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Updated March 26, 2025

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Housing director resume

Emma Harris

(700) 555-9830 | eharris@example.com

New York, NY | 81431 S. First Ln. - 66026

Work experience

2019 - Present
Housing Director, YWCA USA - New York, NY
- Direct supervision of four program area managers.
- Maintained oversight of the implementation of grants to ensure all compliance requirements are met.
- Worked with the CEO to create the YW's strategic plan and supervised its implementation by affiliate organizations.
- Developed and directed the daily operations and procedures for multi-disciplinary services for the Child Advocacy Center.
- Provide weekly and monthly management reports ensuring program compliance.
2018 - 2019
House Manager, Texas Roadhouse - Columbus, OH
- Provided direct supervision of 20-25 adult male residents assigned to an alternative housing/work release program.
- Work with buyer to maintain inventory that reflects customer wants and seasonal trends.
- Maintain quality control/satisfaction records, constantly seeking new ways to improve customer service.
- Assisted staff with clients * Prepared Breakfast for clients * Logged daily activities and Transportation for staff I have a T.W.I.C.
- Direct supervision of Community Support Counselors to include documentation of Progressive Instructions as well as both biannual and annual evaluations.
2015 - 2018
Kitchen Manager, Texas Roadhouse - Columbus, OH
- Supervised employees engaged in serving food and in maintaining the cleanliness of food service areas and equipment.
- Managed home location trainers to uphold company standards while training new hires.
- Assured quality and timely food preparation.
- Develop and train new crew members on the different positions.
2007 - 2015
Front Of House Manager, Frisch's Big Boy - Wilberforce, OH
- Demonstrated excellent customer service by responding to customer requests quickly and efficiently.
- Trained all new service staff.
- Provide excellent customer service at the drive thru and front counter.
- Managed and ran shifts according to company policies.
- Supervised 7 employees in the daily operation of one of the largest concession stands at the American Airlines Center.
- Prepare, review, and adjust documents and files accurately and completely while in compliance with all company policies and procedures.

Skills

HUD
Daily Operations
Ensure Optimum Service
Cost Control
Emergency
Treatment Plans
RN
Program Staff
Property Management
Business Development

Education

Bachelor's Degree, Business (2004 - 2007)
Central State University
Wilberforce,

Housing director resume

Frances Warren

(470) 555-1028 | fwarren@example.com

Rockville, MD | 93923 W. Main Ln. - 90768

Work experience

2019 - Present
Housing Director, Community Support Services - Rockville, MD
- Investigate and report incidents in compliance with all incidents reporting procedures.
- Assist in the planning and organizing of individuals schedule, recreational activities, and the development of other services.
- Provide oversight of specified program components.
- Orient new Program Coordinators to daily operations and Division procedures.
- Provide individual therapy to adults diagnosed with a mental health disorder, utilizing a variety of treatment interventions.
2018 - 2019
Residence Director, Laboratory For Physical Sci - Rockville, MD
- Directed professional staff members on several departmental projects and committee.
- Increased census at facility by 85%.
- Developed and presented programs during summer and winter residential life staff training.
- Presented multiple staff developments on individual-awareness, diversity, and career development.
2016 - 2018
Nursing Director, Kaiser Permanente - Rockville, MD
- Established and implemented patient care service standards.
- Implement a Work-at Home (WAH) program for Advice RN's.
- Managed delivery of nursing service and patient care for Med/Surg, Hemodialysis, and Telemetry.
- Moved to the Inpatient Radiology department and scheduled procedures.
- Developed and maintained Network Policies and Procedures related to clinical research.
2015 - 2016
Resident Manager, Public Storage - Gilbert, AZ
- Managed rental and leasing of physical real estate at property.
- Recorded in I Cam, follow-up on maintenance requests.
- Maintained and achieved financial goals by making collections, following up on delinquent accounts, and operating within prescribed budgets.
- Prepared monthly financial reports with variance comments and implemented operating budgets with proposed capital improvements.

Skills

Income
Student Learning
Student Housing
Food Service
Independent Living
Incident Reports
Student Affairs
Lease Contracts
Patient Care
Sexual Assault

Education

Bachelor's Degree, Business (2007 - 2010)
Strayer University
Washington,

Housing director resume

Harold Turner

(460) 555-2788 | hturner@example.com

Worcester, MA | 32118 N. First Rd. - 69999

Work experience

2020 - Present
Housing Director, Grafton Staffing - Worcester, MA
- Led business development efforts for government grant and acquisition opportunities around cloud computing and containerized data centers.
- Hired, trained, and oversaw staff in the daily operation of service delivery while embedded on multiple clinical teams.
- Report to the Program Director all clinical, program, and staff issues Creating relationships with the mental health community.
- Managed building properties and served as interdepartmental liaison for students between Housing and Property Management.
2010 - 2020
Residence Director, Seven Hills Foundation - Worcester, MA
- Analyzed expenditures, projected costs and prepared reports for the Office of Residence Life Central Staff.
- Designed and developed corporate emergency management plan for S.W.
- Manage Residence Life student discipline system and the assignment of cases to judicial hearing officers.
- Directed resident relations by providing oversight of resident retention, leasing and marketing programs.
2004 - 2010
Assistant Director, Educate - Los Angeles, CA
- Coordinated with schools to combine educational programs for students * Created operational efficiency * Purchase supplies for center.
- Manage the daily operations of the centers and manage to the profitability goals set by the organization.
1994 - 2004
President And Founder, Hope's Perfect - Phoenix, AZ
- Aided in both the creative and production processes of product development.
- Assembled investment team, built and operated full service, 150 seat restaurant at the Jersey Shore.
- Launched online consumer electronics business that generated over [ ] in gross sales over a five- year period.
- Maintain and develop new and current customer relations.

Skills

Oversight
Staff Meetings
RN
Facilities Management
Internet
Healthcare
Start-Up
Business Development
Powerpoint
Emergency

Education

Bachelor's Degree, Sociology (1986 - 1989)
University of California - Davis
Davis,

Housing director resume

Mark Allen

(550) 555-3389 | mallen@example.com

Washington, DC | 38090 W. Second Ln. - 72670

Work experience

2011 - Present
Housing Director, Community Support Services - Washington, DC
- Investigate and report incidents in compliance with all incidents reporting procedures.
- Assist in the planning and organizing of individuals schedule, recreational activities, and the development of other services.
- Lead the creation and deployment of a common project management process and methodology across the IT organization.
2006 - 2011
Activities Director, BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF GREATER OXNARD & PORT HUENEME - Washington, DC
- Managed a 9-member recreation team in program management and organization of youth activities and special events.
- Plan and implement lesson plans for Kindergarten and First graders.
- Perform task for the promotion and conduction of special events, as necessary.
1996 - 2006
Assistant Director, Minnieland Academy - Washington, DC
- Provide program oversight of a 35 capacity child care center exclusively for children of wounded servicemen.
- Supervised staff and managed communications including press releases and company correspondence.
- Handle all human resources issues for dietary staff including union issues.
- Monitored customer service and ensured that client requirements were met.
- Train newly hired staff and perform ongoing training for seasonal staff members.
1990 - 1991
President And Founder (Part-Time), Graham Holdings - Washington, DC
- Participated in the Big Idea Gator Business Plan Competition.
- Instituted best-in-class product support and customer service programs while spearheading new software product development initiatives and delivery of new business services.
- Secured meetings with business owners and human resources and benefits executives to offer supplemental benefits to employees.
- Contribute ideas and plan for the team's social events.

Skills

Procedures
Front Office
Life Enrichment Program
Asset Management
Business Development
Special Education
Naeyc
Special Events
Program Directors
Crisis Intervention

Education

Bachelor's Degree, Business (1988 - 1991)
Strayer University
Washington,

Housing director resume

Sara Austin

(650) 555-1877 | saustin@example.com

Miami, FL | 49749 W. Oak St. - 49626

Work experience

2015 - Present
Housing Director, Miami Beach - Miami, FL
- Review and approve Division policies and procedures; prepare comprehensive management and statistical reports.
- Served as key liaison to match officers with community resources.
- Organized recruited Board leadership and gave oversight to the Development Corporation of Wayne County
- Orient new Program Coordinators to daily operations and Division procedures.
- Provided staff training on resources, models of engagement in the housing arena Implemented and administer policies and procedures.
2013 - 2015
Property Manager, TRG Holdings - Miami, FL
- Managed apartments, condominiums, investor owned office buildings, bank owned office, condos and homes.
- Developed, monitored, and maintained common area maintenance (CAM) and capital budgets at properties.
- Managed a portfolio of office/light industrial space located in the Sacramento Area.
- Developed, with the managers, a budget for each property in the portfolio on an annual basis.
- Interpreted implemented and oversaw adherence to company policies and procedures and federal, state local law adherence.
2011 - 2013
Assistant Property Manager, TRG Holdings - Miami, FL
- Reason for leaving: Company acquired & downsizing, disposition/sale of portfolio of managed properties.)
- assisted in all aspects of property management and managed two different maintenance technician staffs on two different communities.

Skills

Facilities Management
Property Damage
Oversight
Occupancy Rate
Mental Health
Income
Property Management
Open Houses
Program Staff
Emergency

Education

Bachelor's Degree, Business (2008 - 2011)
Miami Dade College
Miami,

How to write a housing director resume

Craft a resume summary statement

Your resume summary sums up your experience and skills, making it easy for hiring managers to understand your qualifications at a glance. Here are some tips to writing the most important 2-4 sentences of your resume:

Step 1: Mention your current job title or the role you're pursuing.

Step 2: Include your years of experience in housing director-related roles. Consider adding relevant company and industry experience as relevant to the job listing.

Step 3: Highlight your greatest accomplishments. Here is your chance to make sure your biggest wins aren't buried in your resume.

Step 4: Again, keep it short. Your goal is to summarize your experience and highlight your accomplishments, not write a paragraph.

These four steps should give you a strong elevator pitch and land you some housing director interviews.

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List the right project manager skills

Your Skills section is an easy way to let recruiters know you have the skills to do the job. Just as importantly, it can help your resume not get filtered out by hiring software. Here is how to make the most of your skills section and make sure you have the right keywords:

Start with the job listing. Frequently, the keywords looked for by recruiters will be listed. Be careful to include all skills in the job listing you have experience with.
Consider all the software and tools you use on a daily basis. When in doubt, list them!
Make sure you use accurate and up to date terms for all the skills listed.

These five steps should give you a strong elevator pitch and land you some housing director interviews.

Here are example skills to include in your “Area of Expertise” on a housing director resume:

Oversight
Property Management
Affordable Housing
Residence Life
Community Resources
Direct Supervision
Alumni
Community Development
Mental Health
Financial Reports

Crisis Intervention
HUD
Facilities Management
Food Service
Social Services
Resident Assistants
Housing Assistance
Staff Development
Community Outreach
Program Development

Independent Living
Crisis Situations
Substance Abuse
Technical Assistance
Domestic Violence
House Maintenance
Room Assignments
Transitional Housing
Economic Development
DHS

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How to structure your work experience

Your work experience should be structured:

With your most recent roles first, followed by earlier roles in reverse chronological order.
Job title, along with company name and location on the left.
Put the corresponding dates of employment on the left side.
Keep only relevant jobs on your work experience.

How to write housing director experience bullet points

Your resume is your chance to show your biggest accomplishments. Don't just list your job responsibilities, instead take the opportunity to show why you're really good at what you do. Here is how you do that:

Start with strong action verbs like managed, spearheaded, created, etc. Your goal is to show what you did and verbs will help demonstrate your contributions.
Use numbers to quantify your achievements. Did you save time with a new report? Increase revenue? How large was the team you managed?
Keep it concise. You're highlighting your achievements. Consider if all details you are sharing are relevant, or can be written more efficiently.

Here are great bullet points from housing director resumes:

Work history example #1

House Manager

PSCH

Implemented treatment goals for consumers to enhance ADL's.
Maintained documentation on client progress and adherence to program, ADL, and Rx medication compliance.
Worked with various school counselors to ensure that residents' educational goals were met
Supervised eight employees to follow HUD and Housing rules & regulations, policies and procedures.
Handled payroll, scheduling, petty cash, resident funds.

Work history example #2

Activities Director

YMCA

Structured activities for inmates in a medium security facility.
Provided social work/activity services to residents in accordance with facility, accreditation, and governmental standards.
Conducted interviews, completed assessments, MDS, care plans and developed activities for 112 bed long term care nursing facility.
Ensured all documentation for MDS, Care planning, daily documentation was completed timely and within federal and state guidelines.
Started and launched individualized program plans for 6 residents with dementia to alleviate cognitive impairments.

Work history example #3

President And Founder

NetSuite

Created and maintained company website using Dreamweaver and HTML coding.
Created and maintained print and online training documentation for Business Shared Services team
Developed cross-functional, world-wide business processes to make possible effective CRM utilization for lead development in support of Sales objectives.
Hired to manage and improve a CRM-integrated marketing process for the telemarketing channel within the US Small Business organization.
Developed new lead scoring strategy to maximize campaign efforts and increase ROI.

Work history example #4

House Manager

Curves

Promoted from Server to Shift Lead and on to FOH Manager within three years.
Monitored and completed various financial documents including preparing payroll and the management of household expenses.
Excelled through the ranks and trained corporately as a service-oriented, revenue-driven Front of the House (FOH) Manager.
Developed positive relations with customers.
Completed opening and closing procedures and manage deposits.

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Add an education section to your resume

Here is the best way to format your education section:

Display your highest degree first.
If you graduated over 5 years ago, put this section at the bottom of your resume. If you lack relevant work experience, the education section should go to the top.
If you have a bachelor's or master's degree, do not list your high school education.
If your graduation year is more than 15-20 years ago, it's better not to include dates in this section.

Here are some examples of good education entries for resumes:

Bachelor's Degree in business

Central State University, Wilberforce, OH

2004 - 2007

Bachelor's Degree in business

Strayer University, Washington, DC

2007 - 2010

Highlight your housing director certifications on your resume

If you have any additional certifications, add them to the certification section.

Include the full name of the certification, along with the name of the issuing organization and date of obtainment.

If you have any of these certifications, be sure to include them on your housing director resume:

Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA)
Certified Specialist - Public Housing Manager (CS-PHM)
Certified Professional - Human Resource (IPMA-CP)
Certified Substance Abuse Counselor (CSAC)

Updated March 26, 2025

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