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Thomas Tatum
Housing Rehabilitation Administrator, City of Akron, Ohio
Location: Akron, OH United States
Joined: Jun 29th, 2009

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What made you stop by this site?

Current Whereabouts:

Self-Preservation

Life & Professional Aspirations:

Hobbies: Buffalo Soldiers, Tuskeegee Airmen: African-American Military History Music: Old School Rap (pre-1991), Jazz, Reggae, FUNK Arts: Anything by Jacob Lawrence or Arthur Kwabatha (CC Grad) News: Current Events Sports: NY Mets...NY Giants

Website:

http://www.bigbruhs.com/

Education (request update)

Clark Atlanta University class of 1983

Undergrad Major: Public Relations

Campus Organization:

Alpha Phi Alpha

Claim To Fame:

Honorable Husband, Fantastic Father, Loyal Friend, Formidable Foe... 2008 & 2009 A Phi A/March of Dimes Partnership Man of the Year

Most Memorable Moment:

Wife (Xavier U. graduate) and I have daughter, Lauren Selena and son Thomas II

Experience

I currently work with City of Akron, Ohio as Housing Rehabilitation Administrator
I have 20 years of experience working in the Government and Policy industry.

Planner IV | City of Akron, Department of Planning and Urban Development
From October 2000 to Current • 26 year(s)
Provide direction to staff, coordinate Neighborhood Stabilization Grant applications, Consolidated Plan, and Analysis of Impediments for Fair Housing Choice.

Planner III | City of Akron, Department of Planning and Urban Development
From July 1996 to October 2000 • 4 year(s)
Coordinate Community Development Areas and Neighborhood Business Districts, serve as Project Director for Weed and Seed Strategy Area.

Planner II | City of Akron, Department of Planning and Urban Development
From July 1993 to June 1996 • 3 year(s)
Coordinate community development areas, prepare historic documentation and HABS reports, develop renewal plans for residential areas.

Planner I | City of Akron, Department of Planning and Urban Development
From November 1991 to June 1993 • 2 year(s)
Formulate plans for Community Development areas, compile Grantee Performance Report, analyze Historic Preservation documents.

Intern/Planning Aide II | City of Akron, Department of Planning and Urban Development
From October 1989 to November 1991 • 2 year(s)
Prepare Environmental Review Records, conduct research to revise City's Zoning code, establish Victorian Village District.

Research Assistant | University of Akron
From September 1988 to October 1989 • 1 year(s)
Assist instructors with research on various projects.

Medical Records Analyst | Georgia Baptist Medical Center
From September 1986 to July 1988 • 2 year(s)
Ensure medical records documentation compliance with hospital risk management policies, advise administrators and doctors.

Field Representative | Atlanta Gaslight Company
From February 1986 to August 1986 • 0 year(s)
Handle delinquent accounts and interface with customers in the greater Atlanta area.

Computer Operator | Trust Company Bank
From September 1985 to February 1986 • 1 year(s)
Operate Recognition 7400 Image Computer System including scanner, encoder, and data transmission operations.

Lecturer/Tutor | Board of Global Ministries, Africa
From June 1983 to July 1984 • 1 year(s)
Lecture courses in Basic English Grammar, Basics of Writing, Current Affairs, and tutor Black and White Photography.

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