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Manager Customer Service

Location:
Columbus, GA, 31909
Posted:
September 01, 2010

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Resume:

Ursula Trimiar

**** ***** ***** ****

Columbus, Ga. 31909

Phone: 706-***-****

E mail: ************@*******.***

Objective

A continued career with a company of high ethics and learning for a position that will allow me to use

my skills in management, marketing, administration and customer service in order to make a significant

contribution in achievement of company goals and growth.

Profile

Motivated, personable business professional with a “can do attitude” and a successful 12 year track record of

profitable managed businesses. Accustomed to handling sensitive, confidential records. Demonstrated history of

producing accurate, timely reports for deadlines. Exceptional time management and follow up skills.

Flexible and versatile – enjoy working as a team member in a fast paced, customer driven environment. Result

oriented with dedication to the client and impeccable customer service. Provide excellent communication and

interpersonal skills. Thrive to meet and exceed goals.

Skills Summary

1. Property Management 9. Military Housing 15. Employee Training

2. New Construction 10. Extensive Military 16. Team Building/

3. Project Management Knowledge Leadership

4. Administrative Skills 11. Hotel Management 17. Payroll

5. Business Development 12. Marketing & Sales 18. Policy & Procedures

6. Oral & Written 13. Accounting 19. Front Office Operations

Communications Principals 20. Microsoft Office, Outlook

7. Organizational Skills 14. Performance & & Yardi Proficiency

8. Client Relations Productivity 21. Budgets/Forecasts

Improvement 22. Cost Reduction

Professional Experience

Summary of Qualifications

12 years business management experience.

Extensive working knowledge of multifamily property management including resident relations, leasing,

marketing, rent collection, building and grounds maintenance, new construction, accounting principles, eviction

procedures and improving high vacancy multi family properties.

Strong organizational skills with the ability to multi task and manage multiple projects with attention to

detail.

Employment History

November 2007 – July 2010 FBFC Fort Benning, GA

Community Manager Patton Village (664 units)

Senior Community Manager for McGraw Village (597 units) – November 2007 until June 2008

March 2007 November 2007 FBFC Fort Benning, GA

Community Manager McGraw and McBride Village (597 units)

Senior Community Manager Indianhead Village (450 units) – March 2007 until August 2007

March 2006 – March 2007 FBFC Fort Benning, GA

Community Manager Indianhead Village (450 units)

Received two promotions to not only manage the first and second new construction community at Fort Benning but

also to remain as Senior Manager for previous properties, providing guidance to the management team on site.

Responsibilities/Accomplishments included, but were not limited to:

Key Property Management Person for New Housing Development: Solely responsible for construction

progress and proper completion of 1000 new homes, 2 Community Centers and 2 housing areas. Conduct unit and

site inspections with builder and developer and handle majority of communication between owner, builder and

Property Management Company.

Manage all aspects of the day to day operations of the community as hands on supervisor.

Instrumental in improving site management by implemented approved new property forms and

procedures.

Lead Manager for new utility billing program.

Communicate and delegate with office staff, maintenance, subcontractors and vendors.

Employee Development new employee selection, training and mentoring of the community staff.

Deliver accurate report on property status.

Decrease turnover and operational cost by taking customer satisfaction to a high level with residents.

Supervise the processing of resident service requests, warranty, maintenance and capital improvements.

Ensure compliance with company and military policies.

Special Recognition: Feb 2007: Certificate of Appreciation by the 192nd Infantry Brigade/ Sept 2007:

Manager of the Quarter/ June 2009: Perseverance Award

November 2005 March 2006 The Woodruff Companies Columbus, GA

Property Manager/ Carriage Hill Apartments

June 2005 – November 2005

Property Manager/ The Meadows Apartments

January 2005 – June 2005

Property Manager/ Northwood Apartments

Significantly improved financial performance of property by developing an effective rent collection

program, reducing eviction and increasing former account collections by over 25%.

Implement successful marketing strategies and customer retention to increase occupancy to meet 100%

occupancy goal.

Stabilized operations within a short time frame by improving profit and revenue.

Submit budget comparison, rent roll, accounting reports and correspondence to headquarters.

Approve monthly billing reconciliation and maintains petty cash fund.

Perform move out inspections, schedule unit turnovers and inspect vacant units to ensure rental readiness.

Oversee maintenance (service requests, punch, supplies, preventive and warranty).

Obtain bids for all contract services and oversee routine capital projects.

Special Recognition: Winner of highest in town occupancy for third quarter of 2005

March 2004 January 2005 The Woodruff Companies Columbus, GA

Assistant Manager/ Carriage Hill Apartments

September 2003 – March 2004 The Woodruff Companies Columbus, GA

Leasing Specialist/ The Lakes Apartments

Ensure rent collection and posting of all rentals in the accounting system.

Process applications, verifies income, past rental history and credit reports.

Meet prospective residents, show units and explain occupancy terms.

Maintain high closing ratio and manage an effective lease renewal program.

January 2000 December 2002 Atrium Hotel Mainz Mainz, Germany

Front Desk & Reservation Dept Supervisor with administrative duties

Ensure supervision and audit of the front desk, housekeeping, reservation department and administration.

Provide superior customer service by responding to all guest requests, problems, complaints and/or

accidents.

Coordinate and communicate with department managers.

Maintain central reservation system and maximize room revenue and occupancy.

August 1997 January 2000 Atrium Hotel Mainz Mainz, Germany

Vocational Training & Apprenticeship in hotel business management and administration

Train in all departments with focus on administration, front desk and reservation department to ensure

ability

to perform all jobs.

Education

January 2000: Business Degree

IHK Vocational College Mainz, Germany

October 14, 2004: Estate Selling Skills presented by Mark Cunningham

Cunningham Sales Institute at Columbus State University

November 2004 August 2005: Grace Hill Multi Family Housing (on line courses)

March 2005: 4 day C.L.A.S.S. seminar presented by Alyson Wilson

June 2005 December 2005: Online Real Estate Prelicense Course

March 2008: 10 hour O.S.H.A. Class presented by Gerald Phillips

National Safety Director/ Clark Realty Builders

January 2009 – July 2010 FBFC Online Classes

(Leasing 101, Fair Housing, Ethics for Supervisors, Business Ethics, Personnel Management)

Community Service/ Volunteer Work

Brown Bag Of Columbus

Ronald McDonald House

Relay For Life 2010

Monetary Donations to Haiti, Unicef, Red Cross, St. Anne Outreach

Parent Volunteer at Midland Academy, PTA Membership

Team Manager for CYSC



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