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Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area & Palm Springs, Ca

Provide effective commercial asset management. Oversee capital improvements, preventative maintenance, marketing and projected asset disposition. Craft, review and approve annual budgets. Analyze monthly financials and receivables. Oversee marketing of manufacturing division including product development, marketing materials, web updates and social media.

Bloomington, Mn

Taught four courses for the Certified Resident Manager (CRM) Program including "Market Research", "Marketing & Leasing", and "Management," Facilitated workshops and also taught "Effective Leasing" and Fair Housing courses with attendance ranging from as low as twelve students to over four hundered. Served on the oversight committee to update and redraft curricula. Participated in grading student management plans.

Irvine, California

Oversaw a portfolio of over 100 LIHTC properties throughout the Mid-west & Northeast US. Analyzed and reported on financial performance; monitored budgets (comparing to actual) and reviewed occupancy levels according to specified benchmarks. Monitored overall operational performance. Reviewed and approved annual budgets. Compared actual performance in relation to the asset’s pro forma. Evaluated property management performance and capacity. Identified and worked to resolve problems through collaboration with general partners, property managers and governmental/regulatory entities. Developed an “Action Plan” in conjunction with the general partner/property management for Tertiary properties; monitored the on-going effectiveness of the plan. Conducted physical site inspections to verify adherence to Fair Housing, compliance, capital improvements, staffing, marketing and curb appeal. Evaluated and monitored risk factors.

Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area

Worked independently and as part of leadership team to provide consulting services to regional management companies. Services included: Feasibility studies and market analysis for proposed new multi family developments. Reviewed, analyzed and recommended staff, marketing, physical improvements, etc. improvements for under-performing assets. Created marketing plans utilizing traditional sources, relational, search engine optimization, social media and internet. Designed in-house leadership training programs. Provided customized training including Fair Housing, Marketing and Budgeting. Assisted companies in creating management companies to self-manage as well as expand into fee management (including HUD submissions and the development of policy & procedure manuals).

Golden Valley, Mn

Originally hired as a Regional Manager, was promoted to Vice President of Operations in November, 2006. Oversaw all property management functions for an initial portfolio of 4,000 and grew to 5,995 residential units (including 600 Site-based Section-8 units) as well as incidental office and retail space). Duties included: Developed, mentored and led eight direct reports who in turn supervised 260 employees. Coordinated construction of new developments (averaging 2 per year) including design, construction meetings, draws, and overseeing marketing programs. Reviewed income projections, analyzed under-performing assets and assisted Regional Property Managers in creating and implementing development plans. Facilitated cross-portfolio leadership team meetings, created ‘Bigos University’ training program, oversaw policy and procedure updates and supported mentorship of front-line staff. Oversaw $8,000,000 annual rehab budget and internal construction department.

Eden Prairie, Mn

Taught (part-time) the 8-week Introduction to Property Management course and one section of the Minnesota Real Estate licensure courses.

Golden Valley, Mn

Originally hired as a Property Manager; was promoted to Director of Operations in January, 1998, and Vice President in March, 2000. Responsible for two divisions: multi family & ‘for sale’ condominiums. Developed new relationships with prospective investors and owners. Positively interfaced with investors and owners and built strong relationships through delivery of boutique-style service, quick response and meeting investment goals. Opened new projects: Duties included performing market analyses; setting prices; overseeing ancillary marketing material design; creating capital budgets, cash-flow schedules and budgets; reviewing unit designs and amenity packages; and training lease-up/sales and operations teams. Reviewed annual budgets/business plans, monthly financials and partnership reporting to ensure positive financial performance. Developed and implemented 5-year capital plans. Oversaw marketing programs to ensure top occupancy, market share and maximum rates utilizing yield management.

White Bear Lake, Mn

Supervised all aspects of Thies & Talle’s east metro market rate residential real estate portfolio.

Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area

Developed sales, marketing and advertising programs for real estate clients; trained; designed and coordinated print, magazine, locator and on-line advertising programs; served on cross-department committee to design the Star Tribune’s web site.

Bachelor'S Degree, Business Management

Minnesota Real Estate I, Ii & Iii, Minnesota State Licensure

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