Breana Thomas,Hccp,C7P,Star, Cos Email & Phone Number

New York, United States

Driven and accomplished Affordable Housing Compliance Director with a proven track record of ensuring regulatory adherence and operational excellence within a wide variety of affordable housing projects in multiple states (17,000 units in 28 states). Adept at navigating complex regulatory landscapes, implementing compliance protocols, and fostering positive relationships with stakeholders, housing agencies, and C-level team members. Equipped with a comprehensive understanding of federal, state, and local housing regulations, combined with strong leadership skills to effectively manage compliance teams and drive organizational success. Focused efforts in meticulous attention to detail, strategic problem-solving, and dedication to promoting equitable access to affordable housing solutions.Key Contributions: ★Championed continuous improvement initiatives to enhance compliance processes, increase efficiency, and adapt to evolving regulatory requirements, positioning the organization for long-term success in affordable housing initiatives. ★Oversaw compliance aspects of affordable housing projects from inception to completion – including new property lease-ups, acquisitions, rehabilitations, etc., coordinating with internal teams, external partners, and contractors to ensure compliance requirements were integrated into the project plans and executed effectively.★Cultivated collaborative relationships with regulatory agencies, affordable housing advocates, community organizations, and other stakeholders to navigate regulatory challenges, and promote best practices in affordable housing compliance.★Utilized data analysis tools to monitor compliance metrics, track performance, and generate comprehensive reports to facilitate informed decision-making and improvement strategies. Steadily improved portfolio wide historical metrics.

Greater Nashville Area, Tn

Provided guidance on compliance and asset management to housing authorities, affordable housing management agencies, property management companies, and affordable housing owners and investors nationwide. As a consultant, I worked to support clients while driving compliance and accuracy through internal audits. Key Contributions: ★Assist in growing and retaining strong talent by providing guidance on staff training best-practices and the creation of company manuals. ★Educate clients on technical processes related to the housing industry, including new property lease-ups, acquisitions, and rehabilitations. ★Achieved 100% occupancy of 300-unit apartment with 67 empty units ~14 days before deadline, saving multi-million dollar contract by collaborating with managers to develop innovative strategy that identified and secured new renters despite holiday slowdown.★Avoided $5K penalty while maintaining positive reputation by resolving complex problem involving leasing ratios that involved hundreds of prospective renters.★Recognized for developing engaging presentations on technical and cumbersome concepts for non-industry audiences, appealing to all learning styles to drive understanding and excitement.

Bozeman, Montana

As the Asset Compliance Manager, I created, documented, and carried out standard operating procedures for this 501(C)3 organization, coordinating cross-functionally to oversee administrative, financial, capital, and operations. I also reported annual portfolio to CEO, investors, owners, syndicators, and state agencies. Key Contributions:★Achieved operational goals for multiple mixed-funding apartment complexes, overseeing 14 individuals, including property managers and accountants. ★Managed operating budgets by preparing and approving processes. ★Ensured compliance and safety standards by conducting regular audits on physical conditions of property, as well as property file accuracy, and staff performance.

St. Louis, Mo

In this role, I designed and implemented nationally-implemented compliance training, leveraging extensive knowledge of laws and regulations regarding fair housing, HUD housing, LIHTC, RD, HOME and landlord-tenant laws in multiple states. Key Contributions: ★Fostered and cultivated professional relationships with key agencies and stakeholders, including affordable housing agencies, multi-agency auditors, and private clients. ★Instructed public and private clientele in compliance by traveling across the nation routinely to present training and education materials to up to 400 attendees at a time. ★Led training department by overseeing contracts, operating budgets, and marketing, as well as supervising new trainers and conducting on-boarding processes for new hires.

Portland, Oregon Area

As compliance manager for over 5K affordable and market housing units, I ensured HUD, LIHTC, RD, and HOME compliance by auditing resident files and processing and transmitting HUD HAP vouchers and MINC project worksheets. By keeping constantly up to date to changes or additions to laws and regulation, I implemented new policies regarding updates to fair housing, HUD, LIHTC, RD, and landlord-tenant laws in Oregon, Washington, California, and Idaho. Key Contributions: ★Established and initiated a corporate compliance program by creating processes, policies, and procedures; Led compliance training for corporate staff and site managers. ★Coordinated cross-functionally with multiple affordable housing agencies, including OHCS, AHMA, HUD compliance officers, CTCAC, and multi-agency auditors.

Portland, Oregon Area

★Reviewed and prepared files for certification/recertification in preparation for compliance audits in programs such as HUD Section 8, 202 PRAC, 236, BMIR and properties with layered funding HUD/LIHTC/HOME. ★Assisted in the development and implementation of the compliance program, including form revisions and compliance processes and procedures. ★Implemented compliance training and ongoing communication for site staff by utilizing knowledge with Fair Housing, HUD Housing, LIHTC, Landlord/Tenant Laws, and EIV policies. Established professional relationships with multiple affordable housing agencies including OHCS, AHMA, HUD Field Office staff and auditors.

Portland, Oregon Area

Primary work with the HUD Section 8 program, Fair Housing compliance, and physical site inspections (REAC). Directly worked with tenants, maintenance staff, compliance staff, community development programs, resident services providers, and various other agencies to ensure the property and resident needs were met.