Lori Laurenson

About Lori Laurenson

I assist low income families to get housing that is affordable, safe and secure. At this time I work with the elderly that live in Titus Towers here in Ithaca. I have 237 units with almost 250 residents that live here. We have two nurses on staff as well as an Elderly Case Manager to assist them with any of their needs. We together assist with many different things; from medical issues the tenant might have, to recertifying with HUD yearly, to helping them get any type of assistance they might need. This could be helping to schedule doctors appointments, rides with Gadabout, help with forms from DSS to get food stamps or public assistance, recertification forms for IHA, Insurance Companies forms, Aide Service set up and basic medical assistance. And much, much more.I truly enjoy helping the elderly in my community and when they move in to see how they light up and get excited about their new home and surroundings. Each work day is different and you never know what it will bring but I wouldn\'t have it any other way. It isn\'t a boring job and I love helping the tenants.

Experience

1. Assistant Property Manager

   Ithaca Housing Authority

   Sep 2009 — Present · Ithaca, NY, US

   Accepts, records, codes, reviews and verifies applications for tenancy under subsidized housing programs sponsored by HUD. Gathers information relating to eligibility determination by interview, telephone and related contacts; review applications against eligibility criteria for respective housing programs; recommends approval or disapproval of applicants and recommends amounts of housing assistance for eligible applicants and current tenants. Recertifies current tenants for continued eligibility for subsidized private housing, this is based on income, credit and related financial criteria. This is done periodically and based on HUD criteria. Inspect current and potential dwelling units for compliance with Housing Quality Standards established by HUD. Communicate with landlords regarding status of their property and its compliance with HUD guidelines. Establish and maintain files for approximately 300 families and provide information regarding program purposes, eligibility, housing and other related matters that pertain to subsidized housing programs. Prepare and type letters and keep abreast on all changing laws, regulations and policies to perform related duties.

Education

• Owego Free Academy

  Business

  1974 — 1982

Skills

• Elite Program
• Extremely Organized
• Adjusts Quickly
• Microsoft Word
• Negotiation
• Quick Thinking
• Excellent Communication
• Research
• Public Speaking
• Leadership
• Customer Service
• Microsoft Office
• Sales
• Powerpoint
• Microsoft Excel
• Management
• Strategic Planning
• Quick Grasping