1. Mandi L. Wolfes
205 Ascot Pl., NE, Washington, D.C. 20002
(202) 265-8880 ® mwolfes@gmail.com
https://www.linkedin.com/pub/mandi-wolfes/105/b82/74a
I have dual interests in people-oriented work including counseling, education, housing, training, networking,
and service, as well as technical interests including data management, spreadsheets and databases,
finance, writing, statistics, and web development. I am bilingual in English and Spanish.
ADVOCACY AND COUNSELING EXPERIENCE
Spanning multiple counseling and management positions, I have ample experience advising clients through
resolution in an array of financial and housing challenges. These challenges include foreclosure prevention,
reverse mortgage, first-time homeownership, tenant advocacy, rental property management, credit repair,
securing new housing, and homelessness prevention. Simultaneously, I provided referrals and resources for
various financial assistance and mental health and wellness programs as individual client needs were
identified. Additionally, I composed legal petitions for stay-away orders for the D.C. court (WEAVE), and
provided counseling and guidance to university students in various study abroad programs (IP&E). In all
positions, I conducted training seminars, outreach to new clients, inter-agency networking, website
development and maintenance, and various administrative duties.
Globe Trotter Properties
Washington, D.C. — Property Manager & Leasing Agent
SEPTEMBER 2016 - CURRENT
Housing Counseling Services, Inc. (HCS),
Washington, D.C. — Housing Counselor
JUNE 2005 - JUNE 2009
Women Empowered Against Violence (WEAVE),
Washington, D.C. — Bilingual Civil Intake Counselor
DECEMBER 2004 - MAY 2005
Latino Economic Development Center (LEDC),
Washington, D.C. — Housing Manager/Outreach Specialist
APRIL 2004 - SEPTEMBER 2004
International Programs & Exchanges (IP&E), University of Washington
Seattle, WA — Office Assistant II/Study Abroad Counselor for Granada, Spain
OCTOBER 1999 - MAY 2001
VOLUNTEER LEADERSHIP & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT EXPERIENCE
Northeast Washington, D.C. Babysitting Cooperative
Washington, D.C. — Creator & Administrator
APRIL 2009 - PRESENT

2. Elsie Whitlow Stokes Community Freedom Public Charter School
Washington, D.C. — Room Parent (3 classes) & Active PTA member
AUGUST 2015 - PRESENT
Amigos De Las Américas
Paraguay, Mexico, Ecuador, & Costa Rica — Project Director
JUNE - AUGUST 1995-1999, 2001
Managed 60 American high-school volunteers and 9 youth supervisors before, during, and after their 8-week
public health and community service project in Latin America. Created full project itinerary, designed and
implemented sustainable projects of local community interest, and allocated funds and supplies appropriate
to each project. Negotiated project parameters between U.S. office headquarters and local Latin American
governmental and private non-profit organizations. Promoted language and cultural exchange between
volunteers and host communities, in English, Spanish, and Guaraní. Designed and facilitated training
sessions, recruited new volunteers, managed multi-media program publicity, and implemented and
maintained a criss response plan. Fundraised and obtained grants from U.S. and international sources,
managed a $40,000 project budget, reviewed expenses, collected estimates and receipts, and submitted
weekly and final budgeting reports to Headquarters. Composed final project report in English and Spanish.
LANGUAGE SKILLS
®English: Native
®Spanish: Fluent
®ASL: Proficient
®Portuguese: Conversational
TECHNICAL SKILLS & CERTIFICATIONS
®Working knowledge of Microsoft Office (incl. Access and Excel), Google Docs, web development programs
(incl. Squarespace, HTML), Apple products
®Savvy with database programs, client intake software, running queries and producing reports
®Type: 90 WPM
®Webmaster for CHCPS, 2012/13 www.chcps.org
®Licensed Property Manger in Washington D.C. & Maryland
EDUCATION
Johns Hopkins University,
Baltimore, MD
Resident Teaching Certificate, Maryland Department of Education
JULY 2003
University of Washington,
Seattle, WA
B.A. in Latin American Studies & Spanish
JUNE 2000

3. Studied abroad at the University of Granada, Spain, OCT 1997-JUNE 1998
EXPERIENCE WITH YOUTH & EDUCATION
®Teach For America Program 2003 Alumni; Baltimore, MD
®ESOL Math & English Teacher, grades 4&5; Bronx, NY
®Spanish Teacher, grades 6&8; Baltimore, MD
®Cooperative Preschool Teacher, ages 2-3; Washington, D.C.
®Childcare Provider, ages 3mo. - 4yrs; Seattle, WA, Washington, D.C., & Alexandria, VA
®Administrative & Childcare Staff at The Family Room, ages 0-8, Washington, D.C.