James F. Garrett

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Falls Church, Virginia 22046-3513

703-***-****)

aceqrc@r.postjobfree.com

Offering development, management, and supervision of programs and

services to the Aged, Disabled, and the Socially and Economically

Disadvantaged

2012 - 3/2014 Falls

Church Housing Corporation

Executive Director Falls Church, VA

. Responsible for management and oversight of not for profit 501c3

organization providing affordable housing and supportive services to the

Aged and Disabled.

. Plan and direct real estate acquisition and preservation activities.

. Oversee the research, evaluation, and selection of properties for

acquisition or preservation

. Establish partnership opportunities with developers and like-minded

organizations for the purpose of achieving affordable housing

development.

. Responsible for the development of programs and outreach initiatives that

promote affordable housing and community development.

. Responsible for community relations activities including public education

and community outreach, membership campaigns, and fundraising and

resource development (annual report, annual appeal and grant

submissions).

. Conduct activities for increasing awareness of the need for affordable

housing, new organization memberships and renewals, increasing donations

and dues, and increasing support for affordable housing projects and

activities.

. Re-negotiated MOU (Memorandum of Understanding) with local government

entity to maintain property tax exemption and right of first refusal for

acquisition opportunities.

. Successfully re-financed 86 unit property to achieve more favorable

interest rate and provided 3M surplus cash for future acquisitions

(Freddie Mac ARM).

. Successfully marketed and facilitated the sale of a commercial office

property which was creating negative cash flow for the organization.

2000 - 2012 Fellowship Square Foundation,

Inc.

Executive Director Herndon, Virginia

. Responsible for the management and oversight of not for profit

(501c3) organization providing affordable housing and supportive

services to the Elderly and Disabled.

. Management and oversight of 700 HUD subsidized apartments on 4

campuses in the Washington, DC Metropolitan area.

. Management and oversight of an organization with an annual budget of

12-15M per year and assets of 35-40M.

. Responsible for budget development and administration.

. Developed, managed and negotiated annual budgets with HUD, VHDA,

MDCD and other regulatory agencies.

. Oversee annual A133 audits.

. Properties and management entity operated in positive cash

positions.

. Provided reports, made recommendations and interfaced with Governing

Board, related committees and constituents.

. Assisted in volunteer and board/committee recruitment, training and

retention.

. Responsible for fundraising activities (newsletter, website, special

events, annual meeting, grant writing, planned giving and

solicitation development).

. Generated 150-180 K of undesignated gifts/support per annum.

. Interfaced and advocated with local, state and national governmental

agencies for the provision, continuation and expansion of affordable

housing and related services for the Aged and Disabled.

. Represented and advocated for organization at public forums,

governmental meetings, civic organizations and places of worship.

. Negotiated Fannie Mae DUS (223f FHA) loan and MOU (Memorandum of

Understanding) which netted 1.5M of surplus cash.

. Negotiated FHA 223f loan which created surplus cash of $100,000

-150, 000 per annum.

. Submitted, received approval, and annually renewed grants for Social

Service Coordinators at 150K - 200 k per annum.

. Responsible for staff supervision and development of 50+ employees.

. Developed a policy of "promoting from within" and staff development

which significantly reduced employee turnover and increased

corporate loyalty.

1998 - 2000 Community Lodgings, Inc.

Executive Director Alexandria, Virginia

1. Responsible for operation of not for profit ( 501c3) organization

developing and managing affordable low income housing, transitional

housing, life skills, computer/ business training and micro-enterprise

development for the homeless and economically disadvantaged.

2. Responsible for budget development and administration, fundraising

activities

(special events, annual appeal, grant writing, submission and

reporting), volunteer and board recruitment and staff supervision and

development.

1989- 1998 World Rehabilitation Fund, Inc.

Executive Director /CEO New York, New York / Washington, DC

1. Responsible for the administration, supervision and operation of

national and international not for profit (501 c3) organization

affiliated with NYU Medical Center providing social services, training

and treatments in the field of physical medicine, prosthetics and

orthotics, vocational rehabilitation and micro-enterprise development.

2. Instituted programs for training in Occupational Therapy, Physical

Therapy and Physiatry in developing countries.

3. Provided services in Honduras, Nicaragua, El Salvador, Haiti, Vietnam,

Lebanon, India, Armenia, the Philippines and Dominican Republic.

4. Instituted micro enterprises for the fabrication of prosthetics and

orthotics and the building and repair of wheelchairs by the disabled in

developing countries.

5. Developed and administrated USAID funded Humanitarian Aid Projects.

6. Developed and administrated domestic training and placement programs

(JOLI).

7. Developed annual appeal solicitations and newsletters to constituents,

8. Developed proposals to foundations both public and private.

9. Coordinated annual fundraising events (Annual Appeal, Annual Gala).

10. Increased endowment by 950k in 3 year period.

11. Advocated for the rights of the Aged and Disabled both nationally and

internationally.

1989. Four Seasons Nursing Centers

Administrator Oklahoma City, Ok/ San Antonio, TX

. Responsible for the management and operation of 180 bed skilled

nursing and rehabilitation facility (OKC).

. Responsible for the management and operation of 120 bed assisted

living facility (San Antonio)

. Oversight of nursing, dietary, rehabilitation and housekeeping

departments (125+ employees) as well as recruiting staff and

residents/patients

. Oversight of building construction and renovations.

1983-1985 Gatesway Foundation

Administrator Broken Arrow, OK

. Responsible for management and oversight of 80 bed Intermediate Care

Facility for Mentally Retarded Adults (ICFMR), community based Group

Homes and a Sheltered Workshop.

. Oversight of nursing, dietary and housekeeping departments (70+

employees).

. Oversight and coordination of fundraising activities (Annual Appeal,

Annual Gala, Annual Golf Tournament).

. Supervised construction of gymnasium and swimming pool projects.

1978-1983 Visiting Nurse Association

Health Maintenance Administrator Dallas, TX

. Responsible for the development, management and operation of (2)

Medicare certified Adult Day Care Centers with Social and

Rehabilitation components, the Meals on Wheels program for Dallas

County, and a Geriatric Nurse Practitioner health screening and

education program serving 26 Geriatric congregate eating sites in

Dallas County.

1974-1978 City of Garland

Assistant to the City Manager Garland, TX

. Responsible for managing and conducting services for the aged,

disabled and low income individuals and families under the Department

of Community Development

. Services included Section 8 housing, CETA employment program,

information and referral services, case management, specialized

transportation for the Elderly and Disabled and supervision of 2

congregate eating sites.

Education

Bachelor of Arts History and English

University of North Texas Denton, TX

Masters of Science Healthcare Administration

University of North Texas Business Administration (minor)

Special Licenses and Training

Licensed Nursing Home Administrator

. Texas and Oklahoma ( eligible in all other states )

Skills

. Grant research, development, writing and administration

. Staff supervision and training

. Budget development and administration

. Marketing and Resource Development

. Management and oversight of Fund Raising activities (Appeals, Annual

Reports, Web Site, Newsletters, Donor Cultivation).

. Public speaking

. Computer (Microsoft office)

. Foreign language (basic knowledge of Spanish (speak, read, write)

References furnished upon request

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