EDUCATION
John Jay College of Criminal Justice New York, NY 8/2013-Present
Masters in Public Administration; GPA 3.9
Concentration: Urban Affairs and Planning, Anticipated graduation Spring 2016
The College of Westchester White Plains, NY 12/2006
AAS in Computer Networking Administration
EXPERIENCE
Center for Employment Opportunities New York, NY 09/2014-06/2015
National Contract & Compliance Assistant (Intern)
Managed and evaluated production of contracts totaling over $500,000 to ensure performance goals were met
Provided administrative support of grants and contract to prepare for desk audits and review due diligence
Conducted research on local, state, and federal guidelines and legal requirements for organizational expansion
769 Melrose LLC. Bronx, NY 04/2014-4/2015
Assistant Property Manager (Volunteer)
Held responsible for collecting rents, signatures, and send out correspondences to 12 units
Prepared apartments after vacancies, created lease renewals, notices, work orders, invoices and correspondences
Assisted in creating a blueprint to renovate the properties in order to receive maximum rents for the area
Monitored all leases for upcoming vacancies and contacted tenants that violated occupancy policies
Maintained the building by scheduling appropriate repairs with contractors when necessary
Coldwell Banker AC Lawrence Bronx, NY 06/2012-09/2014
Licensed Real Estate Sales Agent
Managed relationships with over 140 property managers/landlords
Assisted in placing over 20 homeless clients with various incomes in to safe and affordable apartments
Placed an average of 38 clients a year in to safe and desired housing in the Bronx and Manhattan
Interviewed an average of 40 clients weekly in order to prequalify them and expedite their search process
Rapid Refunds Bronx, NY 01/2012-Present
Owner/Certified Tax Preparer
Supervised and trained a staff of 5 employees to prepare, file and process tax returns
Provide pro bono services for high school students, clients that make under $15,000 and elders over age 65
Increase the tax client database and revenue by a minimum of 100% a year
LEADERSHIP AND VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
Lupus Advocacy Summit Washington, D.C. 06/2013
Advocate
Proposed that congress sign a bill for the National Institute of Health to allocate more resources for Lupus
In 2014 the NIH allocated $41.6 million towards Lupus and three other diseases after continuous follow-ups
Lupus Foundation of America (LFA) New York, NY 03/2010-Present
Team Captain/Coordinator
Organize various fundraising events and activities to raise over $15,000 in the past five years for the LFA
Coordinate outreach events and manage a fundraising team of 27 members who educate the public
Forecast fundraising goals based on the budget analysis of the previous events and activities
SKILLS & LICENSES
Type 55 WPM
Bilingual English/Spanish
Working knowledge of DHCR regulations
SCRIE, DRIE preferential rents and other rent adjustments such as air conditioners and late fees
Proficient with Google business apps
Proficient in MS Office applications
NYS Real Estate Salesperson and Drivers Licenses
Working knowledge of Salesforce CRM Software