DEWANA MORRIS

Cedar Hill, TX, ***** 469-***-**** ad12fr@r.postjobfree.com DeWana Morris - LinkedIn RESULTS-DRIVEN STRATEGIC BUSINESS LEADER

PROJECT & OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT STRATEGIC THINKING & FORESIGHT TEAM BUILDING & LEADERSHIP Detail-oriented, results-driven leader actively seeking opportunities to provide the highest standards of project and asset management.

Detail-oriented, results-driven, and innovative leader with extensive experience in real estate and Asset management, consistently exceeding performance goals and optimizing operations. Strong leadership skills, with history of building and motivating high-performing teams to achieve operational excellence.

Consistent and dependable at developing and executing tailored strategies to maximize property value and operational efficiency across multiple locations within diverse geographic areas. Outgoing, sociable, and direct in getting things done.

Leverages extensive experience in managing diverse property portfolios, optimizing operational procedures, and ensuring highest standards of property maintenance and tenant satisfaction. Proficient in implementing strategic initiatives to drive revenue growth, reduce costs, and enhance overall property performance.

Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills, coupled with commitment to maintaining highest standards of property operations and customer services. Notable acumen to oversee multiple tasks, perform within fast-paced environment, work effectively under pressure, and meet tight deadlines. CORE SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES

Project & Asset Management Strategic Thinking & Foresight Regulatory Compliance & Standards Contract Management C-Suite Communication & Presentation Skills Employee Development Team Building & Leadership Project Lifecycle Management Complex Problem Solving Performance Improvement Cross-Functional Collaboration Budget Management Effective Communication Relationship Management S ELECTED CAREER ACHIEVEMENTS

ENVOLVE COMMUNITIES: Incorporated portfolios consisting of HUD Project Base Section 8 and Tax Credit communities to stabilize government subsidies with financial benefits of tax credits.

MONROE GROUP: Worked with city counsel, government officials, and city of Dallas neighborhoods to establish low-income housing in urban community. Spearheaded six renovation projects, seven property takeovers, seven REAC, eight MOR, nine TDHCA inspections, and two OSHA inspections.

MARATHON RESOURCE MANAGEMENT GROUP: Led Project Management throughout Texas, Arkansas, Tennessee, North Carolina, Virginia, Delaware, Maryland, California, and Oklahoma for high-profile commercial businesses adeptly.

PHILCO PROPERTY: Spearheaded city rezoning for 3 housing developments.

DALLAS HOUSING AUTHORITY: First certified female housing inspector for the city of Dallas. EXECUTIVE EXPERIENCE

ENVOLVE COMMUNITIES DENVER, CO 2020-Present

REGIONAL PROPERTY MANAGER

Envolve Communities is a vertically-integrated owner and operator of multi-family housing. In my role, oversee day-to-day operations, renovations, syndications, and compliance for Texas, Mississippi, Tennessee, and Louisiana portfolios of affordable, low-income apartment communities. Provide senior leadership skills, taking on new challenges, working closely with onsite teams, while staying focused on net operating income and team development.

Supervise on-site property managers, maintenance personnel, and administrative staff with strategic management.

Ensure properties adhere to local/state/federal regulations, including fair housing laws and environmental regulations. DeWana Morris Page 2

Generate/manage budgets, collections, payables, occupancy, on-site compliance, training, and maintenance diligently.

Lead renovation projects, REAC, MOR, INSPIRE, TDHCA, Lender and OSHA inspections expertly.

Monitor key performance indicators for each site to evaluate performance and effectiveness of various business locations, websites, and other operational units.

MONROE GROUP DENVER, CO 2018-2020

REGIONAL PROPERTY MANAGER

Monroe Group is a limited liability company headquartered in Denver, CO with a mission to provide quality, affordable housing and deliver the highest standards of property management. Brought onboard to rebuild relationship between HUD and management, train onsite teams in compliance regulations, mediate resident relations, and establish security scope for properties.

Headed operations, renovations, and compliance for North Texas and Oklahoma portfolio of affordable, low-income apartment communities.

Identify opportunities to increase value of properties, such as renovations, upgrades, and capital improvement projects.

Spearheaded six renovation projects, seven property takeovers, seven REAC, eight MOR, nine TDHCA inspections, and two OSHA inspections.

MARATHON RESOURCE MANAGEMENT GROUP ASHLAND, VA 2015-2018 REGIONAL OPERATIONS MANAGER

Marathon Resource Management Group is a full-service construction, facility maintenance, and asset management company headquartered in Virginia.

Recruited contractors, oversaw projects from beginning to completion, and developed/monitored budgets proficiently.

Functioned directly with executive management and investors to facilitate decision-making, maintain investor confidence, and contribute to company's success.

Assessed performance quality for maintaining and improving quality of products and services, ensuring customer satisfaction and achieving business goals.

Evaluated and optimized operational processes to enhance efficiency, reduce costs, and improve overall performance. COLONY AMERICAN HOMES, DALLAS, TX 2013-2015

FIELD PROJECT MANAGER

Colony American Homes provides single-family rental homes to its clients.

In charge of move-in ready, move-out, lease aging, scope inspections, and MLS acquisition inspections in DFW and Houston markets.

Managed and monitored vendors and contractors to ensure strict compliance with all city regulations.

Monitored performance of management and leasing companies, ensuring protection of investments and maintaining positive relationships with tenants and property owners.

Operated cross-functionally with investors and partners to ensure maximum performance and NOI on rental properties. PHILCO PROPERTY MANAGEMENT / PREMIER BUSINESS CENTERS, DALLAS, TX 2003-2013 REGIONAL PROPERTY MANAGER

Property management company and provider of coworking office space, full-time executive offices, part-time day offices, virtual office addresses, and meeting room rentals.

Superintended portfolios of twelve apartment communities consisting of 2,000 units.

Headed highly skilled staff of 23 members and improved their organizational expertise.

Administered property day-to-day operations and devised innovative policies and procedures in compliance with business objectives.

Performed month-end closing and cash flow analysis and established weekly specials for leasing. DeWana Morris Page 3

Acted as corporate liaison to owners, scrutinized bids for property rehabs, negotiated lien debt collections, resolved tenant grievances, and executed accounts payable/receivable allocation.

Supervised commercial executive suite portfolio, comprising 1,168 physical offices and 800 virtual offices.

Ensured compliance with all affordable housing principles as well as approved timesheets and expense reports skillfully. ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE

District Manager – Southwest Housing Management, Dallas, TX Real Estate Specialist – Dallas Housing Authority, Dallas, TX EDUCATION & QUALIFICATIONS

Business Administration DALLAS BAPTIST UNIVERSITY, DALLAS, TX State Notary (1998-PRESENT)

PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATIONS & TRAINING

NATIONAL CENTER FOR HOUSING MANAGEMENT TAX CREDIT SPECIALIST (2020) NATIONAL CENTER FOR HOUSING MANAGEMENT CERTIFIED OCCUPANCY SPECIALIST (2019) EPA TYPE I CERTIFIED (2015) CERTIFIED HOUSING QUALITY STANDARDS INSPECTOR TAX CREDIT CERTIFICATIONS RENT REASONABLE CERTIFIED HUD SET ASIDE COURSE PROJECT BASE SECTION 8 TRAINING COURSE FAIR HOUSING TRAINING TECHNICAL SKILLS

MICROSOFT OFFICE SUITE OUTLOOK QUICKBOOKS

HONORS AND AWARDS

RECEIVED EMPLOYEE OF THE YEAR AWARD FOR CONSECUTIVE THREE YEARS FOR THE DALLAS HOUSING AUTHORITY

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