JAMES SHROCK
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REAL ESTATE ASSET / PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT
OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT
15+ years maximizing performance and value of portfolio assets in a closely held corporation
Drive operations for 3 multi-family market rate class-B properties (740 units) in 2 cities
Analytical process-driven leader with hands-on walk-around management style
EXPERIENCE
MIKE HERALD MANAGEMENT Indianapolis IN 1996 to Sep 2010
Director of Operations (2000-10)
Indianapolis IN: Fountainhead Apartments | Columbus IN: Quail Run and Steinhurst Manor
• Oversee 3 property portfolios of long-term real estate investments held by 3 partnerships
(81 partners; 2 general partners) $4.9M annual revenue (2009)
• Supervise 25 employees in 2 cities; negotiate all vendor contracts in excess of $2K; monitor and evaluate vendor performance
• Market lease and manage assets: maintain >90% occupancy despite economic downturn
• Develop and execute short and long term strategies to include business plans operating and
capital budgets with P&L accountability for each property
• Manage revenue to maximize property values; identify opportunities to create operating expense efficiencies and optimize return on investment (ROI)
Drove deal to refinance all properties (2005) when valuations were at an all time high ($21M) that yielded $4.25M cash-out to Partners
• Perform ongoing research asset valuation and investment analysis: report to partners quarterly
• Spearhead construction redevelopment and improvement projects $450K annual budget
Project manager for $1.3M exterior renovation (2005)
• Identified operational weaknesses developed and executed comprehensive plan for remediation:
Developed custom Excel spreadsheet to manage Rent Roll data formerly kept manually
Created operational handbooks incorporating standard operating procedures and best practices
Establish weekly sales goals mentor and motivate staff: structured employee incentive program
Property Manager: Fountainhead Apartments (1996-00)
• Rental management maintenance improvement and security for 176 unit multi-family complex
• Administer budget collect rents complete lease contracts oversee vendors coordinate capital improvements and supervise 7 employees
OTHER VENTURES
Partner: STONE INVESTMENTS LLC Indianapolis IN 2005 to 2008
• Purchased managed and flipped 3 apartment buildings (12 units total): $0/down $100K/profit
• SportClips Franchisee
Launched start-up; managed build-out; engineered Grand Opening that set franchise record
for number of haircuts and revenue for opening week
Positioned for adding 2 additional units when approached with acceptable offer to buy (2008)
EDUCATION
BS: BALL STATE UNIVERSITY Muncie IN 1992
Complementary Education and Specialized Training
• Certified Apartment Property Supervisor (CAPS) 2007
Memberships & Associations
• Indiana Apartment Association: Chairman 2002-09; Legislative Committee (2005-09)