KIMBERLY EDWARDS
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Summary
Detail-oriented professional with over 20+ years of experience in the housing industry with experience with Government Accounting, Public Housing, Section 8, Compliance & Inspections and Community Development.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Community Development Manager
Delaware State Housing Authority
Dover, DE
07.2024 - Current
- Reviews & Approves all aspects of Large & Small Downtown Development District (DDD) Housing Development Fund (HDF), Neighborhood Assistance Act (NAA), and Statewide Emergency Repair (SERP) programs.
- Assists program managers with any issues of minimum application threshold requirements
- Participates in program manager's grantee technical assistance meetings
- Approves Grant Restriction Agreements for property settlements
- Supervise and approve with the continued development & maintenance of program documentation
- Communicates with non-profits, lenders, attorneys, realtors, contractors, appraisers, local/community agencies, housing counselors, the public, etc., as needed
- Approve all monitoring review letters and backup documentation from program managers to grantees for compliance
- Final approval of Office of Mangement and Budget (OMB) annual report
Community Development Analyst II
Delaware State Housing Authority
Dover, DE
06.2022 - 07.2024
- Reviews & Processes Large & Small Downtown Development District (DDD) Project Applications
- Reviews Statewide Repair Program (SERP) grant applications for minimum threshold requirements
- Review SERP Grantee quarterly reports
- Prepares Grant Restriction Agreements for property settlements
- Assists with the development & maintenance of program documentation
- Communicates with non-profits, lenders, attorneys, realtors, contractors, appraisers, local/community agencies, housing counselors, the public, etc., as needed
Housing Compliance Specialist
Delaware State Housing Authority
Dover, DE
07.2021 - 06.2022
- Compiles & analyzed financial information that supported the financial stability of the properties
- Worked with Asset Analyst to review & monitor each site’s activity and analyzed monthly reports for income and expenses submitted by property management
- Ensured compliance with the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) regulated annual rent increase procedures
- Monitored and analyzed various changes in federal programs and regulations to determine possible impact on division’s activities and strategies
- Assisted Housing Compliance Manager with updating manuals and procedures
- Maintained computer records of housing inspections, violations, areas of substandard housing and other pertinent data
- Enforced the Delaware State Housing Code and investigated violations
Housing Asset Analyst
Delaware State Housing Authority
Dover, DE
07.2015 - 07.2021
- Assisted with developing written proposals and procedural manuals
- Monitored and analyzed monthly reports of income and expenses submitted by property site staff
- Processed escrow (insurance, replacement reserve, taxes) draws for properties
- Analyzed monthly net income reports submitted monthly by properties
- Completed rent increases as they were submitted by properties
Senior Accountant
Delaware State Housing Authority
Dover, DE
01.2009 - 07.2015
- Prepared journal vouchers and reconciled general ledgers monthly
- Prepared deposits daily
- Reviewed financial transactions and codes for conformance to standard procedures and accounts
- Applied standardized accounting principles and practices
- Assumed Sr. FAO duties as needed
Accountant
Delaware State Housing Authority
Dover, DE
04.2007 - 01.2009
- Processed Payroll for State & Non-State Employees
- Analyzed, reconciled and consolidated vouchers, records, journals, ledgers and statements
- Monitored expenditures to ensure compliance with budgetary recommendations
- Applied standardized accounting principles and practices
Accounting Specialist
Delaware State Housing Authority
Dover, DE
03.2004 - 04.2007
- Prepared documents for assigned appropriations
- Prepared deposits daily
- Prepared DSHA Accounts Payable
Education
Bachelor's - Criminal Justice/Behavioral Science Delta Epsilon Rho
Wilmington University
Dover, DE05-2010
Skills
- Verbal and written communication - 10 years
- Team player always willing to assist others - 10 years
- Highly computer literate - 10 years
- Excellent time management - 10 years
- Attention to detail - 10 years
- Easily adapts to change - 10 years
- Works well under pressure - 10 years
- Ability to work with little to no supervision - 10 years
Timeline
Community Development Manager
Delaware State Housing Authority
07.2024 - Current
Community Development Analyst II
Delaware State Housing Authority
06.2022 - 07.2024
Housing Compliance Specialist
Delaware State Housing Authority
07.2021 - 06.2022
Housing Asset Analyst
Delaware State Housing Authority
07.2015 - 07.2021
Senior Accountant
Delaware State Housing Authority
01.2009 - 07.2015
Accountant
Delaware State Housing Authority
04.2007 - 01.2009
Accounting Specialist
Delaware State Housing Authority
03.2004 - 04.2007
Bachelor's - Criminal Justice/Behavioral Science Delta Epsilon Rho
Wilmington University