March 9, 2011 Dear Sir/Madam: As a highly qualified professional with over 25 years of equivalent training and experience in Contracts

and Grant Administration, and Construction Administrati on, I am seeking the position within your organization. I find this position c onsistent with my past twenty-five years experience as it correlates to the need s of the organization and as it pertains to the preservation and development of economic opportunities for historically disadvantaged populations and businesses . I bring with me the ability to personally prepare and evaluate Request for Pr oposal (RFP), Request for Qualifications (RFQ), with a keen understanding of the selection process for professional services. I have an extensive background in the cultivation and nurturing of small businesses in economically distress comm unities through collaboration with multiple agencies and local government. I am a self starter who can plan and be a team leader who empowers others to reach t heir full potential. I am an expert at the preparation of grant proposals and t he cultivation of relationship which within the process of successful applicatio ns. My skill set extends well into the development of affordable housing and th e correlation between affordable housing and small business expansion in distres sed neighborhoods. I have extensive experience in working directly with contractors utilizing feder al contracting procedures utilizing the federal procurement Act. As well as pro curement training specifically designed to demonstrate proper administration of Federal resources. I played an integral role in the successful Hope IV demolition disposition appli cation to HUD, as well as Home funds and CDBG grants from local government. Upo n successful application, I was responsible for all aspects of project managemen t, which included construction and administration activities. My experience als o extends to environmental cleanup of development sites through grant opportunit ies funded through the Environmental Protection Agency, and the Department of Ec ology in preparation of future development activity. My experience includes longa"term planning for capital improvements of existing portfolio as well as sharing with the greater community long-term planning and c oncepts. This includes the long term planning for section 504 enhanced accessib ility for seniors and physically challenged individuals. I have prepared annual budgets as well as administered contracts for construction, rehabilitation, and maintenance services, which are normally carried out by professional services; such as extermination, fire sprinkler inspections, back-flow prevention inspecti ons, and grounds keeping just to name a few. I believe my strongest asset is my ability to interpret federal regulation as it relates to Federal Law in particular the CFR provisions that impact Native Amer ican treaties and regulations regionally. My ability to interpret rules and imp lement regional policy is critical to the success of the agency and subsequent p articipants. I am a excellent planner with people skill sufficient to deliver t imely results as dictated by the business plan. My excellent communication and customer-service skills have allowed me to build strong and lasting relationship s throughout the country within the business community nationally as well as the finance markets. I am well verse in regards to LIHTCas, the Department of Trea sury New Market Tax Credit Program and the creation of financial vehicles utiliz ed to deliver tax credit equity investments to commercial/mix used development o pportunities in identified target low-income communities. By building these relationships with customers, clients, and team members, I hav e honed my ability to listen an assess needs, thus giving me the opportunities t o present a workable solutions, and bring the skill of sound leadership and judg

ment, with confidence to any and all situations. With the equivalent experience and education qualifications, I am confident I am an excellent choice to assist in leading the organization in reaching itsa fina l goals. I am convinced it would be worthwhile for us to meet and hope that aft er studying my resume you will reach the same conclusion. If you have any que stions, feel free to contact me using the information atop this letter. Thank y ou for considering me. Cordially, Felix Flannigan 9705 48th Ave East Tacoma WA 98446 253-273-8083 Success-driven visionary with over 25 years of executive experience driving dram atic results in real estate acquisition, disposition, construction, economic dev elopment in public housing and low income communities. Supervision of developme nt and operational staff of twenty five to forty three employees over a twenty-y ear period. Leading role in revitalizing community strategies and staff realignment to meet a wide variety of challenges including those of an economically diversified, rap idly growing city. Skilled in economic analysis and implementing strategies, pr ocesses and technologies that positioned communities to effectively compete with in the global marketplace. Adept at working with multiple political subdivision s and facilitating change in a community to support organizational as well as co mmunity and local government objectives. Strong background in budgeting and man agement, cross-departmental project management, and public speaking (building co nsensus and support). Additional expertise in: Strategic Planning-Team Building-Business Finance Real Estate Finance-Community Planning-Organizational Development Small Business Development-Environmental Cleanup PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

SPECIAL PROJECTS ADMINISTRATOR July 2009 - present C and G Construction and Development Tacoma WA Development and implementation of strategies to grow the companyas strategic hou sing ownership plans. This includes the assessment and analysis of bank owned p roperties. Develop and negotiate purchase and sales agreements sufficient to al low for predevelopment work to be completed prior to purchase in order to accura tely assess the growth potential of the product. Coordinate the adaptive rehab of the units to meet market needs to include special needs customers. Manage th e construction/rehabilitation through closeout. Preparation of the monthly budgets reports to owner and partnership group and pr epare written responses to contractors and business associates as requires or di rected to facilitate the smooth operation of the construction activities. Revie w and maintain the weekly field reports related to each individual project and l oan. Coordinate with Property Management the completion schedule of all units c oming on line so as to create a smooth transition into occupancy.

Attend community meeting to promote the organization and market it port-folio to agencies who routinely communicate with company to place clients in housing thr ough companies available units. Organization and team building with Minority subcontracors who are potentially p artnering with the firm to secure said contracts with the federal government. T his includes teaching the ins and outs of schedules, request for information, ch ange tickets, daily reports, DISPUTE RESOLUTION, safety requeirements and securi ng certifications as mandated by Corp of Engineers

1 of 5 Senior Projects Manager EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 1999-July 2009 Martin Luther King Housing Development Association Tacoma, WA Challenged with the task of growing a historically economically distress neighbo rhood that has had a long history of crime, poverty and deteriorating infrastruc ture. Directly responsible for functions involving strategic long term planning and program implementation. Cultivation and incubation of small business owners and the nurturing of business associations within the Main Street Business Corr idor. Responsibilities includes preparing project RFPas, RFQas IFBas for profes sional services design and implementation ultimately utilizing the bidding proce ss for the most responsive and responsible contractor in compliance with HUD pro curement practices. This includes applying construction means and methods consi stent with industry standards within HUD guidelines in a manner to provide local opportunities to small business seeking construction and rehabilitation busines s opportunities that avail themselves through the agency. Develop internal poli cies and procedures utilizing best practices industry standards in the applicati on of Single Family and Multi-Family real estate development and Project managem ent. Development of more than 100 single family affordable units from acquisition, re habilitation, rental and ultimately sale to a low-income family at 120% or below medium income. Led the Housing Authority Design Team Process consisting of Hou sing Authority Officials, Public Housing Residents and Housing Activist to succe ssful resolutions to multiple historic housing concerns. Preparation of monthly internal written department reports to demonstrate compliance and progress of p revious planning goals as set forth by leadership. This includes reports to moni toring agencies concerning development progress, budget thresholds and complianc e with multiple funder requirements or covenants. Interpret home inspection reports and environment review in preparation of futur e rehabilitation. Prepared scope of work and technical specifications for singl e-family rehabilitation, that would include the remediation of existing environm ental hazards prior to. Further, utilizing 203 (k) rehabilitation bank financin g in conjunction with CDBG/Foundation Grants to rehab single family homes for ho me ownership opportunities for qualified individuals and families.

Creation of national partnership with industry leading economic development prof essional organizations in the creation of equity vehicles such as New Market Tax Credits, Social Investments Funds (Double Bottom Line Real Estate Funds) for th e sole use in census tracts that meet the federal definition of distressed. The se resources are additional, which where traditionally unavailable to low-income housing providers and economically distressed neighborhoods that are on the cu tting edge of mixed-use development of multi-family housing in urban environment s. These new resources are compliments to the existing housing development vehicles such as LIHTC, HUD 221, CDBG, and HOME. Develop mixed-use projects utilizing LI HTC as leverage for the housing component of the larger project.

2 of 5 Director of Revitalization / Operations Administrator Of Modernization and Special Projects Housing Authority of the City of Tacoma Tacoma, WA

1994 -10/ 1999

Developed plans and implemented procedures for long and short-term revitalizatio n and demolition. Created new development activities that included developing ca pital improvement and grant funding. Established deadlines, analyzed problems, d eveloped alternative solutions and made recommendations to the Executive Directo r. Prepared and supervised the preparation and submission of various department al/agency reports, including budgetary, quarterly and other required Housing Aut hority or federal level reports. Monitored expenditures for budget line items in cluding programs such as Comprehensive Grant and Hope VI funds to ensure complia nce with implementation schedules, quality of goals, HUD and Department of Labor guidelines. Prepared reports on consultants, architects, contractors and status of implementation and funding of projects. Prepared plans, schedules, supervis ed and delegated work to personnel involved in revitalization/demolition and new development efforts. Developed specifications for invitations to bid on materia ls and contract services. Reviewed solicitations of proposals from consultants, architectural and engineering firms, and other professionals. Interfaced with the local government, HUD, private sector businesses, civic lead ers and community groups to ensure continuity. Developed design teams for master planning of the Housing Authority Hope VI demolition disposition applications f or Salishan and Hillside Terrace consisting of residents, professionals and comm unity stockholders. Well versed in addressing community concerns (residents) wi th an eye to develop mutual trust and partnership with individual users and ulti mately securing buy in and ultimately allowing residents to champion our joint p lans for redevelopment. Capital Projects Manager, 1990 a" 3/1995 Martin Luther King Housing Development Association Tacoma, WA Assisted in the development of strategic goals for agency, conducted property ev aluations and assessment, due diligence reports and developed the rehabilitation specifications. Managed the IFB process to select the most responsive and respo nsible bidder. Manage the construction process, which included, contract perfor mance, construction material specification approval, project closeout, warrantie s to include documentation of unconditional lien releases prior to notice of com

pletion. Provided construction trade training in conjunction with construction activity as the organization social contribution to the development of troubled inner city youths.

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Identified potential development sites for acquisition, develop detailed report on each site for acquisition negotiations by analyzing each sites then ranking e ach sites development potential. Utilizing such information as historic use, en vironmental history, zoning, or future zoning potential, development cost estima tes, potential funding sources, potential credits, neighborhood support, market study, and consistency with consolidated plan etc. Developed project budgets, m onitored and reported monthly concerning budget projections and schedule of work . All contracts met with funding source requirements and regulatory requirements a s determined by HUD, Community Development Block Grant Program, Washington State Community and Economic Development. Work directly with Architectural/Engineeri ng team members to secure Planning Commission/Council support then work with loc al land use officials to secure plan approval and all necessary permits for cons truction or rehabilitation.

EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATION NAHRO Public Housing Manager Certification Graduate of Washington State Community and Real Estate Development Academy Communications Major, University of Arizona SKILLS Personal Computers and PC Based Software Microsoft Word, Excel, Project, Power Point and Access Staff Development and Training Public Presentation Statistical Budget Interpretation and Analysis Self-Motivation 4 of 5 AFFILIATIONS

Pierce County Business Masters Exchange Club President American Leadership Forum International Economic Development Institute

References: Starla Warren: Housing Authority of Monterey swarren@hamonterey.org 1-831-970-6871 Brian Ebersole: Retired Mayor bebersole@yahoo.com Jim Walton: Retire City Manager 1-253-671-1234