PATRICIA A. SHAW
*****.***@*****.***
Lehigh Acres, FL 33936
Cell 239-***-****
SOFTWARE: Experienced with Microsoft Office products, Condo Manager, Jenark, Tops One, Enumerate, QuickBooks & QuickBooks Property Management, QuickBooks Contractor Timberline, Sage MAS 90 and 200, Business Works, Procore, Buildertrend, DocuSign, Egnyte, Payroll software, MLS – Matrix, Forms Simplicity, multiple Realtor® applications, Internet, other industry-specific software and network environments
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
June 2023 to current
Orange Harbor Co-op Inc., Fort Myers, FL
General Manager / CAM / COO
Self – managed Florida Statue 719 Cooperative, 723 Land Lease and 513 Mobile Home and RV,
55+ riverfront community
Code enforcement including evictions and violations
Troubleshooting resident issues and problem solving
Manage and oversee daily operations
Post required notices for board meetings as governed by Florida statutes
Accounting functions including AR, AP, GL, banking and collection activities
Solicit bids for projects (RFP’s) and contracted vendors, analyze and recommend to Board
Regular email blasts sent to residents for updates of community issues, events, updates, and problems
Coordinate meetings for the Board of Directors
Crisis Management entailed recovery from Hurricane Ian
September 2022 to June 2023
Golfview Golf & Racquet Club Association Inc., Fort Myers, FL
General Manager / CAM
Self – managed Florida Statue 718 HOA condominium golf course community
Management for ten association buildings and boards and Master Board of Governors
Manage and oversee daily operations
Post required notices for board meetings as governed by Florida statutes
Accounting functions including AR, AP, GL, banking and collection activities
Solicit bids for projects (RFP’s) and contracted vendors, analyze and recommend to Board
Regular email blasts sent to residents for updates of community issues, events, updates, and problems
Coordinate meetings for the Board of Directors
Crisis Management entailed recovery from Hurricane Ian
May 2021 to March 2022
Seagate Development Group, LLC, Fort Myers, FL
Project Accountant
Assist custom home builder with project details
oPermitting with local county and city governments
oVendor communication; Request for proposals; PO’s, CO’s, invoice processing
oClient communication
oProject accounting and management
oJob accounting
oAd hoc projects and tasks
Assist accounting team with AP and AR processing
oDevelop and author accounting processes intended to streamline and create efficiencies
oDevelop Client billing invoices
oWork with banks to provide Draw documentation (NTO’s, lien releases etc.)
oLiaison between Residential Construction and Accounting
August 2017 to April 2021
Castle Group, Plantation, FL
Belle Lago HOA, Inc., Estero, FL / Stoneybrook at Gateway Master Association, Inc., Fort Myers, FL
Community Association Manager
Florida Statue 720 HOA community
Manage and oversee daily operations
Post required notices for board meetings as governed by Florida statutes
Accounting functions including AR, AP, GL, (Jenark) banking and collection activities
Reduced AR to 2% from 27%
Gather data, maintain records, and submit for payroll processing
Assist with annual budget preparation
Maintain resident accounts and property files
Issue work orders for maintenance staff as needed
Solicit bids for projects (RFP’s) and contracted vendors, analyze and recommend to Board
Regular email blasts sent to residents for updates of community issues, events, updates, and problems
Coordinate meetings for the Board of Directors
Work with auditors to compile annual documentation required for year-end work
Work with CPA to resolve discrepancies and prepare annual financial and tax reports
Community project management, special projects, maintenance, and reserve projects
Projects as directed by Board of Directors
Schedule usage and reserve rooms for the community clubhouse
Communicate current events and provide notices via email blasts
Prepare resident mailings for special projects, home inspections, violations
Author and send approval and violation letters as appropriate
Prepare mailings for annual meeting and Director elections
Liaison between residents, maintenance staff and Board of Directors
Maintain vendor files to ensure appropriate licensing and insurance requirements are met
Projects as directed by Board of Directors
Gate access and security system maintenance and monitoring
Assist committees as needed
Crisis Management entailed recovery from Hurricane Irma
September 2016 to June 2017
Tropicana Co-op, Inc. Fort Myers, FL / Newby Management, Ellenton, FL
Community Association Manager
Florida Statue 719 Cooperative and 723 Land Lease 55+ community
Assist senior residents as requested and needed
Reduced AR to < 1%
Social media updates and maintenance
Notify residents via Newsletter of community issues, events, and problems
March 2014 to April 2016
Oak Park Village Cooperative, Inc., Alva, FL (self-managed)
Community Association Manager
Florida Statue 719 Cooperative 55+ riverfront community
Accounting functions including AR, AP, GL, (QuickBooks) banking and collection activities
Reduced AR from 35% to 3%
Forensic accounting to uncover prior financial issues
Registered agent for community
June 2013 to current
Realty World – C. Bagans First, Lehigh Acres, FL
Novelli International Real Estate, Bonita Springs, FL
Realtor®
Controller/Comptroller/CFO positions:
January 2012 to May 2013 - JONES & CO REALTY, Fort Myers, FL
December 2010 to January 2012 - GALLAGHER'S FOOD & SPIRITS, Fort Myers, FL
October 2008 to November 2010 - ROLSAFE, LLC / ROLSAFE INTERNATIONAL, LLC, Fort Myers, FL
May 2007 to October 2008 - SWEEPING COMPANY OF FLORIDA, LLC, Fort Myers, FL
February 2006 to May 2007 - MERIT HOMES, INC., Cape Coral, FL
January 2005 to February 2006 - AMERICA’S FIRST HOME OF SOUTHWEST FLORIDA, LLP, Ft. Myers, FL
December 1999 to June 2002 - MILLENNIUM DEVELOPMENT GROUP, INC., Cape Coral, FL
Many of these positions were for builders and construction related industries that succumbed to the effects of the real estate crash.
November 2002 to January 2005
ACCOUNTING SPECIALISTS INTERNATIONAL, INC., Cape Coral, FL
Staff Accountant – public accounting, bookkeeping, financial statement, and tax return preparation
March 1982 to December 1999
FLORIDA ROCK & TANK LINES, INC., Jacksonville, FL
Operations Supervisor Traffic Manager Financial Analyst Lead Accountant
EDUCATION:
University of North Florida, Jacksonville, FL BAS – Psychology track 35 hours – 3.97 GPA
Florida State College, Jacksonville, FL BAS – Supervision & Management (75% completed)
AA with Honors
Accounting Management Specialist Certificate
Accounting Operations Specialist Certificate
Accounting Technology Specialist Certificate
CERTIFICATIONS / LICENSING:
Procore Certifications (multiple)
Community Association Manager CAM 43506
Certified Manager of Community Associations CMCA 16517
Association Management Specialist AMS 8178
Certified Florida Residential Manager CFRM
Real Estate Sales Associate #SL3275124
Certified Crowd Manager - North Collier Fire Control and Rescue District Administration
Florida Notary Public #HH310422
IRS Tax Preparer #P00895608
ASSOCIATION MEMBERSHIPS:
Community Associations Institute
Board of Directors (Treasurer)– South Gulf Coast CAI (2021-2022)
Royal Palm Coast Realtor® Association
Community Association Managers International Certification Board
SOCIETY MEMBERSHIPS:
Phi Kappa Phi – National Academic Honor Society
Psi Chi – National Honor Society in Psychology
Golden Key International Honour Society
Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society
COMMUNITY SERVICE ASSOCIATIONS:
The Gulf Coast Humane Society
Special Equestrians Inc.
Beyond the Pack: Animal Rescue Team and Sanctuary
Showers for the Homeless