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Valerie Biscardi

Brookhaven,New York

Summary

I am an organizational problem solver, with advanced supervisory and communication skills, with experience in Affordable Housing, Community Development, Human Services, grant writing and employee management.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience

Work History

Commissioner of Housing and Human Services

Town Of Brookhaven
Farmingville, NY
05.2003 - 09.2011
  • Applied for and received grant monies fro HUD for the continuation of the Town's Housing Choice Voucher Program, which paid rent for over 2000 families.
  • Applied for and received grant monies from HUD for the continuation of public improvement projects within HUD approved areas of the Town.
  • Reviewed and approved documents, ordinances, resolutions, contracts, agreements and other related items as necessary.
  • Provided advice and guidance on legislative issues to staff members.
  • Held regular meetings with constituents to discuss local issues and concerns.
  • Developed strategies to address public and social policy issues within the jurisdiction of the Township.
  • Monitored progress of projects related to the goals and objectives of the Town.
  • Participated in budgeting processes by providing input on financial matters affecting the the Town's operations.
  • Served as a liaison between and external stakeholders such as other government agencies, businesses, non-profits.
  • Managed office staff responsible for administrative duties associated with the Town's work.
  • Presented reports at Board meetings regarding various topics related to the Town

Executive Director of Community Dev/Housing

Village of Patchogue
Patchogue, NY
03.1995 - 05.2004
  • Apply for and receive HUD grant monies each year in order to oversee and complete these funded projects within the Village of Patchogue.
  • Apply for and receive HUD grant monies each year in order to fund over 100 families through the Housing Choice Voucher Program.
  • Hire, train staff in Hud protocals.
  • Signed and approved budgets for new funding and program initiatives.
  • Attended both Community Development meetings/hearings; as well as Village Board Meetings in order to give input, if necessary.

Education

Master of Arts - Social Policy

SUNY At Empire State University
Hauppauge, NY
05-2000

Skills

  • Government relations
  • Organizational Leadership
  • Workforce Planning
  • Proposal Writing
  • Meeting facilitation
  • Fiscal Management
  • Staff Management
  • Project Planning
  • Budget Management
  • Problem-solving abilities

Affiliations

  • Volunteer Treasurer for the YMCA of Brookhaven from 2002 to 2009. Was instrumental in brining the YMCA to the Village of Patchogue.
  • Volunteer Board Member for the South Bay Art Association from 2023 to present.

Timeline

Commissioner of Housing and Human Services

Town Of Brookhaven
05.2003 - 09.2011

Executive Director of Community Dev/Housing

Village of Patchogue
03.1995 - 05.2004

Master of Arts - Social Policy

SUNY At Empire State University

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