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Amanda Conway

Austin,TX

Summary

Hardworking and passionate job seeker eager to secure property management position. Ready to help team achieve company goals.

Started becoming interested Real Estate since college. Took courses and got a license to sell which was a requirement to work at Richard Avelar and Associates on the marketing department. Learned some interesting facts about architecture, design and reconstruction. Although pursued other goals at times, Kept watching the RE market and reading the news related to it.

Bought first house in 2017, and have been renting it out temporarily since 2018, living off the profits in Costa Rica, for the past two years. Meanwhile, studying Spanish, pursuing some online courses related to RE investments as well as learning more about foreign investment in RE.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience

Work History

Property Manager

Ragland Realty
12.2022 - Current
  • Completed final move-out walk-throughs with tenants to identify required repairs.
  • Maintained operational facilities attractive to potential tenants by organizing regular maintenance, major repairs and capital improvement projects.
  • Monitored timely receipt and reconciliation of rent collections in accordance with landlord and resident statutes.
  • Monitored progress of construction and maintenance projects and notified appropriate individuals of project updates, delays and schedule changes.
  • Prepared specifications, solicited bids and approved subcontracts for building services.
  • Organized and participated in meetings to give residents opportunity to ask questions and provide forum for issues to be addressed.

Vacation Rental Property Manager

Self
01.2018 - 11.2022
  • Conducted inspections of property grounds, building and equipment to identify maintenance concerns and direct timely repairs.
  • Delivered emergency 24-hour on-call service for tenants on building issues.
  • Generated professional networks by engaging in professional, industry and government organizations.
  • Communicated effectively with residents and on-site associates.
  • Collected and maintained records of rental payments and payment dates.
  • Kept properties in compliance with local, state and federal regulations.

English Teacher Volunteer

Iglesia De La Costa
02.2021 - 02.2022
  • Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics
  • Supported student skill development in alignment with personal and academic goals
  • Worked with other teachers to support struggling students and provide thorough help to rectify comprehension issues

Pastry Cook

Chantal Guillon Pâtisserie
07.2017 - 10.2017
  • Creation of Seasonal Tarts, Éclairs, Entremets, Ganaches, Chouquettes to suit the shop.
  • Keeping track of numbers of sold items.
  • Inventoried and restocked items throughout day.
  • Assisted co-workers whenever possible.

Chef, founder

Amande et Olive, Inc
10.2016 - 06.2017

Started this Catering Business with a former Sus Chef of Joël Robuchon.

  • Analyzed industry trends and compiled market research data to inform planning and strategy.
  • Directed targeted marketing efforts that introduced new products and promoted product visibility.
  • Developed, marketed and sold a full range of French food products, including savory and dessert.
  • Managed business finances, including paying vendors and suppliers for products services rendered.
  • Managed buying and selling of goods online via third-party sales venues such as Amazon.
  • Prospected to obtain new accounts while maintaining relationships with existing accounts.

Stagiére (intern)

Dessance
04.2016 - 05.2016
  • Mise en place of dishes, dehydration of ingredients, cooking with sous vide, platting Making ice creams, sorbets, shaved ice, Norwegian omelette


Intern

Christophe Michalak
03.2016 - 04.2016
  • Mise en place, Chocolate work, dehydration and pulverization of vanilla beans , croustillant (crumbles including gluten free).

Cuisine Intern

L'Atelier du Joël Robuchon
11.2015 - 01.2016
  • Preparation of cold and hot appetizers and main dishes
  • Plating

Pastry Cook

Forbes Mill Steak House
03.2015 - 05.2015
  • Preparation of crème brulée, biscotti, flourless chocolate, pound cake, cheesecake, caramel domes
  • Creation of mandarin tart for new private event
  • Some cuisine work as needed by the chef such as crab cakes, salads, prepping fish and lamb.

Marketing Manager

Richard Avelar & Associates
10.2010 - 08.2013
  • Compared agency and vendor marketing expenses against established budgets.
  • Boosted brand awareness and generated leads while managing internal and external marketing campaigns and programs.
  • Collaborated with designers and the editorial team on marketing materials.
  • Directed a successful search engine marketing (google maps, Facebook) campaign that utilized solid linking, technical and keyword research tactics.

Assistant Office Manager

Zebra Awning Co
01.2006 - 11.2008
  • Managed office supplies, vendors, organization and upkeep.
  • Ordered and distributed office supplies while adhering to a fixed office budget.
  • Responsible for accounts payable and receivables

Costumer Service Rep

Apple Union Square
01.2005 - 01.2006
  • Provided ongoing guest service.
  • Managed wide variety of costumer service to resolve customer issues quickly and efficiently.


Event and Marketing Coordinator

Point HQ
12.2004 - 11.2005
  • Worked as an Event Coordinator, by bringing famous Brazilian Bands from Rio de Janeiro, RJ, Brazil to San Francisco, CA.
  • Coordinated with internal business divisions, agency partners and local vendors to guarantee on time, cost-effective delivery of all marketing communications materials.

Waitress

Mel's Drive-In - Van Ness Ave.
07.2002 - 02.2005
  • Skillfully promoted items on beverage lists and restaurant specials.
  • Maintained customer satisfaction with timely table check-ins to assess food and beverage needs.
  • Addressed diner complaints with kitchen staff and served replacement menu items promptly.

Education

Certificate - Waterfall: How To Invest With Partners

Stackskills
Online
05.2022

Certificate - Pre-Investing: Before Investing in Real Estate

Stackskills
Online
04.2022

Associate of Arts - Le Grand Diplôme De Cuisine And Patissërie + Wines

Le Cordon Bleu
Paris, France
2015

Associate of Arts - Natural Culinary Arts

Bauman College
Berkeley, CA
2014

Associate of Arts - RE License

Real Estate
California
06.2010

Associate of Arts - Real Estate And English

CCSF
San Francisco, CA
06.2008

Associate of Arts - Immigration Law Basics Class

City College of San Francisco
San Francisco, CA
02.2023 - 05.2023

Skills

  • Disturbance Handling
  • Conversant in Portuguese, English, Spanish
  • Monthly Fee and Payment Collection
  • Great people and customer service skills
  • Vacancy Marketing
  • Repair Planning
  • Customer Needs Assessments
  • Rental Pricing Strategies
  • Equipment Replacement
  • Security Deposit Refunds
  • Property Tours
  • Video Surveillance

Languages

Portuguese
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Full Professional
French
Limited Working

Timeline

Associate of Arts - Immigration Law Basics Class

City College of San Francisco
02.2023 - 05.2023

Property Manager

Ragland Realty
12.2022 - Current

English Teacher Volunteer

Iglesia De La Costa
02.2021 - 02.2022

Vacation Rental Property Manager

Self
01.2018 - 11.2022

Pastry Cook

Chantal Guillon Pâtisserie
07.2017 - 10.2017

Chef, founder

Amande et Olive, Inc
10.2016 - 06.2017

Stagiére (intern)

Dessance
04.2016 - 05.2016

Intern

Christophe Michalak
03.2016 - 04.2016

Cuisine Intern

L'Atelier du Joël Robuchon
11.2015 - 01.2016

Pastry Cook

Forbes Mill Steak House
03.2015 - 05.2015

Marketing Manager

Richard Avelar & Associates
10.2010 - 08.2013

Assistant Office Manager

Zebra Awning Co
01.2006 - 11.2008

Costumer Service Rep

Apple Union Square
01.2005 - 01.2006

Event and Marketing Coordinator

Point HQ
12.2004 - 11.2005

Waitress

Mel's Drive-In - Van Ness Ave.
07.2002 - 02.2005

Certificate - Waterfall: How To Invest With Partners

Stackskills

Certificate - Pre-Investing: Before Investing in Real Estate

Stackskills

Associate of Arts - Le Grand Diplôme De Cuisine And Patissërie + Wines

Le Cordon Bleu

Associate of Arts - Natural Culinary Arts

Bauman College

Associate of Arts - RE License

Real Estate

Associate of Arts - Real Estate And English

CCSF
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