Elsa Natal-Kings

Seattle, WA 206-***-**** ad1t40@r.postjobfree.com

Professional Summary

Entrepreneurial and self-motivated Community Development Professional with a passion for creating change for low-income communities by leading affordable housing development measures. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to build and maintain strong professional relationships with corporations, nonprofit partners, community organizations, and preferred vendors. Strong time management, organization, and planning skills to deliver projects in a timely manner and within budget constraints.

Areas of Expertise

Community Outreach

Building Strategic Partnerships

Stakeholder Management

Marketing Management

Knowledge of Public Policy

Planning and Coordination

Project Management

Presentation Skills

Budget Development

Career Progression

Housing Trust Fund Manager 07/2021 – Present

A Regional Coalition for Housing (ARCH)

Define and set strategic direction and vision for the program. Shape and recommend policies related to affordable housing initiatives and programs.

Oversee annual funding rounds, including review of funding proposals for sustainability and feasibility. Develop recommendations for projects in conjunction with the Citizen Advisory Board.

Partner with the City of Bellevue in administration of funding contracts and covenants.

Foster partnerships with community organizations and champion affordable housing investments.

Present to city councils and other stakeholders. Represent ARCH in various committees and work groups.

Supervise a team of housing trust fund staff and interns.

Senior Multifamily Leader/Project Manager/Strategic Analyst 07/2015 – 07/2021

City of Seattle

Directed end-to-end management of multifamily housing construction projects, including review and approval of proposals and budgets, preparing financing recommendations, managing third-party contracts, title review, and financial closing.

Developed and managed construction budgets, performance analysis, draw verification, and wage rate monitoring.

Performed analyses on organization finances, project budgets, and site feasibility to ensure appropriate use of resources.

Housing Developer/Project Manager 05/2013 – 07/2015

Beacon Development Group

Managed project development activities, including preparing financial packaging, budget creation, design development, contractor and consultant management, project management, and tenant relocation.

Led the first HUD Relocation Assistance Demonstration (RAD)-funded project in Washington for the Yakima Housing Authority, providing affordable housing options for seniors and families.

Senior Program Officer/Associate Program Officer 06/2007 – 01/2013

Impact Capital

Hired as an Associate Program Officer and promoted to Program Officer in charge of structuring loans for nonprofit organizations engaged in community building, affordable housing, and educational facilities.

Directed a $20M loan portfolio, including monitoring loan covenant and policy compliance.

Analyzed applicant financial statements to determine feasibility of loans and prepared loan packages.

Liaised and managed communications between internal loan committees and clients.

Interim Finance Manager 01/2005 – 08/2006

Armadillo Homes

Built and maintained strategic partnerships with lenders to create a financial pipeline for company growth.

Secured financing from multiple banking partners to complete projects and land acquisitions throughout the State of Texas.

Managed a portfolio of loans and scheduling for property take-downs.

Regional Scheduling Coordinator 02/2002 – 01/2005

Rio Grande Valley Homes

Coordinated day-to-day operations, including budgeting, scheduling, monitoring project progress, and warranties.

Sourced, recruited, and managed vendor relationships, including negotiating and establishing pay rates.

Managed all customer service aspects of the warranty department, including team supervision, issue resolution, and customer communications.

Created and implemented a homeowner education program on home preventative maintenance to reduce warranty issues. Received the Commitment to Excellence Award for this program.

Education

Bachelor of Business Administration

University of Texas

Community Involvement

South Park Neighborhood Association

Collaborate on the planning of future development in Seattle’s South Park neighborhood.

Emerald City Pet Rescue

Co-founded a rescue group to help animals find homes.

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