Donovan Holt
San DIego,CA
Summary
Detail-oriented and organized Property Manager effective at managing personnel, property and special projects. Dedicated to interacting with property office and maintenance staff to manage on-site activities. Focused on achieving occupancy goals and working closely with property owners and decision-makers for various needs. Hardworking and passionate Navy Veteran with 6 years of experience in leadership, critical thinking, project management, and problem solving in high risk environments with limited options and resources.
Secret Security Clearance
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Licensed Realtor
Self-employed
04.2022 - Current
- Compared recently sold area properties to determine competitive market prices.
- Promoted sales of properties through advertisements, open houses and online advertising platforms.
- Arranged for inspections and surveys of sold properties.
- Resolved client concerns related to home purchases to maintain high satisfaction ratings.
- Wrote listings detailing and professionally highlighting property features to increase sales chances.
- Coordinated appointments with buyers, sellers and other realtors to show buyers and tenants prospective homes.
- Accompanied buyers on visits of homes and inspections of properties to advise on suitability and value of homes.
- Communicated with clients to understand property needs and preferences.
- Assisted buyers with finding ideal homes by assessing needs, requirements, and budgets.
- Wrote contracts to outline sales and purchases of properties.
- Advised and informed prospective clients on current market activities and conditions.
- Increasing average selling prices by 7%. by implementing cost effective marketing strategies.
- Managed contracts, negotiations, and all aspects of sales to finalize purchases and exceed customer expectations.
- Maintained connections with clients to encourage repeat business and referrals.
- Advertised client properties through websites, social media, and real estate guides.
- Conducted comprehensive market analysis to identify opportunities for investors.
- Marketed and sold property for clients by hosting open houses and advertising online and in print.
- Followed-up escrow process, coordinated contingency removal of property inspection and maintained timely closing of escrow.
- Generated leads for sales and rental properties through cold calls and referrals.
- Developed and implemented marketing strategies to maximize sales and attract new clients.
- Developed new business and managed new and existing clients.
- Negotiated, facilitated, and managed real estate transactions.
- Completed final move-out walk-throughs with tenants to identify required repairs.
- Handled tenant complaints promptly and appropriately, calling in repairmen, and other support services.
- Collaborated with mortgage lenders to secure financing options for clients, expediting the closing process.
- Facilitated smooth transactions by coordinating with various stakeholders such as title companies, inspectors, appraisers, and attorneys.
Building Manager
United States Navy, USN
01.2022 - 06.2023
- Planned and scheduled general maintenance, major repairs and remodeling projects.
- Inspected grounds and facilities to identify necessary repairs.
- Managed operations, maintenance and improvement of properties.
- Managed and scheduled contract workers who completed building maintenance and upgrades.
- Coached entire building staff to promote optimal team dynamics while encouraging positive working environment.
- Performed routine maintenance tasks, which included unclogging sinks and toilets, replacing door locks and fixing heating and air conditioning issues.
- Supervised over 3000-room barracks type facilities and staff of 15 employees.
- Conducted regular inspections of both interior and exterior of properties for damage.
- Communicated effectively with owners, residents, and on-site associates.
- Implemented and enforced policies and procedures to maintain properties to highest standards.
- Delivered emergency 24-hour on-call service for tenants on building issues.
- Responded to Common Area Maintenance (CAM) inquiries.
- Kept properties in compliance with local, state and federal regulations.
Aviation Machinist's Mate
United States Navy, USN
06.2017 - 06.2023
- Maintained records of repair work, parts replacement and routine maintenance.
- Analyzed engineering drawings and schematics to troubleshoot systems and diagnose solutions.
- Maintained repair logs to document all corrective and preventive aircraft maintenance.
- Evaluated individual aircraft components to identify and troubleshoot issues.
- Read and interpreted aircraft documentation to determine repair feasibility and methods.
- Documented all inspection and maintenance actions in aircraft forms, IMDS, and FERMS.
Logistics Coordinator
Westcoat
06.2015 - 06.2017
- Generated documentation and information required for customer shipments.
- Prepared and documented shipment activities and cargo movements to enable tracking history and maintain accurate records.
- Scheduled and coordinated truck, ship and air transport to maximize productivity and maintain organized calendar.
- Negotiated freight rates with third-party vendors to acquire cost-effective contracts.
- Planned and supervised shipments from production to end-user and scheduled daily and weekly routes.
- Assisted in development and implementation of logistics policies and procedures to provide roadmap for daily operations.
- Developed strategies to optimize utilization of available resources.
- Registered vendors and customers on database to maintain updated roster.
- Managed loading, unloading, movement, and sorting of supplies to keep deliveries on schedule.
- Built and established relationships with staff and vendors.
- Monitored performance of logistics operations to identify areas for improvement.
- Updated and maintained databases to track shipments and inventory.
- Managed inventory levels to verify availability of stock for customer orders.
- Implemented and developed supply chain strategies to optimize efficiency.
Corporate Trainer
Intelicare Direct
12.2013 - 06.2015
- Monitored employee progress and gave feedback to management and additional training requirements.
- Created training programs and instructional materials to further educate personnel.
- Conducted evaluations and observed employee performance to identify areas of needed improvement.
- Prepared educational materials such as module summaries, videos and informational packets.
- Authored, updated and implemented training procedures.
- Developed training programs to meet company objectives.
- Developed effective training manuals, modules and teaching aids.
- Provided coaching and mentoring to employees.
- Analyzed and evaluated training effectiveness and program outcomes.
Regional Property Manager
Harlow Enterprises Inc
01.2010 - 10.2013
- Reviewed financial forecasts, budget and operational goals.
- Assessed reports on occupancy, delinquency, budget variance and make-readies generated by on-site staff.
- Negotiated vendor contracts and presented to owners for approval.
- Responded to escalated resident concerns and issues and monitored resolution.
- Conducted property visits to assess curb appeal, office upkeep and maintenance activities.
- Handled terminations, performance evaluations and staff coaching to maintain top property operations.
- Developed annual operating budgets and forecasts, as well as sales and marketing plans.
- Maximized rental income while minimizing expenses through effective planning and control.
- Communicated effectively with owners, residents, and on-site associates.
- Implemented and enforced policies and procedures to maintain properties to highest standards.
- Conducted regular inspections of both interior and exterior of properties for damage.
- Kept detailed track of asset maintenance and potential future costs to accurately portray data and advise clients.
Education
Accounting And Business Management
College of San Mateo
San Mateo, CA05.2026
Skills
- Staff Management
- Database Management
- Vendor Management
- Customer Service-Focused
- Adaptable
- Project Planning
- Excellent Communication
- Problem Resolution
- Training and Development
- Customer Relationship Management (CRM)
- Property Management
- Client Needs Assessment
- Comparative Market Analysis
- Rental Management
- Innovative Marketing Strategist
- Client Management
Timeline
Licensed Realtor
Self-employed
04.2022 - Current
Building Manager
United States Navy, USN
01.2022 - 06.2023
Aviation Machinist's Mate
United States Navy, USN
06.2017 - 06.2023
Logistics Coordinator
Westcoat
06.2015 - 06.2017
Corporate Trainer
Intelicare Direct
12.2013 - 06.2015
Regional Property Manager
Harlow Enterprises Inc
01.2010 - 10.2013
Accounting And Business Management
College of San Mateo