Philip Binns
Hopkins
Summary
Accomplished professional in public administration and project management with a emphasis in contract administration. Expertly handled over 1000 property inquiries, coordinated multi-departmental efforts, and led initiatives that improved community engagement through effective project execution and compliance management.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
2
2
Certification
Work History
Project Coordinator
City of Minneapolis- CPED
Minneapolis
01.2017 - Current
- Handle inquiries and complaints from 311, Housing Inspectors, Public Works, community residents, and City Council for over 400 CPED-owned properties, ensuring timely resolution and stakeholder satisfaction
- Coordinate efforts across city departments, including Minneapolis Police Department and Mayor's Office, to prioritize homeless encampments and various community challenges
- Development of Business, Housing Zoning (BHZ) Committee Schedule in accordance with LIMS
- Utilize Salesforce & COMET Finance to administrate contracts and ensure project compliance
- Grant property access requests and issue short-term leases including Right of Entry & Facilities Use Permits
- Implement Department Purchasing Card transactions for housing division with a budget of $10,000
- Coordinate lease agreements with City Health Department to convert over 100 CPED-owned vacant lots into Community Gardens, fostering community engagement and green space development
- Coordinate Development Finance Committee Meetings for City Council Reports of over $200,000
- Provide tailored support to Residential Finance, Real Estate Development and Business Development Team units
- Draft Requests for Proposals and awarded contracts totaling up to $175,000 for Environmental, Geotechnical, Land Survey, and Residential & Commercial Appraisal services, ensuring project compliance and quality outcomes
- Dispatch work orders to contracted vendors and establish contract requisitions for issuing invoice payments
- Lead as supervisor for summer teen step-up internship program
- Account manager responsible for utility billing of City vacant structures
Match Coordinator
Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Greater Twin Cities
Twin Cities
01.2015 - 01.2017
- Orchestrated more than 100 quality matches between volunteers and at-risk youth to cultivate sustainable mentorship
- Conducted interviews and screenings for 300+ prospective volunteers and low-income families of color to ensure quality matches
- Performed on-site home assessments and interviews across twin cities metro area to evaluate suitability for mentorship programs
- Collaborated with recruitment and marketing teams to execute targeted outreach initiatives within underserved communities
- Certified as mandated reporter ensuring youth inhabit safe home situations
Education
Bachelor of Science - Youth Research & Development
UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA-TWIN CITIES
Minneapolis, MN05-2013
Skills
- Project management
- Budget management
- Risk management
- Contract administration
- Proposal drafting
- Salesforce CRM
- Customer relationship management
- Conflict resolution
Volunteer Involvement
- Cranberry Pointe Board Member, Treasurer, 2026- Present, Directs the financial strategy, annual budgeting, and asset allocation for the homeowners association to ensure long-term fiscal stability and regulatory compliance.
- Minneapolis Black Employee Group, 01/01/17- Present, versee the association's financial health by managing budgets, tracking reserve funds, and ensuring transparent financial reporting to protect and enhance community property valuesServe as an active member of the City of Minneapolis Employee Resource Group. Assist in organizing and executing annual celebrations such as Juneteenth and Black History Month
- Sickle Cell Foundation of Minnesota, 01/01/15- Present, Advocating and raising awareness for those living with Sickle Cell Anemia, Organized tabling at local community events in Minneapolis and nationwide.
- Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Greater Twin Cities, 01/01/17, 12/31/22, Served as a Big Brother/Mentor to develop a positive one-on-one relationship with the mentee/Little, Engage with the mentee to develop social emotional learning.
Certification
- Notary Public, State of Minnesota
- Leadership Essentials Certificate, University of Minnesota - 2024
Timeline
Project Coordinator
City of Minneapolis- CPED
01.2017 - Current
Match Coordinator
Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Greater Twin Cities
01.2015 - 01.2017
Bachelor of Science - Youth Research & Development
UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA-TWIN CITIES