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Nicholas Lee

Madison,WI

Summary

An environmentally minded individual who is passionate about affordable housing, sustainable development, and improving the urban landscape through social justice, equity, sustainability, and community-focused infrastructure.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Housing Operations Coordinator

Common Wealth Development
11.2023 - Current

Oversaw the management of 176 units of affordable housing units located in Madison, WI. Responsible for marketing and leasing apartments, developing and maintaining positive relationships with residents, communities, and community partners, complying with WHEDA Tax Credit and HOME Program Regulations, and working with sustainability partners to decarbonize our residential portfolio.

Housing Specialist

Common Wealth Development
11.2021 - 11.2023

Processed applications and annual recertifications for Low-Income Housing Tax Credit and HOME subsidized housing in Madison, WI. Other responsibilities included working at the front desk to provide customer service for participants of Common Wealth Development's various program areas including housing, adult and youth workforce development, business incubation, and economic development. Common Wealth Development is a private non-profit community development organization whose mission is to support and preserve the vitality of neighborhoods in the Madison Metropolitan area.

High School English Teacher

Weihai Ivy International School
02.2015 - 08.2015

A 6 month internship where participants earned their Teach English As A Foreign Language (TEFL) certification and were placed throughout schools in China. I was placed in an international high school in Weihai, China where I was responsible for writing and teaching an English as a second language curriculum.

American Conservation Experience Internship

Americorp
08.2014 - 11.2014

An Americorps-sponsored internship focused on environmental conservation work and trail maintenance in various state and national parks. During the internship, I worked in multiple parks including The Grand Tetons, Prescott National Forest, and the Grand Canyon.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Environmental Studies - Urban Planning

University of Michigan
Ann Arbor, MI
04-2020

Skills

    Microsoft Office Suite

    Appfolio

    Adobe Acrobat

    Canva

    Experience with WHEDA Tax Credit Compliance and HOME Program Regulations

    Fair Housing Training

    Customer Service

    Deescalation and Conflict Resolution

Certification

LEED Green Associate - U.S. Green Building Council, Inc. January 19, 2024 - January 18, 2026

Languages

Chinese (Mandarin)
Elementary
Spanish
Elementary

Interests

Botony

Music

Painting

Cooking

Timeline

Housing Operations Coordinator

Common Wealth Development
11.2023 - Current

Housing Specialist

Common Wealth Development
11.2021 - 11.2023

High School English Teacher

Weihai Ivy International School
02.2015 - 08.2015

American Conservation Experience Internship

Americorp
08.2014 - 11.2014

LEED Green Associate - U.S. Green Building Council, Inc. January 19, 2024 - January 18, 2026

Bachelor of Arts - Environmental Studies - Urban Planning

University of Michigan
Nicholas Lee