Tracy Ann Cleveland
Affordable Compliance Expert
Tacoma,WA
Summary
Focused Compliance Director successfully building relationships with team members, clients and investors to accomplish adherence to compliance requirements and improving procedures/policies. Proudly offering over 25 years of expertise promoting compliance for large organizations in the affordable housing field. Recognized as a talented, responsible, compassionate, and highly effective mentor and leader.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Compliance/ Consultant
HumanGood Affordable Housing
09.2018 - Current
- I oversee six compliance team members and a portfolio of 104 affordable housing communities with over 7552 units in five states
- I am proud to have built this department and team
- I lead the team in ensuring compliance in properties with layered financing and in multiple programs, including LIHTC, HUD 202, HUD PRAC, HOME and WA State Housing Trust Fund
- I work collaboratively with the development team to ensure successful implementation of the LIHTC program in acquisition / rehab projects and new construction lease ups through stabilization.
- Executed successful compliance monitoring and risk assessment programs.
- Established strong relationships with regulatory agencies and officials.
- Ensured data privacy standards were consistently met organization-wide.
- Conferred frequently with specialists to stay current on compliance requirements and procedures.
- Created and managed training classes to educate new hires and existing employees about compliance concerns.
- Developed and implemented company-wide compliance policies and procedures.
Senior Compliance Auditor
Seattle Housing Authority
03.2015 - 09.2018
- I led a team of four specialists ensuring compliance in multiple programs including LIHTC, HOME, HUD Multi-family Housing, Public Housing and the Seattle Office of Housing
- I also oversaw compliance in market rate communities and single-family housing
- I ensured all resident files were reviewed prior to leasing, after move-in and at first year recertification and completed rent calculation reviews for resident subsidies
- I worked with Asset Management and Development staff to ensure compliance in new regulatory agreements and through leasing of new construction properties, re-syndications and acquisition/rehabs.
Compliance Coordinator/ LIHTC Trainer
Indigo Real Estate Service
01.2013 - 01.2016
- I oversaw LIHTC, Multi-family HUD, Bond, HOME, MFTE and Project-based Section 8 compliance requirements for over 4800 affordable units in three states
- In addition to completing file review and approval prior to move in and at annual re-certifications, I took the lead in annual reporting requirements, quarterly continuing compliance reports and requests from owners and syndicators.
Compliance Specialist/Senior Community Manager
Various
01.1994 - 01.2012
- Implemented robust record-keeping systems that ensured accurate documentation was maintained according to regulatory requirements at all times.
- Assisted in the preparation of regular reports for senior management, detailing compliance activities and progress towards established goals.
- Served as a point of contact for employees seeking guidance on compliance matters, instilling confidence in the organization''s commitment to regulatory adherence.
- Reduced instances of non-compliance through meticulous monitoring of internal controls and periodic audits.
Skills
- Compliance Monitoring
- Team Management
- Training delivery
- Legal knowledge
- Financial Acumen
- Audit management
- Risk Management
- Internal Controls
- Compliance reviews
- Policy analysis
- Documentation Review
- Regulatory knowledge
- Internal Audits
- Risk management strategies
- Marketing understanding
- Regulations enforcement
- Controls Tests
- Project Coordination
Regulatory expertise
Audit coordination
Education And Certifications
- Certified Occupancy Specialist
- Tax Credit Specialist
- Blended Occupancy Specialist
- C3P Tax Credit Compliance
- Specialist in Housing Credit Management
- National Affordable Housing Professional
- Public Housing Occupancy Specialist
- Managing Broker’s License
Professional References
- Michael Soper, (206) 464-7139, michael.soper@wshfc.org
- Jennifer Westerman, 360-423-0140, jennifer.westerman@hoswwa.org
- Colleen Carr, 509-607-9492, ccarr@alliedresidential.com
- Kendra Roberts, 510-798-6535, kendra.roberts@humangood.org
- Dat Ksor, 425-519-1203, dat.ksor@novoco.com
Timeline
Director of Compliance/ Consultant
HumanGood Affordable Housing
09.2018 - Current
Senior Compliance Auditor
Seattle Housing Authority
03.2015 - 09.2018
Compliance Coordinator/ LIHTC Trainer
Indigo Real Estate Service
01.2013 - 01.2016
Compliance Specialist/Senior Community Manager
Various
01.1994 - 01.2012
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