The document provides a summary of Sheila R. Rivers' professional experience and qualifications. It outlines her 20 years of experience in grant writing, fundraising, and securing over $7.7 million in public and private funds. It also details her experience developing over 350 affordable housing units through projects involving low income housing tax credits, homeowner rehab, and new construction. The summary highlights her mid-level management experience and skills in areas such as affordable housing development, financing, program development, and customer service.

1. Sheila R. Rivers, HDFP
3389 Weld County Road 45 P.O. Box 207 80642 720/579-2983 formyzo@yahoo.com
Professional Objective
Seeking a mid-level management position with a progressive organization where my knowledge,
skills and customer service abilities can be fully utilized.
Grant Writing/Grants Management, Fundraising & Financing Accomplishments
Obtained and managed $7.7 million (aggregate of public and private funds)
3 Years of Grants Management Experience (City and State)
20 Years of Securing Grant Funds and/or Fundraising
Secured over $1 Million in Construction Financing
20 Years of Grant Writing Experience
Housing Services & Development Accomplishments
Developed 68 rental housing units (Low Income Housing Tax Credits)
Completed 182 homeowner repair/rehabilitation projects
Developed 75 single-family new construction units
Developed 17 single family rehabilitated units
Professional Competencies & Experience
Effective Networking and Collaborating Affordable Housing Development & Financing
Effective Writer and Public Speaker Program Developing Financing and Evaluating
File/Records and Data Management Special Events Planning and Coordinating
Supervisory Experience Real Estate Development
Hiring and Training Staff Asset/Property Managing
Volunteer Managing Marketing and Advertising
Diverse Populations Experience Strategic Planning
Problem Solving/Conflict Resolution Business Plan Development
Resource and Document Developing Underwriting & Mortgage Financing Coordination
Data/Files & Records Management Public/Private Sector Financing Know
Analytical Assessment Experience Corporate Campaigning
Extensive Customer Service Experience Microsoft-Word, Excel, Access
EDUCATION
1988 Bachelor of Science Ball State University
Business Administration
Certification & Trainings
1996 Housing Development Finance Professional National Development Council

2. 1996 Housing Management for Nonprofits Institute for Real Estate Management
2002 Leadership Training Academy Indianapolis Neighborhood Resource Center
2002 Fundraising Mini-Course Center of Philanthropy-IUPUI
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Professional Experience
2015 Food & Beverage Server AMF-Sonesta Lanes
2014-2015 Guest Service Agent Drury Inn & Suites
2010-2014 Front Desk Associate Hotel VQ
2010 Department Manager Wal-Mart
2009 Consulting Associate Jywanza Consulting
2008 Administrative Coordinator Devington Community Development Corporation
2007-2008 Math Outreach Coordinator Marian University-Americorps Member
2006 Grants Administrator Jobs Partnership of Greater Indianapolis
2004-2005 Consultant/Owner Journey Consultation Services
2003-2004 Administrative Assistant Martin University,Institutional Advancement Office
2001-2003 Housing Director Martindale Brightwood Community Development
2000-2001 Program Coordinator City of Indianapolis-Community Services
2000 Sales Representative MCI WorldCom
1998-1999 Housing Counselor The Atlanta Urban League
1995-1997 Housing Programs Manager Mapleton Fall Creek Development Corporation
1993-1995 Housing Development Director BOS Community Development Corporation
1991-1993 Environmental Officer Office Grants Management-State of Indiana
1991 Program Coordinator Interfaith Homes, Inc.
1989-1991 Project Specialist Division of Economic & Housing Development
1988-1989 Personnel Clerk Human Resources City of Indianapolis
Boards, Committees & Affiliations
Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. Sorority Member 1986
Campus President 1987-1988
State Treasurer & Financial Secretary 1988-1990
Midtown Economic Development & Corporate Representative (BOSCDC) 1993-1995
Industrialization Corporation
Indianapolis Urban League Homeownership Committee 1993-1994
Indianapolis Coalition for Corporate Representative 1993-1997
Neighborhood Development
L. D. O., Inc. Advisory Board Member 1990-1995
Board Member 1995-1997
Mapleton Fall Creek Development Corporation Finance Committee 1995-1997
Housing Committee 1995-1997
Revolving Loan Committee 1995-1997
Mapleton Fall Creek Neighborhood Association Assistant Editor of Newsletter 1995-1996
Kairos, Inc. Prison Ministry Team Member 2003-2004
Bridge Over Troubled Waters, Inc. Board Member 2005-2007