Resume of Qualifications
SAMUEL BERNARD LITTLE Telephone: 410-526-0969
11958 Long Lake Drive Cellular Telephone: 410-404-5646
Reisterstown, MD 21136 e-mail:
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PROFESSIONAL PROFILE
Executive level experiences in public housing, workforce development, social service programs and higher education combined with university teaching and consulting for neighborhood transformation planning, interventions for families with special needs, capacity building training, and adaption of green principles to address environmental policies. Strong background in the preparation of grant applications, contract administration, compliance monitoring, engagement with Members of Congress, coordination of inter-governmental services, curriculum development, and committee governance. Works effectively with individuals from diverse backgrounds at all levels of the organizations.
EDUCATION
Doctor of Philosophy University of Maryland Baltimore, MD 1986
Master of Social Work University of Pennsylvania Philadelphia, PA 1974
Bachelor of Arts Morgan State University Baltimore, MD 1972
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
2013 – Present
Assistant Dean and Director of Field Education
School of Social Work
University of Maryland
Baltimore, MD
¨ Manages the day-to-day operation of the Office of Field Education.
¨ Supervises the placement of 850 graduate students in field agencies.
¨ Plans orientation activities for new student in August and January.
¨ Oversees approval and supervision of affiliation agreements.
¨ Serves on university committees, work groups, and teams.
¨ Partners with local agencies on programs to help families with special needs.
¨ Collaborates with faculty on grant applications and research projects.
¨ Coordinates training for Field Instructors on CSWE standards.
¨ Works with the Self-Study Team on reaccreditation of the graduate program.
¨ Manages the field database and Electronic Field Notebook.
¨ Works closely with the Dean and Associate Deans on administrative matters.
2011 –2013
Deputy Executive Director
Philadelphia Housing Authority
Philadelphia, PA
¨ Administered capacity-building partnerships with community organizations and municipal agencies.
¨ Supervised grant preparations and resource development functions.
¨ Supervised data collection, program evaluation, and programmatic reviews of resident programs.
¨ Developed internships and educational projects for university students.
¨ Chaired task forces and work groups to enhance public safety and security, technology inclusion, community needs assessment, health disparity, and social conditions that impact quality of life for families.
¨ Developed policy and procedural manuals for social workers, community advocates, and participants in the community service program.
¨ Collaborated with foundation officials on evidence best practice programs and research projects to impact public policy decisions.
¨ Collaborated with elected officials on public housing matters.
¨ Coordinated resident council and Resident Advisory Board elections, leadership development training, and neighborhood capacity building programs.
¨ Developed budgets and approved expenditures for resident programs, community partnerships, and resident council operations.
¨ Collaborated with faith-based agencies to address family entanglements to include substance abuse, incarceration, domestic violence, and bereavement,.
¨ Worked with Board of Commissioners on policies, budgets, regulations, compliance matters, and succession planning.
¨ Served as President of SEEDS, Incorporated, the non-profit subsidiary and resource development component for the department.
2010 - Present
Assistant Adjunct Professor
Howard University School of Social Work
Washington, DC
¨ Teaches a course in “Organizations and Communities” and “Human Behavior” to students enrolled in the Ph.D. and MSW Program respectively.
¨ Serves as a member on doctoral dissertation committees.
¨ Collaborates with faculty on research projects and publications.
2008 – 2011
Public Housing Consultant
Interline Brands
Jacksonville, FL
¨ Developed promotional materials for the public and assisted housing market.
¨ Trained sales team members on Housing and Urban Development regulations, family demographics, public housing operations, procurement procedures, and community transformation principles.
· Awarded scholarships to college-bound students living in public housing.
· Coordinated engagement and educational assistance programs for children enrolled in empowerment programs managed by resident councils.
· Promoted “Money-Saying Innovation in Public Housing Purchasing” to help housing authorities reduce expenditures for purchasing, managing and replacing inventory combined with employment opportunities for residents.
· Co-facilitated Energy Auditor Technician Training for public housing residents in collaboration with BITH Group Technologies.
¨ Represented the company at public housing conferences, legislative events and public policy forums.
2008 – 2010
Executive Vice President
The Affinity Corporation
Denver, CO
¨ Established affordable homeownership programs and community economic partnerships in the Caribbean Islands, African countries, as well as Central and Latin America.
¨ Introduced economic development programs to Ambassadors, other diplomatic leaders, and business executives.
¨ Monitored changes in policies and legislation in support of commerce and development.
¨ Prepared project budgets, contracts and other documents to engage not for profit agencies in initiatives undertaken by the company.
¨ Managed the preparation of grant applications for tax credits, HOME funds, Community Development Block Grants, and other funding streams for affordable housing.
¨ Worked with Executive Directors of community development corporations on homebuyer education and family empowerment programs.
¨ Prepared testimonies for Congressional hearings and roundtable discussions with foundations on housing policies and redevelopment principles.
¨ Partnered with industry groups and other stakeholders on initiatives to transform blighted neighborhoods into communities of choice.
¨ Developed certification programs for housing professionals in collaboration with area universities and neighborhood academies.
¨ Administered corporate partnerships to increase access to computer technology, education, workforce development, health, and other core social programs.
2004 - 2008
Director of Resident Services
District of Columbia Housing Authority
Washington, DC
¨ Administered programs providing employment training, family enhancement, health, resource development and core services to vulnerable populations.
¨ Collaborated with department heads on eviction prevention initiatives, relocation, waiting list management, redevelopment strategies, viability plans, energy conservation, customer service satisfaction, and information technology.
¨ Worked with union officials and subcontractors to facilitate apprenticeships for public housing residents.
¨ Developed and coordinated field placements for MSW students from Howard University and Catholic University.
¨ Wrote procedural manuals and prepared technical reports and professional journal publications.
¨ Organized national conferences to provide information, leadership training, and transformational thinking about housing matters.
¨ Provided technical assistance to the City-Wide Resident Advisory Board, Speakers' Bureau, Resident Academy, and local resident councils.
¨ Served as President/CEO, Community Vision Incorporated, a 501 © (3) entity to augment the functions of the Office of Resident Services.
2000-2004
Associate Deputy Director
Housing Authority of Baltimore City
Baltimore, MD
¨ Supervised a department of 275 personnel.
¨ Administered programs within the divisions of Family Support Services, Employment and Empowerment, Self-Sufficiency, Grants and Resource Development, and Baltimore City Housing Corporation.
¨ Prepared grant applications and evaluated outcomes of resident programs.
¨ Worked with developers and subcontractors to implement community and support services plans for housing developments undergoing comprehensive rehabilitation.
¨ Assisted in the preparation of the Annual and Five-Year Plan.
¨ Developed and supervised internship for graduate students in social work, urban planning, and public administration.
¨ Coordinated special pilots in partnership with Manpower Demonstration Research Corporation, One Economy, Casey Foundation, Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Foundation, and Weststat Corporation.
¨ Served on community boards and advisory councils.
1999-2000
Executive Director
The Empowerment Network Foundation
Bethesda, MD
¨ Administered the foundation's programs as well as fiscal and human resources.
¨ Developed white papers on family matters, directed research projects, and administered development initiatives.
¨ Managed technology training system for adults from low-income families.
¨ Negotiated contracts for consulting services, training, and technical assistance for public and private sector customers.
¨ Designed entrepreneurial and resource development initiatives for clients living in diverse communities.
¨ Convened national resident summits and roundtable conferences.
¨ Provided testimony to committees of Congress on a range of issues and legislative proposals pertaining to affordable housing, job creation, economic development, and technology training systems.
¨ Served as a consultant for housing and redevelopment agencies, developers, departments of social services, and Federal agencies.
¨ Managed collaboratives with other foundations, non-profit organizations, faith-based institutions, and public/private institutions.
1989 – 1999
Housing Authority of Baltimore City
Baltimore, MD
Director of STEP-UP Program
¨ Directed apprenticeship programs for TANF residents,
¨ Supervised planning for welfare reform initiatives.
¨ Provided technical assistance to elected officials and housing organizations.
¨ Conducted policy and impact analyses pertaining to welfare-to-work issues.
¨ Directed the preparation of grant applications, budgets, and internal audits.
¨ Served as a liaison with trade unions, governmental agencies, and foundations.
¨ Organized promotional and media events to showcase accomplishments.
¨ Developed initiatives to reduce evictions for non rent payments and compliance with recertification requirements.
¨ Managed special projects for the Commissioner of Housing.
Administrator of Family Services
¨ Directed family support programs for special populations.
¨ Supervised fiscal management and reporting activities.
¨ Supervised collaboratives with public and community-based service providers.
¨ Developed evaluation models to assess program impacts and effectiveness.
¨ Supervised MSW students from area universities.
¨ Prepared grants, proposals and contracts to procure services for at-risk residents.
¨ Formulated family support policies and procedures.
1974 – 1989
Director of Employment
Mayor's Office of Manpower Resources
Baltimore, MD
¨ Served as the Contracting Officers for human services.
¨ Directed the operations of the Program Evaluation and JTPA Follow-Up Unit.
¨ Negotiated performance based contracts for occupational skills training services.
¨ Worked with executives of corporations on workforce preparation pilots.
¨ Developed models for conducting process and impact analyses.
¨ Prepared legislative briefings for the Mayor of Baltimore.
¨ Conducted grievance investigations involving workplace discrimination.
¨ Worked with court officials to establish diversion programs.
¨ Conducted in-service training for staff and volunteers.
PUBLICATIONS
“Walking A New Path to Achieve Shared Dreams,” Final Report, Self-Sufficiency Task Force of the Housing Authority of Baltimore City, Annual Report, 1997.
“Final Report: 1999 Jobs-Plus Resident Leadership Conference,” The Empowerment Network Foundation, Project funded by the Manpower Demonstration Research Corporation, Adelphia, MD, 1999
“Housing Developments Embrace Cardiovascular Health Opportunities,” Office of Prevention, Education and Control, National Institutes of Health, National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute, 2002.
“A Tough Mind and A Tender Heart,” The Douglas Memorial Carrier, Baltimore, MD, 2002.
“Public Housing Accommodations for Individuals with Disabilities,” Disability and the Black Community (ed: Sheila D. Miller), The Haworth Press, Inc, 2002, pp. 93-107.
”It Is Meant to Be for Carol Bryant Payne,” The Douglas Memorial Carrier, Baltimore, MD, 2004.
“Public Health in Public Housing: Improving Health, Changing Lives,” National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute, Education Strategies Development Workshop, U.S Department of Health and Human Services, 2005.
“Beyond Bricks and Mortar: Resident Services in Nicaragua,” Proud Neighbor Magazine, Philadelphia, PA, 2006.
“Grandparents Raising Grandchildren: Kinship Care in Baltimore Public Housing,” Tradition and Policy Perspectives in Kinship Care (ed: Rowena Wilson and Sandra Edmonds Crewe), The Haworth Press, Inc., 2007, pp.167-180.
“With Every Heartbeat Is Life,” A Community Health Worker’s Manual for African Americans (contributing team member), U.S Department of Health and Human Services, National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute, 2007.
“Resident Leadership in Public Housing,” Proud Neighborhood Magazine, Philadelphia, PA, 2007.
REFERENCES
Professional and personal references will be provided upon request.
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