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Charlene Oquendo

Wesley Chapel,FL

Summary

Experienced Office Management and Administration Professional in optimizing productivity, efficiency, and service quality across various environments while creating a positive workplace culture. Reliable and ethical support specialist, a leader who blends advanced organizational, technical, and business acumen. Works effectively with cross-functional teams to ensure operational and service excellence. A highly dependable, organized candidate who is successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Office Manager

ninjaOne
01.2023 - Current
  • Project | Construction Manager & interior design position to oversee project completion of new 16,000 sqft
  • Office space within our 3-month timeline to achieve the company's goals and achieving their vision
  • Obtain all estimates for office renovations
  • Design office layout and interior design
  • Assist with a variety of special projects and requests for Senior Management
  • Liaison with multiple on-site property management, subcontractors, and vendors to keep projects on a positive timeline for completion
  • Manage| supervise an office of 150+ account managers, software engineers, and IT personnel
  • Implement the right processes and practices across the organization
  • Adopting operational plans, carrying out performance evaluations, and supervising all daily activities while striving to keep the business productive, efficient, and organized
  • Develop and implement creative team-building strategies
  • Assist with all onboarding and building access
  • Manage and track office project budgets and timelines
  • Remain up-to-date on industry trends and detail-oriented
  • Maintain the office clean and organized and submit any maintenance issues to the property management office.
  • Monitored project performance to identify areas of improvement and make adjustments.
  • Achieved project deadlines by coordinating with contractors to manage performance.
  • Met project deadlines without sacrificing build quality or workplace safety.
  • Managed inventory and supply chain operations to achieve timely and accurate delivery of goods and services.
  • Developed and maintained relationships with external vendors and suppliers.
  • Negotiated contracts with vendors and suppliers to obtain best pricing and terms.
  • Directed initiatives to improve work environment, company culture or overall business strategy.
  • Assisted in recruiting, hiring and training of team members.
  • Delegated assignments based on plans, project needs, and knowledge of individual team members.
  • Oversaw daily operations at site, keeping team production moving at optimal pace.
  • Developed and maintained positive relationships with clients and other stakeholders.

Assistant Property Manager

Disney | Lincoln Property Company
04.2015 - 06.2017
  • Assisted the Director of Operations/Property Managers to manage over 2 million square feet, spread out within 15 properties in Disney commercial real estate contract
  • Planning, executing, monitoring, controlling, and closing out projects
  • Ensured that all proper and legal documents are received, current, accurately verified, and entered information into the system from new vendors, prior to payment being processed
  • Communicated with Property Managers regarding the accuracy of invoices received; that purchase orders, and proposals are attached, and that invoices are coded correctly, according to company procedures
  • Ensured that all invoices received from the properties are approved, entered, and paid within a timely manner
  • Accessed computerized financial information to resolve vendor and payment disputes
  • Check figures, postings, and documents for correct entry, mathematical accuracy, and proper codes
  • Operated computers programmed with accounting software to record, store, and analyzed information
  • Handled Property Manager's duties/authority in the absence of an immediate supervisor in accordance with company guidelines during meetings
  • Authority for managing 25 staff in the absence of the Director of Operations/Property Manager
  • Provided general clerical assistance to the office
  • Received all telephone calls and in-person visits from cast members
  • Listened and responded to cast member requests, concerns, and comments
  • Scheduled meetings with Disney departments/tenant reps and discussed progress and possible improvement with projects, janitorial, and safety issues
  • Quickly completed maintenance service requests and informed the maintenance/engineering team
  • Answered all cast member’s questions about projects, repairs, rules, etc
  • Followed up on a timely basis and responded to cast members on all matters
  • Ensured all maintenance repairs are handled satisfactorily by contacting cast members with completed service requests
  • Maintained open communication with the Property Manager and Engineering Supervisor
  • Contribute to cleanliness and curb appeal of the properties on a continuing basis.
  • Kept accurate records of all resident and tenant correspondence.
  • Responded to messages and inquiries from various parties and used well-developed active listening and open-ended questioning skills to promote quick issue resolution.
  • Managed and motivated employees to be productive and engaged in work.
  • Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
  • Maintained professional, organized, and safe environment for employees and patrons.
  • Onboarded new employees with training and new hire documentation.

Executive | Legal Assistant

Morgan & Morgan
03.2010 - 04.2015
  • Effective gatekeeper; providing a high level of secretarial and administrative support to the head/partner of the Worker's Compensation Department as well as an assistant to a new department associate
  • Prepared well-researched and accurate documents throughout the settlement process
  • Prepared and drafted correspondence and legal forms to maintain smooth communications.
  • Handling multiple calendar scheduling, drafting e-mails, mailing, and letters, answering telephones, copying, organizing meetings and conference calls, making travel arrangements, maintaining a filing system, and assisting with shared office responsibilities
  • Opened files, drafted petitions, motions, demands, and scheduled telephone conferences & meetings
  • Kept attorney’s schedule organized, maintained files, correspondence with insurance offices, processed settlement documents & updated clients on status, checked child support status, met with clients to sign settlement paperwork and file with the Judge’s office.
  • Made sure settlement checks were correct, time slipping, E-filing, and usage of client profiles database.
  • Managed accounts and client records of clients, observing confidentiality, and extreme discretion.
  • Handled office scheduling and made notes for deadlines, motions, and other important dates.
  • Filed court documents and legal pleadings with the court clerk on behalf of attorneys.
  • Organized documents to manage paper and electronic filing systems of clients.

Education

B.S. Degree - Crime Scene Technology

Keiser University
Orlando, FL
02.2010

Skills

  • Microsoft Office, Outlook, and proprietary software
  • Project and staff Management
  • Business Administration and Operations Management
  • Senior Leadership Support
  • Written Communication
  • Organizational Skills and workflow optimization
  • Vendor Liaising
  • Customer Relationship Management
  • Overseeing Employees
  • Scheduling and Coordinating
  • Expense Reports
  • Planning and Design
  • Subcontractor Relations Management
  • Project Leadership

Additional Information

  • Graduating Phi Theta Kappa Honors Community Association Manager (CAM) License: CAM56462 Real Estate Sales Associate License | REALTOR: SL3531068

Certification

  • Community Association Manager (CAM) License: CAM56462
  • Real Estate Sales Associate License | REALTOR®: SL3531068

Languages

Spanish
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Office Manager

ninjaOne
01.2023 - Current

Assistant Property Manager

Disney | Lincoln Property Company
04.2015 - 06.2017

Executive | Legal Assistant

Morgan & Morgan
03.2010 - 04.2015

B.S. Degree - Crime Scene Technology

Keiser University
Charlene Oquendo