Robert Hanks Email & Phone Number

Community Development Department, Citty Of Los Angeles

I am a staffer with the Housing and Community Investment Department - primary grant support for the CDBG program and grant consultants and to all City departments and related City agencies. Prepare applications for grant funded projects, negotiate public/private funded programs; prepare cost benefit analyses for proposed capital projects.Prepare the HUD Consolidated Plan, a complex funding and planning document used to guide federal expenditures and projects for the City of Los Angeles.Experienced application reviewer for the U.S. Treasury, Community Development Financial Institutions Fund, New Markets Tax Credit (NMTC) program.

Community Development Department, Citty Of Los Angeles

Los Angeles, California

Provide staff support in fiscal and program management of federal housing, community development, and economic development grants. Prepare the annual and five-year housing and community development strategic plan and annual performance report for submission to HUD, Mayor, City Council and the publicDevelop performance measurement standards for federally-funded programs and projects Determine eligibility and readiness of projects proposed for federal funding; review budgets for completeness, accuracy and sufficiency of requested funding;Compile, analyze city demographic and housing data and statistics, and translate into reports, tables and analyses for use by City Council, CAO and CDD Executive Management;Train city staff in federal grants management, including financial and other reporting requirements Develop and implement enhancements to the automated grants management system (CPAS);Work with city departments in project design, monitoring of project progress and expenditures, and development of funding alternatives; identify federal and state grant opportunities;Develop project impact studies and cost/benefit analyses for proposed programs;Assist the Mayor's staff and the staffs of related city agencies in structuring economic development projects to assure public benefit and fulfill underwriting requirements; Received notice of commendation in 2000, 2002, and 2007 for innovation in grant technology (automation of grant systems

Redondo Beach, California

Phoenix, Arizona Area; Los Angeles, California

Certified consultant for the Arizona Department of Commerce for supportive housing and homeless projects and programs statewide. Founded and managed RLH Associates, a municipal finance, planning, training, and grant consulting firm.

Redondo Beach, Ca

Responsible for matters pertaining to budget, fiscal forecasting, legislative liaison, and in conduct of administrative procedure review. Drafted policy and procedures in key service areas, including personnel and budgetLiaison between the Mayor, City Council, and federal and state elected representativesParticipated in MOU and other labor contract negotiations with public safety unions Prepared revenue and expenditure projections, variance analyses for city utilities, other selected city budget funds Developed and implemented an automated resident/business inquiry and complaint response system

South Gate, Ca

Under supervision of the finance director, in charge of general fund, special revenue, enterprise, and trust accounting, coordinating external and internal audits Managed data processing, payroll, purchasing, water utility, and budget units Coordinated preparation of the City budget;Managed accounting for the city water utility and tax allocation bond programMonitored, forecasted city revenue and expenditures; prepared budget variance reports for management Reorganized the accounts receivable, budget, and purchasing functions Supervised partial automation of budget, accounts payable, payroll and grants accounting functions

Conducted in-field audits and reviews of the administrative, financial, contractual, and project management systems used by HUD grant recipients and nonprofits in conduct of federal housing, community development, economic development, and housing rehabilitation loan programs Negotiated indirect cost allocation plans between HUD and grant recipients; negotiated housing rehabilitation loan agreements between HUD, major lenders, and cities and counties Resolved external financial and program audit findings; automated the local audit and monitoring tracking system Developed and conducted workshops and training sessions for cities and counties in federal grant management and project management.

San Francisco, Ca

Assisted the chief of budget branch in fiscal, contract, and program management of $700 million in military housing and facility construction and design fundsMonitored project funds usage; positioned funds for critical project construction draws Prepared in-depth fiscal and budgetary summaries, analyses, forecasts, and reports pertaining to spending and fiscal milestones and budget variances;

Battle Mountain, Nevada

Chief administrative officer of the county and towns; prepared county, town, and special district budgets, including the Lander County Airport. Fiscal, budget, construction and economic advisor to the Lander County Airport Authority.Managed to completion five major public works projects, managed the County's first bond issuance for county wide capital projectsDrafted and implemented the county's first personnel classification and pay plan Managed economic development projects, such as Main Street and historic tax credit programs Supervised planning, building, public works, road and land management functions Applied for and managed major federal and state infrastructure grants Responsible for all county risk management, internal audit, and emergency services functions Managed leases and negotiated lease agreements. Reviewed all county contracts for fiscal and budgetary impact.

Tonopah, Nevada

Chief assistant to the county administrator in execution of special projects, hospital, land policy, human resources, economic development, and indigent policy Supervised county welfare, general services, personnel, and purchasing functions Assisted in preparation of the county, airport, and town budgets; Oversaw preparation and implementation of county economic development plans Reviewed subdivisions and minor land divisions for compliance with Nevada statutesPrepared County General Plan updates in income, housing, transportation, economic development, and workforce development.Drafted land use ordinances and county zoning policy Assisted in negotiation of development agreements for retail and commercial projectsConducted environmental site reviews and prepared environmental impact reports Managed federal housing and community development, historic preservation, airport expansion, and economic development project grants Managed acquisition and disposition of county owned property, including obtaining appraisals and conducting property negotiations.

San Francisco, Ca

Evaluated HUD grantee financial and administrative management systems, contract management systems, adequacy of loan agreementsProvided technical assistance to HUD-assisted cities and counties in development of robust administrative and financial management systems. Developed automated systems for tracking of audit findings and their resolution Provided both small and large group training for cities and counties in budget, contract management, financial management, and administrative capacity buildingReviewed housing rehabilitation loan agreements and indirect cost allocation plans of cities and counties for completeness and proper implementation.

San Francisco, Ca

Managed budget and contracts for the Employment and Training Administration's federally funded workforce programs.

San Francisco, Ca

Provided analytic, budget, project management and research services to executive staff in the Office of the Mayor.

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, Political Science And Economics

Activities and Societies: Daily Bruin newspaper

Bachelor Of Science (Bs), Aviation Administration, 3.6 Gpa

Activities and Societies: Chapter Officer (Finance Director), CSULA Chapter of the American Association of Airport ExecutivesGraduation.

Master Of Public Administration - Mpa, Public Works Administration, 3.917 Gpa

Activities and Societies: Pi Alpha Alpha Honor Society for Academics

Ba, Political Science And Economics; Management, Including Business Finance And Marketing

Activities and Societies: Daily Bruin

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, Political Science And Economics

Activities and Societies: Daily Bruin newspaper

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, Political Science And Economics

Political Science And Government