As Chief Operating Officer of INLIVIAN (formerly the Charlotte Housing Authority), a non-profit real estate holding company with a public purpose, whose mission is to create innovative housing solutions in desirable communities for residents of diverse incomes and facilitate access to services to help them succeed.In the newly created COO role, I report to the President /CEO, A Fulton Meachem, Jr., manage daily programmatic functions, and lead INLIVIAN’s Housing Choice Voucher, CORE, IT… Show more As Chief Operating Officer of INLIVIAN (formerly the Charlotte Housing Authority), a non-profit real estate holding company with a public purpose, whose mission is to create innovative housing solutions in desirable communities for residents of diverse incomes and facilitate access to services to help them succeed.In the newly created COO role, I report to the President /CEO, A Fulton Meachem, Jr., manage daily programmatic functions, and lead INLIVIAN’s Housing Choice Voucher, CORE, IT and Legal business units, as well as its subsidiary Blue Horizon Management Company. Show less

In my role as Chief Operating Officer, I oversee the day-to-day operations and administration of the 54-person agency including, but not limited to:• Strategic Planning• Inclusive Workplace Practices• Finance and Budgeting• Contracting and Procurement• Facilities• People and Culture• General Counsel Liaison

•Provided operational leadership, and management to ensure that the proper operational controls, administrative and reporting procedures, and human capital systems were developed and implemented to effectively grow the organization and to ensure the organization’s efficiency.•Developed, implemented and executed operating policies consistent with the organization’s broad policies and objectives.•Managed the development and implementation of the organization’s $6 million annual… Show more •Provided operational leadership, and management to ensure that the proper operational controls, administrative and reporting procedures, and human capital systems were developed and implemented to effectively grow the organization and to ensure the organization’s efficiency.•Developed, implemented and executed operating policies consistent with the organization’s broad policies and objectives.•Managed the development and implementation of the organization’s $6 million annual budget.•Drafted, negotiated and provided contract administration for over 120 contracts with a total aggregate value of over $2 million.•Provided direct oversight of the organization’s financial management process including, but not limited to, accounts receivable, accounts payable, accounting standards and procedures and capital planning and expenditures.•Managed the operations of a 55,000 square foot facility. Show less

•Provided clients advisory services to develop and implement plans for the operational infrastructure of systems, processes, and personnel designed to accommodate the rapid growth objectives of the organization. •Developed and maintained strategic working relationships with the government, public and business sectors.•Provided organizational analysis, assessments and recommendations to clients.•Provided clients value by identifying issues and developing innovative and… Show more •Provided clients advisory services to develop and implement plans for the operational infrastructure of systems, processes, and personnel designed to accommodate the rapid growth objectives of the organization. •Developed and maintained strategic working relationships with the government, public and business sectors.•Provided organizational analysis, assessments and recommendations to clients.•Provided clients value by identifying issues and developing innovative and cost-effective solutions including solution implementation. Show less

Associate Director:•Provided strategic management and operational oversight of the agency’s employer service division’s six programs in order to ensure efficient and effective delivery of agency resources.•Formulated the division’s annual budget to fund programs and services.Chief of Staff:•Worked closely with the Agency Director to provide leadership and oversight to staff of over 500 employees.•Responsible for strategic planning and implementation to meet the… Show more Associate Director:•Provided strategic management and operational oversight of the agency’s employer service division’s six programs in order to ensure efficient and effective delivery of agency resources.•Formulated the division’s annual budget to fund programs and services.Chief of Staff:•Worked closely with the Agency Director to provide leadership and oversight to staff of over 500 employees.•Responsible for strategic planning and implementation to meet the organizational goals and objectives in support of the agency’s mission and objectives. Show less

Deputy Director of Operations:•Provided day to day operational management and administration of the Office of Deputy Mayor for Planning and Economic Development.Program Director:•Provided direct day to day oversight and management of the $22 million Neighborhood Investment Fund established to provide low interest loan, and direct and matching grants to finance economic development improvements to target areas of the city.

•Provided coordination and management of special projects assigned by the agency Director related to the acquisition, disposition, leasing, and management of real property assets of the District of Columbia.•Negotiated and administered commercial and antenna leases, occupancy, right of entry and lease agreements between the District of Columbia government and internal and external parties.•Performed cost benefit analysis of real property leases and proposals.

•Managing partner in law firm that advised and represented clients in the areas of contracts, real estate, business, and juvenile law.