Ian Alger

Experience

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  Cherokee Gives Back

  May 2013 - Jul 2013

  Community Development and Education Volunteer

  - Taught spoken English and music for Berhan Yehun Ethiopia, a small nonprofit in Addis Ababa devoted to supporting students from impoverished families through school to break the cycle of poverty.- Helped write plans for a community shower and toilet project to improve sanitation and generate income for some of the Berhan Yehun families.- Initiated a summer growing project and trained staff in basic gardening procedures and lesson material in English for the children.- Learned basic conversational Amharic. Show less

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  Habitat for Humanity International

  Jun 2014 - Aug 2014

  Research Intern

  - Researched neighborhood development strategies that mitigate displacement associated with gentrification applicable to East Trenton, NJ.- Mapped and analyzed 10-year change in neighborhood demographics and housing cost burden using Census data to assist HFH Trenton in building their case for financial and governmental support.- Reviewed literature on urban poverty and factors of environmental health.- Created a tool containing supply-side and demand-side equitable development strategies. Show less

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  Cherokee Investment Partners

  Jan 2015 - Feb 2015

  Research Intern

  - Reviewed real estate development proforma and business plans specific to brownfield redevelopment projects- Researched markets for new investment opportunities in the renewable energy, alternative sweetener, and water purification industries- Assessed business concept for a charitable online gaming application.

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  Concord School District

  Jun 2016 - Jan 2017

  Substitute Teacher

  - Adapted daily to new classrooms to implement lesson plans and create a safe learning environment for all students.- Subjects taught include English, Social Studies, Science, Music, Physical Education, and other electives in grades 6-8.

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  Habitat for Humanity Portland Region

  Feb 2017 - Jan 2025

  - Manage team of project engineers- Lead operational process creation and improvement- Guide affordable housing projects through design, permitting, and construction - Oversee complex multi-million dollar affordable housing projects and collaborate with diverse stakeholders to ensure quality and timely completion- Manage project schedules and budgets from land purchase to home sales- Coordinate architects and engineers to design energy-efficient projects to Net Zero Energy-Ready standards and navigate permitting processes in multiple jurisdictions - Procure all labor subcontracts and material purchase orders for construction of 85 new affordable homes over 2 years- Manage the digital project record, including all permits, contracts, material submittals, blueprints, and invoices using Procore construction management software- Train first-time homebuyers on how to maintain their new homes- Lead trainings to help foster equitable and inclusive culture in the construction department - Performed critical home repairs, rehabilitations, and remodels to provide safe, affordable homes to lower-income families in Portland, OR.- Led volunteer crews in building ten new affordable homes.- Taught volunteers and homebuyers the skills to build and maintain houses.

  • Senior Project Manager

    Sept 2023 - Jan 2025

  • Project Manager

    Feb 2022 - Sept 2023

  • Project Engineer

    Feb 2019 - Feb 2022

  • Construction Crew Leader, AmeriCorps

    Feb 2017 - Feb 2019
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  City of Vancouver, Washington

  Jan 2025 - now

  Associate Housing Coordinator

  - Lead and support planning of housing projects and programs, including grant coordination, environmental reviews, community advisory support, and project file management.- Monitor project compliance with state and federal regulations, tracking labor requirements and preparing progress reports.- Conduct data analysis on community needs and housing planning, presenting findings through reports, tables, and graphs.- Collaborate with stakeholders, manage inter-departmental coordination, and assist in developing reports and presentations for senior leadership and public meetings. Show less