Joseph D. Mihalak **** Roxane Blvd Sarasota FL ***25 v/t 941-***-**** *******@*****.***
CAREER SUMMARY
A top-performing former multi-business owner, property manager, and leasing agent with 40 years of experience. Accomplished real estate professional with a successful entrepreneurial background. Proven expertise in property acquisition, management, and sales. Demonstrated ability to build and grow profitable real estate businesses while delivering exceptional customer service, tenant satisfaction, and sales results. I seek a challenging position to leverage my strategic mindset and industry knowledge.
AREAS OF EXPERTISE
Property Management
Sales
uMarketing
Customer Service
Superior People Skills
uActive Listening
Certified Negotiation Expert
Project Management
Adaptability
uOffice Management
uEmpathy
Verbal & Written Communication
Attention to Details
uTech-Savviness
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
On-site office and property manager at a 69-unit, two-building condominium complex on Lido Key in Southwest Florida, which is currently undergoing a multi-million-dollar construction project.
I was the primary point of on-site communication and coordination between board members, vendors, contractors, and unit owners.
Effectively demonstrated a high level of versatility in the required day-to-day tasks and switched focus seamlessly when needed.
Continually demonstrated the skills to manage the property, owners, and administrative work.
Fostered a mutually beneficial relationship with the construction workers and was the intermediary between them and the owners.
Hired to help turn around a failing 36-unit apartment complex. Prioritized the needed repairs, removed problem tenants, and enforced lease violations. Began holding weekly meetings with tenants to encourage communication and foster goodwill with the new owners.
Participated in budget preparations and recommended new rental pricing strategies.
Founded a real estate acquisition and property management firm. Became the managing partner.
Devised property improvements and collaborated with architects, builders, contractors, and crews to execute projects.
Worked with municipalities and inspectors to ensure code compliance.
Generated consistent cash flow and forced appreciation.
Acquired smaller failing, local businesses, turned around, sold at a profit.
Purchased a national franchise offering property management in Charlotte NC. Sadly, this happened just months before the COVID-19 restrictions were instituted.
Completed the month-long training for the PMI franchise.
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
REALTOR© at LPT Realty
Florida, North Carolina, Michigan 2011 – Present
On-Site Office and Property Manager
Lido Harbor South Condominiums 04/23 – 03/24
High Pointe Holdings
Managing Partner, Lk Orion, MI 01/1982 – 10/2007
Customer Service Representative, Seasonal Position 10/2009 – 06/2010
Lowe’s #1935, Sarasota FL
General Handyman
Rochester, MI 01/2011 – 04/2013
Park Villa Apartments
Apartment Manager, Oxford, MI, 03/2008 – 09/2008
Founding Co-owner / Sales Manager
Big Bob’s Carpet Warehouse, Flint, MI 01/2002 – 01/2007
Co-owner, Sales, Marketing, and Office Manager
Tile Outlets, Southeast Michigan 01/1978 – 03/2003
Education and Training
BA Biology and Economics
Master of Science in Business Management
Oakland University, Rochester, MI
Real Estate License
Michigan – Florida – North Carolina
Community Affiliations
Former Board of Director, Oakland University Alumni Association – Served on several fund-raising committees.
Founded Alumni Association Golf League.
Co-chaired Annual Alumni Golf Outing. Turned the outing from being subsidized to a funds-generating event.
Served several years on the St. Joseph School Auction Committee. For the first time, raised $50,000.
Flooring and installation consultant for St. Benedict’s Monastery during their 5-year expansion.
Hands-on Volunteer donating time and expertise to implement projects such as playground equipment.
Knights of Columbus 1st order. Help with ongoing fundraising church events.