ADRIENNE WASHINGTON-HARRIS
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An Affordable Housing Compliance and Property Management Specialist
Education
Ohio State University
Bachelors of Arts and Science
Majors: Journalism and Communications
Professional Certification
Registered in Apartment Management (RAM) - National Associated
Builders and Owners (NABO)
Tax Credit Compliance System (TaCCs) - Quadel Consulting
Assisted Housing Manager (AHM) - Quadel Consulting
Specialist in Housing Credit Management (SHCM) - NAHMA
Professional Experience
Title: Regional Compliance Manager (New York
City Region)
Employer: WinnResidential
Location: Bronx, New York
Dates of Employment: October 2011 - current
. Disseminate applicable Federal, State and local housing rules and
regulations as it pertains to properties with the New York City
Portfolio to Property Managers, Occupancy/Recertification Specialist
and the Leasing department.
. Facilitate and conduct work-related training for site staff and
oversee their participation.
. Stay up-to-date with all company policies and procedures distributed
by the Regulatory Compliance Department and work with the VP of
Administration and the Director of Compliance creating, updating and
implementing new policies.
. Distribute all information to appropriate staff.
. Approve and/or arrange for a network of approvals for all required
paperwork for move-ins / move-outs / renewals /certifications
. Ensure that wait lists, both internal and external, are maintained
appropriately at all sites.
. Perform regular audits of site files to ensure compliance - both
scheduled and unscheduled for properties with Section 42/HUD Project-
Based S8 and HOME funds.
. Attend all agency audits of sites within the region and act as the
point person for providing answers and appropriate supporting
paperwork for any issues discovered. Including following-up training
of site staff
. Train appropriate site staff, including new hires, on corporate
policies and procedures dealing with compliance.
. Oversee the TRACS transmission, Handle 504 Reasonable Accommodations
Requests, and handle all correspondence with the Contract
Administrator (CGI)
. Work with NYC Housing Development Company (HDC), NYC Housing
Preservation and Development (HPD), The Department of Housing and
Urban Development (HUD), Enterprise, Local Initiatives Support
Corporation (LISC-NEF), NYS Division of Housing and Community Renewal
(DHCR) and NYS Housing Finance Agency in submitting compliance reports
for New York City Properties in the portfolio
Title: Property Manager
Employer: Linden Plaza Development Corp
Location: Brooklyn, New York
Dates of Employment: May 2010 - October 2011
. Handled all aspects of resolving building violations, including
submitting paperwork to DOB (NYC Dept. of Buidlings)
. Insured timely and accurate reporting of LIHTC files and HUD 236
(Mitchell-Lama) files for over 1525 units
. Processed initial certifications & re-certifications for LIHTC, HUD 236
and HOME unit Tenants
. Handled and coordinated all building and unit repairs with contractors
and in-house maintenance staff for Section 8 HQS (Housing Quality
Standard) Inspections/Coordinate & monitor repairs for HQS
violations/Submit CCR (Certified Certificate of Repairs) to HPD/NYCHA
. Addressed and resolved tenant complaints and issues
. Provided leadership to staff in creating a positive living environment
for residents, including responding to resident requests in a timely and
professional manner
. Corresponded with Tenant Association (TA), Vice-Presidents, President and
Owners
. Responsible for the timely implementation of all aspects of the occupancy
cycle, inclusive of unit inspections, apartment availability,
interviewing of clients, required documentation and certification and
tenant selection
. Insured proper maintenance of the facility and compliance with fire
safety and sanitation regulations
. Supervised Staff of 60, including, Maintenance Director, Superintendent,
Recertification Dept., Rental Dept., Security and front desk staff
. Directly responsible for processing New Hires paperwork/Annual Employee
Evaluations/Employee /Write-ups/Termination
. Distributed and processed Income Affidavits for market rate tenants
annually and transmit to the Department of Housing Preservation and
Development (HPD)
. Reconciled tenant accounts, reverse, & input charges, i.e., legal fees,
parking, adjustments for HAP (HPD/NYCHA Section 8) payments, etc.
. Commenced legal actions for holdovers and non-payment and correspond with
attorneys and represent the property as the management agent in Housing
Court.
Title: Property Manager (Housing Coordinator)
Employer: POP Management Corp. (Affiliate of Catholic
Charities)
Location: Brooklyn, New York
Dates of Employment: April 2006 - April 2010
. Provided for the continued provision of qualitative services to
residents living in POP managed HUD 202/LIHTC senior and disabled housing
buildings
. Insured that all necessary reports are submitted in a timely manner
. Participated in preparation of and actively monitor annual building
budgets and respond to variances in income and/or expenses upon review of
fiscal reports
. Insured timely and accurate reporting of LIHTC files and HUD 202 files
for over 148 tenant
. Handled and coordinate all building and unit repairs with contractors
. Addressed and solve all tenant complaints and issues
. Produced punch list for construction items not addressed or completed
during renovation of buildings managed
. Facilitated tenant council meetings
. Responsible for the timely implementation of all aspects of the occupancy
cycle, inclusive of unit inspections, apartment availability,
interviewing of clients, required documentation and certification and
tenant selection
. Insured proper maintenance of the facility and compliance with fire
safety and sanitation regulations
. Supervised Property Managers, Social Services staff, Superintendents,
Porter, Handyman and Office Assistants and Volunteers
. Assisedt in the development for response to HUD Management Reviews in
coordination with Property Manager and Central Administration
Title: Property Manager
Employer: Clinton Housing Development Company
Location: New York, New York
Dates of Employment: November 2001 - March 2006
. Produced monthly DHS vacancy reports and handle ECB violations for
buildings under my management
. Developed and responded to correspondence with investors of properties to
insure tax-credit compliance and funding
. Conducted and managed tenant-screening process from open house to move-
in.
. Prepared lease agreements and low-income lease riders when applicable.
. Processed building maintenance and repair schedules and projects, as well
as, hire contractors to complete building maintenance and repairs
including obtaining bids, writing purchase orders, and verifying
completion of assigned work.
. Reviewed rent arrears and coordinate rent recovery planning and
procedure.
. Processed annual certification for tax-credit units.
. Provided day-to-day supervision of building superintendents and front
desk staff to insure client satisfaction and prompt resolution to
building issues.
References Available Upon Request