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HOUSING SPECIALIST
- www.linkedin.com/in/geoffrey-englebrecht-706ab85b
Professional Summary
Multi-talented, tenacious and lifelong Euclid resident seeking the position of Manager- Community Development within the City of Euclid. Successful at taking on diverse project tasks to meet tight deadlines. Hands-on and analytical problem solver with excellent communication, planning and decision-making skills.
Skills
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Work History
Housing Specialist08/2012 to Current
Behavior Health Network – Greenfield , MA
Behavior Health Network – Greenfield , MA
- Assist landlords and tenants with information on Ohio Landlord/Tenant Law and filings of various motions, answer/counterclaims, complaints, objections, and restraining orders
- Supervise Offenders on Community Control, enforcing conditions of probation and documenting progress in electronic case management system
- Communicate with people from various cultures and backgrounds, using active listening and interpersonal talents to ensure consistency
- Utilize fact-checking and research skills in extensive presentence investigation reports
- Assist defendants with identifying various grants, loans, and programs aimed at bringing properties into compliance
- Inspect properties before Court to check for potential violations and speak with neighbors to document concerns
- Communicate with lien holders for release of liens, assisting in providing clear title for potential transfer of derelict properties to beneficial owners
- Established helpful relationships with elected officials, institutions, community members
- Collaborate with city inspectors, elected officials, institutions, and community members in bringing about compliance with properties before Court
- Utilize public-speaking skills while testifying in Court and during presentations on court initiatives at community events
Supervisor- Special Events08/2016 to 09/2020
Sp Plus Corporation – El Segundo , CA
Sp Plus Corporation – El Segundo , CA
- Recruit, train, supervise, motivate, and evaluate employee performance during ingress and egress of traffic flow in garage
- Ensure shift is fully staffed with trained employees for effective flow of both vehicular and pedestrian traffic through garage for large and small events alike
- Ensure satisfaction of customers as main point-of-contact during all special events
- Maintain strong interpersonal skills through customer interactions
- Maintain close communication with Severance Hall staff to make necessary adjustments, ensuring full parking spaces are available during large events
- Apply strong leadership talents and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency and organize workflow to meet any daily demand
- Monitor employee performance and provided coaching and constructive guidance to address areas of concern
- Established training lead to ease in traffic flow, allowing for smooth transition of ingress and egress traffic
Lead Community Organizer03/2009 to 07/2012
ESOP- Empowering And Strengthening Ohio's People – City , STATE
ESOP- Empowering And Strengthening Ohio's People – City , STATE
- Developed grassroots leadership through Direct-Action Organizing
- Led grassroots coalition in persuading City of Cleveland to demolish over 50 derelict properties in Mt. Pleasant neighborhood
- Led collaboration between city of Cleveland residents and 4th District Police, resulting in publicized drug raids
- Led efforts against slumlords in city of Cleveland, resulting in property clean-ups, payments of capias warrants owed, and repairs to derelict properties
- Responsible for building of partnerships and collaborations with elected officials, institutions, and organizations
- Coordinated public meetings and organized protests, pushing organization's public agenda
- Supervised and led campaigns in collaboration with other organizers in Cleveland and satellite offices throughout Ohio
- Wrote and distributed informational papers, gave out representative contact information and educated community members about specific issues
- Recruited and managed volunteer teams
- Gathered opinions and support from grass-roots supporters to solidify group position
- Coordinated successful community outreach events in southeast neighborhoods in city of Cleveland
Commercial District Assistant08/2007 to 02/2009
Northeast Shores Development Corporation – City , STATE
Northeast Shores Development Corporation – City , STATE
- Assisted in research and planning of community development efforts along major thoroughfares within North Shores Collinwood neighborhood of Cleveland, Ohio
- Researched, completed and submitted successful grant proposal to Cuyahoga Arts and Culture, funding prominent public art structure in North Collinwood
- Led urban planning process on reconstruction of Euclid Beach Fishing Pier
- Assisted business owners in generating funds for exterior renovations of storefronts along East 185th Street business district
- Assisted Executive Director in completion of Community Development Block Grant application for 2008 fiscal year
Education
B.A: Urban Studies05/2008Cleveland State University Maxine Goodman Levin College of Urban Affairs-
City
- Majored in Urban Studies
- Graduated cum laude
- Coursework in Contemporary Urban Issues, Urban Planning, and GIS
Associate of Arts2005Cuyahoga Community College-
City
- Coursework in Micro and Macro Economics, Organizational Behavior, and Business Management
Community Engagement
City of Euclid Landmarks Commission 1/17-1/18
- Serve on the commission designating structures and places of important architectural and
historical significance as landmarks within the city of Euclid
Concerned Citizens Community Council 3/10-Present
- Work with neighborhood residents of the Mt Pleasant, Buckeye, Kinsman, Union-Miles,
and Lee-Harvard neighborhoods in the city of Cleveland in addressing quality-of-life
concerns
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School Attended
- Cleveland State University Maxine Goodman Levin College of Urban Affairs
- Cuyahoga Community College
Job Titles Held:
- Housing Specialist
- Supervisor- Special Events
- Lead Community Organizer
- Commercial District Assistant
Degrees
- B.A : Urban Studies 05/2008
Associate of Arts 2005
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