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CATHY MEYERSON KLEIMAN C: 843.509.6509
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You need JavaScript enabled to view it Web: www.developmentsteps.com SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS: Profile: * Extensive and successful experience in property development/project management and consulting support; planning; site selection/acquisition; coordinating new construction/renovations operations; affordable and workforce housing programs; and full service real estate investment corporate administration...Self-starter. * Proven track record of new business and resource development; real estate presentation; client prospecting; staff training/development; team building; and customer education, service, relations, referrals and repeat business…Goal and profit-oriented…Consistent high-level performer. * Expertise: Initial business startup; analyzing property market trends; zoning classifications; budgeting and purchasing; financial management; negotiating of equity and long term debt; team selection; and preparing status reports for government, for-profit/non-profit developers…Proactive and results-driven. * Experienced in identifying core solutions; expanding opportunities; creating strategic business alliances in private, public and non-profit sectors; advocating of innovative approaches; gaining consensus and support; creative problem resolution; and continuous process improvement…Motivated and focused team leader. * Seasoned manager and effective administrator of varied functional activities with ability to identify, justify and fully communicate vision, organizational policies/procedures, accountability, goals and objectives. * Effective analytical, organizational, administrative, communication, leadership, technical, entrepreneurial, grant writing, fundraising, multitasking, time management, follow through and public relations skills. * Established reputation for professionalism, taking initiative, accountability, versatility, attention to detail, prioritizing tasks-meeting deadlines, dependability and energetic enthusiasm…Commitment to excellence. * Certified: HUD Housing Counselor – 2008-Present…Licensed: South Carolina Realtor – 2007-2010. * Computer Literate: Microsoft Windows XP, MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access and Outlook), QuickBooks, Internet and several data/billing and resource management programs. EMPLOYMENT HISTORY: SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS: January 2008 to Present Owner / Consultant Development Steps, LLC, Mount Pleasant, South Carolina Provide full service (mixed use) property development (commercial, residential / community) and project construction management oversight consulting support in ensuring performance of high standards in terms of creating value and profitability, including completing projects on time and within budgeted parameters. Coordinate daily operations, to include: negotiating with representatives of corporations, private enterprise, government agencies and community leaders to acquire/develop property; (currently manage four LLC’s and provide financial and asset management services to clients to increase productivity and net revenue). Prepare programs and all financing applications for developments with special emphasis on affordable and workforce housing developments with layered financing; and coordinate resource development activities. Coordinate new business start-ups, including providing organizational management, consulting and staff personnel training support, operational activities and policies for non-profit and for-profit entities to meet client needs and produce highest and best ROI. Negotiate mortgage loans and conduct financial feasibility analysis for single/multifamily developments, including grant writing and community development activities---secured $3 million in a tight economy. Provide construction and facilities management support services for commercial and residential properties, green building guidance/evaluation for creating sustainable communities and energy efficient housing. 1995 - 2007 Founder / CEO Development Works, Incorporated (Subsidiary of Charleston Affordable Housing), Charleston, South Carolina Planned, setup and managed operations, financing, accounting/administrative functions, service and sales for a small residential construction company, including directing and coordinating staff, development team members and contracted tradesmen in developing three sustainable communities in Charleston County. Constructed over 50 single family, energy efficient homes in a timely manner and within budgets. 1995 - 2008 Co-founder / Volunteer CEO America Street Foundation, Charleston, South Carolina Co-founded America Street Foundation with national recording artist, Edwin McCain, to raise seed money to promote and implement community and economic development activities in Charleston, South Carolina. Managed, oversaw and coordinated operations, financing, administration and special event planning that raised over $100,000 for initiating new endeavors and programs (rock concerts, golf tournaments, etc.). 1992 - 2007 Executive Director Charleston Affordable Housing, Incorporated, Charleston, South Carolina Directed and coordinated all operations, HR administrative functions and fundraising efforts for Charleston Affordable Housing’s programs, including supervising and motivating four personnel, project development team members and 12 independent professionals working with the private non-profit organization. Designed, wrote and produced all financial criteria, project development programs and marketing materials, to include: establishing joint ventures / partnerships, managing and coordinating public relations initiatives, and serving as liaison to the Board of Trustees, government agencies and community at large. Spearheaded efforts to ensure compliance, exactness and conformance to all policies and procedures from numerous foundations, banks, government entities, donors and equity funds. Designated State of South Carolina Representative, by Bank of America, to provide professional testimony at the Federal Reserve Bank in Boston during Fleet Bank acquisition hearings (2004), and Federal Reserve Bank in San Francisco during acquisition of Bank of America by Nations Bank (1998). Contributed in raising millions for development programs through equity funds, foundations, corporations, banks, government, etc., producing 100’s of housing units and completing over $30 million in projects. 1990 - 1992 Senior Vice President of Corporate Operations and Administration / Special Event Planner Douglas Elliman Gibbons & Ives, New York City, New York Managed and coordinated corporate office operations, administration functions and HR for a major full service property management development company, including administering and controlling an annual budget of $5 million, over 1,500 employees and construction renovation oversight of 11 site offices. Recruited, trained, delegated tasks and special projects, supervised, coordinated, motivated and evaluated job performance activities of four department heads and 27 clerical/mailroom and maintenance staff. Accountable for directing and overseeing all office services and personnel, human resource administration functions, corporate facilities/purchasing departments, including establishing, implementing and managing employee benefit plans, redesigning compensation packages and writing a corporate operations manual. Reduced expenses over $2 million by renegotiating vendor contracts and transforming office operations via innovative cross training of personnel to maximize efficiency and control costs, within the first year. 1985 - 1990 Director of Administration / Certified Facility Fire Marshall Time Equities, Incorporated, New York City, New York Directed and coordinated all aspects of operations and administration support for a full service NYC based real estate investment development and financial holding corporation with 620+ employees. Reported to President and CEO with total accountability for all corporate administrative budgeting, human resources, staff training, program development and implementation, including supervising, motivating and evaluating 14 cross-function staff on-site and at nine site offices, throughout New York City. Managed 19 story building and four department heads at the Fifth Avenue corporate headquarters. 1979 - 1984 Section 8 Housing Program Director New York City Department of Housing Preservation and Development, New York City, New York Organized, administered, directed, coordinated and oversaw the NYC office charged with implementing the federal program for rehabilitation of substandard housing, during Mayor Koch’s Administration. Designed and implemented programs; wrote and issued Request for Proposals; evaluated all projects, and coordinated various activities of government, for-profit and non-profit property developers. Planned, managed and controlled annual budgets up to $248 million; supervised, trained, delegated tasks, coordinated, motivated and evaluated activities of 27 project managers and tenant coordinators. Contributed in rehabilitating 130 tenement buildings with 5,470 housing units available for rent. 1978 - 1979 Project Coordinator and Visiting Scholar U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, Washington, DC and New York City, New York Developed and coordinated programs, policies/procedures to commence revitalization of the South Bronx project, including facilitating workouts of MF properties and startup of the Sweat Equity Program. Education: Masters in City and Regional Planning – 1978 University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, North Carolina Bachelor of Arts: Political Science and Urban Studies – 1975 * Cum Laude * Dean’s List Tulane University, New Orleans, Louisiana * GPA: 3.67 Summer Study Programs: Cornell University, Ithaca, NY - 1974 / University of London, London, UK - 1973 Notables: Refer to Enclosed Addendum Addendum
Cathy Meyerson Kleiman
Professional Honors, Awards, Accomplishments Selected: Lead Park Angel-Representative – Charleston Park’s Conservancy – 2008-Present Honoree of the Year: Charleston County Grants Administration, Community Development Division – 2005 Selected: One of Top Ten Women of the Decade – SKIRT TEN, SKIRT Magazine – 2005 Recipient: Golden Eagle Award – Sun Trust Bank (Greatest Commitment to and Excellence in Affordable Housing in Nine States) – 2002 Representative: State of South Carolina, Advisory Council – The Federal Home Loan Bank of Atlanta – 1997-2003 Chairman: The Housing Committee of the Mayor’s Council on Homeless and Affordable Housing, City of Charleston, South Carolina – 1998-1999 {Member: Executive Committee – 1992-2005} Member: Advisory Board – South Carolina Partnership Office, Fannie Mae Corporation – 2000-2009 Member: Research, Education and Development Board, The Enterprise Foundation, Columbia, Maryland – 1996-2001 Recipient: Design Award – South Carolina State American Institute of Architects for SC Model I, LP - 1997 Certification of Recognition: US Department Housing and Urban Development, State of South Carolina, Service to the Housing and Urban Development Community Empowerment – 1995 Member: KKBE Sisterhood – 1995-Present Beneficiary: Appreciation Awards – Mayor Joseph P. Riley and Charleston City Council – 1994, 1995 and 1996 Recipient: Three Carolopolis Awards – Preservation Society of Charleston for Historic Rehabilitation – 1993 Certificates of Recognition: Mayor Joseph P. Riley and Charleston City Council – 1993, 1997, 2000, 2001 and 2002 Received: Maxwell Awards of Excellence – Fannie Mae Corporation…Honorable Mention for the Historic East Side Neighborhood Housing, LP – 1996…Honorable Mention for South Carolina Model I LP – 1997, and Finalist for the Peninsula Housing Rehabilitation Project – 1999 Recipient: Metropolitan Life Foundation’s National Award for Excellence in Affordable Housing (Cathy Project) – 1999 Founder / Charter Member: Women in Housing and Finance, New York City, New York – 1972-1992 Member: World of Difference Task Force, Anti-Defamation League, New York City, New York – 1979-1992 Recipient: Certificate of Special Achievement from Assistant Secretary Donna Shalala, U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, Washington, DC - 1979 |