Education
Wayne State University University of Michigan
Bachelor of Arts Degree Master of Public Administration (Coursework – Degree Not Received) computer skills
Proficient in Microsoft Office, various word processing, graphics and database programs, as well as broad internet experience
Work experience
3/09 – 10/10 U.S. Confidential,
Livonia, MI Assistant Manager for Quality Assurance Monitor the quality of data collection processes, performance and completed field data collection Identify and report quality problems within pre-established standards and suggest remedial actions or alternatives Act as principal technical advisor on quality assurance aspects of field data collection operations 3/04 – 1/08 Confidential,
Westland, MI Executive Assistant to the Mayor and Director of Housing & Community Development Complete responsibility for $1.3 million CDBG and $350,000 HOME Partnership Programs funding Complete responsibility for the administration of 1,090 HUD Housing Choice Vouchers (Approximately $7 million) Served as liaison between Mayor’s Office and operating departments of the City
Responsible for the intake and resolution of citizen complaints; editorial content of the quarterly City newsletter
Designed and executed the implementation of City-wide health insurance program for all residents
8/95-3/04 Confidential,
Garden City, MI Director of Community Relations Responsible for public relations and the development of a comprehensive communications plan Responsible for media relations including serving as chief spokesperson for the institution Responsible for the initiation and maintenance of the company’s web site, monthly internal newsletter, winning the prestigious Ludwig Community Benefit Award from the Michigan Health and Hospital Association 1/92-7/95 Confidential,
Detroit, MI Director of Community Development Directed administration of the Wayne County Community Development Block Grant Program in thirty-two municipalities
5/85-1/92 Confidential,
Garden City, MI Director of Community Development Economic development, Community Development Block Grant, planning and zoning, construction projects, grant writing, capital improvement planning and administration of Tax Increment Financing Districts 8/78-5/85 Confidential,
Canton, MI Federal Programs Coordinator Community Development Block Grant, state recreation funding programs, senior citizen funding programs
Interests
Extremely active in school and church activities; sports such as golf and tennis