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Irvine, Ca

Actively provide administrative, operations, and executive support to Director of Procurement, Senior Vice-president of Real Estate, Vice Presidents of Operations, and other C-Suite leaders. Spearhead the execution and carry-out of many critical tasks and projects related to the internal and external operation of the organization, including activities including extensive calendar, travel coordination, scheduling, meeting logistics, catering, and presentation preparations for executive team.Smartly improve operational and administrative management systems and processes as part of guiding many different key practices. Help the organization's processes remain legally compliant and nurture strong relationships with a diverse array of supervisors and members of the management team.• Successfully implemented improved processes related to overseeing confidential employee and company information.• Utilized strong leadership skills as part of managing, leading, and training a three-person regional property coordination team.• Oversaw the organization of several meetings and occasions including national leadership retreats and company-wide events.• Successfully implemented innovative programs to increase employee engagement and project management.- Creator and curator of Standard Operating Procedures (SOP)- Assist with Marketing tasks regarding social presence, reputation, and customer relations management. Created a brand refresh including colors, typograpy, taglines, logo, and brand feel within the pitch deck.- Actively research, interview and vet new vendors for initiatives. - Actively coordinate the acquisition and disposition of multi-million dollar assets. See through due diligence and the transfer of all operations related activities. - Coordinated the the disposition of 80+ assets through a company merger in 2021. - Designed, manage and monitor Operations contract database.

Mission Viejo, Ca

Direct assistant to the Regional Vice President and Director of Facilities. Additional assistant to Regional Management team in California and ArizonaExtensive travel coordination with weekly trips between east and west coasts.Annual budget preparation along with monthly reconciliation and variance reportingOversaw District Coordinator team (2 employees, 1 remote)Organized all aspects of annual employee recognition awards ceremony including the presentation needs of company's CEO and other leaders

Lakewood, Co

Assisted the Regional Manager and Director of Facilities with a daily execution of key administrative and operational coordination activities. Additionally, delivered administrative assistance to the entire regional management team in both California and Arizona. Collaborated with department managers regarding divisional master calendars, departmental budgets, employee schedules, meetings, and travel for 75 employees across multiple sites. Facilitated communication between departments and the management team, as well as offered guidance and support to a variety of departments.Successfully organized employee events, coordinating details including site scouting, RFP's / contract negotiations, awards, catering, presentation creation, audio / video, and decorations. Effectively oversaw and organized the annual budgeting process along with monthly reconciliation and variance reporting process. Actively designed training and mentorship activities. Performed as head of Camden Cares philanthropic committee for three years which led to over 1,500 combined volunteer hours. Operated as direct assistant to the Denver leadership team (RM / DM).• Authored capital project and insurance contracts worth over $5M annually.• Supervised and led the prompt processing of invoices; established strong business relationships with outside vendors to ensure a seamless future billing and invoicing process.• Developed and shared analysis reports, high-level spreadsheets, and advanced presentations within defined timelines.• Leveraged EVerify as part of the onboarding process of newly hired employees as well as formulated new hire processes.• These new processes are now used by offices across the organization and U.S.

Broomfield, Co

Sales and supervisory experience in a busy office that managed the residents of 340 apartment homes. Created monthly system for ensuring all accounts were paid in full and all expired accounts were collected upon. Monitored payment plan system.Maintain a high level of accuracy on all official lease documentation. Audited 100% of files onsite on a monthly basis. Consistently met sales and occupancy goals even while being an older community in a highly competitive new-build area.

Westminster, Colorado

Zumba/Group Fitness Instructor

International

Oversaw the implementation and quality delivery of one of the top-ranked children’s entertainment programs onboard international cruise ships.Stepped up as emergency manager fill within first 4 months of employment. Promoted to Assistant Manager and then Manager after 1 year.Coordinated an international staff to cover a nearly 24-hour work schedule. Mediated through cultural conflicts between employees. Created highly cohesive teams that produced quality programming and exceptional customer service.Worked within the means of a budget, keeping in mind the ordering and logistical complications that come with being in international waters.Coached employees through the promotion process. Delivered employee evaluations and corrective counseling as needed.Ensured childcare centers were in 100% compliance of all U.S. Public Health Codes and employees were continuously up to date on U.S. Coast Guard regulations for ships at sea.

Certified Associate Of Project Management - In Progress

Fundamentals of project management and the role of project managers Project management environment, and project integration management.

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Business Administration And Management, General

Activities and Societies: Member of the President's Leadership Class Member of the CU Express, Varsity Dance Team

B.S., Business, 3.92 Graduated With High Honors

Activities and Societies: Beta Gamma Sigma Honors Business Fraternity

Administrative Support Degree Program, Graduate

Beginning, Intermediate And Advanced Excel Courses

Valedictorian