Purnima M. Mehta
**** ****** **** **., ******** TX 77407
E-mail: *******@*****.*** Cell: 832-***-****
BUSINESS OBJECTIVE
Seeking Accounting / Admin Assistant position with an established, seasoned, growing company that offers challenging and innovative career opportunities.
PROFESSIONAL PROFILE
Offering 12+ years of progressive experience working in the Professional Business environment. Strengths include managerial and leadership roles with skills in employee relations, training and team building. Knowledgeable in all aspects of operations and facilitates general business disciplines to effectively accomplish innovative processing methods, increase efficiency and produce high levels of customer satisfaction. Background in general management, customer service and subcontractor supervision.
AREAS OF EXPERTISE
Customer Relations
Cost Analysis/Budgeting
Negotiator to maximize profit
Staff Supervision/Training
Vendor Management
Inventory Control
Resident Retention
Project Management
Purchasing
Quick Books
Proficient in Property Management Software, such as PBoss, OneSite, Rent Manager, TAA Blue Moon, 10 Touch Key, Microsoft Word and Excel
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
KARYA PROPERTY MANAGEMENT Feb 2017 – Feb 2018
Houston, TX
Property Manager
Managed a 300 unit’s property with CHILLER SYSTEM for heating and cooling
Ordered Material for Make Ready Units and Stock for day to day repairs, through OPS TECHNOLOGY
Increased the occupancy from 82% to 94%
Managed the resident work orders in a timely manner and also following up by phone calls or email
Managed the payroll on a Bi-weekly basis in Paychex and in Excel for the Contractors
Submitted weekly occupancy and collection reports to the Property supervisor
Compiled information for property budgets. Strategies for increasing monthly collections
INDUS MANAGEMENT May 2015 – September 2016
Houston, TX
Purchase Manager for 6 to 13 properties
Process Purchase Orders
Document Purchase Orders, Quotes, POD’s and Final Invoices
Match invoices with PO’s and quotes
Approve invoices for payment
Take bids from different vendors
Negotiate prices with several Vendors for regular and bulk purchase
ASHFORD COMMUNITIES Mar 2010 – Mar 2015
Houston, TX
Property Manager
November 2014 – March 2015
Tenant relations
Select qualified tenants
Collect deposit, rents, enforce terms of rental agreements.
Oversee Eviction proceedings if necessary.
Facilities Management
Regularly inspect property and Units to ensure it is in good working order.
Quickly resolve emergency maintenance issues.
Financial Reporting
Create weekly and month end occupancy and collections reports for property owner.
Owner Relations
Keep open dialogue with property owner on vacancies, tenants, delinquencies.
Discuss and set up goals for the property.
Purchase Manager
April 2011 – March 2015
Centralizing all procurement through one central point
Monitoring the over ordering or ordering expensive items
Better accountability and control of expenses / Budgeting
Audit the sitting inventory at property maintenance shop level
Internal Auditor / Floating Manager /Operations Assistant/ Trash Management / Incentives coordinator
April 2011 – March 2015
Audit files, ledgers on weekly basis 1,500 apartments with multiple sites.
Supervise Month End Closing process of entire company
Schedule and supervise subcontractors, oversee upgrades, maintenance and renovations.
Floating Manager in absence of site managers and staff
Logistics coordinator / Resident’s accounting software trainer
March 2010 – March 2011
Property Boss software consultant, trainer and support
Directly involved in all tenant relation issues, management of vendor services and other property performance issues.
Liaison between corporate and various agencies, for example YMCA, Catholic Charities, Interfaith Ministries, Refugee Services
Nova Asset Management Dec 2008 – Mar 2010
Administrative Assistant
Supervised and Maintained Payroll of entire company
Supervised Accounts Payable and Accounts receivable
Designed and consulted on building renovations; solicit and assess bids; hire and oversee subcontractors.
Managed Office Building with 40 units and warehouses
Negotiated leases, contracts and supervised clients/customer requirements
Increased occupancy and revenue by $38K per month and maintained.
Supervised unit turnkey and made them market ready for release
ABASSI WHOLESALE & DISTRIBUTING CO. Oct 2000 – Nov 2008
Assistant Account/Office Manager
Maintained and prepared month end closing reports on QuickBooks
Managed all Accounts Receivable and Payables and financial analytical reports and practicability reports of potential business achievements
Planned and managed budgets; executed general accounting functions.
Troubleshoot and resolve disputes, customer issues
Bank Reconciliations, daily deposits
Supervised office of 7 employees
INDIVIDUAL CHARACTERISTICS
Excel in all facets of customer service, including but not limited to:
Polished and Personable with Clientele
Strong Ability to Multi-task
Effective Time Management
Problem Solving Abilities
Marketing and Troubleshooting New Ideas
Accounting
Easily Adaptable to Different Environments