Development Management
Resume:
YVES KOMLA KEDELINA
**** ********* ****** *. *. Box 530- Bronx NY 10473
Telephone: 917-***-****
*********@*******.***
August 18th, 2011
Ref: Humanitarian Affairs Specialist
Dear Human Resources Director:
In response to the ads listed in Resumebook369 Website, enclosed is my
Resume for the position of the
"Field Humanitarian Affairs Specialist" that is open.
. Strong Community Economic Development program design and
management skills as I am a graduate with Masters of Science in
Community Economic Development at Southern New Hampshire
University in December 2005
. More than six (6) years experience of Development program
Management
. More than five (5) Supervision and administrative skills
. Extensive experience working with low and moderate income
families to achieve their self sufficiency.
. Knowledge with credit counseling and financial fitness
curriculum design
. More than six years training and presentation skills as I am
certified Training the Trainer
. Excellent background in Community Economic Development
. More than 5 years dealing with Homeless and distress communities
In addition, I have an ability to enter new environments and begin to
produce clear-cut results right from the start with diverse populations.
I am positive a personal interview would more accurately reveal my
qualifications and the contribution I can make towards your agency's future
success.
Thank you for the time and consideration, please do not hesitate to contact
me if you have any question.
Sincerely,
Yves Kedelina
Enclosed:
- Resume
YVES KOMLA KEDELINA
1950 Lafayette Avenue P. O. 530 Bronx NY 10473
Telephone: 917-***-****
*********@*******.***
CAREER FOCUS: Humanitarian Affairs Specialist
PROFESSIONAL PROFILE
. Overview: Extensive coordination, project planning, project management
and supervisory experience in not-for-profit organizations. Skills
include accounting, computer applications, and organization.
. Specializations: Specialty in Housing and Community Economic
Development. Certified in Micro enterprise Development and Finance.
Ability to teach low and moderate income families a wide range of
financial and asset building skills. Able to link commercial,
governmental, and charitable organizations for financial programs.
. Multi-Cultural/Language Skills: Fluent in English, French knowledge in
Spanish. Excellent understanding of multi cultures and traditions to
benefit relationships with stakeholders, government representatives
Not-for-profit partners and individual clients.
ACHIEVEMENTS
. First Program Manager to successfully undertake New York City Housing
Preservation and Development (HPD) Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher
program where NYC former homeless purchase their home.
. Member of counseling, support and placement team for Hurricane
Katrina's victims in New Orleans, Louisiana.
. Key leadership skills: Successfully supervised, trained and evaluated
employees in program planning and execution.
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
PROGRAM DIRECTOR, NHS REALTY CORPORATION, NEIGHBORHOOD HOUSING SERVICES
(NHS) OF NEW YORK CITY, New York, New York
2009-04/2010
Leadership/Project Management/Staff Supervision
. Assume key leadership role for overseeing NHS Realty's operation on a
day to day basis. Ensure NHS Realty Corp is fulfilling its mission of
stabilizing New York City Neighborhoods, increasing affordable housing
opportunities and reducing homeless population.
. Make sure NHS Realty Corp is operating successfully and in compliance
with HUD, and New York State Department of State regulations.
. Represent NHS Realty Corp at meeting with clients, residents, real
estate professionals, business groups, politicians, and partners.
. Supervise a total of 5 team members and ensure each team member has
resources to achieve the result.
Liaison/Outside Entity Relationship Building
. Serve as liaison with financial institutions, HPD, CNYCN and
Neighborhood Housing Services of New York.
. Negotiate with banks, Real Estate attorneys, Property owners or
listing brokers to secure affordable property for first time
homebuyers.
. Coordinate the loan pre-qualification, mortgage application and
underwriting process.
. Identify and educate realtor partners and funders regarding
participation programs.
Program Evaluation
. Monitor program outcomes and evaluate program performance.
. PROGRAM MANAGER, NHS HOMEOWNERSHIP CENTER, NEIGHBORHOOD HOUSING
SERVICES (NHS) OF NEW YORK CITY, New York, New York
2004-2009
. Responsible in managing homeownership opportunity for New York City
Housing Preservation and Development (HPD ) Housing Choice Voucher
recipients, Wealth Building, Family Self Sufficiency and Rescue Loan
Programs.
. Orchestrate HPD Housing Choice Voucher training, First time homebuyer
education and project management for individuals and families from
process inception to mortgage loan closing
. Schedule off-site orientations and review documentation provided by
New York City Housing Preservation and Development (HPD).
. Review HPD Family Self-Sufficiency program participant's Form HUD-
50058;
. Calculate participant's Housing Assistance Payment (HAP) based on
income, asset and household size
. Review and analyze participants' credit and manage placement in
educational/counseling programs.
. Conduct Homebuyer and Financial Fitness Education classes and
coordinate debt management services.
. Manage client progress. Process second and/or first mortgages, down
payments, closing cost assistance grants and loans.
. Obtain all verifications.
. Manage agency budget and grant for down payment assistance.
. Interface with HPD HQS Inspectors, Independent Inspectors and
construction contractors.
. Input loan information, deliver loan packages. Execute and monitor
participant agreements and manage program loan pipeline.
. Originate and manually underwrite Rescue Loan Product for homeowners
facing foreclosure.
PROGRAM SPECIALIST, Bronx Works, New York
2003-2004
. Provide direct services to low income tenants at risk of becoming
homeless including intake, engagement, assessment, referrals, service
plan development, advocacy, counseling, exit summaries and follow up.
. Conduct outreach, home visits and client surveys. Represent tenants at
Housing Court and request assistance for payment of tenant arrears or
referred to shelter.
RESEARCHER (INTERNSHIP) - SECTION 8 Housing Choice Voucher
2003-2004
New York Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) New York
. Planned, designed, implemented, monitored and evaluated Section 8
Housing Choice Voucher Program pilot project. Performed functions
similar to most recent position in a training capacity.
PRIOR EXPERIENCE
3 years experience in the computer industry as a network technician - ATIC
Import/Export, New York and Herzing College, Atlanta, GA. Extensive
knowledge of Computer applications, such as Microsoft World, Excel,
PowerPoint, Access, Elite, Argus, and Microsoft Outlook.
Good command of research tools such as SPSS, Atlas and Success Measures.
EDUCATION
Master of Science in Community Economic Development, Southern New Hampshire
University
Coursework includes: Accounting, Law and Community Development, Project
Design and Management, Financing Community Economic Development, Micro-
Enterprise Development, Housing and Land Policy, Financial Management,
Organizational Management, Business Development, Housing Development, Real
Estate finance, Program Design and Evaluation, Development of cooperative.
Undergraduate in Law of University of Lome, Togo
Certified Homebuyer education: Training the Trainers (Neighbor Work of
America)
Certified Housing Counselor (Neighbor Work of America)
Certified Financial Fitness Instructor (Neighbor Work of
America)
Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE)
Certified New York State Real Estate Broker
New York State Driver's License
AWARDS/HONOR
- Neighborhood Housing Services of New York City Star Award
- Neighborhood Housing Services of New York City Spirit Award
Member of Organization/Affiliation
- Member National Association of Realtors
- Bronx -Manhattan North Association of Realtors
- Member of New York State Association of Realtors
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