Michael Garcia

On-site and portfolio assistant property manager in Parkland, Weston and Pembroke Pines cities for 600+ residential units in HOAs and condominiums.

• Successfully launched Screening and Architectural Control Committee (ACC) Online Portal: Creating user-friendly forms, and detailed instructions, and providing assistance for submitting applications online. Evaluated screening applications for purchases, rentals, additional occupants, and lease renewals.
• Financial Management: Identified and addressed delinquencies, rejected inappropriate payments, and conducted budget meetings. Managed payroll, generated comprehensive financial reports, administered budgets, allocated resources and ensured regulatory compliance. Prepared, analyzed, and approved invoices, letters, and financial statements using AVIDXchange.
• Property Relations and Maintenance : Negotiated property sales contracts and managed building protection projects. Scheduled contract maintenance and compiled information for financial reports.
• Meeting Coordination and Documentation: Assisted in the preparation of meeting minutes following Robert's Rules of Order. Effectively handled meetings with the Board of Directors, committees, and homeowners.

Bal Harbor Shops

• Deliver exceptional customer service in both English and Spanish.
• Efficiently manage table service to ensure a seamless dining experience for customers. Serve wine and dishes accurately and in accordance with restaurant standards.
• Pre-shift meetings, and maintain clear and effective communication with kitchen staff, bar staff, and busboys.
• Handle all billing transactions with accuracy and attention to detail.
• Completed regular inventory counts to verify stock levels, address discrepancies, and forecast future needs.

• Provide instructions and updated materials for teachers at La Salle University seeking their research licenses.
• Assist in the registration of intellectual property on the Ministry of Science and Technology platform, in accordance with the National System of Science, Technology, and Innovation (SNCTeI) model.
• Review and categorize books, research results, and materials based on the existence and quality requirements as outlined in the SNCTeI measurement model.

• Exceeded sales targets consistently through effective product demonstrations and persuasive communication skills using Microsoft Office, Excel, and Salesforce to enhance sales operations.
• Support training processes for sales and operations teams in Mexico and Colombia, ensuring effective use of tools and techniques.
• Proactively participate in planning sales and marketing strategies, contributing to the development and implementation of successful campaigns.
• Forecasting and Goal Setting : Developed sales forecasts and set monthly goals to ensure alignment with overall business objectives, driving commitment to achieving targets.
• Increased sales by offering advice on purchases and promoting additional products. Collaborated with team members to achieve monthly sales goals and improve overall performance.

• Data Collection and Analysis: Gather and analyze data from IMF, World Bank, and Penn World Table databases to support macroeconomic research.Utilized statistical software for data analysis, generating accurate insights into complex datasets, and improved data collection methods with introduction of econometrics techniques.
• Literature Review: Conduct comprehensive reviews of literature on debt crises, structural changes, financial fragility, and macroeconomic theories.
• International Representation: Represented the research group at international conferences, including presenting on “Choice, Rationality, and Context in Financial Decision Making” at La Salle University in Mexico City.