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Magdelena Canava

KYLE,TX

Summary

Offering my 20+ years of managerial experience, excellent communication skills, and effective time management skills. Share my knowledge of Commercial and Residential Management and focus on successfully handling daily operations for a professional office.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience

Work History

Commercial Property Manager I

State of Texas Office of Attorney General
08.2022 - 01.2023

Summary of qualifications: Business Administration, Construction Management, Accounting, Facility Operations, Media Operations, Asset Management, Safety Compliance, Event Facilitator, Exceptional Customer Service, Inventory, and Professional interpersonal skills.

I served as the primary liaison to the Texas Facilities Commission (TFC) and the primary coordinator for the Office of the Attorney General’s (OAG) Financial Asset Management Division. Managed and facilitated all maintenance operations for TFC projects for three (3) State buildings and four (4) State parking garages occupied by State employees.

Collection Analyst

Apex Systems/ On-site with LCRA Environment
03.2020 - 03.2022

Summary of qualifications: Office Administration, Customer Service, Customer relations, Data Entry, Accounts payable, Accounts receivable, Laboratory safety, Resilience, and Determination.

I completed a two-year contract pursuing daily collections for active and closed utility accounts. Achieved a 70% increase in laboratory revenue. Collected and processed customer water samples reporting to the State of Texas entities. Processed payments, reconciled all accounts payable and receivables, and contacted Commercial, Residential, State, and City customers via phone, mail, or a personalized collection email.

Utility Billing Specialist & Utility Escalation Specialist

City of Austin/ Austin Energy
02.2015 - 08.2019

Summary of qualifications: Data Management, Data Entry, Record keeping, Critical thinking, Keen eye for detail, Intense research, Proficiency in State and City regulations, and Leadership, and Teamwork.

I analyzed residential and commercial utility usage, determined average consumption, verified rates, investigated potential overcharges, and adjusted/corrected multiple customer accounts to determine accuracy in utility usage for customers’ monthly billing. Issuing field requests for all maintenance, high reads, and errors, along with addressing any concerns to other City departments, stakeholders, or outsourced agencies. Complied with all established procedures, practices, policies, and City Ordinances.

Residential Property Management

BG Personnel Staffing
02.2000 - 04.2015

Summary of qualifications: Accounting Principles, Human Resources, Marketing, Advertising, Maintenance operations, Event Planning, Social Media communication, Mentorship, Critical thinking, Problem-solving, Persistence, Focus, and a working knowledge of various software.

I offered a welcoming environment under the roles of Property Manager, Assistant Manager, and Leasing professional. Conducting all business under AAA policies and procedures. Participated in educational events held by our local Housing Authority, the Americans with disabilities Act, and many others. I kept a working knowledge of all company policies, property operations, contract terms, Financials, trends, updates, and safety of all on-site personnel.

Education

No Degree - CPR Certified

American Heart Association
Minden, LA
11-2025

No Degree - Food And Safety

State Food Safety
Shreveport, LA
09-2025

Certificate - Digital Marketing & E-commerce

American Assoc of Advertising Agencies
Mountain Center, CA
11.2024

Advanced Microsoft training

State of Texas
Austin, TX
01.2024

Excel Pro

State of Texas
Austin, TX
11.2023

Fair Housing and Public Safety

COA Housing Authority
Austin, TX
03.2016

General Education Diploma -

Austin Community College
Austin, TX
10.2013

Certification - Interior Decoration

Professional Career Development Institute
Atlanta, GA
12-2004

Skills

    Canva, Google Analytics, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Visio, Capps Systems, Horizon, Sharepoint, Quickbooks desktop Enterprise, Onesite, Property Solutions, Onedrive, Teams, Zoom, along with the knowledge of various software's

Timeline

Commercial Property Manager I

State of Texas Office of Attorney General
08.2022 - 01.2023

Collection Analyst

Apex Systems/ On-site with LCRA Environment
03.2020 - 03.2022

Utility Billing Specialist & Utility Escalation Specialist

City of Austin/ Austin Energy
02.2015 - 08.2019

Residential Property Management

BG Personnel Staffing
02.2000 - 04.2015

No Degree - CPR Certified

American Heart Association

No Degree - Food And Safety

State Food Safety

Certificate - Digital Marketing & E-commerce

American Assoc of Advertising Agencies

Advanced Microsoft training

State of Texas

Excel Pro

State of Texas

Fair Housing and Public Safety

COA Housing Authority

General Education Diploma -

Austin Community College

Certification - Interior Decoration

Professional Career Development Institute