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Australia Rodriguez

Pembroke Pines,FL
Australia  Rodriguez

Summary

More than 19 years of results-driven experience in luxury real estate management, with particular expertise in mixed-use asset classes, including multi-association condominiums and residential-hotel developments. Significant strengths and skills include financial management and analysis, employee training and performance management and project management.


Accomplishments include property management of real estate with over a combined 8 million annual operating budget. Oversaw all finances, including annual budgeting, accounts receivable and payable, insurance, cash flow, income statements, balance sheet, and financial reporting to the board of directors, property ownership groups, and corporate office. Manage an over 50 person staff, including engineering, housekeeping, security, valet parking, and concierge staff. Comprehensive knowledge of state and local governing laws.


Collaborative leader with dedication to partnering with coworkers to promote engaged, empowering work culture. Documented strengths in building and maintaining relationships with diverse range of stakeholders in dynamic, fast-paced settings. Strong leader and problem-solver dedicated to streamlining operations to decrease costs and promote organizational efficiency.


Uses independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact company success. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. Dchallenges to best enhance the organizational brand.

Overview

19
years of professional experience
1
Certification

Work History

Castle Group, LLC

Assistant General Manager
08.2023 - 12.2023

Job overview

Assisted in the management of a 520 room ocean front Condominium in Hallandale Beach, FL. ❖ Reported directly to the General Manager and Regional Director. ❖ As Assistant General Manager I was responsible for every aspect of the residential operations and ensuring that it met Castle Group's brand standards and Board of Directors expectations. ❖ Managed upkeep of the property through housekeeping, maintenance and outside vendor support. ❖ Maintained employee engagement by setting clear standards, improving training and mentoring programs, and holding frequent department meetings to provide the entire team with an overview of property operations and each member's crucial role for success. ❖ Engaged residents with improved communications, improvement of amenities maintenance and scheduling of residential events, including on-site wine and food tastings. ❖ Prepared strategic and operational plans for the Board of Directors to keep long-term maintenance and improvement projects on track and ensure financial stability. ❖ Created new asset protection and preventative maintenance plans. ❖ Managed pool, landscaping, and common area renovations. ❖ Increased operating efficiency by improving standards, renegotiating vendor contracts, and improving performance. ❖ Managed building emergencies, including water leaks and fire.

Fontainebleau Miami Beach

Director of Condominium-Hotel Services
08.2004 - 06.2023

Job overview

❖ Managed two mixed use, luxury highrise residential buildings with 746 condo-hotel units (Fontainebleau II and Fontainebleau III Ocean) at the 23 acre, four building resort complex. ❖ Implemented highest standards of unit owner relations and services for unit owners and hotel guest. ❖ Excelled at dual reporting relationship required by position. Reported directly to resort Executive Committee and two Condo Boards ❖ Liaison to the hotel's General Manager, Directors of Finance and Operations, and shared service directors including Housekeeping, Maintenance, Valet, Front Services, Sales and Marketing, F&B, Recreation, Spa, Accounting, Legal and Human Resources. ❖ Provided direction, leadership and training to shared employees providing services to the residential towers, garages, common areas and shared amenities and unit owners to ensure consistent, luxury service. ❖ Managed shared condominium-hotel resources, including engineering, construction, housekeeping, security, front desk, valet, spa, office support staff and concierges. ❖ Provided active oversight of all vendors and departments working in residential buildings. ❖ Acted as a supervisory resource for all departments providing personnel and services to residents, including personnel provided by the hotel owner. ❖ Prepared the condominium association's annual budget with Director of Finance, Controller and Accounting Staff and provided regularly and timely reporting of financial performance, variances, and future projections for the Board of Directors. ❖ Negotiated renovation contracts for unit interiors shared over five renovations with various contract terms for projects ranging from $1K to over $75K per unit. ❖ Negotiated service guarantees, refunds, and upgrades. ❖ Contracted and implemented two software communication systems to improve services and response time. ❖ Reviewed and approved Association employee payroll and set employee schedules. ❖ Drafted and implemented several policies and procedures for the Condo Hotel Operations Department and support services approved by the Board of Directors and Hotel Operator. ❖ Coordinated legal solutions with General Counsels for Hotel and Associations and implemented loss prevention policies to prevent/mitigate litigation. ❖ Provided crisis management during emergencies, major system failures and weather related matters and created proactive solutions and procedures to reduce property damage. ❖ Kept unit owners regularly informed using the building's mass communication system. ❖ Processed more than 800 lease/rental contracts, unit sales, and construction applications for unit owners. ❖ Managed unit owner compliance with maintenance obligations, including the collection of maintenance arrearages; the preparation of payment plans; NSF and bad debt collection; enrollment in the building's ACH program; and the issuance of violation notices when necessary. ❖ Provided detailed oversight of the building's physical plant through regular floor inspections with the Directors of Engineering, Housekeeping and construction teams to ensure that the shared facilities met the luxury standards expected by our residents and any defects were promptly corrected. ❖ Conducted and noticed all meetings of the Board of Directors, organizational meetings, budget meetings, and elections. ❖ Negotiated contracts with vendors and manufacturers for common area and unit interior improvements. ❖ Created and implemented policies and procedures to efficiently manage the day-to-day business operations of the Association. ❖ Prepared monthly Executive Summaries and provided budget variance explanations to the Board of Directors.

Education

Colibri Real Estate
Online

Real Estate Agent Prelicensing Course from Real Estate
02.2024

University Overview

Gold Coast Professional School of Business
Miami, FL

CAM Prelicensing Course from Condominium Association Management
04.2006

University Overview

Miami Dade College
Miami, FL

Associate of Arts from International Business Management
09.2004

University Overview


  • Awarded Ford Motors Marketing Internship
  • 3.5 GPA

Skills

  • Software Program knowledge includes Microsoft Office Suite; Outlook, Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Access, Microsoft Teams, Zoom, TOPS Accounting software, Jenark, Paycom, UKG, Building Link, Concierge Plus, Yardi, ONR, Oracle OVOS/Opera, Owner Relations, HOTSOS
  • Contract Negotiation
  • Staff Development
  • Operations Management
  • Business Development
  • Financial Management
  • Rules and Regulations
  • Board Reporting
  • Strategic Planning
  • External and Public Relations
  • Legal and Regulatory Compliance
  • Contract and Vendor Management
  • Team Building
  • Verbal and Written Communication

Accomplishments

Accomplishments
  • 2023 - Reduced aging from $300K to $100K in 6 weeks for Parker Plaza Estates in Hallandale Beach for Castle Group and nominated as most impactful Manager in four month period.
  • 2022-2023 - 26 Million Renovation Project Management for 462 Unit Fontainebleau II/Tresor at Fontainebleau Miami Beach. Directly responsible for communications to unit owners, contract negotiation, collections of renovation costs and coordinating construction access to units and common areas.
  • 2009 & 2019 - Key Staff during pandemic and closing of Fontainebleau Miami Beach for 1 Billion Renovation
  • 2004-2023 Maintained delinquencies units under 5% and Rental Program Participation over 85%
  • 2018 - 2019 - 18 Million Renovation Project Management for 286 Unit Fontainebleau III Ocean Club/Sorrento at Fontainebleau Miami Beach.
  • 2005 & 2008 Opening Team for Fontainebleau II and Fontainebleau III Ocean Club
  • 2004 m- 2006 Developed Condo-Hotel Operations Department from inception with Hilton Hotels Corporation Executive Team and transitioning Team for Hotel Ownership from Hotelarama to FB Dev.

Certification

Florida CAM License 30982 since 2006

Languages

Languages
Fluent English and Spanish (native speaker)

Skills

Skills
Contracts, Maintenance, Operations, Training, Vendor Agreements, Vendor Contracts, Business Operations, Collection, Inspections, Budgets, Collections, Corrective Action, Credit, Drafting, Employee Performance, Million, Retail, Retail Marketing, Security, Housekeeping, Its, Property Management, Access, Aspect, Asset Protection, Audit, Community Outreach, Employee Engagement, Hvac, Increase, Landscaping, Mentoring, Middle Tier, Quality Assurance, Satisfaction, Budget, Cable Television, Crisis Management, Finance, Front Desk, Liaison, Litigation, Loss Prevention, Payroll, Telephone, Accounting, Accounts Receivable, Adp, Award, Balance Sheet, Budgeting, Cash, Excel, Financial Analysis, Financial Reporting, Microsoft Word, Nexus, Opera, Payables, Performance Management, Powerpoint, Project Management, Real Estate, Secretary, Word, Cam
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Quote

The way to get started is to quit talking and begin doing.
Walt Disney

Timeline

Assistant General Manager
Castle Group, LLC
08.2023 - 12.2023
Director of Condominium-Hotel Services
Fontainebleau Miami Beach
08.2004 - 06.2023
Colibri Real Estate
Real Estate Agent Prelicensing Course from Real Estate
Gold Coast Professional School of Business
CAM Prelicensing Course from Condominium Association Management
Miami Dade College
Associate of Arts from International Business Management
Australia Rodriguez