Real Estate Affordable Housing

STEVEN ZUBKOFF

Norwich VT 480-***-****

EXPERIENCED AFFORDABLE HOUSING PROFESSIONAL

EXPERTISE: NON-PROFIT/FOR-PROFIT MANAGEMENT, REAL ESTATE DEVELOPMENT, CONSTRUCTION, AFFORDABLE HOUSING FINANCE AND POLICY, PROJECT MANAGEMENT, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Passionate, motivated, positive, nimble, energetic team player. High-impact, creative and intuitive problem solver. Excel at leveraging mechanical ability and problem solving to troubleshoot and optimize project design and implementation. Design, drive, and deliver insightful solutions tailored to project requirements and expected outcomes. Focus on team and providing necessary tools and resources to empower colleagues and ensure success!

− Data and Metrics Driven

− Sales and Marketing

− Non-Profit Board Experience

− Proven Fundraiser

− National Network and Contacts

− Financial Discipline

− Computer Literacy

− Friendly and Respectful

− RFP Contract Awards

− Program Development Expertise

− Community Outreach

– Successful P&L Management

− Creative Problem Solving

− Grant Writing Success

− Business & Client Development

EXPERIENCE

WARRIOR HOMESTEADS, Cincinnati, OH

Director of Development/Advisor 2019-Present

Developed non-profit Academy to train previously homeless veterans in the construction trades by building Tiny Homes. Every 10th home is donated to a homeless veteran. Developed holistic mind/body/spirit wellness program to assist participants in regaining necessary life/job skills to live/work independently. Facilitated job placement for graduates with local Construction/Real Estate companies. Successfully raised donations/investment to acquire and construct a new academy in the Opportunity Zone of Camp Washington, Cincinnati, OH. warriorhomesteads.org /operationtinytribute.org

Albion LLC, Seattle, WA/Los Angeles, CA

Vice President Business Development 2010-Present

Partner of advisory firm for high-net-worth individuals/family offices/SRI Funds. Clients include senior Microsoft Executives, Microsoft Alumni Network, local family offices. Responsible for all marketing, business development, client relationships. Advised for profit and non profit clients nationally on affordable housing and community development investments utilizing Enterprise Zones, Qualified Opportunity Zones, LIHTC, NMTC and multiple federal, state and local Bonds and Grants.

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LORETO BAY HOUSING CORPORATION, Loreto Baja Sur

Managing Director 2005-2010

Directly responsible for all financial, design, construction, operational aspects of 1,000-unit sustainable community development (largest New-Urbanist, Net-Zero, master planned community in North America), including workforce housing and amenities for its employees on 8,000 acres on the Sea of Cortez in Baja, Mexico. The 8,000 acres was purchased from the Mexican Government/FONATUR. The project was sold to Citi-Bank Property Investors.

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HABITAT FOR HUMANITY, LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA 2003-2005 Director of Construction and Real Estate

At the request of Habitat Los Angeles I assisted with the restructuring of the LA affiliate which had been experiencing significant challenges. We optimized the existing real estate portfolio, created a new development schedule and reestablished a positive working relationship with the local agencies and building department. Managed the hiring of 6 new positions in the department and established a volunteer Construction Committee to assist the affiliate in reaching development goals. Instituted best practices for construction and project management using a customized Microsoft Projects program that integrated with the affiliates enterprise software. The Los Angeles affiliate became one of the most successful and largest affiliates in the country within a few short years and hosted the Jimmy Carter work project in 2007. I continued to serve on the board and as a volunteer. HABITAT FOR HUMANITY INTERNATIONAL, Durban, SOUTH AFRICA Executive Director 2001-2003

Managed all financial, fund raising, administrative, volunteer and construction issues for the 2002 Jimmy Carter Work Project. Managed team of 22 full time employees and 40-50 volunteers in the Pre-Planning of the event. Directly responsible for fund raising over R19 Million Rand from individuals, corporations and foundations within South Africa. In Durban, South Africa 110 houses were built in 5 days, by 5,000 volunteers from all over the world. The project was on time and on budget.

PHOENIX AFFORDABLE HOUSING, Pretoria, SOUTH AFRICA Director of Development, Managing Director 1996-2001 At the request of the South African Government and the US Congressional Black Caucus, a joint venture with US based Associated Financial Corporation was created to develop two New-Towns in Soweto and Soshenguve. Each community consisted of 2,500 units of housing, as well as all required infrastructure and amenities. Responsibilities included the management and integration of American and South African personnel, including 9 full time employees, and dozens of professionals to ensure the successful planning, financing, and construction of each project. Supervised a team of accountants, bookkeepers and quantity surveyors, to manage all aspects of project accounting, job costing, estimating, procurement and logistics. Responsible for all corporate level HR and financial reporting, including external audits, all regulatory issues required by the local and federal government. ASSOCIATED FINANCIAL CORPORATION, LOS ANGELES, CA

Director of Development 1993-1996

Supervised team of 5 asset managers and support staff responsible for the financial and physical management of 30,000 units of government assisted affordable housing. This portfolio represented over $2 billion of real estate assets. Our department was responsible for the oversight of all new construction as well as any rehabilitation or extraordinary maintenance work that was required.

ASSOCIATED FINANCIAL CORPORATION, LOS ANGELES, CA

Financial Analyst 1988-1991

AFC is a vertically integrated real estate services company that owns and manages over 30,000 units of affordable housing in the United States. Performed feasibility analysis for the acquisition, disposition and re-financing of Multi-Family affordable housing projects.

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EDUCATION

Master of Fine Arts in English/Theater/Shakespeare 1993 University of San Diego, San Diego, CA

Award: Shiley Scholar (full tuition)

Bachelor of Arts Degree 1988

Wesleyan University, Middletown, CT

Honors Program; College of Social Studies; Economics, Philosophy, History, Government Graduated with High Honors; Rhoads Scholar Finalist/Alternate; Butterfield Prize High School Diploma 1984

Phillips Andover Academy, Andover, MA

BOARD SERVICE/ VOLUNTEER / COMMUNITY SERVICE

Latino Film Institute Youth Cinema Project (www.youthcinemaproject.org) Habitat for Humanity International

US Green Building Council

Urban Land Institute

Civic Theater Durban, South Africa

Conservation International Durban, South Africa

Big Brother/Sister (1985-Present)

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