ANDRIA BEACH PERKINS

**** ***** ******* **. *********, Ohio 45440

mb: 937-***-****; ad01sd@r.postjobfree.com

Work History:

Community Development Program Coordinator, City of Kettering October 2016 - present

40 hours /week

$78,000 per year

In conjunction with Montgomery County Land Reutilization Organization, strategically utilized contractors and vendors in order to meet deadlines and access additional funding. As part of the Land Bank Neighborhood Improvement Program, contracted with environmental contractors for surveys, remediation, clearance and demolition. Reviewed Phase 1 environmental studies to determine the need for lead and asbestos remediation. Resolved conflicts between contractors by reviewing specifications and results and comparing them to regulatory standards.

Co-Developed the Annual Action Plan, 5 year Consolidated Plan and CHIP Application to the State of Ohio as well as Co-Facilitated 3 Public Meetings

Provided Environmental Reviews of annual ongoing Community Development Programs i ncluding tiering of projects. Provided Environmental Reviews of distinct projects that are Community Development funded.

Provided external Environmental Reviews to partner agencies as required by Housing and Urban Development. Reviewed projects for 5-17 compliance regulations depending on the scope of the project. When reviewing new project types for the housing authority, research the standards and develop processes according to the Code of Federal Regulations, HUD staff advice and training.

Submitted to OHPO historic reviews and annual exemption reports per HUD guidelines. Conducted formal community engagement surveys to determine community input in Community Development allocation of funding. Moved survey from paper to email to online in order to better utilize data management systems for priority allocation. Increased survey completion rate by 300% over one year. Began reporting on survey outcomes to the public in addition to funder. Developed the community engagement strategy including in-person surveys at community events and online in order to get community and stakeholder feedback for Community Development programs and as part of the Annual Action Plan that is submitted to HUD for approval of the annual plan for activities. Using the survey data, developed short and long-term planning for Community Development Funded programs. Created a subrecipient monitoring plan to reduce risk. Ensured performance of sub-recipients in meeting their contract goals and HUD regulations during monitoring visits. Developed a new monitoring letter practice that includes compliance issues, priority issues that have the potential to become problematic (such as staff turnover or lack of staff training) and best practices. Further developed standardized desk monitoring forms.

Facilitated compliance through internal controls, grants management, data reviews (historical, environmental) and monitoring of subrecipients. Excellent reviews were achieved with auditors, HUD Community Planning and Development, HUD Environmental Review officers and HUD Office of Internal Affairs (OIG).

Developed and updated policies and procedures based on training, bulletins, Code of Federal Regulations and best practices for review and approval by City Council. Ensured compliance with regulations including the review of external documents that are required to meet specific programmatic criteria.

Community Development Program Coordinator, City of Kettering April 2013 - October 2016

28 hours /week

$43,000 per year

Reviewed and disseminated information regarding the 2013 HOME rule and required implementation changes to all subrecipients. Updated policies and procedures to reflect these changes and provided examples to the law department of new documentation and contracts that needed to be created.

Marketed a foreclosure prevention program to all program participants, resulting in a 300% increase in payoffs and15 clients receiving assistance to prevent foreclosure.

Developed and updated policies and procedures based on training, bulletins, Code of Federal Regulations and best practices for review and approval by City Council.

Coordinated a homebuyer assistance program and rehabilitation of single family owner occupied homes program. Duties included: application eligibility review, subsidy analysis review, development of the loan and grant financing package and working with partner agencies and lenders to ensure compliance with regulations including the review of external documents that are required to meet specific programmatic criteria.

Coordinated a 40th Anniversary Celebration of Community Development. The event was recognized and highlighted by the National Community Development Association through their John A. Sasso Award.

Dayton Senior Program Manager, GreatSchools, Dayton, OH September 2006- June 2009

40 hours/ week

$43,500.00 annually

Developed the 2nd, 3rd & 4th editions of My School Chooser with a significant increase in school participation and improved usage and knowledge rates among low-income users in Dayton, Ohio. Briefed internal and external stakeholders, funders, parents and community members on the state of schools in Dayton, Ohio; on the evaluation of efficacy of tools provided to parents in Dayton to assist in school choices and in progress of fundraising and new project initiatives.

When data discrepancies, school funding crises and management crisis’ erupted in Dayton, fielded all inquiries including providing both formal statements, revisions of documents, conducting meetings and having informal discussions . The result was stronger partnerships and communication flows between education sectors.

Facilitated development of partnerships and was the Principal for fundraising in the Dayton office including an annual $300,000 budget.

Created a curriculum for parent leader volunteers. Trained more than 40 Parent Leaders who then trained 1500 parents across the Dayton area.

Organized volunteers and partners to develop workshops and reach more than 1000 parents throughout Dayton, Ohio.

Increased school participation by 20% year over year.

Worked with data and product management teams within a national organization to create a web-hybrid My School Chooser for 2008 including landing pages and data collection method upgrades.

Managed contractor to evaluate effectiveness of School Chooser services to Dayton parents. Interim Director, Oikos CDC, Dayton, OH,

May 2005 - September 2006

40 hours/ week

$39,000.00 per year

Directed the efforts of all staff members to ensure the smooth operations of the entire agency including affordable housing production, rental housing units, and the IDA program amidst a transition, a funding crunch,staff downsizing, and a financial package workout with creditors on approximately 40 rental units.

Developed reports for funders, Board of Directors, stakeholders and auditors.

Reviewed rent rolls, accountant reports, checks, bank statements and bills for errors and omissions.

Prepared bills and created invoices for funders.

Provided public relations for Oikos projects, neighborhood associations, the FROC Priority Board, and funders.

R eviewed and ensured funder compliance requirements, facilitated relationships with the City of Dayton to complete HOME funded rehab projects and wrote project specifications, proformas and marketing plans..

Developed and administered program and annual budgets. Associate Director, Oikos CDC

May 2004 – May 2005

40 hours/ week

$36,000.00 per year

Reviewed and ensured funder compliance requirements, facilitated relationships with the City of Dayton to complete HOME funded rehab projects and provided proformas, budgets and specifications for approval of projects. Following completion, invoiced the City of Dayton for funds utilized.

Managed the Rental Housing program with the Rental Housing Coordinator to ensure that all tenants and properties comply with fair housing laws and developed a rental housing policies and procedures handbook.

Provided public relations for Oikos projects, neighborhood associations, the FROC Priority Board, and funders.

Developed an outreach program with students from UD in order to engage neighborhood residents around community development concepts and programs.

Managed rehab contractors on site to adhere to specifications, stay on budget and continuously utilize required lead and asbestos safety specifications.

Director of IDA & Volunteer Programs, Ohio CDC Association December 2002 - May 2004

40 hours/ week

$35,000 per year

Utilized a staff of three to provide systems for operating two of the largest agency programs. Conducted technical assistance and 8 trainings yearly. Developed policies and procedures and evaluated the programs regularly. Wrote funding proposals and reviewed applications of Member agencies to receive available funds.

Acquired increased funding for programs including $25,000 per year for 5 years from Fifth Third Bank,

$200,000 for OCDCA and sub-grantees from the State of Ohio Housing Trust Fund for homeownership IDAs, and an increase of 6 AmeriCorps* VISTA slots from the Corporation for National Service.

Managed program budgets of over $1,000,000 and made funding decisions for Member agencies regularly.

Increased the size of the IDA program from 7 grantees to more than 20 with funding commitment letters.

Developed subrecipient contracts and managed contract acquisition process for two federal, one state and one local funding source.

Developed a Pre- and Post-test for Financial Literacy to be used with up to 20 IDA programs around the state. Utilized feedback from researchers at Washington University in St. Louis and Ohio State University Extension to create questions that could measure increases in financial literacy. Education

Bachelor of Arts, International Development, The Ohio State University, Columbus; minor in Human and Community Resource Development; graduated 2000.

Master of Science, Business Management, Indiana Wesleyan, graduated 2007. Certifications and Completed Trainings:

● Affordable Housing Development - produced by Ohio CDC Associattion

● CDBG Basics

● HOME Basics Webinar

● Assessment Tools for Environmental Compliance Training

● Auditing & Monitoring for Sub-Recipients Training

● Best Practices for the Consolidated Plan and Action Plan in the eCon Planning Suite Training

● HEROS e-Tutorial: Determining Level of Review

● HEROS e-Tutorial: Related Federal Laws and Authorities Professional Associations:

● Ohio Healthy Homes

● Ohio Council on Community Development

● Dayton Area Public Employees Association

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