career objective                              

nonprofit housing director eager to contribute superior communication, organization, and project management skills toward actively supporting the southern california housing collaborative in providing affordable, positive, and productive living environments for individuals with developmental disabilities

profile                                                

ø  offer solid personal and professional experience working with the san diego regional center, as well as practical experience in program development, operational management, publicity and fundraising, public outreach, and client relations

ø  demonstrated ability to mobilize diverse groups of individuals, community organizations, state and local government agencies, and private partners; cultivate long-term business relationships

ø  strong aptitude for organization and data management; monitor program performance and prepare error-free reports, documentation, and analyses

ø  depth of knowledge regarding assistance programs; ensure compliance with organizational policies and procedures, as well as government regulations

ø  dynamic communication, presentation, negotiation, and relationship management skills

ø  proactive team player equally effective in independent and collaborative environments

experience                                          

southern california housing collaborative, san diego, ca                                              2008 c present

executive director (1/09 c present)

chairman of the board (9/08 c 1/09)

member, board of directors (6/08 c 9/08)

• effectively steer all aspects of operations for this newly established housing collaborative dedicated to providing affordable housing for san diego and imperial counties residents with developmental disabilities; establish strategies and timelines to accomplish organizational goals
• coordinate community resources to identify and act upon opportunities to expand availability of affordable housing; actively collaborate with private and government organizations to secure funding for new and existent  housing units
• partner with the san diego regional center system on assessing the individual needs and readiness of prospective socal housing collaborative residents; work closely with qualified persons and provide guidance through the application process
• lead efforts to relocate 35 approved residents into new housing units by june 2010 and deliver ongoing support as needed; build, maintain, and manage affordable housing wait list
• continually strive to improve public policy and develop new projects each year; play integral role in obtaining funding and forging successful relationships with partners

 

~ prior background ~

licensed independent life & health insurance broker                                      1993 c 2008

education                                           

life, health, & casualty insurance broker s license                                                     1993

general studies, grossmont community college, la mesa, ca                                     1990 c 1991