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Trystan Hawkins

Tuscon Public Housing Authority Board of Commissioners
Tucon,AZ
12
years of professional experience

Supportive team leader with skill in guiding employees to improve productivity and attract repeat customers for higher profit. Five years of experience building strategic partnerships with nonprofit organizations and federally funded housing programs. Experience developing and sustaining business relationships that support growth and community outreach.

Work History

Resident Commissioner

1 Year 1 Month
Tuscon Public Housing Authority Board of Commissioners | 10.2025 - Current
  • Advocate for community needs by identifying gaps in public transportation, housing services, and access to essential public resources, supporting efforts to improve service accessibility and delivery.
  • Collaborate with city representatives, community stakeholders, and service providers to communicate resident concerns, identify service challenges, and support initiatives that address local needs.
  • Promote community engagement by gathering resident feedback, supporting improvements to public services, and helping connect individuals with available housing assistance, transportation options, and community resources.

Owner/Operator

5 Years 10 Months
Open Hands | 02.2019 - 12.2024
  • Provided advocacy and direct support to individuals experiencing homelessness through meal distribution, housing coordination, and access to supportive services.
  • Cultivated partnerships with schools, non-profits, and community organizations; wrote grant applications and led outreach efforts to expand available resources.

Receptionist

8 Months
Senseabilities | 10.2017 - 06.2018
  • Maintained clear communication with parents, clients, therapists, and pediatric offices; scheduled evaluations and secured essential medical records, including Modified Barium Swallow Study reports
  • Managed front desk operations including phone handling, insurance payment processing, and maintaining accurate client records through file creation, purging, and closure
  • Collected registration and case history packets, coordinated cancellations and no-shows efficiently, and ensured secure office closing procedures, including setting the alarm system

Freight Auditor

1 Year 5 Months
UTI | 03.2015 - 08.2016
  • Audited freight payments and processed warehouse payments for Panasonic, including driver compensation and payroll adjustments as needed
  • Coordinated directly with carrier representatives and warehouse staff to ensure timely delivery of shipments, resolved delivery discrepancies, and confirmed invoice payment statuses and estimated arrival times (ETAs) via email and phone
  • Created detailed spreadsheets to track and break down freight charges; processed payments for major carriers such as Pilot and ABF

Education

Certificate - Medical Assisting

Kaplan University | Modesto, CA | 10.2020

Skills

Microsoft Office
Stakeholder Communication
Team Management
Project Scheduling
Numerical Analysis
Regulatory Compliance
Debt Management
Team Collaboration
Problem Solving
Time Management

Timeline

Resident Commissioner

Tuscon Public Housing Authority Board of Commissioners
10.2025 - CurrentRead More

Owner/Operator

Open Hands
02.2019 - 12.2024Read More

Receptionist

Senseabilities
10.2017 - 06.2018Read More

Freight Auditor

UTI
03.2015 - 08.2016Read More

Kaplan University

Certificate from Medical Assisting
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Trystan Hawkins