Tikisha Ortiz
*** *** ***** ( Newport News, Virginia ( 352-***-**** (
*******.*****@*****.***
Summary Of Qualifications
o Bachelor of Arts, Sociology degree, concentration in Social
Services with double minors in Women's Studies and Black Studies
o Established expert in creating and instituting highly efficient
operation methods designed to further the bottom line and improve
the relationship dynamic between residents, community and the
management company
o Successfully executed complex multi-level implementation of
systematic and strategic improvements through out 170 units
o Highly organized, with excellent interpersonal and communication
skills
o Experienced professional and strategic problem solver
o 10 years of experience in adapting to fast changing and demanding
fast paced environments
o 5 years experience as a Supervisor and Occupancy Specialist of 170
units with approximately 600-1000 residents
o Skilled Advisor of management team, providing in depth knowledge of
the business of housing management combined with exceptional skills
in negotiation, diplomacy and team-building
o Disciplined, prudent, yet savvy and highly organized with a passion
for family and community
EXPERIENCE
Ocala Place Apartments, OCALA, FL.
Independent Management Services New Management -
October 2009 - Present
Apt. Investment Management Company Management - June
2005 - October 2009
Site Manager, Residential Management Consultant, Site Service
Contracts, Leasing, Regulatory
Represent leading residential services management company. Manage the
office, conduct regular walking checks of multi-unit residential
sites. Responsible for timesheets, vendor bids, rent collection, and
for ensuring that the unit's maximum occupancy demands are met.
Provide guidance to staff, based on the company's interpretation, of
statutes, regulation and procedures. Advise staff on issues relating
to site specific concerns such as vandalism, drugs, and illegal
occupancies. Supervise the maintenance staff and ensure that the
units remain in good condition at all times. Administer general
management governance; resolve and address disputes; assist in
marketing and branding; coordinate residential event planning; manage
privacy related concerns; negotiate service/vendor agreements; real
estate/leasing matters; and handle arising regulatory concerns.
Conduct due diligence and research methods for property assessment and
reviews. Consistently received above average ratings for Housing Urban
Development Management Reviews and Reac Inspections.
U.S. Lawns Of Ocala, Ocala, FL
February 2003 - June 2005
Administrative Assistant, Real Estate Management, Site Service
Contracts, Franchising
U.S. Lawns is the 2nd Largest landscaping company in the country.
Responsible for the bookkeeping and payroll using QuickBooks for the
local company that employs over 80 individuals. Managed the entire 30
person office, conducted regular walking checks of 12 commercial
properties. Administered general management governance; resolved and
addressed disputes; assisted in marketing and branding; managed
privacy related concerns; negotiated service/vendor agreements; and
handled arising regulatory matters.
Clerk Of The Court, OCALA, FL
March 2003 - December 2003
Court Clerk/Office Assistant, Criminal Law Administration, General
Criminal Litigation
Preformed sophisticated administrative work within the Misdemeanor
Court Division of the Clerk's Office. Sole record keeper of court
proceedings, including documenting the accurate record of actions and
rulings of the Court. Facilitated the Court's filing system and
maintained order for easy retrieval of the filing of pleadings and
other documents. Updated and closed files as needed that pertained to
prosecutor and court actions taken as well as the sentences imposed.
Conducted research of records and responded to inquires and document
requests for all such filings.
YWCA Montessori Day School, BROOKLYN, NY
July 2000-March 2002
Administrative Assistant, Educational Social Services Administration
Responsible for document filing, retrieval and production in the
Director's Office. Reviewed extremely confidential documents and
proprietary information. Responsible for the organization and
integrity of extremely sensitive client records.
Eleanor Roosevelt Center VALKILL, NY June
1999-August 1999
Leadership Counselor, Youth Services
Counseling and teaching of youth and other counselors. Developed and
presented curriculums for success.
Women's Studies Dept., SUNY College at New Paltz, NY August 1994
- August 1999
Office Assistant, Student Staff, State Academic Administration
Supervised students on entire range of curriculum. Extensively
researched and wrote memoranda on Women's Studies. Comprehensive
analysis on Women's Studies and the regulatory policies governing
them.
LICENSES/SKILLS/Professional ACCOLADES/INTERESTS
. Languages - Spanish
. Certified Occupancy Specialist
. Certified as a Fair Housing Compliance Person
. Proficient in Word Perfect 6.0, MS Word, Excel, MS Outlook,
PowerPoint, Internet, Quick books, Rent Roll, HUD Manager Plus, and
One Site.
. Expert typing and data entry skills
. Running, Dancing, Reading and Travel in the United States
EDUCATION
S.U.N.Y. New Paltz, New Paltz, N.Y. May 2010
Bachelor of Arts, Sociology: Social Services Concentration, Double
Minors in Women's Studies and Black Studies