Experience

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  Ywca of new castle county delaware

  Nov 1992 - Jun 1998

  Housing counseling director

  • Responsible for managing the agencies housing counseling programs, which included pre and post purchasing counseling as well as credit and foreclosure counseling.• Responsible for developing new programs and educational material for staff and clients, keeping the agency on the cutting edge of industry changes and developments.• Developed and maintained working relationships with primary and secondary lenders, mortgage insurance companies, state and local governments, Realtors and other organizations in the housing industry.• Developed and maintained funding sources assisting lending institutions in meeting their CRA goals for reporting.• Assisted and educated individuals/families in all aspects of home buying and maintenance. Show less

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  The city of rocky mount

  Aug 1998 - Oct 2013

  • Pioneered and implemented plans and programs that fostered the redevelopment of Rocky Mount’s downtown area and strengthened the business climate using the Main Street 4 Point Approach. • Redeveloped the historic Douglas Block using New Market Tax Credits, Historic Preservation Tax Credits, EPA clean-up grant and a Brownfield Economic Development Initiative Grant, allowing creation of a mixed-use project with residential and commercial, including a Theatre and several restaurants. • Created a highly successful marketing campaign for the downtown area, achieving 90% occupancy in the Douglas Block within one year of construction completion, and 80% occupancy for all renovated/occupiable downtown buildings.• Identified and implemented Catalytic Development Projects that supported the economic restructuring and showcased the downtown area as a destination location.• Researched, prepared and submitted grant applications to federal and state agencies as well as foundations to support community development activities, securing over $20 million in additional funding.• Executed and managed the City’s community development programs which included: housing acquisition, rehab, new construction, lead hazard control, Brownfield redevelopment, neighborhood revitalization, downtown redevelopment, community investment, historic preservation, non-profit technical assistance, etc. • Developed and managed various activities of the City’s Community Development division to facilitate smooth operation of programs in compliance with funding source requirements. Show less • Prepare grant, division and program budgets in compliance with management priorities and funding source guidelines.• Formulate policies and procedures for new programming to meet the needs of the community in compliance with federal and state regulations requirements.• Negotiate and prepare contracts that are cost conscious, comprehensive and detailed to meet federal and state requirements and reduce change orders.• Provide funding and technical assistance to non-profit agencies; this includes assisting in developing grant applications, program development, strategic planning, monitoring activities for program compliance, and fund-raising activities. Show less

  • Downtown Development Manager

    Oct 2010 - Oct 2013

  • Community Development Administrator

    Aug 1998 - Oct 2010
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  City of tampa

  Oct 2013 - Jan 2021

  Housing and community development manager

  • Execute the business activities of the City’s Housing and Community Development Division including budget preparation/budget management of an annual budget of $12M, management of 22 staff members and coordination of over 40 different programs/services including Fair Housing and EEO Enforcement.• Design and implement various City’s Housing and Community development programs funded through the Department of Housing and Community Development and the State Housing Initiative Program including CDBG, HOME, HOPWA, ESG, NSP, SHIP and HHF.• Direct and supervise all division activities to facilitate smooth operation of programs and to assure adherence to all funding source requirements and applicable federal, state, and local laws.• Forecast, develop and deliver grant, division and program budgets in compliance with management priorities and funding source guidelines and recommend cost savings/efficiency measures as appropriate. • Conduct fact-finding studies and formulate policies and procedures for new programming to meet the needs of the community in compliance with federal regulations and state regulations requirements.• Analyze, negotiate and author contracts that are cost effective, comprehensive and detailed to meet federal and state requirements. • Organize, coordinate and provide funding and technical assistance to non-profit agencies, including: assisting in developing grant applications, program development, strategic planning, monitoring activities for program compliance and fund-raising activities. • Establish and strengthen effective working relationships, and with granting agencies, federal, state and local officials, non-profit agencies, neighborhood groups and the public at large. Show less

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  V & m ellis consulting, llc

  Jan 2021 - now

  Managing partner

  V & M Ellis Consulting, LLC is a boutique consulting firm specializing in problem-solving that creates innovative, collaborative, forward thinking solutions that align with social responsibility. A seasoned professional with 25+ years of experience in 4 different states, transforming communities through creative problem solving. A track record of helping revitalize and build wealth in low-income communities working with non-profits, for-profits and public sector agencies. An expert collaborator who creates win-win partnerships that result in positive outcomes for all. Show less

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  Corporation to develop communities of tampa, inc. (cdc of tampa)

  May 2022 - now

  Vice president real estate