STAR JOHNSON
Hemet,CA
Summary
Results-driven Administrative Manager with 7+ years of progressive public sector leadership in affordable housing finance, executive operations, project management, financial analysis, and regulatory compliance. Experienced managing multimillion-dollar affordable housing developments, reviewing development budgets and operating pro formas, preparing Board of Supervisors agenda staff reports and executive recommendations, and coordinating with developers, County Counsel, housing authorities, lenders, nonprofit organizations, and state agencies. Recognized for analytical problem solving, executive communication, and successfully managing complex projects from underwriting through project closing. Professional administrative expert prepared for leading and optimizing office operations. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving results, adaptable to changing needs. Skilled in project management, process improvement, and communication. Reliable and efficient with proactive approach to problem-solving and organizational excellence. Professional administrative leader with proven track record in managing office operations and optimizing workflow. Known for fostering team collaboration and consistently achieving results. Reliable and adaptable, skilled in organizational management and strategic planning.
Overview
1
1
Certification
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Administrative Manager I
County of Orange – OC Housing & Community Development
08.2024 - Current
- Manage a portfolio of multimillion-dollar affordable housing developments financed through County, State, and Federal funding programs.
- Review development budgets, operating pro formas, funding requests, environmental documentation, and regulatory agreements.
- Prepare Board of Supervisors agenda staff reports, executive briefings, funding recommendations, and official correspondence.
- Coordinate with developers, County Counsel, lenders, housing authorities, consultants, and nonprofit organizations.
- Monitor compliance with HOME, PBV, MHSA/BHSA, 15G, LHTF, and other affordable housing funding requirements.
- Develop tracking systems and workflow improvements that enhance operational efficiency.
Project Manager
Los Angeles County Development Authority
08.2021 - 08.2024
- Reviewed and underwrote affordable housing loan applications for acquisition, predevelopment, construction, and permanent financing.
- Prepared loan agreements, procurement documents, executive reports, and funding recommendations.
- Performed policy analysis supporting homelessness and affordable housing initiatives.
- Collaborated with developers and public agencies to deliver publicly funded housing projects.
Program Specialist
Los Angeles County Development Authority
08.2018 - 08.2021
- Administered HUD housing programs while ensuring compliance with federal regulations.
- Resolved complex issues between residents, owners, and Housing Authority staff.
- Evaluated program operations and recommended process improvements.
Customer Relations Representative
Long Beach Transit
10.2014 - 07.2018
- Trained staff, developed Excel reporting tools, managed customer relations, and supported high-volume operations.
Education
Master of Public Administration - Public Management
California State University, Dominguez Hills
12.2020
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology, Public Administration
California State University, Dominguez Hills
05.2018
Skills
- Executive Administration
- Executive Support
- Affordable Housing Finance
- Financial Analysis
- Project Management
- Program Management
- Regulatory Compliance
- Board Agenda Staff Reports
- Budget & Pro Forma Review
- Contract Administration
- Stakeholder Management
- Process Improvement
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Office
- Google Workspace
Certification
- California Real Estate License
- Affordable Housing Specialist (Nan McKay)
- UCLA Howard & Irene Levine Program in Affordable Housing Development
Timeline
Administrative Manager I
County of Orange – OC Housing & Community Development
08.2024 - Current
Project Manager
Los Angeles County Development Authority
08.2021 - 08.2024
Program Specialist
Los Angeles County Development Authority
08.2018 - 08.2021
Customer Relations Representative
Long Beach Transit
10.2014 - 07.2018
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology, Public Administration
California State University, Dominguez Hills
Master of Public Administration - Public Management
California State University, Dominguez Hills