* Responsible for partnering with various localities and agencies within the Central Virginia area to help develop solutions for housing and infrastructure needs while providing technical support in areas of needs assessment, outreach, project development, grant writing, project management, and compliance.* Works with the Department of Housing Community Development (DHCD) and Virginia Housing to assist localities determine ways of finding funding and securing planning grants for a detailed approach to solving community needs. * Successfully created a $1 million dollar housing grant application that was selected as one of sixteen grant applications awarded by the Governor of Virginia (from over 70 applications). This project is being used to enhance the economic vitality and quality of life and living conditions of low- and moderate-income households in the Town of Bedford.

• Contract position for Covid-19 project and the Youth & Gang Violence Community Assessment project• Conducted outreach to inform community members about benefits of vaccination and assisted community members with registration for vaccinations • Assisted with logistics for recruiting programs, town hall meetings, etc. including with staffing registration tables and passing out flyers• Supervised teams of Outreach Specialists on door-to-door campaigns and assisted with job fairs by interviewing candidates and collecting onboarding documents• Provided and prepared materials for outreach activities• Collaborated with other outreach teams and community partners to connect with a wider range of surrounding communities for health project• Participated in meetings with City Officials (Mayor and Councilmen)• Assisted in creating Initiatives to reach Faith-based Community• Developed and built relationships with persons of diverse cultural backgrounds• Scribed during meetings, pre-registered persons at vaccination clinics, and assisted in daily reports • Promoted and Supported the Covid-19 vaccine and different health topics with positive engagement in the community• Conducted community assessment surveys within various locations throughout the City of Roanoke to gather data necessary to assess the cities’ thoughts when it comes to gun violence. • Assisted with compelling data and conducted a thematic analysis and coding of all data collected to present a full assessment report to the city.

*Responsible for assisting with managing recently acquired properties in the state of Virginia (Lynchburg, Roanoke, & Richmond). Helped maximize profits by optimizing leasing (properties leased performances improved to over 98%) and minimizing costs by 20% (Inventory restructuring and RMRP assistance).*Helped train newly installed property managers and provide insight of expectations of the owner/management group (weekly reporting, property walks, and action lists of open items).

*Promoted to Community Manager of a 288-unit property to help turn around deficiencies with staffing, resident retention, and community safety while preparing the property for a $10 million rehab project. *Reestablished partnerships with Lynchburg area agencies (Red Truck Ministries, Lynchburg Area Food Bank, Park View Missions) to better serve the community needs as well as reinstall 100 cameras on the property.*Helped maintain budgeted parameters with NOI and Gross Rent efficiency during the COVID pandemic and was also awarded “Best East Property 201+ Units” for Lowest Margin Expenses YOY.*Improved office efficiency by implementing an updated filing system and introducing staff lunch celebrations.

*Promoted to Community Manager of a 47-unit property in Gretna, VA (2018-2019), where I maintained a high level of efficiency and excellence while being responsible for all aspects of leasing, collections, recertifications, and resident retention. Helped guide the property to above 90% on a HUD REAC inspection.

*Responsible for actively leasing a 288-unit property while retaining current residents thru positive resident relations. Able to maintain a consistent 97% and above occupancy rate since 2014. *Able to conduct daily visual inspections of the property and help improve the quality of life for the residents thru various partnerships with agencies in the Lynchburg area (Sports Outreach, Community Access Network, Centra Health Mobile Clinic). Able to enhance community conditions for at risk and needy families with the promotion of the installation of 100 cameras on the property and a working relationship with Lynchburg Police Department.*Assisted with accounts payable and receivable, controlled inventory, assisted with on-time rental collection and completion of all annual recertifications. Worked in conjunction with property manager to conduct annual unit inspections to ensure compliance with VHDA and HUD regulatory standards.

*Actively participated in the leasing of a 312 unit lease up property while striving for quality residents. Performed outside marketing with local businesses and restaurants that increased pre-leased occupancy by 25%. *Ability to handle large sums of incoming rent and deposit rental amounts in bank account. Effectively filed evictions on late tenants and performed all necessary duties in court proceedings which sustained a very low monthly delinquency rate.*Helped maintain a professional appearance on the property grounds, amenities, and pool area that matched or exceeded the expectations of prospects and residents.*Improved office efficiency by implementing a checklist system and introducing additional time-saving measures.

*Responsible for maintaining resident files that stayed within HUD, LIHTC, and VHDA regulations and guidelines. Able to accomplish superior ratings during yearly file audits. *Enhanced communication between the Department of Social Services and the Lynchburg Police Department, fostering a sense of teamwork and collaboration in efforts to support at risk and needy families.*Assisted with accounts payable and receivable, prepared bank deposits, controlled inventory, and maintained equipment and technology.*Helped plan and coordinate community initiatives, job training development events, holiday parties and more.

*Provided plastics materials to various machine presses. *Maintained inventory data and made daily reports of any issues.*Changed machine presses for scheduled changeovers.*Provided exceptional daily maintenance to machine presses and janitorial proficiency while on production floor.

*Shift leader for a team that lead the region in TASS efficiency. *Packaged various potato chips products and maintained a high level of packing efficiency and quality.*Cleaned machine presses and changed out appropriate boxes in box drop for scheduled changeovers.*Provided exceptional daily maintenance to machine presses and janitorial proficiency while on production floor.