Elijah Dunphy

Responsible for:

• Optimizing property maintenance and costs related to two multi-use (commercial/residential) real estate properties in Philadelphia.
• Creating an inventory of high-value equipment, warranties, and maintenance schedules.
• Overseeing local contractor costs and bids.
• Liaison with the local groundskeeper/handyman in regard to all building maintenance.
• Implemented owner requests and expectations regarding overall property management and related expenses.
• Perform small repairs using a personal skilled labor crew.

• Managed the complete restoration and renovation of residential real estate investment properties, including, most recently, my own.
• Created multiple in-depth budgets of upwards of $250,000, spanning years in length.
• Optimized scarce capital, construction materials inventory timing, and multi-contractor coordination.
• Oversaw day-to-day operations and creative problem mitigation.
• Handled all aspects of company formation, reporting, and marketing, including LLC registration through the SEC, IRS reporting utilizing QuickBooks, and property profiling via Zillow and Realtor.com.
• Oversaw structural design and code compliance, fulfilling local town and county permit requirements while serving as general contractor.
• Created over $300,000 in equity over a one-year period.

• Prioritized kitchen systems, implementing more effective storage, preparation, organization, and co-worker compatibility strategies.
• Trained co-workers in techniques such as general efficiency, organization maximization, consistency in quality, time optimization, and high-pressure management techniques.
• Explored creative design by diversifying flavor profiles, improving upon menu layouts, and attraction techniques, while enhancing food display and customer intrigue techniques.

• Honed time management, daily preparedness, and conflict resolution skills in a fast-paced, high-pressure kitchen environment.
• Learned and adhered to the value of consistent quality over rapid, inferior results.
• Monitored and improved upon FIFO and LIFO techniques, prioritizing fresh ingredients, and maximizing inventory.
• Explored intercultural, multilingual relationships, refining Spanish-speaking skills, while fostering connections within a culturally diverse workplace.