WA'TIA ROBINSON
Philadelphia,PA
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Housing Specialist
African American Planning Commission
Brooklyn, NY
03.2025 - Current
- Developed and maintained linkages with brokers, landlords, real estate companies, and management offices that lead to housing placements.
- Facilitated appointments and accompany residents to apartment viewings.
- Conducted housing inspections and complete/collect pre-clearance forms for clients who have been approved for apartments.
- Worked with brokers/landlords to obtain required documentation for completion of subsidy packages.
LICENSED REAL ESTATE AGENT
Noelle NYC
Brooklyn, NY
05.2023 - Current
- Matching tenants with properties: Consulting with potential tenants to understand their needs and budgets, then matching them with properties
- Screening tenants: Conducting background and credit checks, and verifying references
- Advertising available properties online and offline
- Staying informed of rental market conditions and property market status
- Conducting Weekly open houses and showing for clients
Housing Assistant
NYCHA
Brooklyn, New York
01.2024 - 02.2025
- Provided direct assistance to residents, voucher holders, and landlords regarding the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program and Public Housing programs.
- Processed annual recertification and interim income reviews to ensure accurate rent calculations and continued eligibility.
- Reviewed and verified applicant documentation including income, assets, household composition, and citizenship status in compliance with HUD regulations.
- Facilitated move-in, move-out processes and walkthrough inspections
CATERING LIAISON
Whole Foods
Brooklyn, NY
11.2021 - 01.2024
- Led daily operations, streamlined catering order system, and managed inventory, resulting in improved efficiency and client satisfaction.
- Manage inventory and maintained cleanliness of all supplies
- Fostered strong client relationships, addressing needs and preferences while ensuring timely communication for order dates
- Manage billing, paperwork, preparation, receiving, and verification of incoming or outgoing meals and supplies.
PUBLIC RELATIONS SPECIALIST
JS Group International
New York, NY
12.2020 - 10.2021
- Managed sample trafficking and created internal reports, enhancing efficiency in fashion divisions. Built strong media relationships, boosting brand visibility.
- Compiled and analyzed monthly reports for Halston, Theia, and Amur, providing actionable insights.
- Coordinated with editorial, stylists, and in-house teams to streamline sample management. Fostered partnerships with media outlets for enhanced coverage.
- Developed viral content strategies for social media, increasing engagement. Identified new influencers and editors, expanding press outreach opportunities.
Education
B.P.S - BUSINESS AND FASHION MERCHANDISING
LIM College
NY05.2020
Skills
- Affordable Housing Knowledge
- Tenant rights
- Fair housing regulations
- Property maintenance
- Case management
- Referrals and networking
- Social services
- Rehousing
- Real estate management
- Homelessness solutions
- Problem-solving
- Time management
- Excellent communication
Certification
Real Estate License
Timeline
Housing Specialist
African American Planning Commission
03.2025 - Current
Housing Assistant
NYCHA
01.2024 - 02.2025
LICENSED REAL ESTATE AGENT
Noelle NYC
05.2023 - Current
CATERING LIAISON
Whole Foods
11.2021 - 01.2024
PUBLIC RELATIONS SPECIALIST
JS Group International
12.2020 - 10.2021
B.P.S - BUSINESS AND FASHION MERCHANDISING
LIM College