Conrad S. Straub
Suffolk, VA *****
admrz5@r.postjobfree.com Phone 757-***-****
Homeowner’s Association/Property Manager
Highly accomplished, military-trained and decorated ex-serviceman with wide-ranging skills in health administration. Extensive work experience in sales, project management, interpersonal communications, marketing and team leadership. Talented entrepreneur with creative skills in photography.
Core Competencies
Team Leadership, Communication
Sales Management and Marketing
Teaching, Staff Training & Development
Project Management
Business Administration and Management
Portraits, Sports & Illustrative Photography
Career Experience
United Property Associates Inc., Suffolk, VA
Association Manager, 4/2019 – Present
Direct the operations of 5 homeowners’ associations and 1 condominium owners’ association. Administer all aspects of day-to-day management including architectural review boards, create budgets, approve invoices, conduct common element and owner inspections, source and negotiate with vendors, address violations.
Key Contributions:
Reorganized operations of one association to prevent required $200,000 deposit in replacement reserves.
Completed M-100 course towards designation as Certified Manager of Community Associations (CMCA).
Created effective channels of communication and standards of operation among disparate work teams.
Conrad Straub Photography, Chesapeake, VA 23321
Photography Studio Owner/Manager, 6/2014 – Present
Operate a photography business focused on sports photography, portraits, and illustrations as a sole proprietor. Conduct in-studio photography sessions and on-location shoots as contracted by local and long-distance clients.
Key Contribution:
Singlehandedly built a thriving business, cultivating a sterling reputation, locally and regionally, as a uniquely talented photographer with an eye for beauty, capturing the right image at the right time.
Schwan’s Home Food Service, Chesapeake, VA 23434-2146
Rural Sales Representative, 7/2012 – 6/2014
Served as manager of a defined sales route driving throughout the area to market the service to potential customers and to deliver products to regular customers. Increased customer base by 30% in three months.
Key Contributions:
Consistently led the depot’s sales team in acquiring and retaining new clients.
Excelled as a salesman compensated primarily by commission sales, with base salary, 60 hours per week.
Aggio Medical Inc., Portsmouth, VA
Branch Manager, 11/2010 – 6/2012
Supervised 6 team members. Directed the day-to-day operations of a medical equipment company—staffing, scheduling, billing, delivery schedule, medical equipment set up and staff training. Conducted home visits and orienting clients to the use of various medical equipment including CPAPs and ventilators. Trained physicians’ practices in the use of at-home sleep studies and CPAP therapy. Marketed services regionally.
Hunter Marketing Inc., Columbus, OH
Independent Marketing Representative and Event Coordinator, 7/2008 – 8/2010
Conducted business-to-business sales for Fortune 500 Companies as well as local businesses in Ohio, Pennsylvania and other states on 100% commission basis. Served as Event Coordinator with Appreciation Events selling no-work, no-cost employee discount programs. Delivered team building and training sessions. Managed finances, inventory. Conducted interviews. Supervised up to 18 sales representatives and sustained a successful business-to-business (B2B) sales operation.
TRACO, Cranberry Township, PA 16066
Bill of Materials Administrator, 8/2005 – 11/2007
Served first as part-time trouble-shooter for IT and Manufacturing department, fixing ser and system issues with Oracle, Clear Orbit and Shop Floor software programs. Promoted full-time to Engineering department working with Softech, Friedman and Oracle assisting in order entry, PMs, shipping and IT, closing orders delayed by software or user issues. Restructured Friedman to allow for a 2-layered process. Honed the ability to collaborate, communicate, set priorities meet deadlines, comply with regulations.
Additional Roles
04/2005–07/2005, Automobile Sales & Leasing Consultant ● 05/1999–03/2005, Manager, Medical Practice NEO Urology Associates ● 08-1998 – 05-1999, Sales & Leasing Consultant, Youngstown Toyota, OH ●
05-1994 – 08-1998, Office Manager, Lloyd Dermatology and Laser Center ● 05-1990 – 12-1994, Office Manager, Howland Family Practice, OH
Education and Credentials
Youngstown State University, Gen Ed courses ● B.Sc. Southern Illinois University, Camp Lejeune, NC. 1987 – 1989 B.Sc. Health Care Management ● Campbell Memorial High School, H.S. Diploma.
Training, Licenses/Certificates
U.S. Navy Field Medic Courses for Corpsmen ● Personnel Management Courses, New Orleans
Manpower Management & IT ● Firefighter Course, OH
Appraisals and Awards
Two Navy Achievement Medals● Two Good Conduct Medals ● Fleet Marine Force Ribbon
Several Letters of Accommodation ● Many 1st Place Awards in Photography Competitions
US Military Service Information
12/02/1981 – 12/28/1989 United States Navy, Hospital Corpsman Second Class ● Honorable Discharge. Service-connected Disabilities at 30%, last letter dated March 24, 2004 ● SF-15 and other supporting documentation available. ● First Duty Station, Portsmouth Naval Hospital, CSR.
Computer Skills
Microsoft Office ● Outlook ● Excel ● Powerpoint ● MS Word ● Various Medical Practice Management Software
Affiliations:
American Legion Struthers Post 158, Past Post Vice Commander & Service Officer ● American Legion Post 58, Suffolk, VA Post Service Officer and Executive Board Member● American Legion District 4 Master at Arms ● MGMA (Medical Group Managers Association) ● OMGMA (Ohio Medical Group Managers Association) ● Member of DAV, Member of the Marine Corps League ● Greeter Team Lead for Believers Church Chesapeake, VA ●
Volunteer for Oasis Portsmouth VA.