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Asset Management, Facilities Management, Property Management
CPMฎ, FRI. CCIM designation pending.
Licensed Alberta Broker. Qualified as Broker for BC.
Seasoned Real Estate Professional, with over 29 years of diverse Real Estate experience. Highly trained and experienced in real estate investment analysis, location analysis, user decision making, and market analysis. A natural leader who inspires and challenges. Excels at detailed financial analysis, Marketing and Operational management. A Strategic thinker prepared to embrace the Vision of your firm and work toward attaining it. If you are ready to take your business to the next level, I am ready to contribute to your success.
Expertise in most areas of Real Estate practice including Acquisitions, Dispositions, Marketing, Sales, and Property Management.
Experienced in residential, commercial and industrial Property Management, Facilities Management, Asset Management, Project Marketing, Leasing, Investment Analysis and Business Development.
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Leadership and Management Strengths
Consensus building team player Committed to life long learning
Exemplary leader Excellent time management skills
Strong analytical skills Open to new ideas, welcomes change
Strategic negotiator Solid Financial Analysis skill set
Superior oral and written communication Technologically competent.
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Professional Experience
JADE LAND HOLDINGS LTD. February 2008 to Present.
Vice President Sales and Marketing. Developed the complete marketing campaign for Copperstone Village, a 285 unit condominium development in Airdrie, Alberta. Implemented the marketing plan including website creation and development of media advertising, brochures, colour boards, posters and other sales tools. Reviewed and modified product pricing after completing market analysis to determine value and marketability of the units. Hired and supervised internal and external marketing professionals to continue sale of the suites. Met with and closed sales with investors. Reviewed plans, provided input on interior finishes. Developed complete disclosure document package in accordance with the laws of Alberta. Researched and implemented an extended health benefits plan for the staff. Investigated future investment opportunities including preparing proformas to determine value.
LARLYN PROPERTY MANAGEMENT May 2006 to January 2008.
Region Vice President and Broker. Managed and supervised the complete restructuring of the Alberta operation of offices in Edmonton and Calgary. Replaced underperforming senior managers while retaining client base. Managed consolidation and centralization of the Accounting department from Alberta to Ontario. Recruited and selected staff to accomplish restructuring resulting in 100% turn over of Calgary Staff, and significant changes to Edmonton Staff. As a result of restructuring, operating profit was improved from a net loss at October 2006, to a profit at March 2007 .Maintained and fostered new client relationships with many Developers and new and existing condominium corporation Boards of Directors. Oversaw a staff of 25 people in two offices managing a portfolio of 10,000 units comprised of condominium corporations and rental pools. Reviewed and signed off on trust accounts monthly containing average account balances of over $400,000,000.00. Interacted with the Auditor to provide input and backup as necessary during the annual audit. Reported inconsistencies and worked with Executive management to develop systems to streamline audits and ensure compliance with the Act.
NAI GODDARD AND SMITH COMMERCIAL. March 2004 to April 2006.
Associate Broker. Commercial Real Estate Agent specializing in Investment sales, Leasing and Development site Acquisition. Strengthened networking, prospecting and cold calling skills. Honed marketing and negotiation capabilities in the highly competitive commercial real estate market of Greater Vancouver. Significantly expanded my network of contacts. Continued to develop and diversify my analytical skills pertaining to Market analysis, Location analysis, financial analysis and user decision making by attending and completing all four CCIM courses. Average score on exams was over 90%. Largest sale $11,375,000. Largest Lease 41,000 square feet.
CO OPERATOR REAL ESTATE SERVICES INC July 1998 to Feb 2004
Regional Manager for British Columbia. . A valued member of the National Strategic Management Team, providing input on business growth strategies, budgeting, planning and visioning. Leader of the Property Management, Asset Management and Facilities Management team for B.C. Recruited, hired and trained new staff to satisfy continually changing divisional requirements. Established the Western Canadian Facilities Management department to service the needs of the Insurance offices in BC and Alberta. Developed and implemented a lease audit service for Credit Unions and Insurance offices. Implemented Accounting transitions from MAI to Spectra, and then to Yardi Systems. Developed preventative maintenance programs for the BC portfolio. Established Regional Suppliers for services and materials. Established emergency services / emergency preparedness procedures. Developed and implemented Y2K procedures. Provided project management services for building envelope maintenance and repairs. Established an in-house project marketing team for the Development Company. Recruited and employed and managed two licensed project marketers. Conducted Realtors Open House presentations. Employed and supervised third party project marketing teams. Worked with the Development team to determine market value. Developed proforma budgets, schedules of unit entitlement, schedules of interest on destruction, and schedules of voting rights for prospectus.
WESTERN DYNAMIC PROPERTIES INC. March 1996 to July 1998
Established and operated a small property management and consulting business in Port Coquitlam, BC. Built business to 12 accounts including a strip retail center, strata corporations, and single family homes. Provided a complete range of service including accounting, leasing, property management, property tax review and appeal, emergency services, and project management. Established and implemented a business development program to grow the business.
GATEWAY WEST MANAGEMENT September 1978 to March 1996
Vice president of Canadian operations. A key member of the Executive Management team involved in strategic planning for expansion and ongoing management of a large, International property management company. Reporting to the President and CEO, I was in charge of a Canadian property management. Trained and managed staff consisting of 6 property managers, and 5 property management administration staff. Responsibilities included training, motivation, and supervision of staff. Establishment of implementation systems and management systems for new properties, new clients, and new territories from Vancouver Island to Toronto. Operational management of a large and diversified portfolio comprised of residential multifamily, office and retail properties. Portfolio size was constantly in flux, reaching a maximum size of 27 properties geographically spread from Victoria, BC to Toronto, Ontario. The Canadian portfolio ranged in size from 6,000 to 10,000 units.
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Education and Certification
Diploma in Urban Land Economics. Sauder School of Business, UBC. FRI
Certified Property Manager CPM
Commercial Series, Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver.
CCIM courses 101, 102, 103, and 104. Certification pending completion of final exam.
Real Estate Agents Pre Licensing course.
Alberta Inter Provincial licensing courses and exams. Licensed as a Real Estate Broker in Alberta. Qualified for re licensing in British Columbia.
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Volunteer Involvement
Past President of the Real Estate Institute of Canada, Vancouver Chapter.
Past President of Chapter 50 of the Institute of Real Estate Management
Former Director of the Commercial Division of the Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver.
Former member of the Professional Conduct committee of the Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver.
Former member of the Government Relations Committee of the Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver.
Former member of the Community Affairs Committee of the Vancouver Board of Trade
Former member of the Local Government Budget Task force sub-committee of the Vancouver Board of Trade.
Former member of the Commercial Forms committee of the British Columbia Real Estate Association.
Former member of the Vancouver Fair Tax Coalition.
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Affiliations
CCIM Western Canadian Chapter.
IREM Chapter 50, British Columbia.
REIC Vancouver Chapter.
REIC Calgary Chapter
Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver.
National Commercial Council of the Canadian Real Estate Association.
National Association of Industrial and Office Properties.
Urban Development Institute.
Vancouver Board of Trade. |
