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North Royalton, Ohio, United States

Aurora, Ohio, United States

-Establish rental rate by surveying local rental rates; calculating overhead costs, depreciation, taxes, and profit goals. -Attract tenants by advertising vacancies; obtaining referrals from current tenants; explaining advantages of location and services; showing units. -Contract with tenants by negotiating leases; collecting security deposit. -Accomplish financial objectives by collecting rents; paying bills; forecasting requirements; preparing an annual budget; scheduling… Show more -Establish rental rate by surveying local rental rates; calculating overhead costs, depreciation, taxes, and profit goals. -Attract tenants by advertising vacancies; obtaining referrals from current tenants; explaining advantages of location and services; showing units. -Contract with tenants by negotiating leases; collecting security deposit. -Accomplish financial objectives by collecting rents; paying bills; forecasting requirements; preparing an annual budget; scheduling expenditures.-Maintain property by investigating and resolving tenant complaints; enforcing rules of occupancy; inspecting vacant units and completing repairs; planning renovations; contracting with landscaping and snow removal services. -Maintain building systems by contracting for maintenance services; supervising repairs. -Secure property by enforcing precautionary policies and procedures; responding to emergencies. -Enforce occupancy policies and procedures by confronting violators. -Accomplishe organization goals by exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments. Show less

Independence, Ohio, United States

• Direct the City’s Service Department operations, which involve managing all phases of City services, including waste hauling, storm sewers, fleet, public grounds and road maintenance.• Manage and operate the City’s compose facility in accordance with all Cuyahoga County Board of Health and Ohio EPA regulations.• Research and execute improvements to the operation of the department, formulation of policies, and coordination of activities in accordance with general policies established… Show more • Direct the City’s Service Department operations, which involve managing all phases of City services, including waste hauling, storm sewers, fleet, public grounds and road maintenance.• Manage and operate the City’s compose facility in accordance with all Cuyahoga County Board of Health and Ohio EPA regulations.• Research and execute improvements to the operation of the department, formulation of policies, and coordination of activities in accordance with general policies established by the City of Independence.• Prepare department budgets, control expenditures and approve all requisitions.• Manage the day to day responsibilities of all union and non-union positions, including administrative staff and department team leaders.• Plan and prioritize the Service Department road and sewer maintenance, city waste hauling operations as well as snow removal operations including evaluating the operational challenges and developing best practices to accomplish our mission. • Assist in the planning, organization and direct the maintenance and repair of streets and sewer lines; refuse collection and recycling programs; equipment maintenance; snow and ice control; urban forestry; public land maintenance and all related public service operations.• Evaluate public service needs and formulate strategic planning.• Prepare and document budget requests and capital improvement plans; administer the adopted budget for Service Department.• Review department employee performance; lead work procedures and policies, prepare work schedules and expedite work flow. Show less

•Manage the day-to-day operations of the District, and provides daily support to managers in ensuring quality and budget performance.•Directly responsible for supervision of drivers and helpers, including hiring, scheduling, corrective action and other related issues•Monitor the budget and operating metrics while diagnosing and improving processes, procedures, and performance.•Execute the Market’s strategic capital budget, ensuring effective use of the budget through asset… Show more •Manage the day-to-day operations of the District, and provides daily support to managers in ensuring quality and budget performance.•Directly responsible for supervision of drivers and helpers, including hiring, scheduling, corrective action and other related issues•Monitor the budget and operating metrics while diagnosing and improving processes, procedures, and performance.•Execute the Market’s strategic capital budget, ensuring effective use of the budget through asset allocation.•Execute the necessary precautions to ensure safety and compliance with Company, DOT, OSHA, and other standards and regulations. •Assist in investigation of accidents, injuries or property damage claims.•Oversee the personnel needs of the department including selecting, coaching, disciplining, and training employees and evaluating employee performance. Provides input into termination, compensation, and promotion decisions.•Formulate both short-term and long-term goals and action plans in conjunction with the other operating partners.•Participate in regular P&L reviews to ensure that budgets are met; develops and implements programs for optimal equipment utilization, equipment maintenance, and labor and material costs.•Coordinate with Accounts Receivables, Customer Service, and Sales concerning changes in customer service. Coordinates with Maintenance/Shop concerning vehicle repairs. •Perform route audits to insure safe and efficient procedures are followed, and identify possible training needs. Complete employee observation reports and discusses results with employees.•Responsible for the timely communication, correction, and follow up of customer service related issues. •Interact with local government agencies to ensure customer satisfaction, improve efficiency, renew contracts and negotiate new contracts; establishes Metro Disposal as a good corporate citizen.•Work with functional groups to resolve employee relations and labor relations issues. Show less

Stationed MWSS 171 Iwakuni, Japan 1997-1999Stationed 2nd FSSG 2nd Radio Batallion Camp Lejeune, NC 1999-2000.

Bachelor Of Business Administration (B.B.A.), Major- Business Administration, Minor- Finance

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