JANA VANEK
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New York, NY 10022 *********@***.***
SUMMARY OF PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
In depth experience in commercial, retail and residential real estate management in New York City.
Ability to resolve all operational issues. Hands-on management of day-to-day operations with excellent
tenant relations skills. Experience in lease negotiations and generating of lease abstracts. Ability to prepare
operation and capital budgets, monthly accruals and variance reports. Management of tenant’s build outs
and all projects associated with all properties. Removal of violations and representation in court.
Implementing of proactive approach for preventive maintenance. Ability to work independently and as a
team player with the emphasis on protecting, maintaining and enhancing the value of the properties.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
CUSHMAN & WAKEFIELD, INC January 2011 to March 2013
Property Manager
Managed 3 office buildings totaling 900,000 square feet in midtown Manhattan.
In charge of day-to-day operation of the properties, implementation of policies and procedures to assure a
well-managed buildings placing maximum emphasis on positive response to the concerns and needs of
the tenants.
Monitored and enforced the terms of all lease agreements and tenant charges in compliance with leases.
Oversaw tenant build-outs and capital improvements consistent with local codes and in compliance with
leases and work letter agreements to ensure owner and tenant acceptance, timely completion, occupancy
and rent commencement.
Responsible for controlling the procurement and expenditure processing.
Ensure effective management of the building staff.
Utilizing my extensive experience to perform all tasks associated with building management in an efficient
manner.
IONIAN MANAGEMENT INC., NEW YORK, NY July 2005 to February 2010
Property Manager
Sole responsibility for management of a 20 story office building in midtown Manhattan and
management of a residential building on the Upper East Side.
Worked directly for the principal of the company handling all real estate related issues.
Resolved all operational problems and complaints utilizing excellent landlord tenant relations' skills.
Consistently reviewed vendor relationships, researching new providers, demanding detailed proposals
and negotiating new contracts resulting in annual overhead reduction of 20%.
Procured lease negations, supervised build outs, preparation of budgets and capital improvements
projects.
Supervised all building staff, bid out service contracts and coordinated with all vendors.
Knowledge of commercial and residential leases.
Assured that all properties are in compliances with all applicable laws, removal of violations, site
inspections and representation in court.
CENTURY REALTY INC., NEW YORK, NY March 2004 to June 2005
Property Manager
Managed daily operations of 30 commercial, retail and residential properties in Manhattan and
Brooklyn including marketing of vacant units.
Resolved all operational issues, interfacing with tenants, bid out services contracts and ca pital
improvement projects. Coordinated with all vendors and contractors on all projects.
Conducted commercial lease negotiations; generated lease abstracts. Handled all residential leasing
including luxury lofts, decontrolled units and rent stabilized apartments.
Responsible for removal of all violations. Dealt with all insurance and legal issues.
Implemented proactive preventive maintenance policies by tracking and recording recurring building
upkeep issues. Performed site inspections.
SL GREEN REALTY CORPORATION, NEW YORK, NY June 2001 to January 2004
Property Manager
Personally oversaw repairs and build-outs for 970,000 sq. ft. of commercial Class A office space in
midtown Manhattan.
Cut overtime 20% by negotiating daytime maintenance/ repairs.
Supervised and managed a staff of 25 including assistant property manager, engineers, superintendents,
porters and maintenance staff.
Conducted variance reporting and developed and administered operating and capital budgets.
Solely responsible for reorganizing building management office from the ground up, implementing
tasks and standards and a regimented scheduling system adhered to by everyone including building
engineers, maintenance staff and cleaning crew.
Functioned as a liaison between portfolio managers, unions, building staff, vendors and tenants, relying
on highly effective networking skills to facilitate clear lines of communication and ensure ambitious
property management objectives were realized.
ROCKROSE DEVELOPMENT, NEW YORK, NY January 2000 to August 2000
Retail Property Manager
Managed all day-to-day operations of retail properties in 25 commercial and residential buildings
comprised of various forms of ownership including leasehold, co-op and condo.
Handled lease analyses, lease abstract preparation, budgeting, escalations and rent collections.
Effectively collected past-due real estate taxes, reduced building violations, represented company in
court, immediately addressed and solved tenant and operations problems, and ensured smooth and
efficient overall operations.
SUTTON MANAGEMENT CO., NEW YORK, NY March 1989 to December 1999
Property Manager
Assumed sole responsibility for directing all commercial and retail property management operations for
7 prime locations in Manhattan, reducing overhead, eliminating violations, establishing an on -site
proactive presence and improving tenant relations.
Reduced building maintenance and repair costs by over 30% by securing new vendors, negotiating
contracts and scrutinizing contractual timelines and details.
Supervised and evaluated a staff of 10 and reduced turnover from an average of 6 months to over
3 years through effective hiring.
Negotiated commercial leases and tightened lease qualifications procedures and approval.
EDUCATION: SCHOOL OF ECONOMICS JABLONEC n.N., CZECH REPUBLIC
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration
NEW YORK UNIVERSITY
Continuing Education - Professional Real Estate Courses
Green Building Practices ( LEED ) for Real Estate Industry (2010), Real Estate
Appraisal, Regulatory Processes, Property Management, Approvals, Permits,
Certificates of Occupancy, Building Maintenance, New York City Department of
HPD Building Management etc.
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New York State Real Estate Broker Notary Public
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