Catherine Madrid
Peak Living Property Management
Kuna
1
Certification
27
years of professional experience
Dedicated Community Manager with 26 years of management experience. Improving properties and streamline operations for efficiency. Hardworking and resourceful with friendly and professional demeanor. Focus on LIHTC community management. Experience with managing distressed properties, increasing occupancy and bringing them back into compliance.
Work History
Compliance Specialist
4 Years 4 Months- Managed daily operations of property on site
- Served as tax credit compliance specialist across 24 states, overseeing compliance implementation and maintaining regulatory standards.
- Entered tenant data into state compliance monitoring system.
- Processed and verified income and assets in compliance with Section 42 and state guidelines, ensuring adherence to regulatory standards.
- Minimized expenses and maximized property income.
- Reduced expenses while increasing property income through effective compliance and management strategies.
- Investigated compliance issues and documented findings for corrective action and escalation.
- Prepared audit materials, supporting documentation, and responses for internal and external reviews.
- Served as a point of contact for employees seeking guidance on compliance matters, instilling confidence in the organization's commitment to regulatory adherence.
- Stayed current on industry regulations by attending seminars, workshops, and other professional development opportunities.
- Prepared documentation and records for upcoming audits and inspections.
1 Year 11 Months
- General office management.
- Generated monthly financial reports, i.e., profit & loss spreadsheets and balance sheets and using QuickBooks Pro.
- Collected and posted HOA dues.
- Inspected common areas and identified maintenance improvements. Obtained bids within scope of work.
- Reported to HOA board.
Certified Occupancy Technician and Certified Tax Credit Professional
6 Years 3 Months- Reviewed move-ins and annual/interim recertifications for Section 8 and Tax Credit portfolio, ensuring compliance with program regulations.
- Reviewed move-ins, annual, and interim recertifications for the Section 8 and Tax Credit portfolio as a Served as tax credit professional managing compliance for housing regulations..
- Responsible for reviewing move-ins, annual and interim recertifications for Section 8 and Tax Credit portfolio.
- Processed monthly HAPS for Section 8 portfolio through TRACS meeting HUD required deadlines.
- Generated monthly and quarterly EIV reports to ensure compliance. and resolve discrepancies Successfully submit HUD special claims.
- Migrated tax credit tenant data to new software system for improved management. into a new software system.
Corporate Bookkeeper
2 Years 4 Months- Converted tenant data into QuickBooks Pro, enhancing data accuracy and accessibility
- Converted tenant data into QuickBooks Pro software
- Trained incoming managers on property bookkeeping programs, ensuring seamless transitions and operational continuity
- Supported site manager during time off, maintaining daily bookkeeping operations and client communications
- Managed daily office operations
Site manager and Tax credit specialist
4 Years 8 Months- Maintained compliance for Section 42 Low Income Housing Tax Credit properties in 4 states.
- Reviewed and processed move-ins and annual recertifications applying Tax Credit Section rules and regulations.
- Coordinated with property management staff to develop policies and procedures for income and asset verification forms.
- Trained incoming site managers in Tax Credit compliance basics.
Education
High School Diploma
Skills
Tax Credit Compliance
LIHTC audit preparation
LIHTC staff training
LIHTC policy support
Affordable processing
Compliance Documentation
Tenant and Eviction Laws
Payment Management
Budgeting
Yardi Voyager/Affordable Yardi Voyager
Rent Café
Operations oversight
Property tours and inspections
Time management
Microsoft
Accomplishments
- Achieved various state audits close out by completing audit corrections with accuracy and efficiency.
Certification
NCHM Certified Occupancy Specialist, NCHM Certified Property Manager, IHFA Section 8 compliance seminars, Nevada Housing Compliance Seminar, TheoPro Certified Tax Credit Professional, Fair Housing training seminars, IHFA Tax Credit compliance seminars, Elizabeth Moreland Compliance Seminars
Timeline
Compliance Specialist
Peak Living Property Management
06.2022 - CurrentRead More
Pro Management Real Estate Services
01.2013 - 12.2014Read More
Certified Occupancy Technician and Certified Tax Credit Professional
The Housing Company a division of Idaho Housing and Finance Association
09.2006 - 12.2012Read More
Corporate Bookkeeper
Pro Management Real Estate Services
05.2004 - 09.2006Read More
Site manager and Tax credit specialist
Summit Real Estate Services
09.1999 - 05.2004Read More
Kuna High School
High School Diploma
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