Industry expertise: Public Housing and Section 8 Administration
Accomplished professional offering diversified experience overseeing the administration
and management of public housing authority programs and projects.
• Extensive background overseeing fiscal, operational, personnel, maintenance and strategic planning / programming initiatives. Adept at creating policies, forms and procedures that ensure compliance with Federal Regulations. Strengths and areas of expertise:
• Public Housing & Section 8 Program Management
• Rent collection and arrears reduction
• Personnel Recruitment and Supervision
• Policy Formulation and Program Evaluation
• Tenant Relations and Public Relations
• Housing Regulations and Legislation
Oversee planning and management functions. Responsible for the procurement, installation, conversion, training and upgrades on all computer software programs utilized by the authority. Served as custodian for all Housing Authority funds. Maintain fiscal and confidential agency records. Team-oriented. Computer literate. Experience applicable to diverse opportunities.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
PEEKSKILL HOUSING AUTHORITY, Peekskill, NY
Executive Director: 3/08-9/08
 Instrumental in removing PHA from HUD designated “troubled†to PHAS standard performer.
 Introduced new and federally compliant policies and procedures, updated obsolete forms and practices.
 Successfully evicted residents who owed thousands of dollars and thus effectively reducing TARs.
BEACON HOUSING AUTHORITY, Beacon, NY
Dynamic fifteen (15) year career advancing through progressively responsible management positions with this public housing authority. Deliver contributions in operations, programming, budgeting and tenant relations.
Acting Executive Director; 5/07-3/08
 Provide strategic leadership and direction for housing project management and maintenance operations.
 Personnel Officer overseeing hiring, training, evaluation, supervision and termination of support staff.
 Prepare budgets and financial reports, establish budgetary controls and oversee Housing Authority funds.
 Make regular and special inspection tours of housing projects and units to ensure UPCS and HQS compliance.
 Experience meeting with tenants/participants to discuss problems, resolve issues and solve grievances.
 Prepare monthly Board meeting agendas, attend monthly meetings and maintain BHA meeting minutes.
 Committed to reducing fraud and ensuring participant compliance with program regulations and guidelines.
 Interpret and execute Housing Authority policies. Execute contracts for insurance, materials, supplies, etc.
Significant Accomplishments:
 Consistently maintain standard to high performer on PHAS and SEMAP scores since the program’s inception.
 Successfully investigated, prepared and testified in the 1st housing fraud case prosecuted in Dutchess County.
 Spearheaded organizational change initiatives (i.e. computerizing office and maintaining hardware/software).
EDUCATION B.A. - Political Science, Manhattanville College, Purchase, NY; 1991
Departmental Distinction - Three Year Program
Professional Development - Extensive HUD and NanMcKay & Associates (NMA) Training
Certifications:
Public Housing Management
Capital Improvement Fund
Uniform Physical Conditions Standards
Section 8 HQS
Section 8 Rent Calculation
Section 8 Eligibility
Licensed Notary Public
Pediatric Plus CPR, AED and First Aid
Coursework:
Interviewing/Fraud Control
HUD PIH/RIM Training
Non-Citizens Rule
Training
Section 8 Financial Management
Section 8 Occupancy
SEMAP Training
Section 8 HVC Update
Public Housing Update
SEMAP/Rent Reasonableness
Public Housing Assessment System
PHMAP Training
HUD PIC Training Interviewing Technique
Basic HUD/GAAPP – PHA Finance
Low Income Housing Tax Credit Training
GAAP Training
HUD Lead Hazard Visual Assessment Training
Bookkeeping and Accounting
NYS Retirement Reporting Seminar
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