Regional Property Manager
Resume:
Merridy A. Lanzy
Danville, Illinois 61832
217-***-****(home)
Seasoned Professional with major experience in affordable housing development and management, grants procurement, management and compliance, and contract management. Entire career enveloped in the delivery of housing opportunities for moderate to lower income individuals. Actively work in tandem with Housing and Urban Development, Illinois Housing Development Authority, and HOME Program. Key member of a national award winning team which actively participated in the development, restoration and renovation of affordable housing. Inaugural graduating class member of Affordable Housing Institute, developed by Corporation for Supportive Housing, Illinois Housing Development Authority and sanctioned by Governor Blagoiavich in his Housing Action Plan for Illinois. Strong public service commitment. Excellent oral and written communication skills as well as marketing and business management skills. 20 years experience working in federal, state and local compliance forums.
Professional Experience
United States Department of Defense
Camber Corporation
July 2008-present until September 9, 2008(position eliminated)
Contract administration activities for the United States Department of Defense Newport Chemical Demilitarization Project. Statistical record keeping, contract management data base administration, correspondence, RIF, RFP, and RFQ activities. File development, storage, and management. Developed training manual for contract administration activities.
Property Management Consultant
Scottswood Manor Townhomes
August 2007-present
Consulting and turn around of a troubled property related to compliance issues surrounding federal, state and local programs. RFI, RFQ and RFP activities. Contract administration.
Property Management
New Holland, LP/Crosspoint in Danville, Illinois
June 2005-January 2008
• Developed and implemented Property Management Program day to day management, policies and procedures, to include Maintenance Program and supervision of staff, payroll.
• Grants Management and compliance. RFI, RFQ, RFP activities.
• Insure compliance of all State and Federal regulations, tenant and landlord laws, fair housing, ADA rules and regulations, HOME Program.
• Compile reports for transmittal to State and Federal agencies.
• Established and organized records management systems specific to HUD Section 8, Section 42 Affordable Housing and HOME Loan Program.
• Developed and maintain accounts receivable data bases and implemented monthly financial reporting to executive positions.
• Delivery of housing services to diverse populations. Receive and process income certifications for Section 42 eligibility.
• Community Liaison active in community housing affairs, community development. Active voting member of Central Illinois 13 County Consortium for Continuum of Care.
Compliance Specialist
Foresite in Indianapolis, Indiana
October 2004 to May 2005
• Processed applications for income certification in Section 42 Housing Program.
• Reviewed all files for compliance of Section 42 Housing Program to include income calculations, appropriate file documentation, and Fair Housing Compliance.
• Reported to management, compliance review findings and assisted management in corrections.
• Maintained data bases.
• Liaison to management for technical assistance with program requirements.
Property Manager
Booth Manor/Center City Residence in Indianapolis, Indiana
October 2002 to October 2004
• Day to day management of a HUD Section 8 202 PRAC and Section 8 Multifamily program. Maintenance Program supervision of staff. RFI, RFQ, RFP activities and administration.
• Compiled and transmitted reports to HUD.
• Insured compliance of Section 8 program participation.
• Designed and instituted Social Service Program for Property designed to service elderly.
• Oversee maintenance departments of both properties as well as payroll.
• Partnered with Police Department to develop plan to insure safety and security of properties.
• Community Liaison involved with many social service and government agencies in the delivery of safe, sanitary and secure housing for low income individuals.
Program Compliance Specialist
Indiana Quadel in Indianapolis, Indiana
August 2000 to October 2002
• Conducted Annual Management Reviews of HUD Section 8 properties to include tenant file documents, rent calculations, and FHEO compliance for the Northern half of Indiana.
• Compile review findings and submit in writing to property ownership.
• Review owner responses to review findings to insure that all corrections are documented and are in compliance with HUD Section 8 Program.
• Submit all findings and corrections to HUD.
• Fielded tenant complaints and sought resolutions.
• Recommended termination of program participation if ownership found to be extremely out of compliance with Section 8 regulations.
• Act as liaison to owners and management to clearly explain program requirements both orally and in writing.
Grants Coordinator/Central Indiana
HOME Grants USA in Louisville, Kentucky
May 2001 to July 2004
• Procured down payment assistance clients.
• Processed applications to determine eligibility.
• Educate clients in home buying financing via down payment assistance.
• Market down payment assistance program via presentations, mailings, referral from community resources (governmental and social service).
1992-present-several property management positions held.
Education
University of St. Francis in Joliet, Illinois
August 1976 to May 1980
Bachelor of Arts
Forrest College in Anderson, South Carolina
August 1995 to May 1996
Pursued degree in Business Administration
Corporation for Supportive Housing in Chicago, Illinois
September 2006 to March 2007
Graduate of Supportive Affordable Housing Program
Illinois Housing Coalition in Chicago/Springfield, Illinois
April 2007 to October 2007
Affordable Housing Development
Attendance at many professional housing seminars involving housing issues, federal, state and local compliance issues and professional development in the past years.
Completed requirements for Real Estate Licensing. Consultant for Housing Management and Development pertaining to federal, state and local compliance issues.
Excellent interpersonal skills, oral and written communication skills. Detail oriented, compliance specialist, organized and effective. Entrepreneurial minded, invite a challenge. MicroSoft proficient, Quick Books, several property management softwares, networking experience, project management.
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