Experience

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  Connections for the homeless

  Feb 2007 - Jul 2015

  Director of housing supportive services

  DIRECTOR OF HOUSING & SUPPORTIVE SERVICESLed program management and community development activities to support homeless individuals with dignity and compassion. Negotiated contracts for fulfillment of services with external organizations; developed and spearheaded special projects with diverse internal and external stakeholders. Served as primary liaison to school administrators and staff. Evaluated and recommended improvements to administrative operations to enhance productivity.Key Accomplishments:• Administered a $2M annual budget, implementing cost controls as necessary.• Oversaw all operations related to a housing program that served 20+ families coping with a range of challenges and disabilities.• Designed effective curriculum in partnership with parents and school officials. Show less

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  City of evanston

  Mar 2016 - Aug 2020

  Human services specialist

  Collaborate with community organizations to identify needs, designing and implementing services and programs that serve diverse groups of residents. Develop vital public-private relationships to build trust and partnerships; support the establishment and oversight of program budgets, as well as application administration. Key Accomplishments: • Collaborate with community organizations to identify needs, designing andimplementing services and programs that serve diverse groups of residentsincluding youth & young adult programs ages 0-18• Develop vital public-private relationships to build trust and partnerships, supportthe establishment and oversight of program budgets, as well as application• Lead housing advocacy and rights initiatives for marginalized communities• In collaboration with Evanston's Cradle to Career, introducing community-widetrauma-informed services through the Resilient Evanston initiative• Works with Victim Advocates to provide services to Domestic violence victims Show less

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  Mcgaw ymca

  Aug 2020 - Mar 2024

  Senior director of housing

  I've developed community partnerships that created employment opportunitiesfor our residents•I've introduced Data management software that allowed staff to track over50,000 service transactions, resulting in increased employment and Health andwellness, reducing homelessness for our housing insecure•Led the adult residential housing team in understanding, embracing, andimplementing the strategic directions throughout the residence programs andservices•Serves as a department liaison to Donors and the Board of Directors throughthe annual presentation•• Responsible for $638,000 in expenses and Revenue generation of 1,275,000• Develop and administer program budgetsOversees information management system and protocols for the residenceprogram. Show less

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  Foucheproperties llc

  Mar 2021 - Jun 2023

  Founder/ceo

  • Overseeing and managing the development of site plans, including the evaluation of current conditions, estimation, and projecting future value. • Examining and analyzing existing economic, demographic, market, and environmental variables to determine areas for expansion. • Reviewing sites to assess costs and required steps for zoning, local ordinances, and acceptability, liaising and working closely with contractors, realtors, engineers, designers, municipal government officials, attorneys, and other required professionals. • Identifying and examining the development potential of specific tracts of land, choosing sites for residential development, hiring contractors, and recruiting workers to execute real estate project development. • Spearheaded the negotiation of terms and costs with contractors. Show less