Office Manager Real Estate
Resume:
Jodi Lynn Pecze
Contract Negotiator Manager
******@***.*** • 412-***-****
LinkedIn • Pittsburgh, PA
Accomplished professional with extensive background in managing office operations, legal compliance, and commercial contract negotiations, astute in identifying contract loopholes and crafting strategic solutions. Resourceful in obtaining MSAs and NDAs with outside vendors, landowners and contractors; including a multitude of other types of agreements. Precision-oriented, ensuring all documents adhere to legal guidelines. Demonstrate exceptional organizational and time management skills, coupled with facility for drafting and negotiating agreements, contributing to operational efficiency and team collaboration. Exceptionally proficient in communication, known for clear, concise proposal presentations. Ambitious in leveraging extensive industry experience to embrace new challenges and drive organizational success in dynamic environment.
Areas of Expertise
● Agreement Negotiation
● Contract Drafting
● Project & Time Management
● Account Management
● Bookkeeping & Financial Record Keeping
● Real Estate Transactions
● Legal Compliance & Notarization
● Sales Generation & Business Development
● Customer Service & Client Relations
● Cost Reduction & Budget Management
● Office Operations
● Market Analysis
Professional Experience
DQE Communications LLC, Pittsburgh, PA
Contract Associate/Office Manager
2015 – Present
Manage day-to-day operations as Contract Associate/Office Manager, ensuring smooth functioning of office tasks and meticulous handling of real estate transactions. Oversee all aspects of contract management and notarization to maintain legal compliance and operational efficiency. Contract negotiations to drafting to final execution of (NDA's, MSA's, and extensive list including other agreements). Managed access control systems, coordinated teleconferences, streamlined correspondence and office files, curated extensive Excel databases. Spearheaded procurement of cutting-edge tech tools and office essentials, untangled complex payroll dilemmas, orchestrated monthly operation meeting agendas, and championed new employee integration. Facilitated staff training on novel procedures and programs. Enhanced sales department performance by consistently providing top-tier potential sales leads.
● Demonstrated versatility by simultaneously managing roles of Contract Associate, Office Manager, and Notary Public.
● Saved over $145K in one year by executing agreements without additional expenditures.
● Acquired insurance certificates, meticulously evaluated work-flow diagrams for accurate project scopes and markings.
● Aided Management in pinpointing vital HUBs and Estate properties and oversaw purchase orders processing in NetSuite. Affordable Notary, New Kensington, PA
Notary Agent
2019 – 2022
Administered notarizations for a variety of legal documents, ensuring compliance with state regulations and upholding integrity of notarial process. Streamlined office management tasks with a focus on legal and real estate documentation, enhancing efficiency in document processing. Coordinated with internal and external stakeholders to facilitate timely and accurate notarial acts. Maintained meticulous records of all notarial acts to support audit processes and legal requirements. Demonstrated expertise in bookkeeping and office management, contributing to smooth operation of administrative functions.
● Commissioned as Notary Agent in State of Pennsylvania continuously since 2006, with current commission valid through 2/12/2027.
● Ensured adherence to legal standards by keeping skills and knowledge up to date within scope of notary agent duties.
● Proven dependability as self-starter, willing to extend efforts beyond standard responsibilities to achieve objectives.
● Participates actively in higher-level discussions regarding company goals, objectives, and specific project aims. Page 2 2
Westmoreland County Housing Authority, Greensburg, PA Tax Manager
2011 – 2015
Directed comprehensive tax management for diverse portfolio of Senior Tax Credit apartments, HUD, and Section 8 properties. Attended board and committee meetings pertaining to various projects. Streamlined certification processes for income verification, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. Developed and negotiated agreements under high-pressure conditions. Fostered collaborative work environment, effectively coordinating with cross-functional teams to meet organizational objectives.
● Expedited occupancy for a new Senior Building by certifying all residents for income within an unprecedented 30-day period, far surpassing 90-day deadline.
● Prepared agendas and scheduled board meetings, interacted with CEOs, directors, attorneys, and owners. Additional Experience
Property Manager, W.M.H.A., Pittsburgh, PA
• Provided daily support to Director, Executive Director, and various departments. Conducted property management, including Section 8, Tax-Credit, Senior income-based, and Class A properties. Manager, Morgan Ventures, LLC, Washington, PA
• Processed payroll for 79+ individuals, hired company personnel, handled administrative tasks, prepared expense reports and year-end reports, managed purchases, and tracked changes. Assistant Manager, Allegheny County Housing Authority, Pittsburgh, PA
• Obtained expertise in reading and understanding blueprints from Engineers. Owner, J & J Renovations, Inc., North Versailles and North Huntingdon, PA
• Achieved six years of experience as business owner specializing in residential and light commercial construction. Contact Representative/V.P. Local Union 375, U.S. Railroad Retirement Board (Federal), Pittsburgh, PA
• Formulated and computed retirement pensions and disabilities for railroad employees and their families, reviewed UI/SI benefits. Assisted 50 Federal offices with grievances and employee concerns. Supplied the Office of Inspector General's office documentation for investigations. Education
Associate of Science in Business Management
Community College of Allegheny County, Monroeville, PA Associate of Science in Secretarial Science
Community College of Allegheny County, Monroeville, PA Licenses & Certifications
Certified Advanced Agent Service, PennDOT Pennsylvania AAA Federation, 2020 Certified Notary Signing Agent, 2019
Licensed Public Notary, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Department of State, 2009 to 2027 Real Estate Certificates, Department of Real Estate, Pittsburgh, PA S.H.C.M. Certification, PAHMA, Pittsburgh, PA, 2012 to present date Tax Credit Specialist, National Centre for Housing Management, Pittsburgh, PA, 2008 Certificate from Department of Banking, Continuing Education, Pittsburgh, PA, 2005 Mortgage Origination Certificate, 2005
Certified in Practice/Principals CPR OSHA
Volunteer-Kinloch Fire Department, New Kensington, PA 2024 Technical Proficiencies
Microsoft Word Excel Access Quicken PowerPoint Works Internet Calyx 5.0 Xcelera Cerner 10ent Software Yardi-
(Voyager and Enterprise) Crystal Elite Boston Post Horizon NetSuite CoStar Hoovers GIS GoogleEarth CCC Parcel viewer for various counties Landex Real Estate portals NetSuite Sitetracker Software Teams Typing speed: 85 w.p.m
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