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PHONE NUMBER AVAILABLEEMAIL AVAILABLEINTRODUCTION:Professional with over 30 years real estate management experience in the areas of non-profit, small business development, real estate advisory services to small commercial property investors and first-time home buyers. Extensive background in program management, Federal and private sector real estate financing, leasing, sales and contracts practices. PROFILE AND STRENGTHS: Possess business judgment, highly motivated, well organized and resourceful Superior analytical and interpersonal skills, and results driven Leadership and negotiation skills, and international experience Able to meet deadlines and perform well under pressure Strong oral and written communication skillsSELECTED PROFESSIONAL ACCOMPLISHMENTS:Assisted in the development, review and monitoring of government single family housing program regulations which is guidance to HUD field offices in the preservation and disposal of FHA assets. Developed and coordinated training seminars for office personnel in current industry trends and tools pertinent to responsibilities of the office of single-family housing. Founder and owner of Scoggins Properties, Inc., a DC-based real estate firm specializing in finding, managing, selling, and the development of real property for small investors; tenant/owner mediation and arranging refinancing for individual homebuyers in the Washington, DC market. Served as a founding member, consultant, Treasurer and President of the Frederick Douglass Housing Corporation, a non-profit organization established to acquire, rehabilitate and manage a government subsidized 152-unit garden apartment complex in SE Washington, DC. Assist an Anacostia community successfully negotiate a major road widening project after thirty years failed effort. This 36 months undertaking was initiated after only six months in the employ of the District government. Crucial tasks involved obtaining the consent from many out of town property owners and countless heirs to forfeit without compensation a portion of their land for the widening, and the coordination of numerous meetings between the community and government personnel.Conducted seven-month marketing and analysis study for the District of Columbia Department of Housing and Community Development detailing for the first-time housing conditions in Ward 8, and recommended program developments that were eventually adopted by the Department. In coordination with the Office of the Mayor of Danang, South Vietnam, helped to reactivate the citys planning office. It had discontinued operations due to war that started in the 1950s. Gathered infrastructure data and successfully worked with city officials planning for Danangs future needs.PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY:Lease Contracting Specialist, U.S. General Services Administration; Washington, DC, 07/09-12/14Realty Specialist, U.S. General Services Administration; Washington, DC, 08/06-07/09 Consultant/Fundraiser/Volunteer Work, Northern Virginia/Washington, DC, 03/03-08/06 Housing Program Policy Specialist, U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; Washington, DC, 11/01-10/02Housing Services Specialist II, Fairfax County Housing and Redevelopment Authority; Fairfax, VA, 02/01-11/01Real Estate Broker & Management Advisor, Scoggins Properties, Inc.; Washington, DC, 03/78-03/2003Housing Consultant, Treasurer, President & Board Member, Frederick Douglass Housing Corp.; Washington, DC, 09/75-PresentReal Estate Management & Leasing Consultant, Asbury Consulting Group, and Edgewood Mgt. Corp.; Washington, DC, 04/80-10/88Community Planner, Rehabilitation Loan & Grant Specialist, DC Department of Housing & Community Development; Washington, DC, 05/75-09/78 Assistant Director, Neighborhood Housing Services, Inc.; Washington, DC, 04/73-05/75 Urban Planner for Community Development, DC Office of Housing Programs; Washington, DC, 3/72-04/73Associate Director, Neighborhood Housing Services, Inc.; Pittsburgh, PA, 12/68-06/70 MILITARY EXPERIENCE:Commissioned Junior Officer, United States Army; Hampton University, Hampton, VA Field Artillery Firing Battery Safety Officer, United States Army; Fort Sill, OK Military Advisory Officer, United States Army; Fort Bragg, NC and South Vietnam Civil Affairs Officer, United States Army Reserves; Fort Meade, MD and Fort Belvoir, VA Retired Field Grade Officer, United States Army Reserves EDUCATION:12 hours, Post Graduate Studies, American University, George Washington University MS, Urban and Regional Planning, University of Pittsburgh; Pittsburgh, PA BS, Architecture, Hampton University; Hampton, VAHigh School Diploma, Academic and Trades, St. Emma Military Academy; Powhatan, VA Continuing Education Courses, Real Estate Sales, Leasing and Property Management CERTIFICATES AND LICENSES:License, Real Estate Broker (retired); Washington, DC TRAVEL ABROAD:Europe, London, Amsterdam, Brussels, Rhineberg, Rome and Zurich; Africa, Addis Ababa, Cairo, Kampala and Nairobi; Asia, New Delhi, Punjab and Saigon MISCELLANEOUS:Active in civic, fraternal, political and religious organizations. Specifics provided upon request.PROFESSIONAL EMPLOYMENT EXPERIENCE:Lease Contracting Specialist/Realty Specialist August 2006 to December 2014 U.S. General Services AdministrationWashington, DCPerformed a variety of complex duties involving the management of federally controlled space, the acquisition of real estate (by purchase or leasehold interest), lease administration, appraisal within a geographic area or certain customer base. Had primary responsibility for developing and negotiating Occupancy Agreements (OAs) with existing and potential customers to include business terms and conditions and financial arrangements, consulting with other Public Building Service or GSA components as necessary. Consultant/Fundraiser/Volunteer Work March 2003 to August 2006 Washington, DC/Northern VirginiaHelped establish and implement a fundraising program for various non-profit groups and political development activities. Contacted and met with private corporate and foundation officials interested in the organizations mission and objectives. Assisted senior officers of these organizations to arrange and conduct public conferences, and performed other tasks as required for organizations to realize its goals.Housing Program Policy Specialist November 2001 to October 2002 U.S. Department of Housing and Urban DevelopmentWashington, DCAssisted in handling and preparing complex single-family housing program regulations, handbooks and reports; initiated and provided technical advice, guidance and interpretation of policies and procedures on single family programs; developed supportive data for briefings and instructional purposes.Housing Services Specialist II February 2001 to November 2001 Fairfax County Department of Housing and Community Development Fairfax, VAConducted property compliance inspections for the federally funded Section 8 rental assistance program. Notified landlords of failed inspection items; and, suppressed housing assistance payments as appropriate. Monitored tenant compliance with regulations; explained and interpreted federal housing programs to interested tenants, realtors and interested property owners.Real Estate Broker & Property Management Advisor March 1978 to 2003 Scoggins Properties, Inc.Washington, DCFounder and owner of full-service real estate brokerage in Washington, DC. Developed all aspects of real estate transactions from marketing and sales to new construction and rehabilitation. Assisted in new business and client development to employee recruiting, training and management. Sold over $35 million (career total) in real estate to small investors and individual homebuyers. Successfully avoided foreclosures of clients properties by negotiating repayment schedules with private lenders, the FHA and the VA. Housing Consultant, Treasurer, President & Board Member Sept. 1975 to Present Frederick Douglass Housing CorporationWashington, DCServed as housing consultant, founding board member, treasurer and president for the Frederick Douglass Housing Corporation, a nonprofit organization established to acquire and rehabilitate an FHA-owned 152-unit garden apartment complex in SE Washington, DC. Authored successful proposal for Section 8 funding that guaranteed a $4 million rehabilitation loan. At the time was the first such financing for a housing development east of the Anacostia river area of Washington, DC. Helped to establish a joint venture with a for- profit developer earning FDHC over $400,000 in revenues, used for educational and social programs.Real Estate Analyst & Leasing Consultant April 1980 to October 1988 Asbury Consulting Group, and Edgewood Management Corp. Washington, DCConducted a 7-month marketing study and analysis for the District of Columbia Department of Housing and Community Development that detailed, for the first-time housing conditions in Ward 8 and recommended program developments that were adopted by the Department. Facilitated in real estate development and tenant selection advisory services for subsidized apartment complexes throughout metropolitan Washington. Community Planner, Rehabilitation Loan & Grant Specialist May 1975 to Sept. 1978 DC Department of Housing & Community DevelopmentWashington, DCAssisted property owners in several of the Districts urban renewal areas obtain Section 312 rehabilitation loans. Reviewed construction specifications to ensure conformity with local regulations. Inspected contracted property improvements for compliance before final disbursement of funds.Assistant Director May 1973 to May 1975Neighborhood Housing Services, Inc.Washington, DCWhile on loan from the District of Columbia government, served as a key advisor to the newly appointed Executive Director of this non-profit organization that was established to improve under-served neighborhoods east of the Anacostia River. Coordinated public and private resources, and citizen activities to help increase homeownership and revitalization of several neighborhoods.Urban Planner February 1972 to April 1973Mayors Office of Housing ProgramsWashington, DCReviewed existing and proposed housing and economic development plans for the District. Facilitated the appropriate re-zoning and permit granting process for developers. Worked with community groups to champion neighborhood redevelopment and to address community issues.Field Artillery Officer/Civil Affairs Officer June 1970 to February 1972 United States Army, Active DutyOklahoma, North Carolina and South VietnamServed as Housing Advisor in the Mayors Office, Danang, South Vietnam. Helped reactivate the City Planning Office and write policy to convert surplus military real property into civilian housing.Associate Director December 1968 to June 1970Neighborhood Housing Services, Inc.Pittsburgh, PACoordinated improvement activities among community, business and government officials that led to the revitalization of Pittsburghs Central North Side district. Assist the organization to seek grants from area lending institutions. This successful community-based program led to its adoption by the then Federal Home Loan Bank Board and is now national in practically every major city in the country. |
