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
1
1
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
- Minneapolis Black Employee Group, 01/01/17- Present, Serve 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, Commission #1461131300035, Expires 1/2029
- 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