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Terra S. Patterson
Objective
My goals are to obtain a quality position in the property management field which I have grown to love.
Experience
8/2012-present
River Oaks Towne Houses Cooperative
Calumet City, IL
Property Manager
Assist Regional Property Manager as Assigned (i.e. responding to Civil Rights Complaints)
Control vacancy loss (goals is 0%)
Supervise duties performed by assistant manager, maintenance technicians and lifeguards
Maintain contracts with banks, suppliers and contractors
Maintain Vendor information book with copies of W-9’s and Certificates of insurance and obtain new ones as needed
Provide initial applications to prospects with the goal of scheduling an application interview
Furnish prospects with brochures, floor plans and all other available marketing material
Greet visitors who come into the Management Office and handling or referring their inquiry as appropriate
Maintain cooperative records and files
Supervise collection of accounts receivable from monthly carrying charges, delinquencies, damages and rehabilitation decorating
Advise Board of Directors in administrative matters pertaining to the cooperative
Prepare monthly management report and present to membership at monthly Board meeting
Conduct and document annual housekeeping inspections as well as repeat inspections as needed
9/2010-8/2012
River Oaks Towne Houses Cooperative
Calumet City, IL
Assistant Property Manager
Maintain correspondences, reports and record files
Maintain call list for vendors
Clerical work as directed by Site Manager
Supervise maintenance staff & lifeguards
Maintain records of all work orders in house and also outside contractor work orders
Apply member charged work orders to member accounts as needed
Schedule maintenance requests with members as needed
Oversee waiting list for applicants
Process credit/criminal reports & verifications
Day to day member relations: greet visitors, answer phone calls & address membership with appropriate or necessary information
Posting monthly housing charges and late fees using the in house Bank Scanner
Serving/posting 10 day notices
Forward all delinquencies to the attorney’s office after 10 notice has expired
2/2005-8/2010
University of Chicago
Chicago, IL
Various
5/2009-8/2010- Executive Assistant Office of Int’l Affairs
Support entire office for clerical matters while managing supplies for the staff. Collaborate with vendors and building management to service office machines and upkeep of office space. Prepare international packets for incoming foreign students and scholars. Oversee the offsite archive of documents for former student and scholar files. Certifying Agent for students that need an ITIN (Tax Id number) for legal purposes. Assist in the development, promotion and presentation of programming and workshops for the University Community related to internal matters. Answer calls, respond to office mailbox emails, schedule appointments, coordinate meetings, maintain electronic calendar for professional staff by create a pleasant, welcoming and professional atmosphere for all visitors.
2/2005-5/2009- Receptionist Office of Int’l Affairs
Advise F-1 and J-1 international students and scholars about visas, immigration, and a wide range of academic, financial and personal matters. Assist Advisers with preparing immigration documents for current and incoming students and scholars. Collaborate with multiple units in the University providing guidance on U.S. government regulations for specific student matters. Assist in the development, promotion and presentation of programming and workshops for the University Community. Answer calls, respond to office mailbox emails, schedule appointments, coordinate meetings, maintain electronic calendar for professional staff, and filing. Train other members of the office on how to cover the front desk.
2/2005-2/2005-Receptionist Temporary Pool/Office of Int’l Affairs
Handled day-to-day operations that did not require the attention of an Adviser. Supervised Student Workers in their position of filing office documents. Collaborated with faculty and staff on a daily basis for student immigration matters. Assisted International Students and Scholars checking in for the first time. Typing, Filing, Xeroxing and Routing callers to the appropriate adviser. Additional duties as assigned.
11/1994-12/2002
Aetna Healthcare
Chicago, IL
Various
5/2001-12/2002- HMO/SBM Renewal Underwriter
Analyze financial data and other relative information to determine renewal rate action. Determine rates for revisions and alternate benefit plans. Consult with account representatives and external brokers to determine what strategies are in the best interest of a group and Aetna. Provide guidance and support regarding a group’s financial information and experience, for account representatives. Maintain a current understanding of legislation pertaining to serviced market area. Company eliminated SBM Renewal department.
9/1997-5/2001- Sales Support Specialist Team Leader
Perform rate calculations in support of regional SBM Business using all available rating platforms. Support local sales/underwriting functions in terms of providing rate quotes.
5/1997-9/1997- Human Affairs International Customer Services Representative
Provide Managed Care customers with assistance in selecting providers for their mental health benefits, responsible for recertification from data-entry and incoming claims issues, maintaining confidential files for customers, and responsible for basic office support.
11/1994-5/1997- Mailroom Attendant Team Leader
Provide office support for over 300 employees, insuring prompt and efficient flow of mail services, ordering supplies, allocating all bills, providing oversight and coordination of special monthly projects and also provide the reception area with reliable and sufficient coverage when breaks or shortage of staff is evident.
Education
1989-1993
Hubbard High School
Chicago, IL
Diploma
1996-1997/1999-2000 Harold Washington College Chicago, IL
Seeking Degree
2000-present (12/2015 graduate) Trinity International University Dolton, IL
Seeking Degrees- Business Administration/Organizational Leadership w/HR Concentration
Computer Literacy
Internet, Ms Word, Excel (Spreadsheets), Power Point, Outlook
Rumba- Healthcare software system
Onesite- Property Management software system
Certifications and Awards
Certified Cooperative Manager- 2015-2017
Notary Public Commission- Expires 2016
Certified Pool Operator-Expires 2017
Fair Housing Certification- Completed 2015
Office of International Affairs-Exceptional Service Award 2005 & 2007
References
References are available on request.