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Guide and advise clients on real estate planning, design, development, and construction projects in Northeast Ohio.

Opened a remote office on University of Delaware Campus and managed a team of 13 staff working for the University of Delaware department of Planning and Project Delivery.

• Acted as Owner's Rep and Project manager for the University of Delaware's $165 million bio-pharmaceutical research facility and Central Utility Plant. • Advised the University of Delaware on Management Advisory Services to improve organizational structure and department procedures. • Advised Rider University on their Residential Master Plan, including facilitating focus groups and student surveys. • Developed a Capital Reinvestment Plan for Cornell University's residential… Show more • Acted as Owner's Rep and Project manager for the University of Delaware's $165 million bio-pharmaceutical research facility and Central Utility Plant. • Advised the University of Delaware on Management Advisory Services to improve organizational structure and department procedures. • Advised Rider University on their Residential Master Plan, including facilitating focus groups and student surveys. • Developed a Capital Reinvestment Plan for Cornell University's residential portfolio; including facility conditions analysis, budget projections, and programmatic recommendations. Show less

• Developed a Capital Improvement Plan for Woodberry Forest independent school in Woodberry, VA. • Project Managed two historic renovation and conversion construction projects on Woodberry Forest Campus. • Provided construction administration and managed the project budget for a new cross-laminated timber gymnasium for Washington Latin public charter school.• Acted as Owner's Rep for Briya public charter school and Bridges public charter school for their school building renovation… Show more • Developed a Capital Improvement Plan for Woodberry Forest independent school in Woodberry, VA. • Project Managed two historic renovation and conversion construction projects on Woodberry Forest Campus. • Provided construction administration and managed the project budget for a new cross-laminated timber gymnasium for Washington Latin public charter school.• Acted as Owner's Rep for Briya public charter school and Bridges public charter school for their school building renovation project and KaBOOM playground. • Advised DC Scholars public charter school on their application for a surplus building to renovate into their long-term home, including developing project budgets, reviewing zoning, providing blocking and stacking and test-fit analysis. Show less

• Managed professional selections for DC Scholars Public Charter School Facility renovation and acted as Owner's representative throughout the design and implementation process.• Provided construction administration for Howard University's Interdisciplinary Research Building.• Developed architectural program of spaces for St. Christopher's and St. Catherine's joint arts program.• Oversaw the renovation and temporary move of University of the District of Columbia's… Show more • Managed professional selections for DC Scholars Public Charter School Facility renovation and acted as Owner's representative throughout the design and implementation process.• Provided construction administration for Howard University's Interdisciplinary Research Building.• Developed architectural program of spaces for St. Christopher's and St. Catherine's joint arts program.• Oversaw the renovation and temporary move of University of the District of Columbia's workforce development program during facility modernization. Show less

• Wrote and won NECN Neighborhood Small grant to execute a community development summer program for youth living in Public Housing that “hires” these interns to create functional community art products and events in collaboration with Trash for Peace, HomeForward and TMK1 art collective. • Built recycle bins with members of the community during public events.• Contributed to the development of new products that supported fundraising efforts for Trash For Peace… Show more • Wrote and won NECN Neighborhood Small grant to execute a community development summer program for youth living in Public Housing that “hires” these interns to create functional community art products and events in collaboration with Trash for Peace, HomeForward and TMK1 art collective. • Built recycle bins with members of the community during public events.• Contributed to the development of new products that supported fundraising efforts for Trash For Peace programming.• Published promotional and educational materials for social media. Show less

• Contributed to the development of a new employment focused program funded by the Department of Labor by suggesting policy, creating systems for data capture, and training coworkers in program procedures.• Coached 70 residents in their development of a career: assisted clients with resumes and interviewing techniques; researched training opportunities and developed relationships with local employment resources. • Planned, led and coordinated 20 orientations for the Housing… Show more • Contributed to the development of a new employment focused program funded by the Department of Labor by suggesting policy, creating systems for data capture, and training coworkers in program procedures.• Coached 70 residents in their development of a career: assisted clients with resumes and interviewing techniques; researched training opportunities and developed relationships with local employment resources. • Planned, led and coordinated 20 orientations for the Housing Works program for residents of Public Housing and Section 8 Residents promoting program benefits, explaining eligibility requirements and program participation. • Coordinated usage of various facilities for training activities, contacted and obtained special speakers for workshops; coordinated provision of refreshments as well as transportation of materials and equipment. • Served as an Education Team member to improve and develop resident briefings explaining program history, eligibility requirements, Federal and State regulations, HomeForward policy and opportunities offered by HomeForward to support economic independence. • Designed and developed graphics and tools to capture, organize and access information about local resources. Show less

• Coordinated and provided program services for specially funded HomeForward programs including: Rent Assistance, Section 8, Small Business Support, Family Self-Sufficiency and Section 3 Resident Employment Programs for a caseload of 65 families.• Implemented rent assistance services including completing eligibility reviews, change of income calculations, rent increases, annual re-certifications, and terminations according to Federal Department of Housing and Urban Development and Home… Show more • Coordinated and provided program services for specially funded HomeForward programs including: Rent Assistance, Section 8, Small Business Support, Family Self-Sufficiency and Section 3 Resident Employment Programs for a caseload of 65 families.• Implemented rent assistance services including completing eligibility reviews, change of income calculations, rent increases, annual re-certifications, and terminations according to Federal Department of Housing and Urban Development and Home Forward regulations.• Planned, coordinated and led orientation and information sessions detailing Family Self-Sufficiency program eligibility requirements, benefits of participation and guidelines for participation to ~ 200 Public Housing and Section 8 residents. • Monitored training progress of program participants, set learning goals and provided referrals or follow-up services as needed, counseled participants regarding various obstacles.• Monitored program participants for violations of Home Forward and HUD rules, informed participants of violation and counsel them for resolution; represented Home Forward in hearings as requested with supportive documentation.• Attended and participated in various community meetings; shared and verified program information; established working relationships with partner agencies.• Monitored, investigated and reported tenant and landlord complaints; diffused crisis situations when possible and assisted in resolutions.• Maintained appropriate records and logs; prepared required monthly reports. Show less

• Drafted suburban layout for a housing development for flood victims of 156 houses in coordination with the Municipal Engineering Office of Danlí.• Consulted with Cooperative Housing Foundation International in order to develop a GPS Training Seminar suited to train their HIV/AIDS program advocates and health promoters in Geo-Referencing and basic data-mapping.• Designed a community park to be constructed using "Eco Blocks" in conjunction with a community gardens and weekly… Show more • Drafted suburban layout for a housing development for flood victims of 156 houses in coordination with the Municipal Engineering Office of Danlí.• Consulted with Cooperative Housing Foundation International in order to develop a GPS Training Seminar suited to train their HIV/AIDS program advocates and health promoters in Geo-Referencing and basic data-mapping.• Designed a community park to be constructed using "Eco Blocks" in conjunction with a community gardens and weekly green market project.• Advocated rural farming community's pursuits for development projects and successfully secured a the donation of a new classroom for the school, established a rural bank, and trained local builders to construct highly efficient wood-burning stoves for the entire community of 40 households. Show less

• Researched and wrote comparative reports for program development.• Coordinated recruiting efforts.• Self-directed efforts to improve and streamline program operations.

• Researched best practices for sustainable urban design and development.• Developed landscape design concepts for Kauffman's Park development.• Assisted in presentations to City Council.

• Arranged course and spring work trip dedicated to assisting local initiatives to rebuild Lower 9th Ward in collaboration with AAP Dean and administration.• Conducted phone interviews for ACORN Housing and contributed to report consolidated and evaluating rebuilding initiatives using statistical analysis of neighborhood surveys and GIS mapping technology.

• Conducted research with youth from Lower East Side of Manhattan and provided leadership, logistic and organizational support.• Researched grant opportunities, edited applications, built relationships with potential grant foundations.• Created an extensive research paper documenting the Prove It summer program to be used as record and resource to request continued funding for Open Road.