Work history
Program Manager
tags:
program development
• grant writing
• workshop and training facilit...
How would you describe your time at Corporation for Supportive ...?
This was a high demand enviorment which required extensive travel in the US. Providing skilled technical assistance to non-profit, municipal and state agencies interestesd in developing affordable, permanent supportive housing was extremely rewarding.
Development Manager
tags:
program coordinating
• coordinating funding sources
• project management
• property acquisition
• site planning
How would you describe your time at Messiah Housing?
This was the most challenging envioronment I have ever worked in. I worked closely with the Executive Director to develop affordable housing in the Islandview Community on the east side of Detroit. I wrote CDBG, HOME and County Community Development grants. I wrote development proformas, planned developments, presented planned projects to municipal, funding and community stakeholders.... 
Senior Development Specialist
tags:
preparation of offers to purc...
• property sales
• recording land records
• title clearing
• site plan review
How would you describe your time at City of Detroit Planning an...?
I truly enjoyed the opportunity to work with developers and citizens to buy property and plan their developments through property disposition, site plan review and resolution of title issues. I worked hard to streamline the sales process with my co-workers in the city planning, finance, and law departments....
Senior Resident Initiatives Coordinator
tags:
board development
• grant management
• financial management
• hud reporting requirements
• program planning
How would you describe your time at City of Detroit Housing Com...?
I worked very hard to coordinate support services for public housing sites in Detroit. I was the liaison between residents councils, HUD and the Commission. I wrote qualitative and quantitative reports for our HUD requirements. I coordinated trainings on board development, financial management and non-profit 501 (c)(3) designation....
Education
JD
tags:
working fast under pressure
• critical thinking
How would you describe your time at thomas m. cooley law school?
I finally found the law. I loved my time at Cooley. My sincerest regret was that I could not quit my job and dedicate the time to my studies. One day I will return and finish my degree. Did I say that this was the most rewarding, mentally stimulating experience of my life? I love the law.
Community Develpment
tags:
organizational development
• gis
• community planning
How would you describe your time at university of detroit mercy?
I returned to school to finish my masters degree. I found the newly formed program stimulating. Although this was promoted as an evening program accommodating working professionals the early class times proved a bit too demanding for my work schedule.
Urban and Regional Planning and Development
tags:
public housing administration
• program design
• urban planning
• urban design
• team work
How would you describe your time at Michigan State University?
As a graduate student I enjoyed exploring the impact of socio-economic and political factors on the development of our communities. I gained an understanding of how state, federal and local governments make decisions, fund programs, and how their policies shape our cities, states, and the nation.
International Relations/Social Science
tags:
leadership
• creativity
• analytical thinking
• interpersonal communication
• advanced writing
How would you describe your time at Michigan State University?
Lames Madison College at MSU offered me a wonderful educational experience. In addition, I gained a wholistic perspective of the impact of social, political and economic principles on the communities we live in.
