Comprehensive Housing Strategy Task Force
Gilberto Cardenas Confirmation Resolution of 2004
PR 15-777

DC Watch Home

Council Period 12

Council Period 13

Council Period 14

Council Period 15

Election 1998

Election 2000

Election 2002

themail

Search DCWatch

March 12, 2004

The Honorable Linda W. Cropp 
Chairman
Council of the District of Columbia
1350 Pennsylvania Avenue, N. W., Suite 504 
Washington. D.C. 20004

Dear Chairman Cropp:

In accordance with section 2 of the Comprehensive Housing Strategy Temporary Act of 2003, effective December 9, 2003 (D.C. Law 15-52), which established the Comprehensive Housing Strategy Task Force, I am pleased to nominate the following persons for appointment:

as members of the Task Force, representing banking or financial service institutions, for terms to end 1-year from the date a majority of the first members are sworn-in;

as members of the Task Force, representing the for-profit housing production community, for terms to end 1-year from the date a majority of the first members are sworn-in;

as members of the Task Force, representing the non-profit housing production community, for terms to end 1-year from the date a majority of the first members are sworn-in;

as a member of the Task Force, with expertise in housing policy from the academic or nonprofit community, for a term to end 1-year from the date a majority of the first members are sworn-in;

as a member of the Task Force, representing the philanthropic community, for a term to end l - year from the date a majority of the first members are sworn-in;

as a member of the Task Force, representing the employer-assisted housing provider, for a term to end 1-year from the date a majority of the first members are sworn-in;

as members of the Task Force, representing the multifamily property owner community, for terms to end 1-year from the date a majority of the first members are sworn-in;

as a member of the Task Force, representing the residential real estate profession, for a term to end 1-year from the date a majority of the first members are sworn-in;

as a member of the Task Force, representing an organization that advocates for the production, preservation, and rehabilitation of affordable housing for lower-income households, for a term to end 1-year from the date a majority of the first members are sworn-in;

as a member of the Task Force, representing low-income tenants, for a term to end 1-year from the date a majority of the first members are sworn-in;

as citizen representative members on the Task Force, for terms to end 1-year from the date a majority of the first members are sworn-in;

as a member of the Task Force, representing an organization that provides supportive housing services including housing counseling, financial management, in-kind assistance, or legal representation, for a term to end 1-year from the date a majority of the first members are sworn in; and

as members of the Task Force, representing government agencies, including independent housing agencies, for terms to end 1-year from the date a majority of the first members are sworn-in.

Enclosed you will find biographical information detailing the experience of the above-mentioned nominees, together with proposed resolutions to assist the Council during the confirmation process.

I would appreciate the Council's earliest consideration of these nominations for confirmation. Please do not hesitate to contact me should the Council require additional information.

Sincerely,
Anthony A. Williams 
Mayor

Enclosures 

AAW/edl

Back to top of page

Chairman Linda W. Cropp, at the request of the Mayor

A PROPOSED RESOLUTION IN THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA

To confirm the appointment of Mr. Gilberto Cardenas to the Comprehensive Housing Strategy Task Force.

RESOLVED, BY THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, That this resolution may be cited as the "Comprehensive Housing Strategy Task Force Gilberto Cardenas Confirmation Resolution of 2004".

Sec. 2. The Council of the District of Columbia confirms the appointment of:

Ms. Lessie Powell Evans
4849 Connecticut Avenue, N.W.
Washington, D.C. 20008
(Ward 3)

as a citizen representative member of the Comprehensive Housing Strategy Task Force, established by section 2 of the Comprehensive Housing Strategy Temporary Act of 2003, effective December 9, 2003 (D.C. Law 15-52), for a term to end I-year from the date a majority of the first members are sworn-in.

Sec. 3. The Council of the District of Columbia shall transmit a copy of this resolution, upon its adoption, each to the nominee and to the Office of the Mayor. 

Sec. 4. This resolution shall take effect immediately.

Back to top of page

GILBERTO CARDENAS
4849 Connecticut Ave, NW #424 Washington D.C 20008-Phone 202-462-1092 cxt 22 - gcf@jairlynch.com

SKILLED MANAGER with outstanding professional experience in Business, Construction, Real Estate Development and Financial Analysis. Effective team builder with strong leadership qualities, awareness of multicultural issues and problem solver. Fluent in English and Spanish. Strong PC/spreadsheet skills.

EDUCATION

HARVARD UNIVERSITY, Cambridge, MA.
Graduate Studies of Business Administration. Graduation Date: 1999.
Relevant Courses: Financial Analysis, International Business, Strategic Management.

SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY OF NEW HAMPSHIRE, Manchester, NH
MBA; International Business. Graduation Date: 1998.
Relevant Courses: Accounting, Strategic Management, Business Law, Human Behavior.

JAVERIANA UNIVERSITY, Colombia South America.
BS: Architecture. Graduation Date: 1995. Thesis awarded by the American Institute of Architects.

SKILLS SUMMARY
-Real Estate Finance   -Cash Flow Analysis   -Profitability Analysis.   -Contract Negotiations.
-Project Management   -Scheduling   -Multitasking   -Budget Analysis.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

PROJECT MANAGER Jair Lynch Companies Washington DC. 12-02 to Present.
Recreational Centers for DPR: Takoma, Emery, King Greenleaf, Parkview and Capitol East.

• Responsible for the development of Takoma, Emery and King Greenleaf. Total Development budget 27 Million. 
• Managed two assistant project managers and two field managers.
• Conciliated budgets and public funding for five different construction projects by creating a funding tracking system. 
• Effectively managed, architects, contractors and consultants to complete projects on time and within budget 
• Prepared and maintained development schedules, budgets and contingencies.
• Conducted progress and coordination meetings with Architects, Contractors and city officials.
• Reviewed, approved and submitted monthly requisitions and schedules updates for construction projects. 
• Reviewed contract documents for accuracy, constructability and value engineering.
• Responsible for reviewing and approving change order requests from contractors, consultants and architects. 
• Prepared and negotiated contract modifications to the owner.
• Prepared and reviewed AIA contract agreements with contractors, architects and consultants.

Capital Manor Cooperative 102 Unit Coop in W Street NW. Total Development Budget 11.7 Million

• Responsible for managing development of Capital Manor Cooperative during pre-construction and construction phases. 
• Contributed to secure 3.4 million of public funding for building acquisition and 500k of private funds for soft cost. 
• Conducted progress meetings with the Cooperative Board. Presented monthly progress reports including construction schedules, funding and budget updates.
• Prepared and reviewed and negotiated contract agreements with Architects, Consultants and Contractors. 
• Reviewed, approved and submitted monthly requisitions and schedules updates for construction projects. 
• Reviewed contract documents for accuracy, constructability and value engineering. 
• Updated financial pro-formas, cash flows and operation budget.
• Reviewed official funding and contract agreements documents for accuracy and compliance. 
• Reviewed and evaluated operation budgets.

San Jose Construction Group, Inc. Washington, D.C. 01-99 to 12-02. $650 million construction and real estate investment company with 2000 employees worldwide.

PROJECT MANAGER, Fort Meade, Maryland.

• Established strong relationships with team members, subcontractors and clients to complete projects on time and within budget.
• Prepared and presented monthly job summary reports to management including: financial, gross billing, general conditions and budget analysis, schedules and cost transactions.
• Conducted meetings with clients and senior management to review project progress status.
• Prepared and implemented a financial analysis model to advise senior executives on real estate property investments. Analysis included: cash flows, tax effects, and valuation and future benefits.
• Prepared Government and private bid proposals for up to $40 million.
• Provided leadership and guidance to meet milestones and date lines in the project schedule. 
• Prepared, negotiated and awarded contracts and change order work.
• Researched and analyzed construction documents to successfully resolve contract disputes with subcontractors and clients. 
• Evaluated and prepared monthly requisitions and billings. Conducted weekly progress meetings with clients and consultants. Managed, supervised and coordinated activities of 10 subcontractors and 70 workers.

QUALITY CONTROL MANAGER, Reagan National and Dulles International Airports, Washington, D.C.

• Positively contributed to the project's bottom line by rejecting defective materials and correcting deficient work. 
• Developed strong business relationships with client's consultant team resulting in high quality projects.
• Effectively advised operation managers about purchasing based on a detail analysis of schedules and construction activities. 
• Streamlined procedures between quality control functions and subcontractor's duties. 
• Ensured that all project activities were executed according to the contract documents. Noted deficiencies and non compliances with contracts.
• Prepared Government and private bid proposals for up to $40 million. Including budget and general conditions analysis.
• Facilitated pre-construction meetings with management consultants and clients.
• Designed construction details with client staff and project architects
• Developed a tracking system that links the project schedule with submittal logs. This system streamlines day to day operations with clients and subcontractors and helps meet working schedules.
• Supervised third party inspection companies as well as geotechnical and instrumentation engineers.
• Developed a Quality Control Plan for projects that is currently used in more than 80 of the company projects.

WALKER POWER GROUP, Manchester, NH. 1998.

• Provided market research analysis of Latin American countries including: Risk and financial analysis, tariffs, competitors analysis and import/export policies. Located and contacted foreign product distributors and suppliers 
• Evaluated and analyzed company's resources, weaknesses, market opportunities and competitive capabilities. 
• Advised senior executives in corporate start up operations in Mexico, Chile, and Brazil. 
• Provided strategic options for achieving cost competitiveness in Latin American markets. Reported to the vice-president.

OTHER QUALIFICATIONS

LEED Certified Professional, strong PC/spreadsheet skills, Microsoft office, project management, file maker timberline estimating and primavera sure track. Highly organized, attentive to details, team player, with strong leadership skills. Aware of multicultural issues and able to understand needs and core competences of the Latino Community.