MARION JOHNSON Cell: 216-***-**** acx058@r.postjobfree.com
CORE STRENGTHS
Strong organizational and problem solving capabilities * Compliance and Regulatory Experience * Project Management * Community Relations * Persuasive written and verbal communication skill * Proven ability to handle multiple projects, motivate and supervise team for high quality results * Diagnostic organizational skills
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
• Wrote reports of determination supporting or negating allegations of housing discrimination.
• Provided preventive measures and training on regulatory requirements of the Fair Housing Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, and related regulations.
• Investigated complaints of alleged housing discrimination.
• Conducted classes on loss mitigation, home purchasing and housing discrimination.
• Coordinated the telephone answer line for consumers and lenders calling with questions regarding regulations, requirements and systems.
• Coordinated bank-wide data collection of information necessary to assess compliance with federal guidelines and regulations.
• Led discussions with bank management on findings and recommendations, identifying and communicating risk issues and assisted in the development of supervisory strategies.
• Provided educational opportunities and information to civic and government leaders and the public on the role the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) plays in the development of public and affordable housing.
• Reviewed transmittal and 1003 to ensure it was accurate and complete, compared to findings to verify that all information matched
• Evaluated loan applications for risks and various criteria such as investor requirements, accuracy, consistency and completeness
• Participated on city-wide loan review committee securing loans for commercial and housing development for the city of Cleveland.
• Established the technical curriculum for students enrolled in unique academic program which combined educational requirements with workforce development. Focused on technology applications, special loan funds and serving diverse markets.
• Provided educational opportunities and information to civic and government leaders and the public on the role Community Reinvestment Act plays in the redevelopment of the community.
WORK CHRONOLOGY
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Aug. 2000- January 2013
Equal Opportunity Specialist
Management Analyst
Single Family Housing Specialist
Multi-Family Asset Manager
Community Builder
Cuyahoga Community College June 1998 – August 2000
Mortgage Finance Director
Hough Area Partners in Progress
Executive Director
Bank One, Cleveland, N.A.
Vice President/Community Reinvestment Officer
Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland
Senior Compliance Examiner
Federal Reserve System Board of Governors
Review Examiner
Part-time positions as a Tax Preparer with VITA, Community Partners and
Jackson-Hewitt Tax Service,
EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATION
University of Cincinnati College of Law Juris Doctorate
Cincinnati, Ohio
Cleveland State University College of Urban Affairs MSUS-Economic
Cleveland, Ohio Development - 42/44 hours
Bennett College B.A. with honors
Greensboro, North Carolina
Cleveland State University MBA - Course Work
Cleveland, Ohio
National Development Council Housing Development Certification
National Development Council Economic Development Certification
ICE Credit Training
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOPS
Compliance Standards and guidelines: Regulation B, BB, E, Z, HMDA, FCRA, FDPA, Bank Secrecy Act
Commercial and Consumer examination procedures
Harassment Issues in the Workplace
Fair Housing laws and Regulations
Multi-Family Financing
Low Income Housing Tax Credits (LIHTC)
Financing Development Projects
Loss Mitigation
COMPUTER PROFICIENCIES
Windows 2010
Windows XP
Microsoft Outlook
Word
Excel
Lotus Notes
PowerPoint
Database Management