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Valerie has been employed in the field of housing and social services for over 13 years. She has operated in the capacity of Manager, Administrator and Director with housing agencies, community and faith-based organizations to include her role as a Relocation Specialist in Pennsylvania. She has worked successfully and independently as the Site Manager for a New Jersey based construction services company, where she was soley responsible for the Philadelphia region. In her varied functional roles, she assisted various agencies with programming; with an emphasis on housing, aiding property owners and residents. In addition to being a business owner, she has assisted families with credit restoration and homeownership.
Valerie is a graduate of the American Institute of Design & the Art Institute of Philadelphia; majored in Interior Design, Residential/Retail Design & Space Planning. Her education opened doors for her to work as a decorating/design consultant in Philadelphia. She later transitioned and earned a Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) from Temple University and a Master of Science (MS) in Urban Economic Development from Eastern University, along with additional related certifications. As a Pennsylvania REALTOR®, she has successfully earned certifications as a Specialist in Residential Construction, New Homes, 203k Loans,Certified Distressed Property Expert (CDPE) and Certified Investor Agent Specialist (CIAS).