Skilled Regional Manager Affordable Housing

Christopher J. Smith

Qualification Summary

Extensive knowledge of principles and practices of property management and of applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations relating to housing. Skilled in effective communication with others in conjunction with solid organizational skills.

Skills

Compliance Monitoring, Contract Administration, Market Feasibility Studies

Subcontractor Selection, Owner Relationship Management, Outstanding Leadership Skills

Excel, YARDI, LIHTC, Tax Credit, Housing Choice Voucher, Distressed Property Stabilization

WORK HISTORY

2007-Present Property Manager

Heritage Partners Group, Inc

• Overall responsibilities of 11 building on a 15 acre site

• Ensure tax credit program guidelines met on all 300 units

• Responsible for all site issue resolution, collections and all legal matters.

• Solicit and evaluate all contract services.

• Stabilized property for transfer of ownership

2006-2007 Regional Asset Manager

Banyan Realty Management, LLC

• Multi state LIHTC portfolio consisting of 17+ communities with 2500+ units

• Ensure compliance with company policies and procedures

• Ensure all properties are in compliance with all local, state and Federal laws and

regulatory matters

• Oversaw Fire Damage claims and renovations in excess of $800,000

• Managed staff of 30 and site budgets in the $750,000’s

2003-2006 Assistant Director of Housing Operations

Spartanburg Housing Authority

• Direct and supervise the operations of 15 apartment communities consisting of 890 senior, subsidized and LIHTC units.

• Supervised the operations of a 2000 + unit portfolio containing Moderate Rehab properties and Housing Choice Vouchers.

• Implemented organizational changes, which ensured HUD status designation, change from Troubled Agency to Standard performer.

• Feasibility study of set- up of a micro-enterprise training program which allows low-income and minorities populations access to business development training and start-up capital

2001-2003 Consultant

Real Estate Management

• Acquisition projects encompassed commercial, affordable, and multi-family

• Establishment of leasing parameters, policies and procedures

• Due diligence, feasibility studies, marketability plans,

• Conduct quality control and risk management reviews

1998-2001 Director of Section 8

Housing Authority of the City of Fort Pierce

• Overall responsibility of the Department’s operations and administration.

• Directed the financial management of a 3 million dollar budget

• Contract Administrator of a 60 unit HUD subsidized project

• Supervised a 709+ unit sized portfolio with an average lease-up of 99%

1997-1998 Deputy Director of Housing

Palm Beach County Housing Authority

• Oversaw the management of a 1700 unit Section 8 Rental Assistance Program.

• Supervised all aspects of staff functions as they related to programs needs.

• Modernized the departments’ policies and procedures to comply with Federal rules

1992-1997 Assistant Housing Manager

Fairport Urban Renewal Agency/Housing Authority

• Worked on the development of senior and single- family housing infill projects.

• Supervised the Tenant based Section 8 Certificate Program

• Originated the Agency’s Family Self-Sufficiency Program.

• Conducted workshops dealing with Section 8 for LITHC complexes

1987-1991 Coordinator of Investor Outreach

Housing Council in the Monroe County Area, Inc.

• Developed and implemented an outreach program to owners of rental property.

• contacted over 2000 owners via survey with a response rate of 12%.

• Secured over $2,000,000 in funding for property rehabilitation.

• Increased participation in Housing Rehabilitation programs by 28%.

• Worked participants thru the zoning and application process

EDUCATION

Bachelors of Science in Environmental Studies

S.U.N.Y. Syracuse: College of Environmental Science and Forestry

ACCREDITATIONS

NAHRO certified Section 8 HCV Housing Manager

NMA University Section 8 HCV Executive Management

Uniform Physical Conditions Standards Inspector

Housing Quality Standards Inspector

Lead based Paint Remediation

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