RICHARD J. MATHIAS
Bullhead City,AZ
Summary
Detail oriented and highly qualified property manager with twenty-plus years experience in developing and managing multi-family apartment buildings. Superb communication skills. Extensive track record of success in remodeling and redesigning space utilization in multi-family residential properties. Consistently increased profitability through strong leadership, team member motivation, and sophisticated approaches to facility redesign, remodeling, repairs, capital improvements, and tenant retention programs.
Overview
37
37
years of professional experience
Work History
REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT MANAGER
Rich Mathias Enterprises
02.1991 - Current
- Created and expanded investment real estate holding company with eight residential rental properties in California, Nevada, Florida, and Oregon.
- Responsible for all Property Management tasks from property acquisition, improvements, tenant on-boarding, maintenance, cost controls, regulatory compliance, vendor selection, and budgeting.
- Manage day-to-day operations and increase profitability by aggressive cost containment.
- Space Utilization and remodeling programs.
LEASING MANAGER
Vista Creek Apartments
08.2023 - 02.2024
- Maintained occupancy levels as established by owner/budget expectations in 350-unit property.
- Carried out the philosophies and wishes of the Owner in daily operations.
- Oversaw State Audit & Compliance review 2023 / 2024 (received 98% audit result, best in 13 year program history).
- Assisted Community Director with all management tasks, including tenant move-ins, marketing programs, budgeting, and preventive maintenance program.
- Managed lease compliance, evictions, and tenant retention programs.
PROPERTY MANAGER
Nebula Property Management
04.2017 - 07.2023
- Acquired, financed, and designed 4-unit multi-family apartment complex, with long-term tenant use replaced by short-term business clients.
- Doubled property revenue by re-designing space utilization, implementing enhanced amenities, and adopting quality guarantee program.
- Minimized vacancy periods through real time advertising campaign and tenant screening system that expanded pool of eligible residents.
- Administered and streamlined operations to effectively satisfy needs of all residents while enhancing physical plant through preventive maintenance strategies.
POLICY SPECIALIST
Rich Mathias Consulting
01.2006 - 12.2016
- Developed Federal & State Legislative proposals to expand fair housing programs and fund HIV / AIDS prevention and healthcare programs.
- Directed advocacy and educational outreach activities before Congress and California Legislature promoting affordable housing programs on behalf of AIDS Healthcare Foundation & AIDS Project Los Angeles.
- Coordinated national and state-level HIV / AIDS policy and affordable housing initiatives.
- Oversaw team of communications professionals retained to assist in building national grassroots campaigns.
LAW PRACTICE MANAGER
Law Offices of Leroy S. Walker; Law Offices of William J. Rouse
01.1998 - 12.2005
- Provided legal research and evidence gathering support in numerous District Court lawsuits.
- Worked with Lead trial counsel to formulate and execute discovery plans: drafted discovery, pleadings, and motions for summary judgment.
- Drafted plaintiff's trial strategy, prepared witness testimony, drafted pre-trial motions and jury instructions; and assisted lead trial counsel during jury trial - succeeded with $285,000 verdict.
STATE ELECTIVE OFFICES
PUBLIC SERVICE
04.1991 - 08.1998
- Commissioner, Los Angeles County HIV Commission (the Federal/State planning and policy making authority for Federal/State funding programs for persons with HIV/AIDS and affordable housing policy;
- Governor, State Bar of California (The State agency responsible for licensing & regulating lawyers);
- Commissioner and Vice Chair, State Bar of California Commission on Minimum Continuing Legal Education (created State's first mandatory continuing legal education program for lawyers).
FOUNDER
Richard J. Mathias & Associates
12.1996 - 07.1998
- Founded and managed four-attorney boutique law firm specializing in labor & employment litigation and human resources counseling.
- Reviewed individual attorney performance and worked with leadership to improve processes, procedures, and practices.
SENIOR ASSOCIATE ATTORNEY
Alston & Bird; Dentons; Foley & Lardner
09.1988 - 12.1996
- Assessed cases for probable outcomes by researching black letter law and other legal authority, comparing fact patterns to those of precedential cases.
- Attended hearings as representative of corporate entities and firm clients.
- Prevailed in State Court action representing 13 California Counties in obtaining summary judgment ordering largest Medicaid Reimbursement Increase in history.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Foreign Service
05.1985
Governors
J.D. - National Security Law
06.1988
Directors
Skills
- Affordable Housing Programs
- Tenant and Eviction Laws
- Remodeling & Redesign
- Building Operations
- Multi-Family Property Management
- Leasing and Sales
- Fair Housing Mandates
- City and County Regulations
- Exceptional Oral and Written Communication Skills
- Preventive Maintenance
- Certified Expert in YARDI
- Informal Dispute Resolution
Timeline
LEASING MANAGER - Vista Creek Apartments
08.2023 - 02.2024
PROPERTY MANAGER - Nebula Property Management
04.2017 - 07.2023
POLICY SPECIALIST - Rich Mathias Consulting
01.2006 - 12.2016
LAW PRACTICE MANAGER - Law Offices of Leroy S. Walker; Law Offices of William J. Rouse
01.1998 - 12.2005
FOUNDER - Richard J. Mathias & Associates
12.1996 - 07.1998
STATE ELECTIVE OFFICES - PUBLIC SERVICE
04.1991 - 08.1998
REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT MANAGER - Rich Mathias Enterprises
02.1991 - Current
SENIOR ASSOCIATE ATTORNEY - Alston & Bird; Dentons; Foley & Lardner
09.1988 - 12.1996
Georgetown University Law Center - J.D., National Security Law
Georgetown University's Walsh School of Foreign - Bachelor of Science, Foreign Service
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