Maurece E. Chessé
Pasadena,CA
Summary
Dynamic professional with extensive experience in custodial and building management, complemented by a Bachelor’s Degree in Communications from Ball State University. A proud United States Air Force veteran, demonstrating a strong commitment to excellence and accountability in every task. Notable contributions include assisting in the development of the Neighborhood Council Service under Mayor Richard Riordan, reflecting a deep dedication to community engagement and service. A steadfast belief in thorough follow-through ensures project execution with precision, transforming challenges into successful outcomes.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
Work History
Community Resident Property Manager
Aperto Property Management, Inc. (APMI)
Los Angeles, Ca
12.2020 - 05.2025
- On-Site Manager - Sepulveda Villas, Van Nuys, Ca. (32 Units)
- Off-Site Manager - Bakman Villas, North Hollywood, Ca. (11 Units)
- Assisted Regional Manager with Saticoy Gardens when required, Winnetka, Ca. (88 Units)
Community Resident Property Manager
Brad Robinson Enterprises Inc.
West Hollywood, CA
07.2018 - 11.2019
- Rehired to fill role of underperforming manager and lead operations of 3 property sites - 83 units.
- Oversaw multiple employees: plumbers, painters, gardeners, and pool maintenance staff.
- Repaired structural inefficiencies and elevators within buildings, as well as parking gates.
- Personally resolved any overlooked grounds keeping by crew or maintenance and attended immediately to all resident problems or issues when discovered.
- Conducted safety inspections, showed units to potential residents, contacted and worked with vendors, logged and collected deposits.
- Boosted resident retention and maintained full capacity in all 3 buildings.
- Enacted tighter access security and master key system for entry/exit of all buildings.
Resident Property Manager
BNB Asset Management/Wilshire Skyline
West Hollywood, CA
05.2015 - 06.2018
- Managed Villa Elizabeth Apartments for complete property rehab consisting of 75 units.
- Supervised door installers, plumbers, elevator rehab crew, contractors and crew, flooring installer, and laundry room rehab crew.
Resident Property Manager
Brad Robinson Enterprises, Inc.
West Hollywood, CA
05.2013 - 05.2015
- Oversaw daily operations of Fountain Avenue Apartments consisting of 75 units.
- Collected rent/bank deposits, showed and leased all vacant units, maintained documentation, supervised maintenance crews, and assisted tenants with various needs.
- Reinforced trash chute rules. Organized elevator motor room modernization and elevator car renovation projects.
- Quickly corrected frequently down gate motor chain drive and swapped out failed 150-gallon hot water heater the final minute of Christmas Eve.
- Updated elevator motor room entry with concrete wall/door to regulate AC circulation temperature control, enabling more effective airflow to avoid down time due to excessive motor heat.
New Hire Coach and Rolling Floor Associate
Home Depot 6616
Hollywood, CA
04.2008 - 06.2012
- Offered the necessary resources and encouragements for new hires to succeed in meeting company work ethics for customer service and sales.
- Assisted with creatively designed and executed planogram resets that enhanced customer interactions.
- Delivered outstanding service by greeting customers, determining their project needs and challenges and addressing their concerns or inquiries regarding item location and pricing.
Executive Supervising Manager
EMA Properties
Hollywood, Ca
12.1991 - 06.2008
- Directly handled property and tenant upgrades for 2 sites. Duties covered all things interior and exterior to include appearance, tenant acquisition, tenant retention, rent collections, assessing bids, remodeling and maintenance.
- Increased property value for site 1 from 720k to 3.65 million. Increased property value for site 2 from 525k to 2.85 million.
- Whatever the project demands, I over come the challenges presented and take commitment to purpose seriously.
Education
B.S. - Telecommunications, Minor: Business Management
Ball State University
Muncie, Indiana01.1979
Skills
- Proficient in Microsoft Word
Timeline
Community Resident Property Manager
Aperto Property Management, Inc. (APMI)
12.2020 - 05.2025
Community Resident Property Manager
Brad Robinson Enterprises Inc.
07.2018 - 11.2019
Resident Property Manager
BNB Asset Management/Wilshire Skyline
05.2015 - 06.2018
Resident Property Manager
Brad Robinson Enterprises, Inc.
05.2013 - 05.2015
New Hire Coach and Rolling Floor Associate
Home Depot 6616
04.2008 - 06.2012
Executive Supervising Manager
EMA Properties
12.1991 - 06.2008
B.S. - Telecommunications, Minor: Business Management
Ball State University