Manager Real Estate

P ATRICIA A . Z AHRT

**** ******* ***** ~ Granbury Texas 76048

email: ********.*.*****.***@**.****.*** or **********@*****.***

C: 972-***-****

Proven leadership skills combined with an exceptional ability to manage multiple large-scale

projects, tasks and priorities effectively and in a timely manner. Swiftly comprehends the “big

picture” and executes the boldest of organizational visions. Demonstrated track record of success

in cutting costs, increasing efficiencies, and identifying uncharted opportunities. Excellent

communicator; effective at all organizational levels

Core competencies include:

Process Optimization Full Spectrum Leadership Training & Mentoring

Total Customer Focus Sets Performance Standards Quality Assurance

Secret Security Clearance Vendor Relations Excellent People Skills

P R OFESSIONAL E X PERIENCE

RANGER LAND SYSTEMS, Kuwait Aug 2010 – Sept 2012

Deputy Program Manager, Sustainment and Administration

Single POC for Kuwait Sponsorship requirements for in country sustainment. Administrative

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provision for U.S. Military’s MRAP Program for operations in Kuwait and Afghanistan.

Developed and implemented integrated sustainment processes in close collaboration with senior

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leadership, analyzing current objectives and devising innovative & appropriate solutions.

Proactively support employees background check requirements and transfer programs within the

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organization; oversee proper company housing for 200 employees.

International Travel Coordinator

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Manage Transportation Motor Pool carrying employees within Kuwait; serve as liaison with

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military personnel and with other military bases throughout the Middle East.

Streamline operations and improve productivity through effective reporting, prioritization and

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customer communications.

Coordinate employee appointments with the U.S. Embassy in Kuwait.

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Administrative support for the Fire Suppression Program.

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Corporate HR support for over 200 overseas employees

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RANGER LAND SYSTEMS, Ft. Worth, Texas 2007 – 2010

Maintenance Site Manager

Oversaw all aspects of the successful completion of numerous project lifecycles, from inception

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and design to implementation and rollout for scheduled and unscheduled maintenance on disaster

response heavy equipment and vehicles.

Developed budgets and executed work load requirements; forecasted labor and material

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requirements; authored and implemented safety and QA plans.

Managed and executed technical repair programs; established standards to evaluate performance.

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Developed and implemented program schedules, training programs and budgets; established

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periodic reviews; analyzed tracking information and processes for quality and effectiveness.

Coordinated with HR on such personnel issues as security clearances, hiring, promotions &

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transfers, and disciplinary actions.

Authored Standard Operating Procedures covering emergency maintenance support; oversaw

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Vendor Performance Evaluation & Requirements.

Performed Weekly Safety Awareness training using OSHA requirements and guidelines.

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P R OFESSIONAL E X PERIENCE

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FEMA-MWEOC, Mt. Weather, Virginia 2005 – 2007

Transportation Management Specialist / Logistics Manager TMI, Inc.Contractor

Developed driver training course based on DOT requirements; successfully negotiated with DOT

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personnel for curfew exemptions allowing the continuous movement of emergency supplies.

Coordinated movement of disaster supplies with selected carriers

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Tracked movement of FEMA owned property and supplies through eTasker.

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Created Continuity Book detailing POD (Proof of Delivery) procedures for tracking commercial

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vendor performance

Trained new employees in Fleet & Transportation procedures.

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Developed a Driver Manual to track maintenance and repairs on Freightliners, flatbeds, dry vans,

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drop deck trailers and other various types of FEMA owned equipment.

Evaluated each facet of operations and provided recommendations for improvements in procedures,

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supplies and equipment.

USXPRESS, Waxahachie, Texas 1998 – 2005

Transportation Management Specialist

Planned, scheduled, coordinated and tracked maintenance and inspection requirements on fleet

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equipment.

Reviewed and tracked implementation of DOT regulations and company compliance/performance.

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Coordinated scheduled and unscheduled maintenance; dispatched recovery vehicles.

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Commercial driver covering 48 states and Canada; 100% on-time pick and deliveries; perfect driver

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record.

Other Employment:

Commercial Property Manager, 1994 – 1998

Third Party Relocation Specialist, Real Estate Appraisal Firm 1989 – 1994

Real Estate Specialist, 1985 – 1989

E D UCATION T R AINING

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Certifications:

Class A Commercial Drivers License Texas (Current)

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Hazmat endorsement through 7/2011; Doubles/Triples endorsements through 6/2016

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Forklift Operations Certification

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Side Loader Operations Certification (Steelbro)

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Former American Red Cross Instructor (AED, CPR and Basic First aid)

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Certified Apartment Manager (CMA)

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Texas Real Estate License (Current)

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Selected Training: Standard Operating Procedures for Vendor/Carrier Performance in Disaster Areas;

OSHA Safety Programs; Logistics Information Management Systems; Remote Property Tracking System;

Custodial Officer Training; Basic Property Management; LIMS Mobile

College Coursework: Legal, Contract Business, Marketing, Real Estate Legal/Management

Colleges Attended: Commercial Real Estate College, Plano Quad College, Eastfield College, Texas

A&M

Computer Skills: Transportation Database; VMIS; Auto Cad; MS Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel,

Access); Internet

Foreign Languages: Currently enrolled in ASL (American Sign Language)

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