CHRISTOPHER A.

JOHNSTON
3335 Elm Terrace
Falls Church, Virginia 22042
(703) 477-7250 cj11350a2@westpost.net

OBJECTIVE
A Property Management Position involving
Organizational Planning, Direction and Analysis of Human Service Programs and Pr
ojects
utilizing demonstrated success in:
Drafting & Implementing Policies... Communication...Multi-tasking... Planning...
Organizing...
Public Speaking... and Leading people.
SUMMARY
Twenty eight years human service casework and housing management experience in t
he public and not-for-profit sectors including: research, analysis and integrat
ion of laws, codes and regulations into corporate policies and procedures; staff
recruitment, supervision of staff and volunteers, management development and ev
aluation; strategic planning, drafting and modification of programs, policies an
d practices; budget development, administration and financial analysis; contract
solicitation, negotiation and monitoring; designing, organizing and delivering
promotional materials and presentations, seminars and workshops; developing and
implementing fund raising and community networking strategies for those in need
of social and supportive services.
SELECTIVE ACHIEVEMENTS
* Implemented zero-based budget development systems for $6million in annual oper
ating funds . Improved site management grass-roots access to budget process, pr
ioritization of need and subsequent accountability for expenditures.
* Revised procurement regulations, analyzed existing systems, prioritized depart
mental needs, and simplified information transmittal. Improved internal control
s.
* Analyzed federal fair housing and other anti-discrimination legislation and di
rected its integration into all policies and procedures of an organization, esta
blishing a safeguard for responding to potential accusations of discrimination.
* Appointed and guided staff committee to revise position descriptions and a per
formance evaluation system. Led review and approval process through Board of Di
rectors. New system improved morale and timeliness of review process for indivi
duals.
* Planned corporate meetings and workshops related to affordable housing and oth
er human service issues. Coordinated program development; recruited speakers, m
anaged logistics during events. Increased networking among providers.
* Represented property owners with contractors responsible for capital improveme
nt projects. Provided a safer environment for residents; created a favorable im
pression of the organization in the community.
* Supervised revision of tenant selection criteria and resident handbooks at fiv
e facilities. Coordinated fire marshal approval of individual emergency evacuat
ion plans. Led compliance effort for laws, codes and regulations imposed by fun
ding sources, government agencies, trades and generally accepted business operat
ions and accounting practices.
* Negotiated lease agreements for placement of telecommunications equipment atop
apartment project. Contracts provide an additional $50k per year income to pr
oject.
* Delivered presentations concerning available services and volunteer opportunit
ies within organization to church, civic, business and community groups in effor
t to increase volunteerism and diversify donor base.

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WORK HISTORY

Catholics for Housing, Inc. 2000 - present

Executive Director
Project Director
Fellowship Square Foundation, Inc., Herndon, Virginia 1988 - 2000
Director of Operations
Operations Manager
House Manager
Fairfax County Department of Housing and Community Development, Fairfax, Virgini
a 1987 - 1988
Housing Services Specialist
Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Arlington, Alexandria, Virginia
1982 - 1987
Christ House Shelter Staff
Children's Services Investigator

EDUCATION

Master of Social Work (MSW) Howard University, Washington, DC 1987

Bachelor of Arts (BA) Mount Saint Mary's College, Emmitsburg, Maryland
1976
Graduate Studies in Theology and Pastoral Counseling 1976 - 1978
The Catholic University of America, Washington, DC

Other

Certified Social Work Manager (CSWM) 1998

Academy of Certified Social Workers (ACSW) 1990
Licensed Social Worker in Virginia (LSW) Active
Certified Senior Housing Specialist (SHS) 1997
Certified Assisted Housing Property Manager (AHPM) 1994
Certified Assisted Housing Manager (AHM) 1992
Certified Manager of Housing (CMH) 1987