DIANA R. KOGOK
**** **** ******, ***********, ** 33542 813-***-**** Cell 813-***-**** Home *****.*@*****.***
A proven and results oriented management professional possessing outstanding leadership,
communication, and problem solving skills with an extensive background in the following broad -based
competencies:
Self Storage Business Product Merchandising Office Management
U-Haul Truck Rentals Displays Project Management
Retail Management Public Relations Facility Maintenance
New Store Start-Ups New Employee Orientation Accounting/QuickBooks
Sales & Marketing Staff Hiring & Development P&L Accountability
Customer Service Staff Motivation & Discipline MSOffice Applications
Testimonials
"Ms. Kogok presents an exceptionally professional image. Her ability to rapidly establish, gain and maintain
cooperative rapport with diverse individuals and gain their trust is the best business asset we have. She is
articulate and communicates extremely well - She is a joy to work with
"Diana is a gifted trainer, instructor and communicator. She is a hard worker who consistently strives to meet
and exceed every challenge set before Her. She is our "go to" person for just about every problem
"An up-beat personality who possesses a knack with customers - she can sense their needs before they are
even spoken. Diana is an expert delegator, a skill she effectively uses as a staff development and training too l.
An extremely sharp and perceptive businesswoman with one heck of an aptitude for profit making
Accomplishments
Lowered delinquencies by 70%
Consistently scored in the 97-100 percentile by the SkillCheck - a mystery shopping organization
Creatively added Budget, then U-Haul trucks to increase visibility and foot traffic to this facility
Exceeded budget in 1st month alone by over $10K
Professional Experience
Veritage Management, Inc (2013 to 2014)
Cross Creek Self Storage, Tampa, FL
Property Manager
Successfully managed this self-storage facility and was responsible for all issues relating to general
operation, occupancy, finance and profitability
Hired, motivated, developed, supervised and disciplined staff to perform all of the duties listed below:
Major areas of responsibility:
Sales & Marketing
Created and executed successful marketing and advertising strategies
Marketed to area residents, apartment complexes and local businesses
Promoted property through community activities and a wide range of other media
Followed up on leads and inquires and actively promoted property
DIANA R. KOGOK
5405 23rd Street, Zephyrhills, FL 33542 813-***-**** Cell 813-***-**** Home *****.*@*****.***
Professional Experience - Continued
Veritage Management, Inc (2013 to 2014)
Property Manager
Facility Management
Rented and maintained all units and entire facility
Responsible for all security and employee/customer safety
Negotiated with vendors for maintenance supplies
Approved capital projects within operating and capital budgets
Customer Service
Maintained highest levels of service
Handled all complaints and resolved problems
Financial and Administrative
Qualified customers and managed payments
Supervised auctions-established legal protocols
Collected rents, pursued delinquencies
Reviewed monthly P&L statements and reconciled cash accounts
Human Resources
Hired, trained, developed, motivated and disciplin ed all employees
Ensured all HR policies were consistently and fairly administered
New employee orientation, PR and scheduling
Synergy Storage Group (2007 to 2013)
Cross Creek Self Storage, Tampa, FL
Causeway Self Storage, Tampa, FL
Property Manager
Successfully managed this self-storage facility and was responsible for all issues relating to general
operation, occupancy, finance and profitability.
Hired, motivated, developed, supervised and disciplined staff
Heavy emphasis on new employee orientation
Brought in Budget truck rentals, increased visibility and income.
Facilitated the transition to the profitable addition of U-Haul trucks
Shurguard Storage, Tampa/Oldsmar, FL (2000 to 2005)
Property Manager - Trainer
Initially hired as a trainee.
Rapidly promoted within 3 months as trainer for all of the Western Florida (8) stores.
Ensured that corporate policies were consistently followed from one store to the next
Worked closely with new employees
Extra Space Centers Storage, Tampa/Land O Lakes, FL (1997 to 2000)
Property Manager
Successfully managed this self-storage facility and was responsible for all issues relating to general
operation, occupancy, finance and profitability.
License: Florida Dept. of Insurance: Transit & Storage Personal Property License # D065230