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JANET SUAREZ

WHITTIER,CA

Summary

Adaptable Manager demonstrating high level of ownership and initiative. Possessing exceptional work ethic and desire to go above and beyond to exceed company expectations. Offering a knack for building productive working relationships. Successful in fast-paced, deadline-driven environments to manage goals and team development.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

Property Manager

WOODS APARTMENTS
WHITTIER, CA
02.2020 - 01.2025
  • Answered calls and responded to inquiries from various parties using strong active listening and open-ended questioning skills to resolve problems.
  • Oversaw daily operations, maintenance, and administration of various properties.
  • Investigated and resolved property complaints and violations to foster pleasant living environment for residents.
  • Assisted owners with analyzing complex real estate documents and loan agreements.
  • Cultivated rapport with clients to meet expectations for high-end event space rentals.
  • Analyzed market conditions regularly to identify opportunities for improving operational efficiency.
  • Handled resident complaints and expedited maintenance requests.
  • Managed all maintenance requests from tenants in a timely manner.
  • Resolved tenant complaints quickly and effectively while ensuring customer satisfaction.
  • Responded to tenant maintenance requests according to agreed conditions for building functionality.
  • Issued non-payment notices to delinquent tenants in accordance with lease, county and state regulations.
  • Managed and oversaw operations, maintenance and administration of properties.

Store Manager

LORIS GIFTS
Duarte, CA
05.2020 - 12.2022
  • Updated and maintained store signage and displays.
  • Forecasted customer demand to set prices or credit terms for goods or services.
  • Monitored inventory levels and placed orders to restock shelves.
  • Balanced sales, reconciled cash and made bank deposits to facilitate opening and closing duties.
  • Established customer service standards and monitored staff compliance.
  • Mitigated business risks by working closely with staff members and assessing performance.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction and store operations through relationship building and daily problem-solving.
  • Built relationships with key customers and stakeholders to grow business networks and locate new opportunities.
  • Delegated work to staff, setting priorities and goals.
  • Monitored inventory levels and placed new orders for merchandise to keep supply well-stocked.
  • Improved productivity initiatives, managing budgets and accounts, coordinating itinerary and scheduling appointments.
  • Formed and sustained strategic relationships with clients.
  • Created weekly work schedules for store personnel.
  • Identified operational issues and implemented appropriate process improvements to promote workplace safety and productivity.
  • Managed daily banking activities such as deposits and withdrawals.

Property Preservation Specialist

CARA SERVICES
BELL , CA
06.2010 - 04.2020
  • Maintained records of all activities related to property preservation work orders.
  • Managed the scheduling of contractors to complete preservation work orders.
  • Planned, scheduled and coordinated general maintenance or repairs for commercial or residential properties.
  • Coordinated tenant evictions when necessary according to state laws.
  • Supervised production of annual rent, operating expense, and real estate tax adjustments.
  • Prepared and submitted monthly tenant visit logs.
  • Oversaw projects through timely inquiry response, event coordination and on-site support for feature film productions and events.
  • Oversaw daily operations, maintenance, and administration of various properties.
  • Recommended clarifications and changes in program policies to director of property management.
  • Completed various administrative tasks such as data entry into company software programs.
  • Secured vacant buildings against unauthorized access or vandalism.
  • Liaised between construction manager and tenant during build-out phase of tenant suite.
  • Provided excellent customer service while communicating with vendors, contractors and clients via phone or email correspondence.
  • Met with clients to negotiate management and service contracts.
  • Met with landowners to secure access to mineral rights and facilitate company drilling on privately owned parcels.
  • Answered calls and responded to inquiries from various parties using strong active listening and open-ended questioning skills to resolve problems.
  • Managed overall tenant relations, promoted tenant satisfaction and streamlined services delivery.

Legal Assistant

LAW OFFICES OF JEFFREY F. SKLAN
Beverly Hills, CA
06.2010 - 04.2020
  • Proofread drafts of legal documents for accuracy in grammar and punctuation.
  • Filed clients' legal documents in relevant courts for processing.
  • Provided administrative support and conducted research to assist attorneys in civil litigation preparation.
  • Organized exhibits for trial proceedings.
  • Knowledgeable dealing with pleadings, affidavits, motions and exhibit preparation.
  • Assisted with document production and deposition preparation.
  • Maintained knowledge on case status by reviewing relevant records and reporting back to clients.
  • Liaised between attorney and outside counsel, exchanging information.
  • Responded to client calls and inquiries to deliver applicable information.
  • Attended hearings with counsel and recorded minutes from the proceedings.
  • Handled telephone calls, meeting plans and conference organization requirements.
  • Provided administrative support to attorneys by managing calendars; scheduling appointments; organizing files; preparing correspondence; filing court documents; and obtaining necessary signatures.
  • Managed office scheduling and kept accurate notes on deadlines, motions, and other dates.
  • Met with clients and attorneys to discuss case details and evidence.
  • Processed incoming mail on a daily basis.
  • Ensured that all paperwork was properly filed according to established procedures.
  • Scanned physical documents into electronic format for storage in a secure database system.
  • Created and updated case management and client account databases.
  • Reviewed and prepared legal documents, such as contracts, pleadings, motions, briefs, memoranda of law and discovery requests.
  • Filed pleadings and appeals with court clerks to expedite trial proceedings.
  • Answered phones promptly while providing courteous customer service.

Education

Associate of Arts - PreLaw

WHITTIER COLLEGE
Whittier, CA
06-2011

Skills

  • Problem-solving
  • Customer service
  • Maintenance
  • Property inspections
  • Office Management
  • Critical Thinking

● Verbal and written

Communication

Family Law Familiarity

● Legal terminology

Legal correspondence

● Microsoft Office

● Conflict Resolution

Spanish translation

  • Tenant relations
  • Scheduling
  • Budgeting expertise
  • Payroll and budgeting

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Store Manager

LORIS GIFTS
05.2020 - 12.2022

Property Manager

WOODS APARTMENTS
02.2020 - 01.2025

Property Preservation Specialist

CARA SERVICES
06.2010 - 04.2020

Legal Assistant

LAW OFFICES OF JEFFREY F. SKLAN
06.2010 - 04.2020

Associate of Arts - PreLaw

WHITTIER COLLEGE
JANET SUAREZ