Nancy L. Spira
Chicago,IL
Summary
Accomplished real estate management expert skilled in overseeing property operations and capital projects, directing financial reporting, and managing leasing initiatives across diverse property types, including new development mixed-use, luxury rental, mixed-income and condominium. A strategic planner and motivational leader focused on revenue growth and margin expansion. Proficient in MS Office and Yardi. Seeking to leverage an extensive and varied background to the next level of achievement.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
1
1
Certificate
Work History
Senior Property Manager
Peak Properties, LLC
12.2021 - Current
- Train, develop and supervise newly hired managers for multiple properties as well as building staff
- Oversee operations of 303-unit Gold Coast luxury high-rise building
- Coordinate and facilitate unit turnover program
- Negotiate, implement and oversee building services contracts
- Bid-out, negotiate contracts for and supervise capital improvement projects
- Process A/P, A/R, delinquencies, evictions and collections
- Develop, implement and monitor annual budget
- Prepare financial variance and narrative reports, and month-end packets for investors
Community Manager
Associa Chicagoland
03.2020 - 12.2021
- Aligned strategies with overall Board priorities for Gold Coast condominium building including 196 condominium units and 12,000 SF commercial space
- Supervised building operations and staff
- Facilitated capital and reserve projects
- Developed annual operating and reserve budgets; and monitored spending
- A/R, A/P, delinquencies, collections, and other association services
- Scheduled and attended monthly Board meetings; prepared meeting packets; and facilitated board elections
- Enforced rules and regulations; reviewed policies and made recommendations
- Coordinated with attorneys, auditors and reserve specialists.
General Manager
Onni Group
06.2014 - 08.2018
- Supervised physical and financial operations for 309 mixed-income residential rental units and 13K SF commercial space
- Developed and administered annual operating budget
- Relocated residents in 102 units to prepare for demolition and subsequent redevelopment construction
- Implemented City of Chicago Affordable Housing Program
Asset & General Manager
Management By Objectives Inc
07.1992 - 06.2014
- Provided astute ownership and management company representation through skilled leadership for 309 mixed-income residential units and 13K SF of commercial space
- Worked directly with state and federal housing authorities, and maintained excellent city and community relationships
- Developed and administered a $4 million annual operating budget, including up to $500,000 in capital improvement projects annually
- Negotiated capital contracts and oversaw operational improvement projects that boosted revenue, exceeded budgetary forecasts, and increased property value
- Maintained high resident/tenant retention rates
- Supervised physical operations; maintenance staff; leasing staff; financial activity and reporting, including A/P, A/R, G/L, P/R, preparation of financial statements, variance reporting; and audit documentation
- Converted property from HUD Section 236 program to CHA Enhanced Voucher Program
- Participated in sale of property and transition to new ownership
Skills
- Financial Reporting
- Operations Management
- Capital Project Facilitation
- Contract Negotiations
- Vendor/Contractor Management
- Regulatory Compliance
- Ownership Reporting
- Fostering Positive Resident/Tenant Relationships
- Leadership and Team building
Certification
State of Illinois
Real Estate Managing Broker (current)
Timeline
Senior Property Manager
Peak Properties, LLC
12.2021 - Current
Community Manager
Associa Chicagoland
03.2020 - 12.2021
General Manager
Onni Group
06.2014 - 08.2018
Asset & General Manager
Management By Objectives Inc
07.1992 - 06.2014
Accomplishments
Led a community to be recognized by the Federal Housing Commission for excellence in property management and featured on ABC's Today Show as a model for urban mixed-income housing
Additional Experience
General Manager
1400 N. Lake Shore Drive – Chicago, IL
General Manager
Cobbler Square – Chicago, IL
Commercial Manager & Residential Management Supervisor
River City- Chicago, Illinois
Commercial/Retail Lease Coordinator
666 N. Lake Shore Drive (now 680) – Chicago, IL
Additional Experience
Commercial Manager/Residential
Management Supervisor
River City- Chicago, Illinois
Commercial/Retail Lease
Coordinator
666 N. Lake Shore Drive (now 680) – Chicago, IL
Additional Experience
Commercial Manager/Residential
Management Supervisor
River City- Chicago, Illinois
Commercial/Retail Lease
Coordinator
666 N. Lake Shore Drive (now 680) – Chicago, IL
Additional Experience
Commercial Manager/Residential
Management Supervisor
River City- Chicago, Illinois
Commercial/Retail Lease
Coordinator
666 N. Lake Shore Drive (now 680) – Chicago, IL
Additional Experience
Commercial Manager/Residential
Management Supervisor
River City- Chicago, Illinois
Commercial/Retail Lease
Coordinator
666 N. Lake Shore Drive (now 680) – Chicago, IL
Additional Experience
Commercial Manager
First Winthrop of Boston - Chicago, IL
Commercial/Retail Lease
Coordinator
666 Associates– Chicago, IL
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