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THOMAS BARRESI
Property / Commercial Manager
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Proven property manager with over 20 years of expertise in enhancing property value and tenant satisfaction across Commercial, Luxury residential, and Co-op and Condominium properties. Demonstrates exceptional skills in lease negotiation, problem-solving, and team leadership, resulting in high occupancy rates and long-term lease renewals. Committed to innovative real estate operations and fostering strong tenant relationships to drive sustainable growth and community engagement.
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
Property Manager Oct 2024 -Present
Doris Martinez – Private Owner Jersey City, NJ
Manage 3 Commercial storefronts and 10 Class A rental buildings in Jersey City, ensuring optimal occupancy and lease compliance.
Coordinate maintenance and repairs, reducing downtime and improving tenant retention.
Implement cost-effective strategies, achieving measurable improvements in property value.
Maintain comprehensive financial records for all properties, ensuring accurate budgeting and compliance with regulations.
Commercial Building Manager Mar 2023 – Jul 2024
PHOENIX MANAGEMENT 23, Inc. NYC and Long Island
Managed 9 Commercial buildings, and 3 Commercial Strips locations to ensured tenant satisfaction and compliance, boosting occupancy and income. Negotiated leases, optimized occupancy, and improved rental income through strategic tenant checks.
Coordinated with contractors and vendors to streamline maintenance operations, resulting in measurable improvements in service quality and response times.
Cultivated strong tenant relationships through proactive communication, fostering a supportive community and increasing overall retention rates. Total Commercial Sq. Ft 600,000
Regional Property and Commercial Manager May 2007 – Mar 2023
PETHEL PROPERTIES Westchester and NYC
Managed operations for 3 Commercial buildings and 41 properties, optimizing tenant satisfaction and occupancy rates. Totaling over 1,000,000 Sq. Ft. Led 5 managers and 47 staff, ensuring seamless property management and team collaboration.
Negotiated leases and conducted tenant screenings, enhancing property value.
Inspected properties regularly, overseeing maintenance and construction projects to uphold high standards of quality and compliance.
Implemented strategic tenant engagement initiatives, resulting in marked increases in occupancy and tenant retention rates.
Analyzed financials and prepared budgets, ensuring effective resource allocation and supporting profitable property management.
Senior Site Manager Jan 2005 – Mar 2007
Excelsior Management New York, NY
Managed operations of a Luxury 782-unit High Rise Complex Class A co-op, and 1 commercial strip with 8 offices totaling (1,523,510 Sq. Ft.) and 25 union members. Directed $3.3M in major repairs, ensuring timely completion and quality.
Led and developed a 30-member team, fostering skill advancement.
Fostered a skilled team of 30 through effective training, resulting in enhanced project execution and maintenance reliability.
Utilized vacant space for tenant activities including Bingo Night, Game Night and Kids game room.
EDUCATION
Master’s Degree in Business Administration May 1989
Pace University New York City
SKILLS
Lease Negotiation, Problem Solving, Team Leadership, Yardi & MDS Management Software, Microsoft Word, Excel & Outlook and ADP