MARIA CAROLINA VARGAS, MBA
**** ** *** ******* 754-***-****
Miramar, Florida 33025 *********@*******.***
EDUCATION Florida International University (FIU) Miami, FL
Master of Business Administration (MBA) December 2010
University Externado of Colombia Bucaramanga, Colombia
Postgraduate Specialization in Mining and Energy Law December, 2002
University Autonoma of Bucaramanga Bucaramanga, Colombia
Attorney (J.D. Equivalent) December, 2000
EXPERIENCE BERKSHIRE PROPERTIES ADVISORS, LLC, Miami, FL
Assistant Property Manager September 2005 – present
• Analyze the adherence and variances to the annual operating budget
• Make monthly recommendations on processes, systems, policies, and procedures for the portfolio to maximize net operating income
• Develop and maintain positive tenant relations to minimize tenant turnover
• Assist in due diligence and closing acquisitions
• Negotiate and oversee all service contracts
• Assist in and maintain a working knowledge of A/R and collection efforts and tenant balances. Total delinquency maintained below 1%
• Develop and promote a mentoring program for the Florida Region “Mentoring for Success”
• 2010 Assistant Property Manager of the Year Award
Leasing Manager Promoted to current position
• Negotiate 250 leases yearly and prepare proposals for new and renewing tenants
• Maintain resident occupancy above 96% (annual average)
• Write on-site marketing plans and submit to the Property Manager.
• Implement corporate, out-reach and locator marketing programs. Maintain awareness of local market conditions and trends
• 2007 and 2008 National Leasing Consultant of the Year Award
MOHAWK INDUSTRIES Pembroke Park, FL
Import/Export Customer Services Representative February 2004 – September2005
• Coordinated and supervised the exportation of goods from U.S.A to Colombia, Brazil, Mexico, Honduras, and Argentina
• Assist in the management of all activity related to order fulfillment for the international customers, collaborates with several internal departments to facilitate shipment/delivery and collection for international orders
• Worked closely with the Credit Department to resolve disputed credit items
COLMENA BANK Bucaramanga, Colombia
Attorney January 2001-June 2003
• Advised Colmena Bank on corporate restructuring, listing applications and credit facility
• Negotiated and prepared real state contracts
• Provided legal advice and drafted memoranda in various areas of law, including corporate law, electricity law, criminal law, and privatization law
OTHER Languages: Spanish
Computer: Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Power Point), Westlaw Research.
Certifications: Certified Apartment Manager (CAM), April 2009
Paralegal Certificate, December 2007.
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