Maria Bennett Email and Phone Number

Temporary Coordinator for The Longest Day and Walk to End Alzheimer's.Liaison between both TLD Director/WTEA Director and constituents.Responsible for communicating directly with Walk Managers to further the goal of preparing for major events involving thousands of individuals.Maintaining data base of new participants/teams.Updating internal databases.Create team flyers, mail merges, and specialized database emails for 13 markets.Provide networks and information to constituents in need of support - ie those caring for loved ones living with Alzheimer's and family members who have lost someone to the disease.Promptly respond to emails and messages from team members, Walk Managers, team captains and others to ensure all needs and goals are met.Meet with Walk Managers to put new policies in place and ensure all needs are met for success at events.Responsible for development and organization in preparing for walk events, including follow up with staff and vendors. Creates organizational spreadsheets and reports post-events in order to facilitate development for 2025’s events.Maintain vendor contacts.Provide support to office staff and volunteers.

Developed and implemented a comprehensive business plan to launch a nonprofit addiction treatment program for women.Created partnerships with both regional and national addiction rehabilitation organizations, including other non-profits, both short and long term based organizations as well as people who were working throughout the state and nation to assist in treating addiction and mental health services.Maintained up-to-date knowledge of relevant laws, regulations, best practices and industry developments.Responded promptly to inquiries regarding services.Worked closely with state law enforcement and government agencies including but not limited to speaking and meeting with probation officers, lawyers, and at times appearing in court on behalf of a resident.Assisted the women in our residential program in peer support; bringing in parenting and life skills classes, teaching organization, time management, interpersonal communication and good decision making.Oversaw all aspects of operations including policy and procedure development, maintenance of facilities and expectations of residents.Recruited, hired and trained staff/volunteers to ensure that not only operational goals were met, but also that individual needs and goals were met.Regularly met both individually and collectively with the residents of the home to discuss goals, issues, and concerns.Networked with other substance use disorder organizations eventually becoming a local affiliate of a national organization NARR (National Alliance for Recovery Residences) allowing our home to be recognized as a member of SCARR (South Carolina Alliance for Recovery Residences).Worked closely with the residents and their families to help them learn how to navigate their new life changes and changes to their environment.Developed relationships with community members and organizations to further the goal of the organization.Educating the public about needs within the community while advising family members.

Conducted periodic inspections of properties to ensure compliance with safety regulations and tenant requirements.Developed and implemented effective leasing strategies to maximize occupancy rates.Assessed rental applications, conducted background checks, and approved or denied prospective tenants based on established criteria.Negotiated leases, rental agreements, and other contractual documents related to property management activities.Coordinated with vendors for the procurement of services such as repairs, renovations, landscaping.Ensured that all rent payments were collected on time by following up with delinquent tenants.Processed evictions when necessary in accordance with state laws and procedures.Resolved tenant complaints quickly and effectively while ensuring customer satisfaction.Monitored market trends to ensure competitive pricing structures for units under management.Advised investors on potential improvements that could increase the value of their properties.Implemented cost-cutting measures where appropriate in order to reduce overhead costs without compromising quality standards.Maintained relationships with brokers, banks, and assesors in order to ensure that available properties were not overlooked for purpose of purchasing.Researched all potential properties for upcoming auctions.Served as assistant to investors including updating calendars, writing emails, travel arrangements, organized meetings, responsible for record keeping and follow-up.Worked closely with inspectors and general contractor to ensure that all work was being done to code, cost effectively, and efficiently with no cut corners.Inspected properties regularly to identify deficiencies and schedule repairCoordinated with maintenance and contractors to promote timely turnovers after move-outs.Worked closely with investors - giving updates on properties as well as projections regarding actual cash value and market conditions.Handled payroll for contractors.

Responsible for organizing schedules of homes due to need of properties and brokersDeveloped and implemented policies and procedures for property preservation operations.Managed the budgeting process for property preservation activities, balanced budget, handled payroll.Monitored day-to-day operations of property preservation staff.Supervised the maintenance and repair of properties in accordance with industry standards.Conducted periodic inspections of properties to verify their condition.Reviewed and approved invoices related to property preservation services.Negotiated contracts with vendors providing property preservation services.Assigned properties according to individual skills of employeesOrganized teams of 3-4 people consisting of 30 employees to address needs of property preservation and delegated assignments and schedulesKept detailed progress records to hit strict deadlines and adjust plans.Coordinated phases of construction projects from inception to completion.Analyzed financial statements to identify areas where costs could be reduced or eliminated.Established relationships with local government officials to facilitate approval processes.Uploaded photos on company's proprietary website of before/during/after work according to maintenance service's requirementsServed as intermediary between property maintenance service coordinator, broker, and contractors in order to ensure all concerns were addressedTrained two additional office employees on all aspects of inner office responsibilitiesOn-call 24/7 to handle all emergent property concerns, create work orders, assign contractors, and follow all procedures as directedMaintained records of all transactions related to a given property's maintenance and upkeep.Prepared and planned worksites to help jobs run smoothly.Delegated work to staff, setting priorities and goals.Resolved labor, design and tool issues during construction projects.