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NICOLE ALVARADO

San Diego,CA

Summary

Motivated and experienced professional with a proven track record in facilities management and administrative support. Strong project manager and team leader, known for effectively interacting with individuals and professionals both within and outside the organization. Recognized for ability to streamline processes and drive efficiency in operations.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience

Work History

Property Manager

Spirtos Property Management
09.2024 - Current
  • Maintain original leases and renewal documents in digital and hardcopy format for property management office.
  • Handle tenant complaints promptly and appropriately, calling in repairmen, and other support services.
  • Monitor progress of construction and maintenance projects and notify appropriate individuals of project updates, delays, and schedule changes.
  • Communicate effectively with owners, residents, and on-site associates.
  • Complete final move-out walk-throughs with tenants to identify required repairs.
  • Track and processed changes within the project using Buildium software.
  • Monitor progress of construction and maintenance projects and notified appropriate individuals of project updates, delays, and schedule changes.
  • Complete final move-out walk-throughs with tenants to identify required repairs.
  • Maintain original leases and renewal documents in digital and hardcopy format for property management office.
  • Handle tenant complaints promptly and appropriately, calling in repairmen, and other support services.

Front Office Coordinator

BNBuilders
08.2022 - 09.2024

Provided high level administrative office support and oversight of general office operations for an office of 60+ employees.

  • Managed internal event planning and business travel.
  • Prepared and edited correspondence, communications, presentations etc.
  • Filed and retrieved documents.
  • Maintained kitchens, conference rooms and stockrooms.
  • Answered and managed incoming calls as well as received and interfaced with incoming visitors, clients and field staff.
  • Acted as the interim Office Manager and backup for Accounting for 8 months while the company worked to fill the positions.

Project Policy Analyst – Capital Program Management (TES)

UC San Diego
04.2019 - 03.2020
  • Provided high level administrative support to a team of Program and Project Managers working on a seven acre, multi-stakeholder and community construction project (Triton Pavilion).
  • Heavy calendar management, event planning and scheduling of multi-stakeholder meetings that often required the Chancellor, EVC and other major players on campus.
  • Tracked and processed changes within the project using e-builder software.
  • Managed travel, mileage and expense reimbursements using Blink and other departmental resources.
  • Assisted in training two TES employees during my time in the department.

Executive Assistant - Real Estate (TES)

UC San Diego
04.2019 - 03.2020
  • Provided high level administrative support as the interim Executive Assistant to the Director of Real Estate and Real Estate staff.
  • Handled day-to-day department operations which include, reception, office communications, purchasing, receiving, travel coordination, travel reconciliation and expenses.
  • Heavy calendar management, scheduling and coordination of meetings with University departments, non-University parties and clients.
  • Responsible for the circulation and tracking of Regents Items for campus leadership review/approval.
  • Managed,d tracked and reported all pending construction issues and scheduled multiple essential services to support the Real Estate departments office move.

Facilities Manager

Cooley LLP
07.2011 - 01.2019

Company Overview: a Fortune 100 law firm

  • Oversaw all facets of facilities management for a Fortune 100 law firm of over 200 employees.
  • Managed all short and long-term construction projects, including cost estimates and analysis.
  • Hired, supervised and mentored facilities, reception and conference center staff.
  • Prepared and implemented the firm's facilities and operating budget.
  • Put into operation the emergency response team for the office as well as helped develop the firm's crisis handbook and training schedule.
  • Transformed outdated, client facing office space into high end space our partners and clients were enthusiastic to use.
  • Handled all design aspects of the project and brought in vendors and trade-specialists who could accomplish the given vision within the budget provided.
  • Through researching and finding discrepancies within the lease agreement, discovered the firm was being overcharged by Property Management; ultimately saved the firm approximately $30,000.
  • Recognized as part of a successful team sent to set up a new Cooley office ready for business with equipment, employees, and vendors on the East Coast.
  • A Fortune 100 law firm

Office Services Supervisor

Cooley LLP
01.2003 - 01.2011
  • Managed daily operations, maintenance of equipment, break rooms, mailroom, copy center and office suite for a large law office.
  • Established vendor contracts.
  • Maintained and purchased all office supplies.
  • Managed security and building access.
  • Handled all incoming and outgoing mail and package deliveries.
  • Served as the central point of contact for all outside vendors and property management.
  • Responsible for new hire onboarding.
  • Served as backup receptionist and catering clerk.

Education

Child Development -

College of The Sequoias
Visalia, CA

Skills

  • Proactive self-starter
  • Proficient in simultaneous task execution
  • Highly organized
  • Effective calendar coordination
  • Procedure design and implementation
  • Project coordination
  • Email management
  • Proficient in Microsoft Word
  • Excel proficiency
  • Proficient in Microsoft PowerPoint
  • Experience with Workday
  • Experience with Raken
  • Experience with Buildium
  • SharePoint administration

Professional Development

  • AED/CPR Certified
  • Ergonomic Assessment training through The Hartford

Timeline

Property Manager

Spirtos Property Management
09.2024 - Current

Front Office Coordinator

BNBuilders
08.2022 - 09.2024

Project Policy Analyst – Capital Program Management (TES)

UC San Diego
04.2019 - 03.2020

Executive Assistant - Real Estate (TES)

UC San Diego
04.2019 - 03.2020

Facilities Manager

Cooley LLP
07.2011 - 01.2019

Office Services Supervisor

Cooley LLP
01.2003 - 01.2011

Child Development -

College of The Sequoias