SYLVIA CAMPUZANO
***** ****** ****** 818-***-****
North Hills, California 91343 **********@*****.***
Dear Ladies/Gentlemen:
Please consider me a candidate with great interest and strong
qualifications for a Property Manager / HOA Manager position with your
company. My r sum follows for your review.
I have 20+ years of highly successful experience in commercial property
management, real estate acquisition, leasing and sales, and financial
services. Throughout my career, I consistently achieved top production
levels while demonstrating extensive skills in the areas of staff, resource
and budget management, as well as project planning and administration.
I bring significant abilities in sales, marketing, public relations and
tenant retention, and seek a position that will make optimal use of my
background and abilities.
Key strengths I would be able to contribute include:
. Successful history of managing apartment complexes of over 100
units.
. Proficiency in managing multiple, large Homeowners Associations
of up to 200 homes.
. Skilled in handling apartment preparation, building rehab,
upgrade and major construction projects.
. Diligent in containing operating costs while completing building
maintenance and renovation projects within deadlines, budgets and
regulatory requirements.
. Detail-oriented and accurate in monitoring and reporting
financial performance.
. Exceptional focus on customer service with unwavering attention
to owner/tenant needs.
. Accomplished in all aspects of office administration and
personnel supervision.
. Dependable and loyal with strong leadership and teamwork
abilities.
I plan to relocate from California to Henderson, and am confident that I
possess the background and skills to be a significant asset to your
company. I would welcome the opportunity of a personal or telephone
interview at your convenience to discuss how my experience and skills can
be of benefit to your organization.
Thank you for your time and attention. I look forward to your reply.
Respectfully,
Sylvia Campuzano
Enclosure
SYLVIA CAMPUZANO
10046 Gerald Avenue 818-***-****
North Hills, California 91343 **********@*****.***
REAL ESTATE MANAGER / ASSET PRESERVATION SPECIALIST
Skilled Property Management Professional with over 20 years of broad-based
experience in the Real Estate, Financial and Insurance industries.
Excellent ability to manage complex lease transactions, significantly
increase portfolio rent roll, decrease vacancies, and improve net operating
income for large apartment complexes and residential communities. Unique
talent to merge strategic and creative thinking to exceed performance
objectives.
PROFILE
( Multi-tasked professional demonstrating proficiency in all
facets of real estate management including office management,
accounts payable/receivable, tenant relations, building
maintenance, project management, vendor relations and regulatory
compliance.
( Organized and effective administrator, able to control costs,
manage multiple budgets, and provide sound leadership for staff.
( Track record as a top producer maintaining 98%-100% occupancy
through excellent sales/marketing, customer service, and
operations management abilities.
( Accessible manager recognized for quick response, cost-
effective problem solving, and sound decision making in meeting
the needs of property owners and tenants.
( Proficient at supervising building maintenance, tenant
improvement and remodel projects, requiring ongoing liaison with
architect, general contractor, subcontractors, and city
inspectors.
( Knowledge of Fair Housing, anti-discrimination and tenant
rights laws, and landlord/tenant dispute resolution.
( Background in real estate sales and Real Estate Owned (REO)
properties.
( Bilingual English/Spanish; computer literate.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
2008-2009 RIVERSTONE PROPERTIES; Woodland Hills, California
Community Manager
. Managed the daily operations of a 101-unit luxury
apartment building in Chatsworth, attaining 100% occupancy
and 2% delinquency rates.
. Implemented systems and processes to minimize asset risk,
increase cash flow and improve overall financial performance.
Monitored operating and capital budgets.
. Managed marketing, advertising, applicant approval, tenant
move-in/move-out processes.
. Prepared new tenant leases and renewal documents.
. Oversaw rent administration, accounts payable/receivable
and all bookkeeping functions, tracked delinquencies,
prepared monthly income and expense reports.
. Supervised full-time maintenance staff.
. Managed all routine maintenance, facility repairs, and
upgrade projects; solicited and evaluated bids for capital
and tenant improvements. Successfully supervised major
exterior renovation that was completed ahead of schedule and
under budget.
. Provided crisis management and resolved a diverse range of
operational issues.
. Drafted legal documents and financial reports.
2007-2008 ROSS MORGAN MANAGEMENT; Calabasas, California
Homeowners Association Manager
. Provided leadership and business administration for 10
large Homeowners Associations, cumulatively representing up
to 200 single and multi-family homes.
. Managed operating budgets, collected special assessments,
and prepared financial statements.
. Led board meetings; prepared agendas and related meeting
materials, and drafted minutes.
. Created and implemented by-laws; negotiated and renewed
insurance policies.
. Organized, supervised and troubleshot all building
maintenance and repair projects.
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2000-2006 BRE PROPERTIES, INC.; Woodland Hills and Northridge, California
Community Manager
. Provided property status reports to corporate office.
Implemented budgeting and resident activities, collected
monthly rents, and prepared daily bank deposits.
. Maintained 98% occupancy and 1% delinquency rates, and a
closing ratio of 75%.
. Filed legal documentation, unlawful detainers and
collections.
. Recruited, hired, trained, supervised and monitored
performance of associates for all positions. Contracted and
supervised all maintenance personnel and vendors.
. Completed Monthly Marketing Survey and researched
competitive market rates.
. Promptly and effectively attended to resident complaints
and/or questions.
1995-2000 WARD & WHITEMORE; Minneapolis, Minnesota
Private fire investigation and consulting firm
Administrative Assistant to West Coast Regional Manager;
Chatsworth, California
. Provided a full range of administrative and executive
assistance duties, to include facilitation of on-site
investigations, the interviewing of witnesses and
coordination with insureds, local fire personnel, law
enforcement officials, attorneys, and insurance companies.
Position entailed substantial travel throughout the region
and nationally.
1992-1995 HAMMOND & HAMMOND; Chatsworth, California
Leasing Manager
. Coordinated all phases of the property acquisition,
marketing, sales and leasing process for apartments
buildings, office buildings and retail space.
. Represented owners in all lease and business negotiations.
. Showed property to prospective tenants; distributed,
accepted and approved applications.
. Performed regular market surveys of comparable properties
in the area to determine appropriate rents and selling
prices.
. Tracked inventory, served as liaison between tenants,
property manager and/or owner.
1988-1992 CONTINENTAL PROPERTIES; Tarzana, California
GRIBIN PROPERTIES; Sherman Oaks, California
Broker Assistant/Leasing Manager
. Acquired, sold, managed and leased commercial properties
including office, retail, restaurants, medical, industrial
and apartment buildings.
. Developed and executed marketing and advertising programs.
. Oversaw the final phase of construction for a 35-unit
apartment building.
1986-1988 INNOVATIVE COMMERCIAL; Los Angeles, California
Leasing Agent
. Negotiated and managed leasing for high-rise commercial
building in the Los Angeles downtown area, maintaining a 90%
occupancy rate. Tracked monthly accounts.
. Handled all aspects of tenant relations and tenant
improvements/build-outs.
. Developed and implemented security manual.
. Exercised general responsibility for facility maintenance
and repair.
. Marketed and facilitated the sale of the building.
ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE
1983-1986 Sales Associate - CENTURY 21/COUNTRY CLUB/PINNACLE; Northridge,
California
1980-1983 Branch Manager - GLENDALE FEDERAL BANK; Chatsworth, California
EDUCATION & TRAINING
. General Education classes, University of California at Los
Angeles.
. Attended various management and industry-related courses
throughout career.
LICENSES California Real Estate Sales License