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Detroit, Mi, Us

Detroit, Mi, Us

Southfield, Michigan, Us

Coordinate and supervise compliance program for 17 affordable housing communities.Project management co-lead implementing a company-wide housing software conversion. Primary team trainer on recordkeeping, rules and regulations in accordance with HUD and IRS Section 42.Lead representative for PVM in all regulatory and compliance matters.Responsibilities include (not limited to):- Compliance with HUD Secure Systems, the Enterprise Income Verification System (EIV) and MSHDA COL- Lead preparation and response during regulatory agency audits- Develop training materials - Conduct periodic internal resident file audits- Interim Village Administrator as-needed during vacancies, vacations or leaves of absence

Detroit, Michigan, Us

I assisted in planning and executing community events, workshops and public forums:- Living Lab workshop proposal, Detroit Food Policy Council 2021 Virtual Summit (in partnership with University of Detroit Mercy)- District 6 Council Candidates & Community Forum and Green Stormwater Infrastructure Resource Fair (in partnership with Alliance for the Great Lakes and Michigan Interfaith Power & Light)- Climate Justice for All Grant, 2020, presented mid-term report to nationwide peer audience- former facilitator, Southwest Eco-D Coalition

Detroit, Michigan, Us

- Support the emerging Southwest EcoD initiative, facilitate coalition communications- Evaluate progress of Climate Justice For All project- Host strategic planning staff retreat - Support objectives of $300,000 National Fish & Wildlife Foundation Grant- Participate in Indoor Air Quality Survey canvassing efforts-Promote community education and engagement

Pontiac, Michigan, Us

HAVEN seeks to eliminate domestic violence and sexual assault across Oakland County and the surrounding communities by empowering survivors through advocacy and social change.As a Social Work intern in the Resource Room, I was responsible for maintaining a caseload of clients seeking resources related to housing, budgeting, job-seeking and transportation. I also worked to build relationships with local property owners and management companies to develop memorandums-of-understanding focused on housing.

Director of a 104-unit Independent Senior Living Community with a sophisticated, urban design. The James is located near the heart of downtown Ferndale in a historic brick building that was once a school and convent. Professional duties include and are not limited to:- Consulting property owners, development team and management group on operations, marketing and enhanced services relating to senior living- Creating a startup budget and rent schedule- Meeting with both service and operations vendors to contract on-site third-party services- Acting as liaison with prospective residents to promote the upcoming community, provide construction updates and collect reservation deposits- Purchasing and creating advertising with local media outlets- Establishing new relationships with partners who provide various senior services in the Metro Detroit areaAdditionally, I have assisted a nearby Piper Management property with file compliance and organization relating to the Low Income Housing Tax Credit Program.

Southfield, Mi, Us

I managed marketing & leasing for a 147-apartment LIHTC independent senior living community. I directly oversaw the office support team members and would act as interim director of building operations in the absence of the Executive Director. My professional duties included but were not limited to:- Providing excellent customer service to both prospective and current residents- Staff development and oversight- Marketing at expos, community centers, and other event sponsorships- Networking and maintaining referral source relationships - Sales and leasing- Community tours- Event planning - Conducting interviews- Leading staff in-service training in compliance with the MI Choice Medicaid Waiver Program- Maintaining our compliance with the MSHDA Low Income Housing Tax Credit Program

Southfield, Mi, Us

I managed marketing, outreach and sales for the Village campus including the lease-up Freedom Place Rochester memory care community.

Southfield, Mi, Us

I was responsible for planning and executing all the day-to-day activities (in-house and field trips) and special events at our two-building senior living community of approximately 160 residents.Accomplishments:- Directly trained and supervised two recreational assistants, both of which earned promotions to become full-time Life Enrichment Directors- Obtained a CDL Class C with Passenger Endorsement

Minneapolis, Mn, Us

I managed and merchandised three departments of the store and helped to facilitate team member training and development.

Minneapolis, Mn, Us

I assisted guests in a fast-paced environment on the sales floor, in the photo department, and at the guest service desk. I also trained new employees.

Troy, Michigan, Us

I wrote feature articles for the organization's website and newsletter, photographed special events and housing projects, organized marketing materials, contacted media outlets, created mailing lists, and wrote press releases. I completed Fair Housing Training and Due Process & Recipient Rights training.

I was required to have extensive knowledge of the history of this National Historic Landmark as I presented formal, guided tours to a variety of demographics including children, senior citizens, and international business groups.

Master Of Social Work - Msw, Social Work

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), Communication And Media Studies

Intercultural Communication