A hands on manager and problem solver with richly diverse background, graduate of West Virginia University, Certified Environmental Inspector, Asbestos Abatement Inspector, Asbestos Abatement Management Planner and a licensed Florida Real Estate Broker with 15 years experience in real estate functions concurrent with 17 years property management experience in single family, multi-family, mobile home park, public housing, resort and commercial properties including property management for Florida Department of Transportation, Florida Turnpike and Federal Aviation Authority property acquisition programs. Excellent computer skills including word processing, various spreadsheet, database and specialized systems.
Professional Experience (Past fifteen years)
Founder/Chief Officer of Rodeo Right of Way Services - Responsible for all company operations including preparation of Conceptual Stage Relocation Plans (Type A) and Needs Assessment Studies (Type B), replacement housing payment calculations, acquisition/relocation activities, property management and demolition supervision. (May 1995 to present)
Sr. Acquisition Agent II for consultant, Post, Buckley, Schuh & Jernigan, Inc., Tampa, Florida - Prepared Conceptual Stage Relocation Plans (Type A) as part of Project Development and Environmental Studies (FDOT Districts 1, 2, 3 & 7) and Needs Assessment Plans (Type B) for Right of Way Division (statewide). Reviewed relocation plans submitted by other consultants as part of GEC contract for FDOT District I. Served as acquisition agent negotiating purchases for right of way acquisition and suit preparation for eminent domain proceedings. Performed relocation functions in preparation of Replacement Housing Payment Studies including mobile homes, single family and last resort housing. Performed property owners and occupants need analysis in relation to available replacement housing. Counseled displacees on eligibility of relocation benefits available. Responsible for supervision of all phases of property management for the firm for the State of Florida including salvage value determinations, compilation and supervision of demolition contracts activities, environmental coordination and demolition supervision. (September 1993 to July 1995)
Property Manager for consultant, O. R. Colan Associates, Veteran's Expressway Project, Tampa, Florida - Responsible for supervision of all phases of property management, environmental and demolition activities which require close coordination between previous residents, contractors and the Expressway Authority. Provides property management information to Client on daily, weekly and monthly basis. Demolition activities include writing demolition specifications, conducting pre-bid conferences, preparation and administration of all contracts, daily field supervision of contractors to assure conformity of all FDOT and local requirements governing the permitting and performance of asbestos abatement, demolition, house removal, well and septic abandonment. Responsible for Property Management Supervision for 9A & 9B, Jacksonville, FL. Prepared Needs Assessment Studies for Veteran's Expressway, assisted in writing of Needs Assessment Studies for 9A & 9B (Jacksonville) and Conceptual Stage Relocation Plan (Type A) for interstate corridor alternate study in Memphis, Tennessee. Assisted in the writing of Relocation Plan (Type B) for Tampa International Airport expansion project by FAA standards. Also performed as acquisition agent for Veterans Expressway Project. (May 1991 to September 1993)
Property Coordinator for consultant, The Urban Group, Ft. Lauderdale/Hollywood International Airport Land Acquisition Program, Ft. Lauderdale, Florida - Responsible for rent roll in excess of $500,000 per year. Responsible for rental collection and accounting, account sweeps, eviction processing, purchasing and dispatching of service and repair requests. Managed single family, mobile homes, multi-unit and commercial properties. Provided support services in relocation of tenants and disbursement of relocation funds. Reduced delinquent accounts by 80% within three months of project assignment. Implemented use of REMS 4000 computerized property management system. (April 1989 to May 1991)
Public Housing Manager for Broward County Housing Authority, Lauderhill, Florida - Responsible for property management of four public housing projects including maintaining rental accounting, supervision of maintenance staff and performing periodic property inspections. (October 1988 to April 1989)
Interim Resort Manager for Ocean Beach Club, Key Colony Beach, Florida - Responsible for property management of 38 unit interval resort and hotel during Federally supervised reorganization including all front desk operations, rental accounting, maintenance and housekeeping staff. Reported directly to Federally appointed trustee and assisted in transfer of operations to new ownership. (May 1987 to June 1988)
Director of Deed Conversions for Nautical Watch Resort, Belleair Beach, Florida - Responsible for supervision of all deed conversion activities until project completion, including proper conformity to Florida Statues, closing officer for real estate sales, establishment of new financing and counseled clients on refinancing. (September 1986 to May 1987)
Director of Real Estate Operations for The Urban Group, Inc., Ft. Lauderdale, Florida - Supervised real estate sales, leasing and property management functions for commercial and residential properties. (December 1985 to September 1986)
Director of Deed Conversions for Montego Resort, Myrtle Beach, South Carolina - Responsible for supervision of deed conversion activities until project completion including proper conformity to South Carolina statues, closing officer for real estate sales, preparation of financial and contractual documents and disbursement of agent commissions. Held South Carolina Real Estate/Timeshare license. (January 1985 to September 1985)
Project Director for Silver Seas Beach Club, Ft. Lauderdale, Florida - Supervised resort operations until sellout including property management, rental accounting, maintenance and real estate sales. Initiated refinancing program for deed conversion transactions. (July 1983 to January 1985)
Sales Representative for La Costa Beach Club, Pompano Beach, Florida - One of top ten producing salespersons for interval ownership resort in sales team of over seventy sales representatives until sellout. (October 1981 to July 1983)
Sales Representative for Windjammer Beach Club, Lauderdale-by-the-Sea, Florida - Contract Office Manager for interval ownership resort before receiving Florida Real Estate License prior to appointment to sales team. Top selling sales representative for six consecutive months. (February 1980 to October 1981)
Education:
B.A. West Virginia University - 1977
Specialized/Postgraduate Training:
Environmental Assessment Association - Environmental Inspections in Real Estate Transactions
Motivational Management Seminars - Tony Galley Sales Seminars
Gold Coast School of Real Estate, Ft. Lauderdale, FL - Florida Real Estate Broker Course
Jim Mort School of Real Estate, Boca Raton, FL - Florida Real Estate Salesman Course
Colombo-Americano University, Medellin, Colombia, S.A. - Candidate for Masters Degree in Spanish Cultures
O. R. Colan Seminars: Relocation Advisory Assistance, Negotiation and Relocation.
University of Florida-Treeo Center-Asbestos Abatement:Management Planning
University of Florida-Treeo Center-Asbestos Abatement:Facility Survey and Building Systems
Accreditations:
Inspector - Asbestos Abatement:Facility Survey and Building Systems
