DANTE S. GALURA JR
Oakley,CA
Summary
To Provide customers with a high level of professional services. To Whom It May Concern: Dear Sir/Madam, I would like to take this opportunity to introduce myself, and enclose resume for 25 years of experience in the legal office environment include multi-purpose responsibilities and major accomplishments with current employer. Qualifications, experience and valuable understanding of document organization, office facilities and office services will be seriously considered by company. In addition, am accustomed to handling a fast paced environment with a calm approach in order to help others be more productive. Organized Office Manager with noted experience in administrative management. Prioritize projects and multitask effectively to achieve project goals. Methodical and detail-oriented team player with expertise in team leadership. Offering these skills and strong work ethic. Seasoned Office Services Manager bringing proven skills in negotiating, preparing and finalizing lease contract agreements. Meticulous, well-organized and decisive field professional skilled at cultivating and deepening productive relationships with owners, companies and agency representatives. Ready to bring knowledge and abilities to challenging role with potential for long-term career advancement and success.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
Office Services Manager
Cooper White & Cooper LLP
San Francisco, CA
04.2007 - Current
- Manages and oversees daily operations of office services unit
- Develops procedures and policies for delivery of office services such as document processing and retention, mail and messenger, office equipment, purchasing, and facilities maintenance that meets needs of organization
- Evaluate and recommend changes or additions to service offerings and equipment to manage costs and achieve efficiencies
- Manage suppliers to ensure best options for pricing products or services
- Direct and develop staff to deliver services that meet business requirements.
- Established workflow processes, monitored daily productivity and implemented modifications to improve overall performance of personnel
- Sourced vendors for special project needs and negotiated contracts
- Compared vendor prices and negotiated for optimal savings
- Maintained computer and physical filing systems
- Coached new hires on company processes while managing employees to achieve maximum production
- Prepared meeting rooms and materials and recorded important information
- Oversaw office inventory activities by ordering and requisitions and stocking and shipment receiving
- Delivered performance reviews, recommending additional training or advancements
On-Site Property Manager
Logos Property Investment O, LLC, Via del Gato
Alamo, CA
06.2014 - 03.2020
- Responsible for overseeing maintenance and upkeep of residential properties and tenant satisfaction
- Duties include scheduling routine maintenance like plumbing issues, replacing burned out light bulbs, overseeing a team of resident and maintenance staff and enforcing rental terms
- Collecting rent and other property fees from tenants and individual owners
- Reporting property’s financial status, occupancy and expiring leases to property owners
- Meeting potential tenants, showing them property and assessing their applications in accordance with anti-discrimination laws
- Advertising vacant properties and hiring a leasing agent to find tenants as needed
- Inspecting properties and arranging for repairs and new materials as required 535179.1
- Arranging contracts for maintenance, trash removal, landscaping, security and other ongoing services and managing disputes with these service providers where appropriate
- Investigating and resolving property complaints and rental violations.
- Collected and maintained careful records of rental payments and payment dates
- Generated leads for sales and rental properties through cold calls and referrals
- Conducted inspections of property grounds, buildings and equipment to identify maintenance concerns and direct timely repairs
- Delivered emergency 24-hour on-call service for tenants on building issues
- Coordinated appointments to show marketed properties
- Kept properties in compliance with local, state and federal regulations
Record Clerk/Asst. Office Service Manager
San Francisco, CA
06.1998 - 04.2007
- Responsible for general mailroom operations including sorting and delivering of all incoming U.S
- Mail, DHL, FEDEX, UPS and inter office mails for multi-floor firm, high volume photocopying, tracking orders of incoming and outgoing faxes, bate stamping of legal exhibit, Pleadings & Discovery Documents Preparation and other general office duties including moving furniture, replacing lights, making office ready for new attorneys and paralegals
- In charge of training new personnel for department
- Supervises supply services to ensures efficient delivery and maintenance of office supplies
- Relieves receptionist and switchboard operator (as needed basis), maintains and cleans all conference rooms and kitchen, stock conference rooms and kitchens with supplies & assists with maintenance of photocopiers
- Maintains vendor relations to provide sufficient supply of goods and current services.
- Participated in continuous improvement by generating suggestions, engaging in problem-solving activities to support teamwork
- Participated in team-building activities to enhance working relationships
- Improved operations through consistent hard work and dedication
Education
Business - Business Administration, Administration
City College of San Francisco
High School Graduate – Diploma - undefined
Woodrow Wilson High School
Skills
- Skills Proven success in customer service
- Knowledge of
- Microsoft Word, Microsoft Office Outlook, Word Perfect 9, Microsoft
- Access 97 & 2003, E-Copy, Scanning, Fax Machines, Photocopier ( Xerox, Kodak,
- Canon ) and Pitney-Bowes postage meter, GBC Comb bind machines
- Customer service-focused
- Building operations
- Contract Negotiation
- Staff Management
- Leasing and sales
- Database Management
- Maintenance knowledge
- Self-Motivated
Timeline
On-Site Property Manager
Logos Property Investment O, LLC, Via del Gato
06.2014 - 03.2020
Office Services Manager
Cooper White & Cooper LLP
04.2007 - Current
Record Clerk/Asst. Office Service Manager
06.1998 - 04.2007
Business - Business Administration, Administration
City College of San Francisco
High School Graduate – Diploma - undefined
Woodrow Wilson High School
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