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Executive level oversight of department administration and operational functions.

Lead efforts to preserve and increase housing affordability through national best practices and innovative housing strategies resulting in a historic $15 million investment which tripled affordable housing production with increased leveraged financing.

Raleigh, North Carolina

Lead a division of 74 employees, including three senior leadership positions, while building consensus with community partners and municipal staff, to preserve and increase housing affordability, reduce housing instability and homelessness, and provide safety-net transportation options for vulnerable communities.Coordinated a community-wide planning effort with a 32-member steering committee culminating in the adoption of the 20-year, Comprehensive Affordable Housing Plan and budget increase of $15M toward housing affordability efforts.

Raleigh

Managed budget development process for six departments supporting critical work within vulnerable communities, including funding totaling more than $260M. Researched and presented data-driven recommendations to the County Manager and Board.

Raleigh, Nc

Responsible for building strategic relationships and performing complex analysis to support development of the City's annual budget. Developed special studies evaluating the efficiency and effectiveness of programs including new financial and budgetary policy.

Prepared budget with Town Manager. Provided grant writing and project management for disaster relief efforts through FEMA and community development projects such as the NC Small Town Economic Prosperity Grant. Carried out Town’s Code Enforcement.

Graduate Assistant through East Carolina University Office of Engagement, Innovation, and Economic Development assigned to the Town of Grifton. Served as direct assistant to the Town Manager, participating in several long-term projects by providing financial and data analysis; included reviewing the rental history of Town owned facilities such as the Grifton Train Depot.

Trained and mentored seven student patrol officers via field instruction and practical testing. Maintained a safe environment on campus by regularly patrolling buildings and other facilities. Monitored public safety and security by establishing a security check routine for dorms and other campus spaces during peak night hours. Maintained a record of all irregularities and incidents through written department protocol.

Master Of Public Administration, Public Administration/Security Studies

Activities and Societies: Presidential Management Fellow (Nominee), Best Professional Paper Award, Class of 2010 (Recipient)

Bachelor Of Science, Criminal Justice

Activities and Societies: Walter and Marie Williams Leadership Scholarship (Recipient), National Honor Society (Member), ECU Womens Rugby.

Bachelor Of Arts, Philosophy