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Overview
Work History
Education
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Certification
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Loleta Harris

Deerfield Beach,FL

Summary

Hard-working, positive, exceptionally driven professional with nearly 10 years of experience in local government. Quick learner with strong communication skills whose able to to digest large volumes of information. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Programs Manager (Consultant)

Deerfield Beach Housing Authority
Deerfield Beach, FL
03.2019 - 09.2023
  • Administered and managed all facets of the day-to-day operations of the Homeowner Rehabilitation, Purchase Assistance, Micro Enterprise and Rental/ Utilities Assistance Programs for the City of Deerfield Beach.
  • Attended weekly meetings with City staff and internal staff to discuss and ensure all on going projects from inception to completion are completed within a timely manner.
  • Established/ revised program and activity policy, procedures and standards.
  • Prepared, Reviewed, and/or Updated Grant Reports/Exhibits (Federal/State Agencies and Broward HOME Consortium)
  • Established team priorities, maintained schedules and monitored performance.
  • Organized and oversaw multiple assignments to drive operational excellence.
  • Successfully approved over 40 first time homebuyers applicants with the purchase of their first home and over 100 minor home repair applicants.
  • Maintained high- quality relationships with homebuyers and homeowners by addressing any concerns/ discrepancies and provided relevant solutions in a timely and effective manner.
  • Advantageously worked closely with lenders, title companies and realtors to ensure closing deadlines were met.
  • Tracked and monitored SHIP, HOME & CDBG funding expenditures.
  • Reviewed billings for compliance before authorizing payment.
  • Coordinated reimbursements and payment request form from the City’s Finance Department.
  • Expended and reconciled budgets in excess of $ 6.3 million dollars.
  • Ensured all contractors were registered on sam.gov and not debarred prior to bidding on projects.

Program Specialist (Consultant)

Deerfield Beach Housing Authority
10.2016 - 03.2019
  • Processed and approved eligible applications for Rehab and Purchase Assistance though income certifications, Prepared check requests.
  • Prepared and submitted invoice packages for for payments to title companies, environmentalists, inspectors, contractors and appraisal companies utilizing CDBG, HOME & SHIP funds.
  • Submitted Monthly Progress Reports to Broward County as it relates to HOME funding.
  • Kept program-related data accurate, up-to-date and easily accessible for accessibility.
  • Tracked and reported expenses accurately to manage program budgets.
  • Developed and maintained relationships with community organizations and agencies.
  • Facilitated communication between clients and other service providers.

Program Coordinator (Consultant)

Deerfield Beach Housing Authority
09.2013 - 10.2016
  • Interview and provide instructions to applicants,.
  • Coordinated and distributed applications.
  • Accept telephone inquiries for information related to programs.
  • Coordinate and staff client intake.
  • Maintain intake data via database or excel.
  • Prepared presentations for Public Hearings
  • Reviewed billings for compliance before authorizing payment, Coordinate reimbursements and payment request form from the City's Finance Department.
  • Ensured timely processing of billing packages.
  • Posted expenditures on tracking sheet and maintain invoice log, Reconcile records with City as applicable.
  • Monitored fund expenditures for CDBG, HOME and SHIP to ensure compliance with State and Federal requirements for encumbering and expending funds.
  • Prepared and submit SHIP Annual Report to the state
  • Prepared HOME reports/billing requests monthly

Director

Jewish Association for Residential Care
11.2010 - 04.2012
  • Provided possible sponsors knowledge on the background of JARC and the mission thereof.
  • Oversaw and conducted JARC tours to various companies and groups wanting to get involved with the JARC cause.
  • Met with sponsors/donors on a monthly basis to report donations and upcoming events.
  • Sought and secured contracted in house jobs for adults with disabilities.
  • Demonstrated leadership to colleagues and to those who reported to me.
  • Produced, recorded and invoiced all jobs,.
  • Worked closely with the Controller and Executive Director as well as companies in which the contracted jobs were signed with.
  • Facilitated work distribution to instructors for clients according to the clients abilities.
  • Conducted time studies for possible contract jobs, Coordinated with JARC Director of ADT Program on upcoming and incoming jobs.
  • Implemented new organization web site on social media.
  • Attended Boca Chamber of Commerce Breakfasts on a monthly basis to obtain leads for Sponsorships as well as contract jobs.
  • Generated more than $45,000.00 in quarterly revenue, consistently.

Education

MBA Management & Leadership Candidate -

Webster University
Webster Groves, MO
06.2025

Bachelor of Business Administration -

Northwood University
Midland, MI
08.2020

Skills

  • MS Office
  • OS Win9x, 2000, XP, Windows XP, Vista 7,8 Raiser's Edge CRM , Neighborly Software, One Solution
  • Adobe Acrobat
  • Budget Management
  • Status Reporting
  • Cost Control
  • Process Improvement
  • Program Assessment
  • Interpersonal Relations
  • Computer Skills

Certification

  • South Florida Income Clinic
  • HOME Basics: Training for Practitioners Course
  • Notary Public, Notary Public Underwriters

Languages

English
Independently studying Spanish

Timeline

Programs Manager (Consultant)

Deerfield Beach Housing Authority
03.2019 - 09.2023

Program Specialist (Consultant)

Deerfield Beach Housing Authority
10.2016 - 03.2019

Program Coordinator (Consultant)

Deerfield Beach Housing Authority
09.2013 - 10.2016

Director

Jewish Association for Residential Care
11.2010 - 04.2012

MBA Management & Leadership Candidate -

Webster University

Bachelor of Business Administration -

Northwood University

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