MICHAEL K. SHERIDAN
acqd1t@r.postjobfree.com
**** ****** **** **., **** #311 • Mount Prospect, Illinois 60056 • 312-***-****
Senior Property Manager possessing more than 15 years of incomparable experience with managing residential properties seeks
to aid in Portfolio/Onsite Management for the most demanding of
property assignment within a progressive organization
SUMMARY: •
Property Management Highly experience in management of a broad array of residential and
commercial properties (from speculative and institutional to retail centers), working with
professionals in the areas of finance, law, brokerage, marketing, and engineering to achieve goals.
Possess proven excellence in oversight of all responsibilities for more than 70 condominium
associations, with more than 1,800 condominium/residential lifetime units within the Chicago
Metropolitan area.
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Operations Management Addressed nearly all aspects of operational scenarios, overseeing
complex and comprehensive capital repairs from seasonal maintenance to full renovation of integral
systems. Possess a proven ability to manage the most demanding association relationships, continually
interacting and following up on key issues and concerns to ensure full satisfaction of homeowners.
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Business
Development Highly experienced in consultative selling; assessing clients true needs
and expectations, and building lasting professional relationships. Brought in and developed all
association management contracts. Successfully negotiate contracts for 1MM sq. ft.+ of
industrial/office space in Chicago and the surrounding suburbs. Achieving individual asset sales of
more than $12MM, working with the Chicago Archdiocese.
CAREER • Experienced in management encompassing all phases of Residential Property Management.
OVERVIEW: • Possess collateral experience including on site management of 250 unit association high rise,
management of more than 70 associations, and directing operations for two management corporations;
gained apartment, commercial, and industrial management experience.
• Performed off site management of 225 units located within 15 building, situated on 11 acres of
property in Arlington Heights, Illinois.
• Directed services, contractors, and employees (selection, training, and mentorship).
• Supervised property managers, accounting personnel, and clerical staff.
• Prepared corporate budgets, implementing effective cost controls to maximize profitability.
• Established company policies, training programs, management systems, and procedures.
• Develop and establish strategic marketing programs and related advertising budgets.
• Aided Boards in proper governance of their respective associations; recommended capital
projects, both interior and exterior with cost analysis.
• Prepared cash flow projections, property transfer documents, bid specifications, and all
State/City required compliance documentation.
• Utilized diplomacy in addressing all emergent situations internally and with clients, reducing anxiety
and developing positive, efficient, and salient solutions.
• Negotiated contracts, purchasing, services, leases, unions, and management.
• Scheduled construction, renovations, ongoing maintenance, services, move in/out, etc.
Highlights
Successfully managed Historical/Landmark Status property renovation, maintaining
compliance with the State of Illinois guidelines and regulations.
Managed and supervised 1,000 apartments units in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Performed 15 developer turn overs for association boards resolving post turn over issues.
Consulted on and supervised complete common area renovation and design projects.
Authored and revised policies, procedure manuals, rules & regulations, and Life Safety
compliance manuals.
Created and implemented interactive web pages assigned to each association .
Created strategic plans, incorporating operating, renovation, and long term budgets.
Resolved disputes with Local 1 & 25 union employees, achieving mutually beneficial
agreements regarding contracts and performance parameters.
Established “Bulk” master service agreements and applicable performance measurements for
utilities, cable, janitorial, HVAC, and various other vendors.
Oversaw two management companies residential operating divisions, as acting Director.
Successfully managed property for McDonald’s Corp. Headquarters (Oakbrook, IL), the
Teamsters’ Pension Fund Headquarters (Chicago, IL), and a 1MM sq. ft. Industrial Park
(Bedford Park, IL).
Continued on First to negotiate a single multi residential bulk natural gas account with Chevron, to deliver
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PROFESSIONAL
CONDOSULTANTS Mount Prospect, Illinois, 2008 to Present
EXPERIENCE: Private Consultant
• Provide associations with direction, support, and assessment of business practices to
optimize operations.
• Assist in development of policies and procedures to benefit resident, while maintaining
optimized profitability to meet budgetary needs and provide excellence in service.
• Manage relationships with various vendors for services and ongoing maintenance projects.
RTH OUP R
FO GR EAL E TATE S RVICES hicago, Illinois, C 2007 to 2008
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Portfolio Supervisor Independent Contractor
• Provided direction regarding company’s 35 association property portfolio, implementing processes
and procedures to meet resident goals, while facilitating consensus on key issues.
• Worked as member of this internet based company operating entirely in a paperless office format,
organizing operational flow to optimize technology utilization/functionality.
NTERRA S LES NAGEMENT RP. hicago, Illinois
VE & MA C O, C 2000 to 2007
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Director of Proper Management/Portfolio Supervisor
• Managed 28 association properties for Venterra.
• Built and utilized top level experience within the residential arena to gain full authorization from this
organization to autonomously manage and strategically grow highly lucrative portfolios of residential
management accounts; promoted to Director of Property Management.
SHERIDAN
L.J. & CO., Chicago, Illinois
1982 to 1999
• Developed Residential Division and managed operations as V.P. for L.J. Sheridan & Co., and 55
properties for L.J. Sheridan one of the Chicago areas oldest and most well respected real estate
organizations and property management firms.
• Responsible for management/leasing at the International Tower Building (285,000 sq. ft. in the
O’Hare airport area) and property management for McDonald’s Corporation’s 300,000 sq. ft. of
commercial space in Oakbrook, prior to establishing residential service.
Coordinated and supervised a staff of 35 full time union carpenters, electricians, and
janitorial personnel; implementing/managing/costing multi million dollar capital
improvement projects.
EDUCATION:
University
of Dayton, Dayton, Ohio
Received Bachelor of Arts degree
TRAINING: Completed continuing education and seminars in Personnel Administration, Leadership,
and Management, as well as courses for both RPA & PCAM designations, through:
• Community Associations Institute (CAI) (CPM)
• Institute of Real Estate Management (IREM)
• Building Owners & Management Association (RPA)
• Association of Condominium, Townhouse, & Homeowners Associations Certified Apartment
Manager (CAM) or Accredited Resident Manager (ARM) .
AFFILIATIONS: • BOMA Suburban Chicago, Past Member and Board of Directors
• Community Association Institute (CAI), Former Member
• ACTHA, Former Member
• Dearborn Park District, Board of Directors
COMPUTER Familiar with Windows Operating systems and Internet based search. Specialized knowledge of:
SKILLS: • MS Word • Excel • Yardi • Skyline • Buildium
• Various Proprietary Software
~ References available upon request ~