Yakema Decatur
Inglewood,CA
Summary
OBJECTIVES: To secure a promotion that will enable me to utilize the leadership skills I have ascertained both professionally and educationally while making a significant contribution to the company's success.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Housing Protection Deputy Director
City of Inglewood
Inglewood, CA
05.2020 - Current
- Created and responsible for overseeing a new Department to administer the City’s new rent control laws and just cause eviction protections; Managed and reconciled department budget; Ensured proper staffing and training within the call center hub to disseminate accurate information to landlords, tenants, and various stakeholders; Develop policies and procedures for various tasks pertaining to rent control, eviction laws, and proactive residential inspections; Lead Department Staff to achieve a 90% compliance rate within the second year of the mandatory registration cycle; Collaborate with other City Departments to ensure continuity with city regulations and streamline procedures; Respond to inquiries to enforce and educate constituents on new laws affecting their property and/or tenancy; Research and identify vendors to provide various services needed for a successful program, including best practices; Created and responsible for managing the City’s Short Term Rental Program; Concurrently served as the Deputy to the City Manager; and other duties and projects as assigned.
Deputy to the City Manager
City of Inglewood
Inglewood, CA
01.2010 - 10.2020
- Supervised Administrative and City Council staff; Collaborated with all City Departments to assist with preparing complete and informative staff reports. Reviewed, edited, and approved all staff reports prior to consideration and approval by Mayor and Council Members; Managed and reconciled budgets for Administration, Mayor and Council Members, City Manager, and Video and Social Media Departments; Developed policies and procedures for Administrative tasks and functions; Served as Chairperson for Permits & Licenses Committee; Prepared Agendas for weekly City Council meetings; Reviewed and approved City Council Minutes prepared by City Clerk’s Office; Provided guidance on City regulations with regards to the Inglewood Municipal Code, Ralph M. Brown Act, and City Charter to ensure compliance; and other duties as assigned.
Typist Clerk/Senior Typist Clerk/Asst. City Clerk
City of Inglewood
Inglewood, CA
02.1999 - 12.2009
- Prepared the Agendas for City Council Meetings; Attended City Council Meetings and took notes to prepare full and accurate minutes; Served in place of the City Clerk during their absence; Prepared and conducted all facets of municipal elections, including but not limited to: establishing polling places and workers, receiving, verifying, and processing candidates' information to establish eligibility, disseminating ballots to absentee voters, reconciling voter turnout, counting preliminary votes, and various other election tasks; Prepared all staff reports on behalf of the City Clerk; Reconciled and prepared Department's annual budget; Administered Bids for various City projects; Filed and stored city records pursuant records retention parameters; Managed and trained staff and answered constituent inquiries; other duties as assigned.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
University of West Los Angeles
Inglewood10.2021
High School Diploma -
Carroll High School
Monroe, LA01.1989
Skills
- Leadership
- Customer Service Oriented
- Computer and Technical Skills
- Critical thinking Skills
- Conceptual Skills
- Written and verbal communication
- Organization and Time Management
- Flexible and Adaptable
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Analytical and Critical Thinking
Certification
- Housing Quality Standards Certification
- UWLA Student Ambassador
Timeline
Housing Protection Deputy Director
City of Inglewood
05.2020 - Current
Deputy to the City Manager
City of Inglewood
01.2010 - 10.2020
Typist Clerk/Senior Typist Clerk/Asst. City Clerk
City of Inglewood
02.1999 - 12.2009
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
University of West Los Angeles
High School Diploma -
Carroll High School
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