Manager Property
Resume:
LAURA E. GOMEZ
IRVINGTON, NY *****
Cell 617-***-****
*********@*****.***
Corporate Real Estate Executive with industry experience in real estate operations and portfolio management. Recognized for successful problem-solving and strong technical knowledge. Proven ability to train, develop and mentor emerging talent within the organization.
EMPLOYMENT
LeFrak Organization, New York 11/13 – Current
Assistant Property Manager
Developed, reviewed, and approved annual budgets for the commercial division; Monitored monthly performance with variance analysis. Coordinating commentary for material differences.
Implemented life safety preparedness procedures at all buildings to improve building security, tenant and staff emergency preparedness and business continuity.
Develop RFP’s and project management of capital projects, and large building repairs
Assist Property Manager in directing day-to-day building operations (i.e. maintenance, risk management, tenant relations, etc.);
Assist Property Manager to recommend & implement programs to enhance profitability;
Supervised all reporting, budgeting and contract negotiations.
Oversee the provision of any necessary support services and supervise the work of outside contractors at the property to ensure that services are performed in a workmanship manner and comply with municipal codes and safety considerations
Work with leasing representatives & brokers to assist with prompt leasing and re-leasing of vacant spaces;
Ensure the timely completion of maintenance of all building operations and systems, including the coordination of preventive maintenance work
Procurement Manager 10/09 -11/13
Coordinated procurement monitoring services, including vendor vetting (criminal checks, OFAC review, media searches, bankruptcies, liens & judgments, etc.).
Competitive bid monitoring to ensure all procurement projects follow established policies and procedures.
Performed leveling of construction trades, and information technology infrastructure to gauge the accuracy of the recommendation of the Procurement Group managing the bid.
Negotiate and manage services and building contracts
Performed specific research tasks as required.
Reviewed and revised and issued Construction Policy & Procedure Manual.
Reviewed and revised Global Procurement Standard Operating Procedure Policy (“SOP”).
Community Preservation Corporation, New York 3/08 – 06/09
CPC Resources, Inc. (CPCR) is a for-profit subsidiary of The Community Preservation Corporation (CPC). It was created in 1992 to develop affordable housing in underserved communities throughout New York and New Jersey.
CPCR intervenes directly to save vital community properties, and invests to catalyze development in up and coming neighborhoods. They often partners with local developers, non-profits and community groups on new or renovation projects.
Construction Coordinator
Prepared, distributed and tracked AIA Application for Payments. Compiled required information such as change orders, lien waivers. This resulted in time and cost savings due to errors on GC paperwork
Prepared, assessed and evaluated contract agreements. Ensured milestones were achieved in a timely manner. This included data collection and negotiation of contracts
Set up remote offices on construction sites including trailer, phone lines for business. Prepared all contracts and purchasing of supplies for offsite
Coordinated, managed and controlled project documentation including current projects under construction and potential future projects
Supported the department by performing administrative operations including weekly report review and distribution to appropriate upper management team
Reviewed, monitored and tracked Insurance certificates for contractors and subcontractors as well as vendors
Prepared and tracked Bid Packages to General Contractors reviewed punch list at the end of projects
Secured vendor bids, researched buying tools, rebate programs, and other discount or buying group options
Handled document control standards and procedures maintaining company policy.
Coded invoices, purchase orders and check requests for accounting department
WS Development, Chestnut Hill, MA 08/06-02/08
W/S Development is a full service provider of commercial Real Estate services in the North East are. W/S Development develops, owns, manages and leases an extensive portfolio of over 75 properties including lifestyle centers, power centers and community centers and mixed use developments. At each one we build to own and commit to long-term investment by forging relationships with communities built on trust, respect and teamwork.
Tenant Coordinator
Reported to the Director of Construction
Facilitated the efforts of the department by performing administered operations including coordination and communication with project managers.
Designed bid packages for contractors
Developed and formalized policies and procedures to be followed by the entire organization as it relates to the purchasing process for construction.
Reviewed purchase orders to ensure contracting compliance, pricing efficacy, and adherence to departmental policies and procedures.
Worked closely with the legal department to review the terms and conditions of all vendor contracts
Prepared and process sub-contractor contracts, liens, insurance and any additional requirements
Worked as a team member in the department to get overall performance
Worked with Leasing department to ensure Tenant has correct information
Coordinated/managed and distributed Permits & Certificate of Occupancy
JPMorgan Investor Services Co, Boston, MA 02/99 – 02/06
Event Planner
Maintained databases, calendars, industry wide news articles
Interacted with senior managers and clients to maintain communications regarding ongoing projects
Planned and executed company-wide events such as Corporate Challenge and Diversity events
Planed and executed outside client events such as Golf outings, high end dinners, private parties
Purchased all client related gifts at such events
Pre-qualified vendors and evaluate current vendors for cost savings
Managed and assess vendor relationships on a consistent basis to ensure best purchasing practices are in place
Prepared and delivered marketing and client presentations internally and externally
Developed, updated and maintained customer and project files
Handled all and any travel arrangements, restaurants reservations, client dinners
Shorenstein Company, New York, New York 12/96-12/98
Project Accountant
Updated and tracked client information for executive board review
Prepared monthly billing and taxes
Created and maintained calendar and scheduled company events including weekly staff meetings
Participated in special management projects and seminars
Entered journal entries as needed, Reconciled various GL accounts
Prepared Month End statements for board books
Emigrant Savings Bank, New York New York 9/93 – 12/96
Accounts Payable
Handled daily check processing for bank and mortgage companies
Prepared journal entries to the GL and reconciled accounts
Working with the Accounting Department developed a cost analysis and schedule, which more effectively delivered payment
Prepared and interpreted statistical tracking to better determine faster turn around time on bills
Developed an training handbook for both new and existing employees on procedures and systems
EDUCATION
Real Estate Commercial Real Estate Certificate from New York University – 2014
B.S. Finance & Marketing – Wilkes University, Wilkes-Barre, PA – 1993, Academic Dean’s List
SKILLS
Windows, Filemaker Pro Timberline, MRI, AIA, AvidXchange; Yardi; Workspeed
Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Project. Internet research, Microsoft Outlook
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