John Avelar
San Diego,CA
Summary
Results-oriented Project Manager with over 10 years of experience in real estate, construction, and property management. Expertise in analytical thinking, customer service excellence, and high organizational standards drives successful project outcomes. Proven ability in stakeholder management and process improvement while effectively managing budgets, forecasts, and risks. Currently enhancing skills through a continuing education course in Agile and Scrum to contribute a strategic approach to an innovative organization.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
5
5
Certification
1
1
Licenses
Work History
Realty Project Manager
Walmart
Los Angeles, CA
05.2022 - 01.2024
- Led project planning and execution from initiation to closure, collaborating with the management team
- Supervised 50-60 associates and indirectly managed 15-20 construction workers, achieving a 90% employee retention rate
- Reduced project costs by 15% and shortened timelines by 4 to 6 weeks through effective risk management and blueprint analysis
- Monitored project progress and quality control, providing regular updates to all stakeholders
- Acted as a liaison between store operations and construction teams for remodels, renovations, expansions, and new store projects
Project Manager / Client Services Coordinator
Searchlight Properties LLC
Santa Maria, CA
05.2021 - 05.2022
- Oversaw inspections and leasing operations for residential and commercial properties
- Coordinated with clients, tenants, contractors, vendors, brokers, and property managers to achieve efficient leasing and project requirements
- Reduced operating costs by 3% while increasing property values across a 217-business portfolio through targeted investment plans, remodels, and renovations
- Administered $640,000 worth of investment property transactions monthly, ensuring compliance with all buyers, sellers, and tenants
- Supervised and logged tasks of contractors for home construction
Senior Project Manager
Terra Nova Builders LLC
Phoenix, AZ
01.2018 - 05.2022
- Designed, scoped, and estimated more than 80 projects, increasing monthly gross revenue from $15k to $53k through CRM optimization, client acquisition, and sales marketing strategies.
- Delivered 65 timely project completions by supervising multi-phase construction plans, and ensuring compliance with permits and design specifications.
- Coordinated and managed project planning, budget management, procurement, communication with stakeholders, risk assessment, site inspections, change order management, safety compliance, and document control, ensuring on-time completion and enhancing stakeholder satisfaction.
- Provided leadership for cross-functional teams, cultivating a culture of accountability, collaboration, and retention
- Utilized CRM and design software for landscape and aquatic design, such as HubSpot, Pool Studio, and VIP3D.
REALTOR
EXP Realty/KW
03.2016 - 05.2022
- Strategically guided high-end clients in property investments, utilizing advanced financial planning to achieve an average profit increase of 20% through optimal timing and market analysis.
- Cultivated a robust network of over 50 local real estate agents and developers, successfully identifying lucrative investment opportunities that enhanced client portfolios.
- Analyzed industry trends and market indicators, providing data-driven insights that helped clients grow their real estate portfolios by an average of 15% annually.
- Executed comprehensive marketing strategies, including social media campaigns and targeted outreach, resulting in a 30% increase in leads for investment properties.
- Demonstrated exceptional negotiation skills, facilitating the acquisition and disposition of distressed properties, which maximized client profitability and satisfaction.
Education
Architectural Technologies - Pursuing
Mt. San Antonio College
02.2025
Real Estate - Pursuing
Mt. San Antonio College
02.2025
Some College (No Degree) - Real Estate & Business Marketing
Arizona School of Real Estate And Business
Scottsdale, AZ03-2016
Aerospace Propulsion Specialist -
AIT Technical School, Sheppard AirForce Base
12.2008
Skills
- Project scheduling
- Customer relations specialist
- Cross-functional coordination
- Purchasing and procurement
- Systems implementation
- Work flow planning
- Milestone tracking
- Systems installation, configuration, and upgrading
- Contract negotiation expertise
- Project closure
- Vendor sourcing
- Strategic planning
- Project development
- Workforce training
- Project tracking
- Project scope
- Conflict management
Certification
- Arizona Real Estate, 2016
- OSHA 30, 2023
- Project Management Professional: IO4PM, 2023
- Logistics & Supply Chain Management, 2023
- HIS Certification, 2022
- PMP - Agile & Scrum Online Course: Merit America, Pursuing
Languages
Spanish
Professional
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Realty Project Manager
Walmart
05.2022 - 01.2024
Project Manager / Client Services Coordinator
Searchlight Properties LLC
05.2021 - 05.2022
Senior Project Manager
Terra Nova Builders LLC
01.2018 - 05.2022
REALTOR
EXP Realty/KW
03.2016 - 05.2022
Architectural Technologies - Pursuing
Mt. San Antonio College
Real Estate - Pursuing
Mt. San Antonio College
Some College (No Degree) - Real Estate & Business Marketing
Arizona School of Real Estate And Business
Aerospace Propulsion Specialist -
AIT Technical School, Sheppard AirForce Base