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Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area

Responsible for overseeing the property and facility management of all 72 affordable housing units owned by Model Cities located in 6 separate buildings.Overseeing the lease-up of over 8,000 square feet of commercial space located along University Avenue and the Green Line.Responsible for creating and monitoring agency and department budgets.• Developed a strategy to increase subsidy for 16 Model Cities Supportive Housing Units• Negotiated three new leases for Model Cities commercial space• Completed a Tax Credit project including all paperwork related to Form 8609 submittal, investor equity, draws, and project closeout in accordance with the partnership agreement.• Developed pro formas, operating budgets, and cash flow analysis for all rental properties.

Minneapolis, Mn

Managed the 20-unit Lease to Own Program and assisted 6 families to achieve home ownership. Represented the Authority in all property and development related issues. Affordable housing expert providing support in development, funding, and approvals.* Secured over $4.0 million in development and planning and grant funding* Oversaw the 20-project Metropolitan Housing Opportunity Program (MHOP), including all reporting and helped process two ownership transfers.* Worked successfully with HUD, MHFA, City of Minneapolis, Hennepin County, Met Council and other government entities with regards to affordable housing funding and development

Planned and developed the University campus and facilities through collaboration and project management. Pre-planning project manager for over 20 campus new building and renovation projects. Created over 50 RFPs and selection processes for architects and contractors. Managed the Capital Oversight group for over 8 years. * Planned the renovation of 5 historic campus buildings, including first LEED Gold Historic Renovation.* Managed project design activities, including project scoping, program planning, and budget analysis for over 50 campus projects large and small* Assisted in the development of four consecutive University state Capital Bonding Requests Prepared Board of Regents docket and presentation material* Worked with various collegiate units, consultants, and staff on numerous University capital planning issues, including LRT impacts on labs and other campus development* Developed strategies for shaping University’s space utilization process which reduced office space needs in over five campus buildings.

Responsible for all aspects of development, including property development, disposition, acquisition. Created a strategy to develop and fund over 100 public housing units in the City of Minneapolis. * Coordinated the Authority's housing strategy under the terms of the Hollman Consent Decree.* Secured a $14.2 million grant award for the development of a 102-unit senior housing project.* Assisted in the development of the Authority's affordable housing strategy.* Instrumental in the development and operation of the Authority's non-profit organization and its affordable housing efforts.* Represented the Authority to neighborhood, government agencies, and others regarding the development of public housing.* Prepared materials, including maps and graphics, for highly-charged neighborhood meetings.* Negotiated leases for MPHA’s commercial properties* Attended and led over 100 neighborhood meetings with regards to housing development* Managed over 100 real estate transactions for acquisition and disposition of real estate* Involved in all aspects of City approvals, including zoning/variance requests, permits, and inspections.

Minneapolis, Mn

Consultant Planner who developed over 50 comprehensive plans for Cities large and small; attended and led over 100 community meetings related to development and zoning approvals.* Managed over 50 planning projects for both public and private clients.* Organized and supervised team members on planning projects, including budget and administration.* Prepared and delivered public presentations to various city staff, elected officials, general public.* Developed solutions to complex planning issues, reviewed and developed zoning ordinances, and conducted general planning, writing, and research for over 75 communities in the upper midwest.ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCECongressman Gerry Sikorski -- Senior Legislative Assistant

Ba, Int'L Relations

Master Of Planning, Secondry, Non-Profit Management

Masters of Planning with an a secondary emphasis on Management of Non-profit Organizations