Remote Accounting & Reporting Specialist
Resume:
BARBARA TARIN, CCIM
Temple, Texas
254-***-**** Home, 210-***-**** Cell
Entrepreneurial operations and financial professional with a proven track record of reducing business costs through successful operation and project management. Expert communication skills. Analytical problem solver with vast knowledge and experience to increase revenues and cut costs. Broad based operations professional supporting small to large organizations. Delivers operational support, training and desired leadership to ensure continued growth and success to those served. Experienced in many varied accounting systems.
Education
BACHELOR OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION, FINANCE, 1997
UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT SAN ANTONIO
Core Competencies
Facilities Management
Sales and Marketing Process Management
Business and Strategic Planning
Contracts, Review & Negotiation
Construction Management
Business Development
Site selection and demographic analysis
Initiating new development projects
Exceeding target goals
Finance, Legal & Government experience
Operations and direct sales
National Trainer
Leadership and staff management
Risk Management & Compliance
Financial Management/Budgeting
Financial Analysis and Modeling
Advanced Technology Skills
Commercial real estate expertise
Forecasting, logistics, inventory management
Strategic Sourcing
Process Management
Accounting
Professional Experience
WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT BOARD OF CENTRAL TEXAS/CENTRAL TEXAS COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS – Belton, Texas March 2019 – June 2024
Special Projects Manager/Financial Analyst
Financial Analyst, Contracts, AP approvals, Accounts Receivable, Payroll Processing, Budgets, Grant Management, Leasing and Leasehold Improvements. Supervised three accounting/procurement staff.
ST BUILDERS MANAGEMENT – www.star-tecbuilders.com, Temple, Texas Feb. 2015- June 2018
Controller
Responsible for all accounting and cash flow management for 4 companies under one ownership. Includes accounts receivable, accounts payable, inventory, payroll, vendor relations, notes payable, financial reporting. Coordinate purchases with purchasing manager. Manage all bank account activity including reconciliations, electronic payments and collections. Work closely with CPA on tax returns. Sage 50 (Peachtree) and QuickBooks accounting system.
WAVE HEALTHCARE – www.wavehealthcare.com, San Antonio, Texas January 2012 – March 2014
Operations Director
Opened a branch office in Temple, Texas. Responsible for budget, business development, personnel management, and full operations of a pediatric durable medical equipment company working with all major hospitals and pediatric offices throughout Central Texas. Responsible for ACHC Compliance of the Temple office. Responsible for forecasting equipment needs, ordering, logistics and inventory management for medical equipment and supplies based on patient requirements. Full responsibility for budgeting and financials for Temple office.
TARIN REAL ESTATE – San Antonio, Texas March 1999 - Present
www.tarinrealestate.com
Broker/Owner
Commercial real estate brokerage including tenant and buyer representation, user and investor properties, assemblages and development consultation. Consultant in asset maximization and disposal to financial institutions, government agencies, and asset management companies. Prepared business plans for approximately $100M in real estate assets. Area manager for portfolio of 14 neighborhood/strip shopping centers (1987 to 1989). Expert witness in real estate litigation nationwide. National level trainer/speaker in investment analysis, site selection and demographics. Provides proven expert witness work in real estate litigation. Responsible for all accounting and budget functions for all properties. Utilized Peachtree and QuickBooks for company accounting.
Key Achievement:
Created the South Texas Commercial Association of REALTORS®. Initiated, planned and created two non-profit professional organizations changing the way commercial real estate is transacted in South Texas. Efficiencies and effectiveness was created by consolidation of commercial real estate professionals in a 44 county jurisdiction, overlaying and providing commercial support services to 22 residential boards.
ORBIS ONLINE – Spring Branch, Texas 1999 – 2002
www.orbisonline.com
Director of Accounting & Finance
Responsible for all accounting and financial reporting for new on-line corporation. Managed purchasing, leasing activity, international accounting, banking, and investment functions. Implemented MAS 90 software. Conducted operational audits. Saved company $500K on corporate relocation expense through effective lease negotiations.
Key Achievement:
Saved $500K by designing and closing leasing contract for start-up Orbis Online, Inc. Negotiated a cost effective commercial real estate leasing agreement for Orbis in their start-up phase. Capital outlay was minimized with six months free rent, turnkey tenant improvements, plus $20,000 relocation allowance paid by the landlord. The savings were critical for a growing internet start-up company. I am known for my ability in creative lease structuring.
TOWER LIFE BUILDING, – San Antonio, Texas 1994 – 1999
Operations Manager
Property manager for historic 235,000 square foot Tower Life Building. Led staff of 21 employees, including administrative, maintenance, and cafeteria and garage staff. Garage management included fuel service. Led initiative to clean building of asbestos and upgraded to meet federal and state standards for clients and owners. Acted as general contractor for all tenant construction. Implemented automated general and preventative maintenance system. Identified and managed large capital projects. Responsible for all vendor identification, negotiation, contracts, budgets, and property management accounting.
Key Achievement:
Led $2M asbestos abatement and HVAC renovation project without disruption to business operations. Planned and implemented an extensive renovation project for high-rise tower. Coordinated environmental contractors, architects, plumbers, mechanical engineers, and in-house maintenance staff, seven days per week for 12 months, to complete project. Increased property’s market appeal sufficiently to boost occupancy from 79% to 92% in two years, during and subsequent to construction phase.
WYNNE/JACKSON, INC., -Dallas, Texas 1984-1986
Director of Leasing
Directed and managed leasing efforts of Plaza of the Americas and Allianz Financial Centre, a multi-use development in downtown Dallas (1.6 million square feet of office and two level retail mall). Closed 113 lease transactions totaling $58,461,513 in lease volume. Responsible for $20 million income revenue budget with less than 5% variance. Coordinated all tenant construction. Responsible for reporting to large institutional owners and investors.
OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT
Ten years’ experience achieving Regional Operations Manager position, responsible for 2,100 apartment units and 6 project managers. Previous position held, Marketing Manager for 32,000 unit portfolio.
organizations and credentials
2007 REALTOR® Broker of the Year – San Antonio Board of REALTORS®
2011 President – South Texas Commercial Association of REALTORS®
NAR REALTORS Commercial Alliance Outstanding Achievement in Commercial Real Estate
Award - 2008
Director – San Antonio Board of REALTORS®, 2001 to 2007
Chairman 2006 – San Antonio Board of REALTORS® (7,700 member organization)
Director – Texas Association of REALTORS
Director – National Association of REALTORS
William Fleming Award Recipient – 2006 (Top commercial REALTOR® award)
UTSA Advisory Board Member – Real Estate, Finance & Construction Dept.
Director (Secretary) CREW: Commercial Real Estate Women (Dallas) 1986
Volunteer Chairman CREW Golf Classic 1986 (Susan Komen Cancer Benefit)
Director - North Texas CCIM Chapter – Secretary 1987; President 1988
CCIM Designation (Certified Commercial Investment Member) Since 1986
Texas Real Estate Broker’s License since 1978; Sales license since 1972
TREC Advisory Committee on Broker Responsibility
Director – Commercial Investment Division – SABOR, 2005 Chairman
Director – South Texas CCIM Chapter 1994 to 2005
San Antonio Board of REALTORS Commercial Grievance Subcommittee
National Association of REALTORS® e-Pro Certification
Texas Association of REALTORS® Issues Mobilization Chair 2007
Texas Association of REALTORS® Legislative Management Team 2007
Texas Association of REALTORS® RCA Vice-Chair 2008, Chair 2009
Texas Association of REALTORS® Region 13 Vice President
NAR RCA Committee Member 2007-Present
National CCIM Instructor 1988 through 1999 (CI 100, CI 101, Intro to Commercial Brokerage)
Top national leasing agent 1979 and 1980 – R & B Enterprises
Property Manager of the Year nominee 1997 – San Antonio Building Owner Manager Association (BOMA)
San Antonio Business Journal Who’s Who in Commercial Real Estate
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