided comprehensive support services to residents, connecting them with necessary resources to increase self-sufficiency.
Education
Associate of Science - Computers, Business
Heald Business College
Hayward, CA06-1988
Skills
- Housing expertise
- Housing policy
- Tenant rights
- Fair housing regulations
- Property inspections
- Community partnerships
- Policy advocacy
- Client engagement
- Problem-solving
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Dependability
- Interpersonal communication
Languages
English
Interests
- Exploring famous landmarks, historical sites, and cultural attractions in a new destination
- Adventure Travel
- Road Trips
- Cooking
- Learning new cooking techniques and expanding my culinary skills
- Outdoor Recreation
- Enjoy participating in daily walking and stretching for overall physical and mental well-being
Timeline
Housing Coordinator
Community Resources for Independent Living
07.2021 - Current
Associate of Science - Computers, Business
Heald Business College
Fluent in American Sign Language (ASL)
Fluent in American Sign Language with hearing impaired individuals. I have a lifetime of experience, as my brother was Deaf, and was taught this skill at a very early age.