Welcome to Brazen Careerist!

About Me

Versatile community development professional with relevant experience working in fast-paced environments. Excels at tapping into common and uncommon resources to find solutions to problems. Resolved over 88% of customer and tenant issues in a Class A office building in downtown Atlanta for 2 years. Represented one of the top 10 nonprofit brands in the country in several meetings with federal agencies and other national nonprofits. Recognized as a quick learner in every stage of his career.

Work History

• Habitat for Humanity International
• Specialist, Global Disaster Response
• Febuary 2007 to Present

• Subject Matter Expert for Domestic and International Affordable Housing Programs

  • Advised local Habitat groups on disaster preparedness plans, policies, systems, and procedures and make recommendations for improvements.
  • Initiated and developed relationships with other voluntary organizations and the faith-based community involved in preparedness activities at the national level.
  • Monitored and evaluated disaster response projects to verify that goals and guidelines were met.
  • Created a database of skilled volunteers and facilitate deployments to local affiliates based on need and availability.

• Novare Group
• Assistant Property Manager
• November 2004 to November 2006

• Commercial and Residential Property Management

  • Managed 280,000 sq. ft, Class A office building with 36 tenants as well as a 36,000 sq. ft. office building and 50,000 sq ft data center.
  • Led two projects designed to reduce energy consumption for a Class A office building by 3% in 2006.
  • Developed and implemented several processes for property management activities (lease administration, lease abstraction, handling vendors/contractors) to improve operations.

Education

• Georgia State University
• Urban Policy Studies, Planning & Economic Development
• 2000 - 2004