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Burhans ResumeMrs. Terri Burhans 25 Bedford Forest Drive Wilmington, NC 28412 PH: 910-238-0247 tburhans@aol.com Summary – Community development professional with 15+ years of experience including parks and recreation, community engagement, project management, grant writing and administration, real estate, project management and economic development. Education Bachelors of Science - Parks and Recreation Graduated 1994 Shepherd University, Shepherdstown, WV Relevant Experience Housing Director 3/22 - Current Cape Fear Collective Wilmington, NC Develops investment strategies related to housing Oversees all offloads and acquisitions Ensures compliance is met in accordance with regulations related to funding including HOME, ARP, CDBG and CRA Project management for repairs and renovations of current housing stock to ensure safe, affordable housing Identifies and accesses financial offsets to leverage investments on hand and future investments Works with the data team to capture and measure SROI as it relates to housing Work with partners to develop homeownership pipelines Oversee the development of policies and procedures as it relates to housing Community Development Analyst 12/11 - 10/13 & 3/20 to 3/22 City of Wilmington Wilmington, NC Provided advocacy and technical assistance in furthering safe, affordable housing in the City of Wilmington. Led the Community Development Division's efforts for internal and federal grant compliance Prepared, in accordance with City Attorney and HUD guidance, funding agreements for grants and loans to outside agencies, developers, and organizations receiving CDBG, HOME, and other funding administered by the division Provided technical assistance, training, and resources as needed to assist outside agencies to carry-out programs and projects in accordance with funding agreements Responded to discrepancies of noncompliance as needed Assisted with and prepared plans, reports, and presentations for City Council, HUD and the greater community Managed the collection and analysis of data Parks and Recreation Director 7/18 – 3/20 City of Ranson Ranson, WV Aligned activities in the parks and recreation department with the goals and priorities of the city and the community Maintained relationships with media outlets, wrote and distributed press releases, and managed social media and web page content Fostered community relationships that resulted in strong partnerships with local schools, local and state government, businesses, and nonprofits Designed programs and unique purpose-driven special events that addressed the needs of a diverse, low-income community Provided administration and coordination of the Ranson Parks and Recreation Commission Board Managed capital parks projects to include preparing and monitoring budgets and timelines. Community Development Coordinator 1/17 – 7/18 Jefferson County Parks and Recreation Charles Town, WV Created and maintained community partnerships for a more vibrant and equitable community and a stronger parks and recreation system Grant writing and reporting resulting in the construction of an amphitheater Event planning including the Annual Fireworks Event with attendance over 10,000 Served as a community liaison representing JCPRC at meetings and events Programmed and managed adult and community education programs Lead team efforts on venue rental marketing and sales Strengthened environmental stewardship through the design of outdoor spaces and programs Outreach Coordinator – Contract Position 4/17 – 6/19 WV Rivers Coalition Charleston, WV Developed and managed partnerships and projects for the SafeWater Jefferson Project Drafted and executed scopes of work and MOU’s with community nonprofits Managed a grant-funded project budget Expanded project audience through thoughtful community outreach and engagement Collected and compiled data and reporting on desired outcomes Community Center Manager – Loudoun Valley Community Center 11/15 – 1/17 County of Loudoun Leesburg, VA Managed a 1.2 million dollar program budget Supervised over 30 employees Led programming efforts to insure high quality, meaningful and equitable recreation programs and special events Oversight of 8 licensed childcare/preschool classes and a full range of recreation programs Event planning and facility rental management Program reporting including data collection and compilation Provided direction and leadership in the community center and among peers Community outreach and education Executive Director CraftWorks at Cool Spring, Inc. 1/15 - 11/15 Charles Town, WV Managed an environmental and arts education center consisting of 32 environmentally sensitive acres including fitness trails Budget management including grant writing and reporting Managed logistics and implementation of onsite and offsite art and environmental education programs Led the board of directors in strategic planning Directed all marketing and fundraising activities of the organization including community engagement and outreach Provided programs and special events in the areas of art, environment, economic development, and creative thinking Interim Executive Director 10/13 – 8/14 Cape Fear Community Land Trust Wilmington, NC Provided education and awareness of the community land trust model and its importance to placemaking and equitable urban design and planning Prepared overall organizational budget as well as individual project budgets Assisted the board in determining the strategic direction of the organization Created a marketing and branding plan and tools including leading a complete rebranding effort Assisted in the comprehensive planning on a city, county, and regional level Acquired sponsorship and grant funding to support the organization Event and meeting planning Event Coordinator/Business Consultant 1998-2000 RPG Industries Cary, NC Managed logistics for over 100 training seminars nationwide including travel, lodging, catering, facility rental and setup, and registration Provided consulting services to businesses in the areas of customer service, sales, marketing, and policies and procedures Conducted comprehensive employee & customer surveys, compiled data, and presented reports Contributed to the overall strategic plan of the company as it related to marketing events and seminars Wrote adult education curricula including speech writing and classroom presentations