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ROCHESTER, NEW YORK 14624 E-mail Address abjmic@r.postjobfree.com
TAMARA R. RODGERS
Summary
Innovative financial services and property management professional with significant knowledge in
management of operations and customer service. Outstanding reputation for quickly and accurately
analyzing processes, identifying project needs and presenting alternatives to achieve remarkable results.
Highly skilled at retaining clients by developing strong customer relations and creatively solving complex
business problems. Extensive experience with negotiating and closing the deal. Effectively leading diverse
teams by motivating, coaching and enhancing the employee’s morale. Superior communication skills and
proficient in MS Access, Word, Excel, Power Point and internet research.
Professional Experience
Investment Property Owner 1998 - Current
Lease single houses, providing modern affordable housing to the community. Keen
ability to screen potential tenants then selecting excellent families as well as retaining
them.
Developed a working relationship with attorneys, real estate professionals and Rochester
Housing Authority.
Researched real estate market to increase investment portfolio.
Residential Management Services, Rochester, NY 2006 - 2010
Property Manager of Gaslight Square Apartments
Managed 100 unit suburban apartment complex with an average occupancy rate of
97%. Created marketing plan and advertising for companies seven Rochester
complexes.
Located and qualified potential tenants, assisted existing residents, renewed leases and
collected rent.
Handled leasing, marketing, sales, customer service, financial recordkeeping and
reporting.
Overseas the daily operations of the maintenance team.
Implemented clever marketing strategies and sales techniques to lease vacancies.
Reduced 2009 yearly expenses by 35%.
Familiar with evictions and small claims court proceedings.
JP Morgan Chase Bank, Rochester, New York
Team Leader of Mutual Funds & Retail Money Market Service Center 1996 - 2005
Directed a team of twelve, responsible for paying income, reconciling, trading and
transferring 2500 Mutual Fund accounts. Researched and solved the complex
department problems. Excellent customer service reputation, able to react to customers
needs with innovative and timely solutions.
Developed an excellent working relationship with the Mutual Fund families. Researched
and approved all mutual fund new account openings. Kept well informed of all funds
amendments or closings.
Trained team regarding product knowledge, procedures and how to achieve high quality
department standards. Last three internal audits received an A.
Researched, wrote and executed a business plan to create the JP Morgan Retail Money
Market Service Center from three downstate departments.
Utilized Six Sigma and TQM training as project team member for numerous major
system and account conversion projects. I provided solutions to product and account
conversion problems. Every conversion was completed successfully and on time.
Changed department operational procedures to eliminate high risk for potential losses
and maximize productivity and quality. Reduced company’s losses by 95%.
Senior Trader of Investment Funds Processing Department 1993 - 1996
Recognized as the Mutual fund expert. Team player that shares knowledge with others.
Very dependable and able to meet deadlines and goals.
Reduced reconciliation processing time by 50% by influencing senior management to
include processing income payments in addition to placing trades for mutual funds.
Received many outstanding customer service awards. By building a good rapport with
the fund companies and administrators.
Received special recognition at an International Chamber of Commerce luncheon, for
providing professional service to our international customers.
Additional Training
Six Sigma Basic Training
American Banking Associations E- Learning Certificate
AIB Banking Diploma
Community Involvement
Town of Gates Parks and Recreation Family and Friends Member