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Norfolk, Va, Us

Lead and manage strategic initiatives within the Department of Housing and Community Development, including affordable housing preservation and community development grant programs;Direct the daily activities of four teams for a total of 14 staff members;Assist with the creation of an updated comprehensive housing study and departmental strategic plan;Provide oversight and management of the city’s $6M HUD entitlement and $154M federal stimulus grants;Lead a local Community of Practice for Healthy Housing Equity in partnership with the National League of Cities;Oversee Bank On Norfolk, the city’s financial education program, in coordination with Bank On Hampton Roads;Lead the development of a blueprint for racial wealth equity in partnership with the Cities for Financial Empowerment Fund;Oversee the city’s (revised and re-launched) owner-occupied rehabilitation programs;Propose and design additional housing preservation programs;Foster partnerships with area nonprofits, civic organizations, and businesses to improve the capacity of area organizations to advance housing preservation and fair housing efforts in Norfolk;Assist with hiring, performance management, and departmental procedures

Norfolk, Virginia Area

Manage team of five to administer roughly $6M in annual HUD Entitlement Grants, including CDBG, HOME, and ESG. Develop the Annual Action Plan and Consolidated Plan and amend as needed for reprogramming or supplemental funding. Coordinate application review team and make recommendations for funding; Prepare or supervise preparation of end of year financial reconciliation and CAPER; Oversee and approve grant drawdowns and subrecipient reimbursements; Provide financial and compliance oversight including 2 CFR 200 Uniform Guidance, CDBG Timeliness rule, Section 3, Lead-Safe Housing Rule, AFFH (Fair Housing), and 24 CFR Part 58 Environmental regulations; Monitor Subrecipients and provide technical assistance; Coordinate contract and renewal process; Develop strategy for use of funds and identify shovel-ready projects; lead citizen participation process; train staff and develop manuals and SOPs. Lead inter-departmental Coronavirus Stimulus Task Force; review stimulus eligibility rules and provide guidance to city departments; develop spend plan for $42M U.S. Treasury Coronavirus Relief Fund grant in cooperation with leadership; provide updates to City Council about planned and eligible use of funding; prepare reports; approve expenditures; monitor subrecipients; supervise staff; prepare for and respond to audits and monitoring.

Norfolk, Va

Norfolk, Virginia

• Manage a portfolio of city departments with a combined budget of over $80 million• Forecast departmental expenditures on a quarterly basis and provide guidance to department directors and finance managers as necessary• Analyze and summarize departmental budget requests and recommend cost saving strategies or budget enhancements to maximize both the efficient use of taxpayer dollars and departmental effectiveness• Design the City Manager's annual budget presentation and assist with messaging to both the public and City Council • Design and coordinate the city's public budget engagement, present budget process and engagement information to the public at civic leagues and other events• As Senior Analyst, provide guidance to coworkers and training to new staff and fill in as supervisor when necessary•Write and present policy briefs for a variety of audiences including the City Manager, Deputy City Managers, Department Directors, and City Council (topics included: Impact of Medicaid Expansion; Recommended Compensation Adjustment for Human Services Benefits staff; Human Services revenue analysis; Facility analysis of Recreation Centers and Libraries; Options for Human Services' office relocation; Options for employee parking supplement; Career Technical Education briefing book and recommendations; City fee revenue analysis; Mowing operations review)

Teach graduate students how to use statistical techniques in SAS during weekly lab sessions, provide student tutoring and grade assignments.

Bloomington, Indiana Area

Analyze the Monroe County budget, assist council members with various budget and spending inquiries

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Conduct interviews with federal agency officials and document records of interviews Analyze and synthesize documentation of agency programs for reporting purposes

South Bend, Indiana

Manage accounts payable and accounts receivable in QuickbooksDevelop online marketing campaign including social media, reputation management and website content maintainanceMonitor clinician credentialing; update demographics and request new insurance contracts as necessary

Washington, Dc

As the Aid Effectiveness Team Intern, I conducted desk research on U.S. government reforms related to country ownership and help prepare key advocacy events including catering, RSVPs, and room setup.

Indianapolis, Indiana Area

- Summarized legislation assigned to the House Committee on Ways and Means- Liaised between community advocates and Ranked Minority Member Bill Crawford- Staffed and took record of action taken during Ways and Means Committee meetings

Master Of Public Administration (Mpa), Public Financial Administration

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, Political Science - International Studies (Honors College)