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Melissa Benson

Altamonte Springs,FL

Summary

Responsible LCAM/Property Manager committed to ensuring safe and comfortable environment for residents as well as advocating for needs of building board. Attentive Community Association Manager possessing [7] years of success in managing planned communities to facilitate resident safety and satisfaction. Well-versed in service contract negotiation and serving as support for the board of directors. Eager to fulfill an opportunity to bring value to the team. To seek and maintain a full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Reliable employee seeking Community Association/Property Management position. Offering excellent communication and good judgment. Versatile Property Manager bringing solid blend of people skills combined to implement and enforce property rules and regulations. Assist and coloration with Construction defects for the Communities after turn from the Developer to the Association.

Overview

37
37
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Community Association Manager

Bono & Associates
Lake Mary, FL
05.2023 - Current
  • Managing 8 residential family home communities in a portal.. Two with onsite Administrative Assistants combined total of 681 doors.
  • Streamlining processes and systems for Communities.
  • Obtain bids proposals.
  • Prepare Board Packets, Agenda, Minutes.
  • Developed and adhered to community budgetary restrictions in collaboration with board of directors.
  • Enforced compliance with community regulations and guidelines.
  • Responded to Common Area Maintenance (CAM) inquiries.

Community Association Manager

Artemis Lifestyles Management
11.2022 - Current
  • Transition Manager. On-Board New Communities, upload Community Data in companies’ software. Assist Managers with any questions. Attend meet and greets.
  • Managed (8) Communities in portfolio.
  • Construction Defect Projects (100 unit) Townhomes & (100) units. Condo's. Coordinator of these two projects. Gather Proposals for large projects. Vet vendors, ensure proper insurance. Pay attention to the financials for the community and the funds coming in.
  • Work and streamlining systems for Communities.
  • Serves as liaison between community HOA’s, maintenance vendors, and lawyers.
  • Obtains proposal bids on various HOA projects.
  • Visits communities to ensure homeowner compliance with established policies and regulations.
  • Receive and approve vendor's invoices.
  • Responds to homeowners’ inquiries in timely fashion via telephone and email.
  • Prepare Board Packets, Agenda & Minutes
  • Conducted inspections of property grounds, buildings and equipment to identify maintenance concerns and direct timely repairs.

Community Association Manager

Access Management
02.2021 - 10.2021
  • Managed 12 residential single family home communities in portfolio. Construction Defects-Assisted (3) communities with construction defects claims to move forward with litigation.
  • Construction Defects-Acted as liaison between Townhomes owners with vendors for interment repairs while under litigation.
  • Special Projects-Assisted Townhomes Community with $30,000 key fob/security system. gathered proposals, worked with vendor closely on project.
  • Developed and adhered to community budgetary restrictions in collaboration with board of directors.
  • Addressed and quickly resolved resident complaints with speedy and knowledgeable support.
  • Enforced compliance with community regulations and guidelines.
  • Administered property-related budgets, reviewed invoices and tracked costs.
  • Responded to Common Area Maintenance (CAM) inquiries.
  • Conducted inspections of property grounds, buildings and equipment to identify maintenance concerns and direct timely repairs.
  • Developed annual operating budgets and forecasts,

Community Association Manager

Premier Association Management
05.2020 - 05.2020
  • Managed 7 residential single family home communities in portfolio.
  • Assists Board of Directors, including preparation of yearly budgets and review of financials.
  • Serves as liaison between community HOA’s, maintenance vendors, and lawyers.
  • Obtains proposal bids on various HOA projects.
  • Visits communities to ensure homeowner compliance with established policies and regulations.
  • Receive and approve vendor's invoices.
  • Prepare Board Packets, Agenda & Minutes
  • Responds to homeowners’ inquiries in timely fashion via telephone and email.

Community Association Manager

Sentry Association Management
11.2018 - 03.2020
  • Managed 7 residential communities in a portfolio. Condos and HOA's
  • Addressed and quickly resolved resident complaints with speedy and knowledgeable support.
  • Developed and adhered to community budgetary restrictions in collaboration with board of directors.
  • Assists Board of Directors, including preparation of yearly budgets and review of financials.
  • Serves as liaison between community HOA’s, maintenance vendors, and lawyers.
  • Obtains proposal bids on various HOA projects.
  • Visits communities to ensure homeowner compliance with established policies and regulations.
  • Receive and approve vendor's invoices.
  • Prepare Board Packets, Agenda & Minutes
  • Responds to homeowner inquiries in timely fashion via telephone and email.
  • Enforced compliance with community regulations and guidelines.

Community Association Manager

Southwest Property Management Of Central Florida
11.2015 - 11.2018
  • Managed 12-14 residential communities in a portfolio.
  • Addressed and quickly resolved resident complaints with speedy and knowledgeable support.
  • Developed and adhered to community budgetary restrictions in collaboration with board of directors.
  • Serves as liaison between community HOA’s, maintenance vendors, and lawyers.
  • Obtains proposal bids on various HOA projects. Visits communities to ensure homeowner compliance with established policies and regulations.
  • Prepare Board Packets, Agenda & Minutes
  • Enforced compliance with community regulations and guidelines.

Receptionist/Corporate Administrative Receptionist

First Data Corporation
05.2001 - 05.2013
  • Managed front desk, ordered office supplies, followed security protocol for guests, and all daily administrative functions of corporate office.
  • Direct contact for scheduling of over 20 conference and boardrooms
  • Organized corporate events and staff meetings (domestic and international).
  • Performed Admin duties with increasing responsibility throughout my tenure to support managers and C-level executives throughout organization.

Direct Store Delivery Clerk

Publix Supermarket
08.1986 - 08.2001

· Managed $25k in cash reconciliation for daily/weekly invoices and receiving sheets.

  • Resolved complex billing, ordering and invoicing discrepancies.
  • Provided superior customer service, excelling in problem resolution.
  • Processed daily and weekly credit card, cash, and all levels of check receipts.
  • Coordinated multiple vendor accounts and reported variances in product delivery.

Skills

  • Legal Issue Resolution
  • Repair Planning
  • Operations Management
  • Contract Negotiation
  • Budget Preparation
  • Construction Project Oversight
  • Grounds and Facility Inspection
  • Operating Cost Tracking
  • Community rules and regulations
  • Board of director's support
  • Community guidelines enforcement
  • Customer service-focused
  • Construction Defect Coordination

Certification

· IFREC Real Estate School

September 2014 Licensed Community Association Manager (LCAM), license #44230

Timeline

Community Association Manager

Bono & Associates
05.2023 - Current

Community Association Manager

Artemis Lifestyles Management
11.2022 - Current

Community Association Manager

Access Management
02.2021 - 10.2021

Community Association Manager

Premier Association Management
05.2020 - 05.2020

Community Association Manager

Sentry Association Management
11.2018 - 03.2020

Community Association Manager

Southwest Property Management Of Central Florida
11.2015 - 11.2018

Receptionist/Corporate Administrative Receptionist

First Data Corporation
05.2001 - 05.2013

Direct Store Delivery Clerk

Publix Supermarket
08.1986 - 08.2001
Melissa Benson