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Orlando, Florida, United States

Assist local and state government HUD grantee clients with planning and reporting for their annual activities. Specific expertise in the Community Development Block Grant, HOME Investment Partnership Program, and Emergency Solutions Grants. Services include the development and drafting of 5-Year Consolidated Plans, Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing Choice, Annual Action Plans, Annual Performance Reports (CAPERs), Environmental Reviews, and more. Provide technical assistance for clients… Show more Assist local and state government HUD grantee clients with planning and reporting for their annual activities. Specific expertise in the Community Development Block Grant, HOME Investment Partnership Program, and Emergency Solutions Grants. Services include the development and drafting of 5-Year Consolidated Plans, Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing Choice, Annual Action Plans, Annual Performance Reports (CAPERs), Environmental Reviews, and more. Provide technical assistance for clients (states, counties, and other units of local government) that receive this federal funding, as well as communities that receive these funds through competitive small cities applications awarded by their respective state. Development of policy and procedure manuals within the guidelines of the regulatory requirements of the federal agency making the award. Perform outreach and citizen participation activities to assist communities in identifying their goals and objectives and planning activities to meet their priority needs. Manage a team of professional staff to assist in completing assignments associated with local government client contracts, and meeting deliverables according to regulatory deadlines. Show less

Orlando, Florida, United States

Compliance Manager for property management services that managed five multifamily properties and scattered site single family homes, which includes 529 units of affordable rental housing. Ensure compliance with federal and state programs, including HUD Multifamily PRAC, CDBG, HOME Investment Partnerships Program, and Neighborhood Stabilization Program (NSP). Responsibilities include EIV and TRACS coordinator and HUD Management and Occupancy Review (MOR) preparation. Certified Occupancy… Show more Compliance Manager for property management services that managed five multifamily properties and scattered site single family homes, which includes 529 units of affordable rental housing. Ensure compliance with federal and state programs, including HUD Multifamily PRAC, CDBG, HOME Investment Partnerships Program, and Neighborhood Stabilization Program (NSP). Responsibilities include EIV and TRACS coordinator and HUD Management and Occupancy Review (MOR) preparation. Certified Occupancy Specialist COS) for HUD Handbook 4350.3, occupancy requirements for HUD subsidized multifamily housing programs. Show less

Consulting and implementation services for a CDBG-DR subrecipient that received an award of funding from the State of Florida, to provide technical assistance in HUD's CDBG-DR regulatory requirements. Provide direct support of a hurricane housing recovery program, including home repair, mobile home repair/replacement, and buyout programs; implementation of a multifamily new construction project, and multiple infrastructure stormwater and sewer projects. Assist with the intake and application… Show more Consulting and implementation services for a CDBG-DR subrecipient that received an award of funding from the State of Florida, to provide technical assistance in HUD's CDBG-DR regulatory requirements. Provide direct support of a hurricane housing recovery program, including home repair, mobile home repair/replacement, and buyout programs; implementation of a multifamily new construction project, and multiple infrastructure stormwater and sewer projects. Assist with the intake and application process and review of eligibility requirement. Review existing policies and procedures and provide draft revisions to meet changing priorities. Draft forms and documents necessary for the implementation of the program. Work with subrecipient staff to meet compliance and reporting requirements, including Section 3, Fair Housing, MBE/WBE, and Davis-Bacon labor standards. Provide technical assistance and guidance to the subrecipient to meet any additional reporting requirements established by the awarding agency. Provide support for remote and on-site monitoring of the subrecipient. Attend internal staff meetings with client and meetings with awarding agency. Assist the client in establishing timelines and activity work plans for projects. Show less

Sanford, Florida

Plan, develop, and implementation of housing and community development programs for Seminole County citizens, including the operations of the U.S. Dept. of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), Neighborhood Stabilization Program (NSP), HOME Investment Partnership (HOME) Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG), and the State Housing Initiatives Partnership (SHIP) program activities. Supervision of 10 employees with 6 direct reports. Responsible for the design and… Show more Plan, develop, and implementation of housing and community development programs for Seminole County citizens, including the operations of the U.S. Dept. of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), Neighborhood Stabilization Program (NSP), HOME Investment Partnership (HOME) Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG), and the State Housing Initiatives Partnership (SHIP) program activities. Supervision of 10 employees with 6 direct reports. Responsible for the design and implementation of a new Disaster Recovery program in response to the Hurricane Irma event in September, 2017. Development and implementation of programs within organizational policy and grant regulations. Show less

Sanford, Fl

Provide oversight and programmatic monitoring of grant funded activities implemented by the Community Services Division. Monitoring of subrecipients, internal departments, and affordable housing units assisted with grant funds. Provided technical assistance in program implementation for the proper expenditure of grant funds to ensure regulatory compliance. Supervision of the Compliance Office team, including a project manager and coordinator. Drafted revised Monitoring Policy and Monitoring… Show more Provide oversight and programmatic monitoring of grant funded activities implemented by the Community Services Division. Monitoring of subrecipients, internal departments, and affordable housing units assisted with grant funds. Provided technical assistance in program implementation for the proper expenditure of grant funds to ensure regulatory compliance. Supervision of the Compliance Office team, including a project manager and coordinator. Drafted revised Monitoring Policy and Monitoring Plan with inclusion of a risk assessment tool. Show less

Kissimmee, Florida

Responsible for the oversight, guidance, and recommendations to internal departments and management for grant funding received by the County necessary to ensure overall grant program compliance. Assisted departments in the preparation and submission of grant applications for Federal and State opportunities. Examine and review award contracts to determine grant requirements and work with departments post-award to ensure compliance with reporting and program regulations. Administer the Edward… Show more Responsible for the oversight, guidance, and recommendations to internal departments and management for grant funding received by the County necessary to ensure overall grant program compliance. Assisted departments in the preparation and submission of grant applications for Federal and State opportunities. Examine and review award contracts to determine grant requirements and work with departments post-award to ensure compliance with reporting and program regulations. Administer the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program for funds received from the U.S. Department of Justice and the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE). Participated in the Osceola County Local Mitigation Strategy Group (LMS) to provide technical assistance for grant funded activities. Show less

Deland, Florida

Administration of the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program for Volusia County, and the Florida Disaster Recovery Program (CDBG-DR). Project level administration and implementation of the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program for the Volusia County Entitlement Community, comprised of the county and 11 participating cities with an annual budget ranging from 1.6 to $2.1 million, and the State of Florida- CDBG-DR Disaster Recovery Program with an awarded amount of $4.1… Show more Administration of the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program for Volusia County, and the Florida Disaster Recovery Program (CDBG-DR). Project level administration and implementation of the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program for the Volusia County Entitlement Community, comprised of the county and 11 participating cities with an annual budget ranging from 1.6 to $2.1 million, and the State of Florida- CDBG-DR Disaster Recovery Program with an awarded amount of $4.1 million in original funding and an additional $1.4 million in enhancement funds. Worked independently and with minimal supervision to ensure regulatory compliance for grant funded activities. Show less

Deland, Florida

Substitute teacher assigned to classrooms as needed in the absence of the permanent teacher. Executed lesson plans as assigned, maintained classroom management, and completed required attendance roles.

Sanford, Florida

Deputy clerk assigned to the domestic relations division. Child Support caseworker- responsible for the integrity of data for accounts requiring payment of child support, alimony, and arrears. Injunction clerk- responsible for processing injunction cases from the original petition through final disposition.

Orlando, Florida

Case analyst assigned to an establishment unit in the Child Support Enforcement office. Responsible for case management and processing of new child support cases, location of non-custodial parents, preparation of requests to the contact attorneys office for new enforceable court orders for support. Also processed files for submission to out of state enforcement agencies.

Orlando, Florida Area

Sworn law enforcement officer assigned to a road patrol unit. Answered calls to service, conducted immediate investigations of criminal activity, and placed suspects under arrest as necessary. Completed written reports and arrest warrants. Conducted traffic stops and issued non-criminal and criminal citations accordingly.

Master Of Science - Ms, Urban And Regional Planning

Graduate Certificate, Emergency Management & Homeland Security

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, Criminal Justice