Susan P. Strunk
***** ******** ( Mission Viejo ( CA 92691
abg2ja@r.postjobfree.com
*** ( 468 ( 9762 / 949 ( 468 ( 9547
Property Manager ( Leasing ( Tenant Relations
Dynamitic, energetic, analytical and pragmatic team-player recognized as a
leader in designing and implementing creative systematic approaches to
streamline office efficiency and increase the bottom line.
Professional accomplishments
( Designed and implemented automated invoices off excel spreadsheets,
reducing input errors by 98%.
( Created centralized computer filing system, gaining praise, this
quickly became company "model."
( Detailed research resulted in return of nearly $60,000 back to
tenants for prior cam overpayments.
( Articulate budget & cam preparations enabled on-time reconciliations
for 19 retail properties.
( Successfully stabilized and renewed 90% of expiring lease agreements,
regardless of the recession.
( Advanced performance in Microsoft Word, Excel and Yardi. Type 80+
wpm and 10-key by touch.
Employment History
Executive Director, December 09 - Current
Green Cycle Supplies, Rancho Cucamonga, CA
Lead the infrastructure of a new web-based "eco-friendly" company
specializing in recycling of various forms of precious metals and
distribution of family emergency medical survival packets. Set-up standard
site while developing an inventory tracking system and fiscal year
projections.
Property Manager, April 07 - November 09
America West Properties, Mission Viejo, CA
Directed and controlled financial, operational & leasing functions of 19
commercial retail-strip centers for 11 third party owners & investors.
Devised systematic procedures to streamline operations, increasing
productivity 20%. Analyzed service contracts & implemented cost
containment programs, reducing cam expenses 31% the 1st year & 3.8% the 2nd
year. Prepared all financials, never missing a deadline.
Portfolio Manager, November 05 - November 07
Sperry Van Ness Asset Management, Irvine, CA
Earned Fast Track promotion, doubling portfolio from 175 tenants to 322
within first 3 months of hiring. Successfully managed 10 projects totaling
785,000 square feet of office, industrial & retail-shopping centers.
Negotiated, prepared & enforced all lease renewals, averaging 4-6 per
month. Reduced delinquencies 17% and maintained under 8% for term of
employment.
Account Executive, January 04 - November 05
Merit Property Management, Aliso Viejo, CA
Conducted monthly board meetings and hearings for 5 master planned
communities totaling 1,500 homes. Reviewed & approved all architectural &
landscape improvement requests. Coordinated annual association
appreciation days and tenant gatherings. Inspected and enforced all
community rules & regulations per each association's guidelines, By-Laws &
CC&R's.
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Executive Assistant, September 02 - November 03
Americair, Home Health Care, Costa Mesa, CA
Redesigned an outdated sales training manual, consisting of 630 pages, to a
modern training kit for franchises nationwide. Started & set-up 6 new out-
of-state offices, with all required medical & state licenses, solely
through internet & telephone.
Property Manager / Executive Suite Director, July 91 - November 95
Newport Properties I, Ltd., (Sister of Gardner Group & Newport Executive
Suites)
Managed two office buildings located minutes from the John Wayne Airport
while restoring a failing 24 office Executive Suite business located on-
site. Cross marketing led to a 16% increase the 1st quarter & 34%
annually. Designed & implemented a computerized billing system, saving 21
man hours per month. Saved building owners $322 thousand dollars in 3
years by providing on-site creative leasing.
Asset Manager, October 90 - July 91
Rancon Financial Real Estate, Temecula, CA
Full charge of 12 projects totaling 684,000 square feet of 4-story office,
retail-strip, and mixed-use industrial parks. Billed & collected over $1.4
million dollars per month in rent & cam charges. Received "Outstanding
Creative Achievement" award for implementing the 1st office recycling
program into the City.
Assistant Property Manager, January 90 - October 90
The Gardner Group, Santa Ana, CA (Sister Company of Newport Properties)
Assisted two managers in the re-development of nearly 1 million square feet
of manufacturing space into Orange County's 1st Home Improvement Retail
Center located off the 55 freeway in Santa Ana. Recognized as "Most Likely
to Succeed" after 4th promotion in less than 1 year, receptionist to
assistant manager.
Project Manager, July 87 - December 89
D.W.A. Smith & Company, Newport Beach, CA
Entered the industry as a project manager assigned to oversee the
replacement & installation of an Otis elevator in a 56,500 historic office
building occupied by the City of Santa Ana's Public Works Division while
refurbishing a 210,000 square foot industrial park with 3-tone exterior
painting and re-slurring.
"Employer Quotes"
"Pleasure working with you. You're a real pro!" Camden Construction
"Pro-active and on your feet, always using facts to make solid decisions."
Sperry Van Ness
"Self-motivated professional with a take-charge attitude requiring little
supervision." Rancon Financial
"Dedicated manager, who on her own, has learned the many parameters of the
job, never complaining
for lack of guidance or support, yet somehow managed to keep the
Associations and Board members satisfied. Commended for completing 6
months with pure determination & dedication, not missing one day!"
Merit
Proficient Skills/Training
Yardi, Skyline, One-Site, Run, & Mous Current CA Real Estate
Sales License -Lumbleau
Annual Budgets with Automated CAM Rec's Control Data Institute
Graduate - Top 2% of Class
Advanced Microsoft Word & Excel, Internet, BOMA & IREM Education &
Seminars Courses Financials, Variance Reports, Legal, 3-Day's
Certified Professional Administrator/Receptionist