Dennis King

Established Mayoral staffer with a real estate background. With excellent interpersonal skills, sensitivity to community needs, a tenacity to win, and over five years of expertise in: Strategic Planning Organizational Development Lead Generation Contract Drafting Problem Solving Customer Service Facilitation Capacity Building Negotiations

Mayoral Staffer / Ward 6 Specialist - Executive Office Of The Mayor (EOM) Bowser Administration - Washington D.C.

(2019-01)

Government of the District of Columbia

• Conducted community outreach activities (e.g. door to door visits, workshops, meetings) to the District residents
• Analyzed data to identify and recommend priorities to develop, direct and organize work plans.
• Resolved organizational and operational problems and monitors performance indicators and conducted process improvement assessments to determine work plan revisions as needed
• Coordinated services among district agencies to ensure timely to neighborhood concerns
• Informed other District and Federal government agencies of cases requiring their involvement and directed the multi-agency initiatives on these cases
• Developed community engagement strategies in collaboration with other ward specialists
• Briefed and prepared memos for the Mayor for community engagement events within ward 6
• Staffed the Mayor during events in ward 6 for situational awareness issues which needed to be addressed in real time.
• Provided project progress information to neighborhood stakeholders (i.e Advisory Neighborhood Commissioners, faith based organizations, schools, businesses and residents)
• Responds to critical issues and incidents in assigned ward as a first responder (fires, shootings and stabbings), including non traditional work hours
• Develops partnerships with other entities, businesses, community based organizations and citizens to support service initiatives and community problem solving

Real Estate Agent - NACA - Neighborhood Assistance Corporation of America

(2015-01)

Drove over 5 million in sales volume

• Worked with Members to devise housing search plans based on their needs, based on budget, current market conditions and client goals.
• Developed & facilitated intake meetings to explain the NACA processes and sequence of events, from contracts, to inspections, lender conditions, and closing.
• Guided and assisted Members through the home-buying experience, helping them to avoid potential pitfalls to encourage win-win agreements.
• Developed a network (team) of contractors and inspectors to assist Members; and ensure active vendors remain readily available.
• Communicated effectively with Mortgage Consultants to ensure loans are in process and timelines were confirmed for appraisal, title commitment and survey.
• Cooperated with listing agents, buyers, appraisers and various vendors as required to complete purchase and sale process and settlement of sales.
• Coordinated closing with Settlement Agents, Buyer and Seller Listing Agents and walk-through inspections.
• Participated in and assisted with NACA-sponsored homebuyer training and education workshops.
• Provided end-to-end service by listing properties for NACA Homeowners who have requested assistance selling their properties.
• Maintains full, accurate and complete files for listings and purchase transactions in compliance with NACA's policies and all applicable laws.

Outreach Specialist - TEAM, Inc.

(2016-01 - 2019-01)

• Operated CRITIX database of over 5,000 TANF recipients to track engagement.
• Administered outreach efforts to a caseload of over 1,000 District of Columbia TANF recipients.
• Educated TANF recipients on rules and regulations regarding public assistance programs in the District of Columbia.

Development Associate - Martha's Table

(2014-05 - 2015-05)

• Aided Director in coordinating community outreach events.
• Supervised volunteers during community events.
• Acted as liaison between prospective donors and organizational leadership.
• Managed communication with donors using Microsoft Office Suite to create correspondence and Raiser's Edge to manage contracts.

Associate - Visual Arts Center of Richmond

(2013-08 - 2013-12)

Assisted the Public Relations Director and Director of Development in planning the Annual Craft and Design Show, which involved capturing as well as editing photos and videos, developing brochures, etc.

• Responsible for miscellaneous administrative tasks such as filing, copying, monitoring social media, managing internal and external contacts, greeting guests, and sorting incoming mail.
• Collaborated with local non-profit organizations to develop and implement community programming for patrons of all ages.

Leasing Consultant - Westminster International University in Tashkent

(2012-07 - 2013-12)

Planned and implemented marketing strategies to generate traffic.

• Marketed all rental listings through open houses and individual showings.
• Monitored social media, advertisements, campaigns, and promotional events.
• Coordinated property viewings, follow-ups and updating of contact management database.
• Managed lease applications and adhered to compliance requirements.
• Executed new lease agreements and coordinated new resident move-in processes.
• Completed maintenance request forms and followed up with residents to ensure satisfaction.

Bachelor of Science - Public Relations - Virginia Commonwealth University