Manager Management

Donald Simons

Email: *********@********.***

Address: ***** ******* *** **

City: Cedar Springs

State: MI

Zip: 49319

Country: USA

Phone: 616-***-****

Skill Level: Experienced

Salary Range: 30

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Donald B. Simons

14830 Simmons Ave NE . Cedar Springs, MI 49319 . *********@********.*** . 616-***-****

Human Resource Manager/Office Manager

Summary of Qualifications

Dynamic, results-oriented professional skilled at prioritizing, managing and successfully completing multiple tasks with competing deadlines. Self-managed and team-oriented leader able to engage employees in organizations mission and goals; able to identify professional strengths and encourage superior individual performance. Analyzes current systems and processes and makes modifications that increase efficiency and improve bottom lines. Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and MS Windows Vista.

Professional Experience

Co-ManagerApril 2011 September 2012

Choice Properties, Grand Shire Estates Fowlerville, MI

Managerial responsibility for company selling and leasing manufactured housing and managing rental homes. Ensure safe, clean and attractive grounds for company and residents; conduct daily inspections of property immediately noting and implementing corrective action for any substandard conditions. Serve as liaison between company and residents in communicating rules and expectations; ensure each tenant has adequate information and understanding for compliance. Prioritize and manage several tasks relative to property management, site conditions, projects and operations. Oversee all refurbishing of homes including ordering materials and managing budget; continually stays within project budget and time frames.

Department Manager of Site ManagementOctober 2006 March 2011

Spectrum Association Management San Antonio, TX

Oversaw several management aspects of site management for company catering to management of home owner associations and communities. Responsible for overall appearance and safety for 150 communities under management including common areas, pools and playgrounds. Managed staff in mentoring and collaborative approach; encouraged team work and combined resources to perform meticulous inspection and maintenance of all properties. Collaborated with Community Manager on property issues and challenges; developed and implemented action-oriented solutions which satisfied organization, community and residents. Reported on monthly basis directly to Board members relative to violations, challenges, safety items and status of projects; built strong working relationship with Board which allowed for independent proactive action throughout the month.

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Maintenance SupervisorOctober 2005 October 2006

CREICO San Antonio, TX

Oversaw all maintenance issues and responsibility for property management company. Managed overall maintenance operations for seven properties; coordinated and oversaw staff of four in scheduling, managing and signing off on all work. Responsible for all communities with maintenance issues, community appearance, resident relations and refurbishing homes for sale. Coordinated with Manager and regional leadership in property appearance and management; ensured costs remained within budget and completion of work within expected time frames. Vendor liaison and main point of contact for capital projects; requested and reviewed bids; reviewed contracts and insurance requirements; hired vendors and ensured completion of work.

Community Manager/Maintenance SupervisorMarch 2005 October 2005

Hometown America Macomb, MI

Managed 384 sites with direct responsibility for home sales operations, day-to-day management of operations, budget and capital improvements. Supervised, mentored, and directed staff and daily work-flow; team-oriented and directed approach lead to strong collaborative effort and resulted in highest ratings of property appearance. Performed daily inspections of locations; coordinated with maintenance, office staff and sales on correcting any issues which improved overall appearance and value of locations. Collaborated with General Manager in maintaining budget; reviewed current budget versus needs and forecasted for future endeavors. Coordinated the requests, reviews, hiring and completion of all contract work; ensured each vendor completed work to specifications within expected budget and time frames.

Co-ManagerOctober 2001 December 2003

Chateau Community Atlanta, GA

Managed several facets in managing manufactured housing community. Maintained CPO Certified Improved Standard of Living for residents; refurbished swimming pool after it had been non-operational for two years. Oversaw all scheduling and implementation of maintenance and upkeep items. Took initiative to complete classes regarding standards for replacing community gas lines; worked closely with Georgia Commissioner in successfully replacing and bring gas system in community. Oversaw and managed the coordination of all vendors in repairs; remained within budget and timeline expectations; improved appearance and value of homes and property.

Military Experience

U.S. Army, 1985 2001

Personnel Sergeant . Personnel Services Specialist . Personnel Administration Specialist

Personnel Staff Noncommissioned Officer, Michigan National Guard, Grand Rapids, MI, 1985 2001

Education and Training

Associates Business Management, Minor Accounting, Davenport College, Grand Rapids, MI

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