Rochelle Bent

Manage 50+ stakeholder relationships and partnerships both internally and externally.

• Oversee cross-functional projects in real estate, finance, affordable housing, ESG, DEI, economic development and corporate philanthropy while ensuring alignment with company goals.
• Work closely with finance to direct proper management of 10 million dollar budget and cash flow.
• Liaise with legal counsel on contracts, review of trademarks and copyrights and clearance matters.
• Provide monthly status updates and estimates to 10+ C suite executives.
• Establish team priorities, maintained schedules and monitored performance.
• Implemented system that streamlined process time by 15% completed all tasks within deadlines.
• Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems
• Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.

• Spearheaded conceptualization and development of innovative projects to promote historic district's cultural and economic vitality
• Managed $6M supportive housing programs by planning programs from start to completion involving deadlines, milestones, and processes
• Designed and implemented comprehensive outreach and engagement strategy that involved collaborating with community stakeholders, hosting public events, and leveraging social media to increase awareness and support for organization's mission and objectives
• Created Shared Equity program for homeownership and provided technical assistance and customer service facilitating smooth journey for customers
• Managed cross-functional team of internal and external partners to conduct existing conditions assessment and map community assets within 15-mile project area and successfully presented findings to City Council for concept approval.
• Developed and implemented project plans and budgets to ensure successful execution.

• Managed program budgets to ensure stakeholders were utilizing funds appropriately, while also overseeing project progress and ensuring timely completion
• Conducted training sessions on Homeownership Program, Financial Capability, and Neighborhood
• Revitalization, while overseeing 19 community projects that included community gardens, recreational centers, and community planning initiatives
• Managed $85M grant budget distributed to 16 housing organizations, primarily CDFIs providing down payment assistance to low to moderate socio-demographic individuals
• Established and maintained strong partnerships with community stakeholders, including government officials, non-profit organizations, and private sector entities
• Prepared and presented program updates and reports to executive level leadership and external partners, communicating progress, outcomes, and recommendations
• Built relationships between executive directors and housing organizations to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local laws during program performance period.
• Identified program obstacles and communicated possible impacts to team.
• Managed and supervised administrative and daily program operations, complying with policies and regulations.

• Served two-year term as locally elected representative for 7E Southeast neighborhood serving as conduit between residents and local government to advance positive and effective change.
• Partnered with local organizations to expand access to social and community services.
• Assessed community needs and identified resources for social and community service programs.
• Created and managed budgets, efficiently allocating resources for social and community service projects.