Natali Garza
Southwest Housing Solutions DBA MiSide Housing
Detroit
1
Certification
18
years of professional experience
Qualified Director of Affordable Housing with strong background in asset management. Successfully developed and implemented processes that optimize asset utilization and enhance lifecycle management. Demonstrated analytical skills and effective communication in cross-functional team settings.
Work History
Asset Management Specialist
10 Years 5 Months- Evaluated portfolio performance to support long-term asset preservation decisions.
- Maintained asset records, financial summaries, and reporting accuracy across portfolios.
- Identified risks and recommended improvements for operational efficiency and property condition.
- Coordinated property reviews, compliance tracking, and corrective action follow-up.
- Monitored capital needs.
Compliance Specialist
11 Months- Managed LIHTC, Fair Housing, PBV, and Yardi compliance.
- Monitored property performance, compliance data, recertifications, and resident files.
- Coordinated audits, state/municipal reporting, and corrective actions.
- Managed move-ins, transfers, rent changes, and annual compliance activities.
- Co-led Yardi financial management system implementation and provided staff support/training.
- Analyzed property data and provided recommendations to improve performance and compliance.
- Verified income certifications, recertifications, and eligibility documents for accuracy and completeness.
Compliance Administrator
6 Years 6 Months- Input and maintain certification online for state agency
- Managed online certification submissions for state agency, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements
- Led leasing team at Piquette Square and Mack Ashland
- Collaborated with Leasing Specialist and Property Managers to streamline operational tasks and improve workflow
- Reviewed resident files for HUD, LIHTC, and Section 8 compliance accuracy.
- Verified income, asset, and household documentation for eligibility determinations.
Waitress/Cashier
6 Months- Processed and delivered customers' orders efficiently to ensure timely service
- Engaged with customers to enhance their dining experience in a high-traffic environment
- Supported kitchen staff by preparing ingredients for meals with food preparation
- Assisting kitchen staff with food preparation
Internship
2 Months- Managed daily operations in business office
- Handled accounting receivables and payables to maintain accurate financial records.
- Performed data entry tasks accurately
Date Entry Clerk
3 Months- Entered tenant data into Yardi Voyager, ensuring accuracy and completeness
- Updated Property Management company’s manual to reflect current procedures and enhance usability
- Supported administrative functions of General Secretary role
- Maintained accurate resident records, applications, and case files in database systems.
- Verified data entries for completeness, consistency, and compliance with housing documentation standards.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration, Management Information Systems, Finance/Accounting
Skills
Housing compliance expertise
Yardi software management
Advanced data analysis
Financial analysis
Strong analytical mindset
Problem-solving skills
Fast-paced adaptability
Certification
National Center for Housing Management, TCS/COS/MORS/FHS/CFS/BOS, Neighborworks Training, Nuts and Bolts of Asset Management
Timeline
Asset Management Specialist
Southwest Housing Solutions DBA MiSide Housing
2016.04 - CurrentRead More
Compliance Specialist
Southwest Housing Solutions
2015.04 - 2016.03Read More
Waitress/Cashier
Camino Real Taquiera
2009.06 - 2009.12Read More
Internship
Serratos Construction Company
2009.06 - 2009.08Read More
Compliance Administrator
Southwest Housing Solutions
2008.09 - 2015.03Read More
Date Entry Clerk
Southwest Housing Solutions
2008.05 - 2008.08Read More
Wayne State University
Bachelor of Science from Business Administration, Management Information Systems, Finance/Accounting
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