Experience

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  CFI - Commercial Facilities Inc.

  • United States
  • Leasing Non-residential Real Estate
  • 1 - 100 Employee

  • Senior Property Manager

    • Jan 2023 - Present

  • Property Manager

    • Oct 2022 - Feb 2023

  • Associate Property Manager

    • Feb 2020 - Feb 2023

    - Management - Manage a commercial portfolio consisting of retail centers, office buildings, and industrial facilities- Operations - Coordinate facilities maintenance, risk management, servicecontracts, tenant care and control; oversee monthly financial reporting and regular communication with Landlords- Lease Negotiation & Management - Net Lease, Triple Net with Cap, Gross Office, and Reciprocal Easement Agreement- Asset Management - Capital improvement, reconciliation, financial analysis, pro-forma, budgets, and variance

  • Assistant Property Manager

    • Sep 2018 - Feb 2020

    - Managed over 1.1 million sq. ft. comprised of Retail, Office, and Industrial, working directly with the company's Vice President - Management Support - Recommended, justified, developed, and coordinated projects that enhanced the value of portfolios- Property Support - Conducted property inspections, supervised preventive maintenance and repairs, and managed tenant and property requirements- Tenant Relations - Administered tenants' needs by interpreting and enforcing lease language and notifying tenants of events or issues- Vendor Management - Requested and reviewed bids, making recommendations to Manager and drafting contracts- Accounting - Efficiently approved invoices and issued bill backs in an organized manner

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  Old California Coffee House & Eatery

  • San Marcos, Ca

  • Investor & Owner

    • Jan 2011 - Feb 2023
    • San Marcos, Ca

    Old Cal Coffee is a local hot spot. A favorite meeting place for business meetings, study groups and family gatherings. It is a quick service cafe that serves craft coffee drinks with a full food menu, located in historic Restaurant Row in San Marcos. We have a relaxed vibe that feels like a mom & pop cafe, with a back engine that runs like an efficient corporation. Our uncompromising standards on quality, customer experience and our strict policy on service time makes us a success. Under my leadership, the company has increased sales by 300% as well as lowering cost.Scope of work:- Increased sales by 300% while effectively decreasing labor and food costs within the first year of operation Voted the "Best Coffee shop in San Diego County" 6 years straight as well as numerous other local awards and distinctions - Branding - Created and organized the brand and culture of the company to to remain relevant in the local community - Operation Management - Developed efficient standards for the quality of service and products while streamlining the menu to increase margins and increase profits - Accounting - Organized and managed payroll, bank reconciliations, financial reports, annual budgets, tracking of account receivables, and processing account payablesDistinctions & Honors:*Voted Best Coffee shop in San Diego County Six years straight*Winner of Best medium size business in San Marcos 2013*Five times Winner of Talk of the Town “Best customer service award”*California State Assembly Recognition of Business of the Month Aug 2015* Union Tribune San Diego BEST Award 2013 & 2015

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  Cushman & Wakefield

  • One Ten Plaza

  • Property Administrator

    • Feb 2018 - Sep 2018
    • One Ten Plaza

    - Oversaw over 600,000 sq. ft. of Class A & mid-rise official buildings- Restructured the Engineering & Janitorial team by developing higher standards, creating a more efficient workflow, and increasing accountability- Management Support - Managed the engineering team, security team, janitorial team, and the parking staff by conducting monthly staff meetings - Tenant Relations - Handled all tenants' requests via in person, phone, and email; coordinated and hosted special events- Maintenance and Repair - Responded to all tenants' work requests in a timely fashion; Scheduled preventative maintenance and inspections- Accounting - Compiled coded invoices, job costing, tenant bill back, and assisted with monthly reports- Construction Administration - Efficiently handled all bids, scheduling, and job orders

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  Giovanna Garcia

  • Award Winning Author, Keynote Speaker and Business Consultant

    • 2008 - 2010

    Authored the book "Why Chinese Women Are Not Broke: Real Life Stories and Proven Keys for Success". An innovative book best described as "Chicken Soup for the Soul Meets The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People". A unique perspective on achieving success in business and in life through a series of interviews with 100 trailblazing Chinese American women, including CEOs of Qualcomm, Wal-Mart, State Farm and many more. Scope of work:- Conducted over one hundred interviews, speaking engagements and corporate training events - Boeing International, Girl’s Incorporated, San Diego State University etc.- Media Appearances - Fox News, CW, Clear Channel, NPR, and International TelevisionDistinction:*Winner of The Asian Heritage Award 2010

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  Megabyte Computers Inc.

  • Founder and President

    • 1995 - 2007

    Lead a staff of 10 engaged in building and installing computer systems, design and deployment of computer networks, service maintenance contracts and on demand service calls. Worked for small to medium size businesses within a wide range of professions. Responsible for 425 clients, which included executive offices and industrial companies.Scope of work:- Led and managed a staff of 10 employees engaged in building and installing computer systems, design, and deployment of computer networks - Founded the company with $300 as a start-up and increased revenue by strategically expanding the company's services and expertise levels - Administration & Management - Handled daily functions in all aspects of business ownership and operations - Client Care - Provided on-demand service and customer support for over 400 clients; Managed various clients' IT departments concurrently; Provided technical support; Delegated work orders and dispatched technicians as needed - Accounting - Tracked and collected monthly service contract paymentsCertification:* Microsoft Certified Solutions Provider * Microsoft Certified - NT Server * Microsoft Certified - Exchange Server* Microsoft Specialist – Configuring Windows DevicesDistinction:*Founded Megabyte Computer Company Inc. with only $300 at startup.*Increased revenue by expanding the company. From hardware only to hardware & networking. Eventually, a service department was added. It became a Full Service Computer Company. This company is still running successfully today!