Kevin Knase

Experience

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  Help Wanted, Inc.

  Jun 2003 - Jul 2009

  Office Assistant

  • Performed data entry of resumes, personnel information and mailing lists. • Updated applicant tracking system and Excel spreadsheet files.• Performed various other tasks such as filing, shredding, purchasing of office supplies, faxing and copying. Updated and distributed recruitment marketing materials

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  University of Minnesota

  Sept 2008 - May 2010

  Human Resources Assistant

  • Created, updated and handled confidential personnel files and information and used PeopleSoft applicant and employee tracking system.• Oversaw and communicated with HR staff and University employees and faculty about terminating positions, vacation accrual totals and salary information.• Maintained and updated individual employee and payroll disbursement filing systems and created new hire packets.• Distributed payroll information and performed pay and leave entry into the university system (PeopleSoft). Show less

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  City of Golden Valley

  Jul 2009 - May 2010

  Planning Intern

  • Coordinated meetings with staff, the city council and the environmental commission.• Researched and constructed ordinances, including one on wind turbines as well as made other additions, incorporations and edits to existing zoning code. • Co-led the Golden Valley Green Team which oversees sustainable developments and practices in the city and facilitated the city’s waste hauling study.• Assisted in the marketing and community events surrounding the redevelopment vision for a major thoroughfare through the city. Show less

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  Dakota County Community Development Agency

  May 2010 - Jul 2013

  • Taught group homebuyer education course to groups of prospective new homebuyers. Publicly speak about programs and homeownership at local community events.• Prepared grant applications and manage existing grant funds, budgeting, reporting, and goals. • Administered foreclosure counseling program, perform outreach, counseling, and education to homeowners facing foreclosure and follow up with homeowners receiving housing grants. Counsel homeowners in group sessions and individually over the phone and in person.• Facilitated and managed client relationships with their mortgage servicers, ensure proper documentation, and communication. Review loan application documents.• Audited files for Weatherization and Rehabilitation loan programs and communicate with contractors performing work to ensure pay meets minimum wage requirements. • Wellness Committee member tasked with successfully organizing wellness activities and events for agency staff. Show less • Responsible for processing all maintenance orders from tenants, maintenance personnel and property managers via phone, fax and email. Tracked and ensured timely completion of all orders for over 2,000 residential/commercial units using a database system.• Coded bills and distributed them to accounting, verified information with utility companies, and tracked purchases for maintenance orders.• Prepared and distributed correspondence to tenants and staff.• Handled emergency calls for the department and communicated with Property Managers regarding issues in their buildings. Show less

  • Homeownership Specialist

    May 2010 - Jul 2013

  • Operations Specialist

    May 2010 - Oct 2010
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  Minnesota Housing

  Jun 2013 - Jul 2017

  Community Development Program Manager

  • Program management for multiple federally and state funded grant programs that support homeownership education, counseling, and development throughout the State.• Provide technical assistance and program support to diverse organizations to help them achieve program objectives.• Track program goals and trends. Implement program updates. Develop reporting tools. • Lead the agency’s grant management procedures standardization process and organizational cultural competency committees. Show less

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  City of Minneapolis

  Jul 2017 - Oct 2024

  • Coordinate affordable housing development projects and financing.• Develop request for proposal processes and manage process to solicit applications for development proposals.• Maintain communication with real estate developers and coordinate between multiple staff to ensure success of projects.• Ensure compliance with federal, county, and local funding sources.

  • Supervisor - CPED Real Estate Project Coordination

    Oct 2021 - Oct 2024

  • Senior Project Coordinator

    Jul 2017 - Nov 2021
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  City of Bloomington, MN

  Sept 2024 - now

  Assistant Port Authority Administrator