Manager Management

Bernard F. O’Brien

********@*****.*** 651-***-****

**** ******** ** **, *********, MN 55901

MANAGEMEN SUMMARY:

Veteran residential and commercial property manager with eleven years of experience ensuring effective

asset management and profitability. A history of excellence in interpersonal communication, relationship

development, and successful department collaboration. Expert ability to train and educate employees

through effective implementation of policies and procedures. Proven ability to forecast operating budgets,

create marketing concepts, and establish leasing strategies. Highly skilled in mediation and contract

negotiation. Excellent reporting and communication skills. Formal knowledge of purpose built student

housing, market-rate, Section 42, Section 8, and Commercial management. Proficient in Windows XP,

Word, Excel, Outlook, Onesite, and SharePoint.

EXPERIENCE:

CAMPUS ADVANTAGE, INC. ROCHESTER, MN 1/11-Present

GENERAL MANAGER - 318 COMMONS

Responsibilities include: the overall daily operations and management of 318 Commons; a Class A, LEED Certified,

10 story multi-use asset in downtown Rochester. GM duties include oversight of all leasing activities, employee

administration, revenue management, fiscal planning, and resident and community relations. Duties require

successful collaboration with the University of Minnesota Rochester administrators and private developers to

effectively lease-up, market, and maintain a 99% occupancy while exceeding pro-forma established NOI.

TAB PROPERTIES, INC. ST. PAUL, MN 8/10-1/11

DISTRICT MANAGER (8/10 – 1/11)

The primary role was to manage daily activity and operations of 280 residential and commercial units throughout the

Twin Cities Metro area. Fiscally responsible for budgets, capital expenses, rental rates, leasing, marketi ng,

advertising, unit turnover, and maintenance. I successfully managed the leasing and maintenance staff, while

working closely with corporate administrators, and property investors. During my tenure we increased portfolio

occupancy from 77% - 90%.

APARTMENTS DOWNTOWN, INC. IOWA CITY, IA 8/03-8/10

OPERATIONS MANAGER (8/06 – 8/10)

Direct daily activity and operations of 1200 residential units and 200 commercial units in Iowa City, IA, with an

occupancy rate of 99%. I was responsible for the administration of employees, including the development of

operational policies and procedures, implementation of marketing strategies, programs, policy, construction of

leases/renewals, unit turnover, lease dispositions and contract negotiations. I also worked closely with maintenance

staff, contractors, and property owners to establish goals and create strategies to accomplish objectives.

PROPERTY MANAGER (8/03-8/06)

As a Leasing Agent and Property Manager, I consistently accomplished leasing goals with less than 1%

vacancy. Participated in all aspects of leasing and renewals, the eviction process, court filings, FED, small claim

litigation, rent collection s, and I possess an in depth understanding of Residential Landlord/Tenant Law.

PROPERTY CONSULTANTS, LLC DAVENPORT, IA 2/03-8/03

FACILITIES MANAGER (2/03 – 8/03)

My objective was to oversee the day to day maintenance of approximately 1000 rental units consisting of both

residential and commercial properties. Responsible for hiring maintenance crews and contractors, while

administering remodeling projects, bid approvals, cost analysis, and project completion. Also responsible for the

completion of Housing Inspections to maintain active rental permits.

EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION

MN REAL ESTATE LICENSE Sales Person License

IREM Enrolled in classes to obtain Accredited Residential Manager designation

10/11 – Projected Graduation June 2015 (Business Management Dean’s List)

KAPLAN UNIVERSITY

ORGANIZATIONS:

Rochester Downtown Association Board Member

Rochester Spaces & Places Committee Member

Institute of Real Estate Management Associate Member

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