Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Languages
Achievements and External Contributions
References
Timeline
OfficeManager
McKenna Josephine Callahan

McKenna Josephine Callahan

Seattle,WA

Summary

Experienced Site Director, skilled in leading operational management and enhancing team communication within non-profit housing environments. Proven track record in budget development, personnel management, and compliance oversight. Adept at implementing effective solutions to drive growth and operational efficiency.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Site Director

Plymouth Housing Group
Seattle, WA
12.2021 - Current
  • Responsible for the oversight of day-to-day building operations, property upkeep, and preventative maintenance.
  • Responsible for invoicing, inventory maintenance, and supply procurement.
  • Directly involved in developing annual budget projections, budget management, grant allocation management, and responsible for ensuring spending constraint expectations are met.
  • Oversight of leasing and move-in/out processes, compliance with regulators and tenant recertifications, enforcement of tenant compliance, and collection and processing of rent payments.
  • Participation in agency policy, and ensuring proper documentation, response, and follow-up to incidents.
  • Design and implementation of management procedures, protocols, and systems controls.
  • Coordination and participation with portfolio managers in the instigation of legal actions.
  • Consultation, development, implementation, and oversight of security systems.
  • Ensuring the highest level of diversity in hiring practices.
  • Ongoing training and support in the assurance of staff job satisfaction, personal safety, health, well-being, and preparation for career growth opportunities.
  • Developed and implemented operational policies and procedures to ensure efficient operations.
  • Enforced compliance with local building codes and regulations.
  • Resolved conflicts between personnel in a timely manner, while maintaining a professional demeanor.
  • Managed daily site operations, ensuring project milestones were met within designated timelines.
  • Reviewed employee performance evaluations regularly to ensure equitable treatment among staff members.
  • Conducted regular site inspections to ensure compliance with safety and building regulations.
  • Collaborated with team members to develop innovative solutions for operational challenges.
  • Conducted regular meetings with staff to review performance metrics, and identify areas for improvement.
  • Maintained accurate records of all financial transactions related to the site's operations.
  • Created detailed reports for senior management, outlining progress on key initiatives.

Housing Case Manager

Plymouth Housing Group
Seattle, WA
09.2020 - 12.2021
  • Monitored client progress toward established goals and objectives outlined in service plans.
  • Collaborated with other professionals to assess client needs.
  • Tracked patient or client care, and followed through to provide service effectiveness.
  • Educated clients on options to assist in making informed decisions.
  • Provided crisis intervention services when needed, including emergency financial assistance, eviction prevention, and mental health referrals.
  • Maintained accurate records of client interactions, utilizing a computerized database system.
  • Provided referrals to community resources, such as rental assistance, public benefits, legal services, and employment programs.
  • Guided clients in the development of skills and strategies for dealing with individual problems.
  • Referred the client or family to appropriate community resources to obtain support for mental or physical illness.
  • Provided crisis intervention services during emergency situations.
  • Facilitated weekly case management meetings with clients to review progress toward goals and provide additional support as needed.
  • Transported patients safely to social activities and doctors' appointments.

Building Assistant

Plymouth Housing Group
Seattle, WA
04.2020 - 09.2020
  • Manage the front desk in a permanent supportive housing environment, staffed 24/7.
  • Incident documentation.
  • Collaborate with Housing Case Managers in support of maintaining resident housing stability.
  • Assist with outside vendors in support of preventive maintenance tasks.
  • Respond to medical and safety emergencies.
  • Take on various duties, as assigned, in support of building and program managers.
  • Received extensive training on a wide range of social services-related concepts, such as Trauma-Informed Care, Harm Reduction, Housing First, Motivational Interviewing, de-escalation, hoarding, and many others.

Resident Manager

Providence Supportive Housing
Redmond, WA
01.2016 - 04.2020

• Provide security during evenings and weekends.
• Conduct property inspections/walk throughs twice daily.
• Respond to emergencies during evenings and weekends.
• Facilitate and support first responders.
• Assist Director with administrative tasks as directed.
• Support Director during unit inspections.
• Assist with execution of community events.
• Provide janitorial support during nights and weekends.
• Provide grounds keeping support on nights and weekends.
• Foster positive working relationships with residents.

Education

Master of Science - Human Services

Walden University
11.2021

BA - Multidisciplinary Studies

The Evergreen State College
06.2010

Skills

  • Strong familiarity with HUD, SHA guidelines, tax credits, Section 8, and RCW 5918
  • High degree of technical savvy and proficiency in commonly utilized software applications, including AI and Office 365
  • Strong track record in all aspects of personnel management: hiring, evaluation, coaching, team building, and conflict mitigation
  • Extensive knowledge and experience in budget development, financial management, and grant administration
  • Exceptional track record in process improvement, problem-solving, facilities, and operations management
  • Extensive experience in crisis intervention, de-escalation, and safety protocol development
  • Meeting facilitation, event planning, and activities planning
  • Highly experienced in regulatory compliance, preventative maintenance, facility inspection, and vendor coordination
  • Policy development, implementation, and enforcement

Languages

  • English, Native/Fluent
  • Spanish, Advanced Conversation
  • French, Advanced Conversation

Achievements and External Contributions

2023 Mission Award Winner - Plymouth Housing Group

Committee Participation

  • DEI Task Force
  • Safety Committee
  • Operations Management Advisory Task Force
  • Anti-harassment Policy Development Team
  • Site Director and Residential Services Manager Role Toolkit Contributor
  • Annual Pride Event Committee
  • Annual Black History Month Event Committee
  • Guest Policy Committee

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Site Director

Plymouth Housing Group
12.2021 - Current

Housing Case Manager

Plymouth Housing Group
09.2020 - 12.2021

Building Assistant

Plymouth Housing Group
04.2020 - 09.2020

Resident Manager

Providence Supportive Housing
01.2016 - 04.2020

Master of Science - Human Services

Walden University

BA - Multidisciplinary Studies

The Evergreen State College
McKenna Josephine Callahan