Real Estate Development professional with 10+ years experience developing affordable housing using Low income Housing Tax Credits, HUD and municipal grants. Manage multiple teams of professionals resulting in the completion of several multimillion dollar developments. International travel includes Japan, Turkey, Egypt, Yemen, Cambodia and Thailand. |
Contact Julia Blackett
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Area of Expertise: |
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Capacity Building, Training, Advocacy
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Environment, Climate, Energy, Water, Sanitation
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Fundraising, Business Development, Grants Writer
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Professional Experience: |
Independent Contractor, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania July 2010 – Present National Private Equity Fund – Full-time Consultant •Source, negotiate and package financing for multiple projects in Mid-Atlantic region and southern United States utilizing Low Income Housing Tax Credits, State and municipal programs. •Liaise with local Housing Authority resulting in the recovery of over $400,000 in unpaid funds. •Raised $3.4 million to upgrade a 224-unit historic building and a part of a historic district made up of 439 townhomes increasing energy efficiency, affordability, and decreasing vacancy rates. •Prepare and deliver oral presentations to Fund Investors describing the extent of the value added through the improvements to the properties. Diamond & Associates, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania March 2003 – July 2010 Real Estate Development Consulting Firm - Senior Project Manager •Managed all aspects of planning and managing housing and economic development projects from conception to closing; became expert in financial packaging utilizing Low Income Housing Tax Credits resulting in completing over 1000 units of affordable housing valued at over $100 million. •Advised and educated private developers, an order of nuns, non profits and churches on how to build and rehabilitate multifamily housing. •Structured and managed project teams by interviewing and identifying appropriate architect, general contractor, engineer, construction manager and other needed professionals; established timelines; financial feasibility and meeting schedules to successfully complete projects on time and on budget. •Built and maintained relationships with Federal, State and City agencies, banks, equity investors and private foundations to insure successful project completion. •Presented at State, Municipal and private conferences.
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Education: |
US Green Building Council (USGBC) - LEED, GA May 2010 Completed six week online course in Leadership in Energy Efficiency and Design (LEED) Member USGBC
Temple University, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania June 2002 Construction Management Certificate
University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania May 1998 Summer semester abroad in Turkey – Plan for Galata MS Historic Preservation
Barnard College: Columbia University, New York, New York May 1991 Course Tropical Biology - research portion at La Selva Research Station, Costa Rica BS Biology
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Affiliations and Achievements: |
Board Member – Intercommunity Action Inc. September 2010 - Present Nonprofit organization that provides housing, meals and supportive services for disabled, drug addicted and elderly persons.
Volunteer – Earthwatch Origins of Angkor January 2011 Two week archaeological dig in rural Thailand.
Member US Green Building Council (USGBC) - LEED, GA
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Available for: |
- Consulting assignments
- Job opportunities
- Internships / Fellowships
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Years of Experience:
10-15 years |
Highest Qualification:
Masters |
Languages:
English, Some Spanish, Learning Arabic |
Nationality:
United States
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