Scott Kurland
Austin,TX
Summary
Dynamic property manager with a proven track record of transforming operational inefficiencies into profitable outcomes. Successfully upgraded a traditional management system for a 39-unit dental office by implementing Microsoft Office and Python to streamline processes and enhance productivity. This strategic overhaul resulted in a remarkable transition from flat revenue to ~$60k profit within one year. Committed to leveraging technology and innovative solutions to drive growth and improve property management practices.
Pursuing full-time role that presents professional challenges and leverages interpersonal skills, effective time management, and problem-solving expertise.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Data Entry Clerk
IRS
01.2019 - Current
- Fully successful data entry clerk.
- Processed high volumes of data entries with a focus on accuracy and efficiency.
- Managed sensitive documents while maintaining confidentiality and data security standards.
- Conducted regular audits of entered data to identify discrepancies and implement corrective measures.
- Completed data entry tasks with accuracy and efficiency.
- Followed established procedures to enter and process data correctly.
- Organized, sorted, and checked input data against original documents.
Data Scientist
HyperOptix.io
06.2018 - 01.2019
- Writing trigonometric controller code in Python.
- Data analysis and modeling.
- Developed predictive models to enhance data-driven decision-making processes.
- Conducted thorough exploratory data analyses for robust model building.
- Applied statistical and algebraic techniques to interpret key points from gathered data.
Analyst
Robert Half
11.2006 - 10.2017
- Saved half a billion gallons of wasted water per year via bill auditing and early notification.
- Predicted Galleria construction infrastructure demand increase.
- Tracked smart meter interference via signal analysis to UT undergrads in dormitories sharing Netflix over electrical wiring.
- Resolved retail shoplifting attack via hanger algorithm.
- Analyzed complex data sets to identify trends and insights for strategic decision-making.
- Developed and implemented process improvements that enhanced operational efficiency across departments.
Property Manager
Jadewood Accounts
07.1999 - 02.2007
- Tripled employer's holdings in three years: 39 apartments to 102.
- Upgraded the data management from a chalkboard and a cardboard box to Excel and Access.
- Increased annual profit from 0 to $60K.
- Oversaw daily operations of residential properties, ensuring compliance with regulations and tenant satisfaction.
- Managed lease agreements, including renewals, terminations, and rent collections.
- Coordinated maintenance requests and inspections, enhancing property conditions and tenant experiences.
- Regularly inspected property grounds to identify potential problems or safety hazards that required immediate attention.
- Maintained detailed records of tenant interactions, lease agreements, and maintenance requests for accurate recordkeeping.
- Improved tenant satisfaction by addressing concerns promptly and maintaining open lines of communication.
- Handled tenant complaints promptly and appropriately, calling in repairmen, and other support services.
- Oversaw management of property while providing general service to tenants.
- Reduced maintenance costs with efficient scheduling, prioritizing urgent repairs, and coordinating with contractors.
- Coordinated with legal counsel when necessary in handling evictions or other disputes arising from lease violations or non-payment issues.
- Streamlined rent collection processes, ensuring timely payments and reducing delinquency rates.
Education
AA - Liberal Arts
Oakton Community College
Oakton, IL05-1995
Some college - Mathematics
North Park College
Chicago, IL05.1988
Skills
- SQL data analysis
- Linux command line proficiency
- Mathematical proficiency
- Proficient in Python
- Predictive analytics
- GitHub
- Proficient in machine learning
Certification
- Data science immersive, 01/18, Present, Python : pandas, numpy, scipy, anaconda, matplotlib, scikit-learn, flask, NLTK, Bokeh, Flask, Jupyter, Statistics : Hypothesis testing, A/B testing, CLT, Multi-Arm Bandit, Bootstrap, linear & logistic regression, Supervised learning : Decision Trees, K Nearest Neighbors, Bagging, Random Forest, Boosting, SVM, Unsupervised learning : K Means, dimensionality reduction, recommendation systems, PCA, NMF, Big Data : Hadoop, Spark, Amazon Web Services, Google Cloud, MongoDB, PostgreSQL, Linux : bash, OSEMN shell scripting, git
- Driver's License, Non-CDL Class C, 05/23, 05/29
Languages
French
Timeline
Data Entry Clerk
IRS
01.2019 - Current
Data Scientist
HyperOptix.io
06.2018 - 01.2019
Analyst
Robert Half
11.2006 - 10.2017
Property Manager
Jadewood Accounts
07.1999 - 02.2007
Some college - Mathematics
North Park College
AA - Liberal Arts
Oakton Community College
Groups
Mensa, 05/95-Present, HiQ society
Colloquy, 2001-Present, online HiQ society
Personal Information
- Title: Data scientist
- Work Permit: Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Assessments
- Business math, Proficient, 04/20, Using basic math to solve problems in a business context.
- Analyzing data, Proficient, 03/20, Interpreting and producing graphs, identifying trends, and drawing justifiable conclusions from data.
- Project timeline management, Proficient, 04/20, Prioritizing and allocating time to effectively achieve project deliverables.
These are the currently archived Indeed assessments. There used to be more, and higher rankings than proficient, but Indeed apparently retired their assessments, so this is all that I have left of them.