Administrative Assistant Management
Resume:
Karen L. Compton
Timonium-Lutherville, MD 21093
Cell 443-***-**** *************@*****.***
CAREER SUMMARY
Accomplished Management professional with extensive experience in Commercial Real Estate & Property
Management. Strengths include handling multiple complex issues, leading multi-functional teams,
developing and leading training protocols, creating Regional coverage plans, and strategic business
planning that drives continuous improvement. Reputation as someone who is a leader with excellent
communication skills, is a highly organized problem solver, and focused on delivering superior results.
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
• 10+ years in Commercial Real Estate/Property Management
• Mastery of key success drivers: strategy development, business planning, Regional
planning/execution, and office personnel management
• Professional training to include Business Plan development, Leadership, Project Management, and
Effective Communications
• Traits that have enabled success: Building Collaborative Relationships, Leadership, Operating with
Discipline, and People Development
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
12/13-Present St. John Properties
Baltimore, MD
Development Coordinator - Provide administrative support to the Vice President of Development and the
development team as a whole. Assist in moving land development projects through the site approval
process. Obtaining construction permits and assisting the Vice President of Development in responding to
interdepartmental requests related to land use, land development, zoning and building code issues.
• Apply for and secure permits
• Aid in coordination and processing of development plans, construction documents, development
agreements, and related materials
• Track projects as they move through the development review and approval process
• Maintain permits and securities database, prepare monthly expiration reports, and follow up with
development and construction team members to ensure that approvals do not lapse.
• Correspond regularly, as directed by the Vice President, Development, with the development
team, including in-house members and consultants to insure team coordination
• Receive, distribute and maintain records of all development paperwork and design materials, and
insure that records are current at all times
• Review and recommend approval of miscellaneous development invoices
• Assist with the preparation and presentation of weekly status briefings to senior management
• Occasionally organize and attend public forums, some of which are after-hours
4/06-11/13 Kimco Realty Corporation
Timonium, MD
Regional Property & Operations Coordinator – Responsible for overseeing Property Management
business for the Mid-Atlantic region. Developed and implemented business plans, training modules, audit
protocols, and organizational development. Managed internal and external client communications and
relationships.
• Lead daily planning and operations for Mid-Atlantic region
• Oversee Personnel Management and development of Property Assistants, development of training
procedures/protocols
• Directed multi-functional team that led development of policies and procedures
• Generating regular financial reports for Regional Director’s review and use (i.e. budget variances
and unnecessary expenses)
• Promotion and preservation of customer/tenant relations through problem resolution utilizing
excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Interviewing/hiring prospective new employees
• Leading audits for corporate compliance payments, insurance certificates, contracts, and site
inspections
• Managing personnel schedules
• Coordination, conducting, and scheduling of meetings within the Property Management
department.
• Establishing and distributing of mass e-mailers through Constant Contact.
• Leading execution of legal documents through Lease Management System.
3/05-4/06 Bavar Properties Group
Timonium, MD
Accountant/Administrative Assistant
• Led accounting and property management division while overseeing daily office administrative
duties
• Collected, collated, and analyzed accounts receivables and accounts payables
• Reviewed and updated leases in MRI - commercial real estate software
• Worked with brokerage, accounting and property management personnel
9/04-1/05 AeroAstro, Inc.
Ashburn, VA
Marketing Assistant
• Maintained timelines and budget pipelines on weekly and monthly basis.
• Aided in writing, formatting, and editing of government proposals.
• Supported marketing director for satellite/aerospace engineering firm.
• Oversaw marketing/sales phone line and directed calls accordingly.
• Assisted with PowerPoint presentations and the handling of press release materials.
4/01-9/04 Mackenzie Management
Lutherville, MD
Administrative Assistant
• Supported property management team for commercial real estate company.
• Supported position management, accounting and service departments.
• Worked as a direct intermediary for resolution of tenant issues and concerns.
• Tracked, updated and distributed leasing documents.
• Calculated payroll hours and processed invoices for the MacKenzie Services division.
• Inventoried, ordered and purchased office supplies.
• Evaluated, ordered, and performed preventive maintenance on office equipment.
1999-2001 Brown & Craig
Baltimore, MD
Administrative Assistant
• Accurately recorded messages and referred urgent calls to appropriate personnel.
• Responsible for distributing information, collating, and filing project files.
• Assisted with requests for bids and contract submissions.
• Input client information into computer by typing and producing project directory.
• Responsible for supply inventory and ordering.
Computer Skills
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KIS, Siebel, LMS (Lease Management System), NetDocs, CTI, Windows 2007, MS Word, MS Excel, MS
Outlook, MS PowerPoint, Internet Explorer, Adobe Acrobat Word, Pay Plus, and MRI (Commercial Real
Estate Software)
Education
1987-1992 Towson State University Towson, MD
Bachelor of Science Liberal Arts, Psychology
Cum Laude Degree in Psychology
Professional References
Available upon request
Personal References
Jim Barry - Senior Category Account Executive
Proctor & Gamble / Cover Girl
11050 York Rd Cockeysville, MD 21030
e-mail: *****.**@**.***
Pam Flemke
8509 Oakleigh Rd Parkville, MD 21234
e-mail: **********@*******.***
Sharon Glover - Executive Assistant
T. Rowe Price
301-K Tall Pines Ct Abingdon, MD 21009
e-mail: **********************@**********.***
Carol Sommer
11510 Pebble Creek Dr Lutherville, MD 21093
e-mail: ********@*******.***
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