VASILIOS G. DUKAS
East Elmhurst, NY 11370
Tel.: 646-***-****
e-mail: *************@*******.***
WORK EXPERIENCE
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ALMA REALTY CORP., Long Island City, NY
. Works for multi-billion dollar New York City company that owns
thousands of apartments in Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, Long Island
and elsewhere in the tri-state area.
. Manages day to day operations of more than 2500 apartments in 35+
residential properties in New York City. Works extensively at
physical properties, ensuring expenditure efficiency ordering all
supplies & materials and providing on-site support to building
superintendents. Duties include apartment complex administration,
physical condition maintenance, coordinating construction projects,
supervising renovations, scheduling of maintenance & repairs, handling
HVAC issues, facilities inspections, enforcing rules of occupancy,
overseeing building safety & security, tenant relations & dispute
settlements, providing court order management, serving as liaison
between physical property and company's legal, leasing & accounting
departments, assisting in marketing coordination, supporting leasing
efforts and sustain profitability by raising vacancies.
. Provides landlord with detailed reports on operations, condition of
properties, tenant feedback and cost management by collecting and
analyzing data.
. Responsible for additional project: Oil to Gas Boiler Conversion.
Coordinates efforts of colleague team and HVAC mechanical engineers.
2001 - 2012 Property & Facilities Manager
SANYO HELLAS HOLDING S.A., Athens, Greece
. Managed all real estate assets of a major global firm that is a member
of the Athens Stock Exchange.
. Worked closely with the company's President and the company's Managing
Director for the acquisition & development of new properties and for
implementation of management approach for existing properties.
Represents the firm in all relevant and non-relevant communications
and negotiations.
. Played a major part in significant increase of department's
profitability. Has single-handedly negotiated the opening of the
first Hellenic Postal Service branch in a Greek shopping center. Has
achieved the SANYO - CARREFOUR SHOPPING PARK shopping center's
expansion, securing - among others - the leasing participation of
major brands such as retail giant H&M and JUMBO toy store.
. 2007-2012 additionally served as head administrator of company owned
AVENUE Shopping Mall, managing all aspects of the Mall's everyday
activities including leasing management & tenant relations.
2001 Shopping Centers' Manager - Athens
CARREFOUR - MARINOPOULOS S.A., Athens, Greece
. Manager of shopping centers in the greater metropolitan Athens area
for CARREFOUR, (the world's number two retailer behind WALLMART).
Responsible for preparation and execution of annual budgets, contract
and lease management, common expense administration, by-law
supervision.
. Participated in the creation of corporate expansion plans.
Represented the company in conventions and conferences.
1997 - 2000 Program Director
HANAC INC. - NORTHWEST QUEENS HOUSING CORPORATION - New York, NY
. Head of non-profit program funded by NY State - administering
Neighborhood Re-investment Lending, Local Housing Development, New
Homebuyer Consultation, Small Property Owner's Loan Assistance,
Landlord-Tenant Conflict Resolution, Senior Citizen Rent Increase
Exemption and all other matters pertaining to the district's housing
affairs.
. Prepared and submitted quarterly and annual budgets and reports to the
New York City Department of Housing and Community Renewal.
1995 - 97 Office Manager - Administrator
HERMES INC. - New York, NY
. Ran offices of interior and exterior architectural decoration, design
and construction company. Clients included NYC buildings and retail
stores as well as hotels such as The Plaza, The St. Moritz, The
Mayflower & Crown Plaza, among others.
. Duties included building and store management, marketing research and
analysis, developing and executing marketing plans, implementing
strategic programs, planning, public and client relations, purchasing,
payroll, personnel work schedules, management of benefits.
1988 - 95 Sales Manager- Macy's Herald Square, Bloomingdale's 59th &
Lexington. New York, NY
EST E LAUDER INC.
. Managed teams of sales specialists representing the company in two of
NYC's major department stores. Conducted training seminars &
implemented the company's selling plan.
. Launched lines such as Tuscany Per Donna, New West, Aramis Lab Series
and other products by Est e Lauder subsidiaries Clinique,
Perscriptives and others.
1984 - 91 Writer - Translator - Editor (part time)
GREEK ORTHODOX ARCHDIOCESE OF N. & S. AMERICA
Office of Education.
. Assisted with the writing, translating, editing and publishing of
books, newsletters and educational materials.
. Collected, analyzed and evaluated statistical information related to
the operation of the Archdiocese's nationwide school system.
. Assisted in the developments of educational programs suitable to the
needs of Greek-American students.
EDUCATION
1990 City College of the City University of New York
Master of Arts degree (MA) - Producing and Directing for the
Stage (4.0 GPA)
1988 Baruch College of The City University of New York
Bachelor's degree (B.B.A.) - Management and Policy
PERSONAL - SPECIAL SKILLS - INTERESTS - AFFILIATIONS
Strong communicator, collaborator, motivated, detail oriented.
Excellent knowledge of computers. Has worked as a stage director and
producer in several professional theatrical productions. Has produced
and hosted a daily radio program in NYC's WEVD 1050AM radio station.
Has published several articles in several Greek-American publications.
Member: AHEPA. Has served as elected president of Greek Students Club
- Baruch College.
References available upon request.