Wanda Cornish
Houston, TX
*************@*****.*** - 985-***-****
Willing to relocate: Anywhere
Authorized to work in the US for any employer
WORK EXPERIENCE
Community Director
Integrated Realty Group - Houston, TX - October 2015 to Present Responsibilities
Responsible for day to day operations of LIHTC property. Accountable for budget administration for payroll, vendor contracts and rent collections. Maintain occupancy of 99% and manage resident retention. Monitor compliance of state and federal laws for program integrity. Event Planner/Owner
Magic Bunnie Event Planning & Design - Hammond, LA - March 2008 to Present Coordinate events, wedding, family reunions, business meetings, etc. Contact local vendors to set up venue, rooms. catering and decorating.
Decorate and design entire event consistent with client needs and budget. Executive Director of Housing/Human Resources Manager Ponchatoula Housing Authority - Ponchatoula, LA - August 2005 to July 2015 Responsibilities
Enact change and promote measures specifically designed to cultivate and increase overall efficiency of the organizations performance and effectiveness. Drive goals and initiatives that support the agency's goals and objectives. Manage the monthly budget and supervise staff and vendor contracts. Personnel management Accomplishments
I train and motivated staff from a 85% occupancy rate to 98% occupancy rate. Maintained a status of High Performer for six consecutive years.
Profiled publications and advertisements for rewarding employees. Create productive work environment. Skills Used
The ability to understand and administer HUD regulations and procedures. Excellent organizational and oral/ written communication skills and computer program knowledge Property Manager
R R Landholdings - Baton Rouge, LA - November 2004 to June 2005 Responsibilities
Train and motivate onsite staff to ensure excellent customer service to residents. Interview, train and coach staff and monitor daily performance. Collect rent and deposits, reconcile receivables and invoices. Responsible for day to day operations, resident retention, marketing and vendor accounts. Accomplishments
I was able to take the property from 85% collected rents to 92% collect rents. I was also able to maintain occupancy at a 90%.
Skills Used
Ensure regulatory compliance and strong leadership skills. Property Manager
Apartment investment Management Company aka AIMCO - Atlanta, GA - August 2004 to November 2004
Responsibilities
Responsible for financial management and vendor contracts Improve lease up of units from 75% to 95% and decrease crime rate. Conducted routine unit inspections and process evictions, lease vacancies and participate in legal proceedings as needed.
Oversaw management of multiple sites and maintain budget for all properties. Collect rent, deposits and maintain vendor payments and other invoicing. Oversaw over $100K in inventory and maintenance equipment Responsible for long range planning and communication. Assistant Property Manager
Ambling Management Company - Atlanta, GA - May 2002 to August 2004 Responsibilities
Responsible for regulatory compliance, annual recertifications, interim recertifications and prepare files for approval.
Collect rents, deposits, lease units and maintain waiting list Conduct unit inspections and identify upcoming property improvements. Perform safety checks with maintenance staff, maintain maintenance logs and maintenance payroll. Coordinate with maintenance team to ensure vacancies are done in a time manner.. Contact vendors for improvements, if necessary.
Accomplishments
The ability to learn how to manage vendor contracts with ease. Skills Used
Computer skills and knowledge of multi-family housing programs Assistant Property Manager
Apartment Investment Management Company aka AIMCO - Atlanta, GA - October 1995 to March 2002 Responsibilities
Responsible for financial management and vendor contracts Conduct unit lease up, collect rents and deposits and maintain waiting lists. Perform application processing and criminal screenings. Maintain file system for multi-family site and Section 8 Program administration. Attend program seminars to increase program integrity. Report improvement plans and strategies to Property Manager Responsible for maintenance staff development and supervision. SKILLS
Publis Housing Manage (10+ years), UPCS (9 years), REAC (10+ years), Certificed Occupnacy Specialist
(10+ years), Housing Choice Voucher Excutive Management (9 years), Housing Quality Standards (10+ years), Procurement and Contract Managerment (10+ years), Human Resources (10+ years), Payroll (10+ years), Capital Fund Management (10+ years), Benefits Administration, Conventional Property Manager (9 years), Tax Credit Property Manager (2 years)
CERTIFICATIONS
PHM`
September 2025
CAM
November 2025
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
References available upon request.