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William Veress

Lake Mary,FL

Summary

Dedicated Service Manager offering 19 years' of industry experience with 14+ years of successful team management. Experienced with optimizing service operations and improving resident and employee satisfaction. Utilizes team leadership and strategic planning to enhance overall productivity. Track record of problem-solving with effective communication in high-pressure environments.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

Service Manager

Willow Bridge
10.2024 - Current
  • Supervised service team of nine employees to ensure high-quality customer experiences and adherence to company standards.
  • Developed and implemented training programs to enhance staff skills and operational efficiency.
  • Managed inventory control systems to optimize resource allocation and minimize waste.
  • Negotiated with vendors to secure best prices for parts and supplies.
  • Analyzed service reports to identify areas of improvement.
  • Led team to enhance customer service quality, resulting in significant improvement in customer satisfaction surveys.
  • Improved customer satisfaction by implementing streamlined service processes and staff training programs.
  • Coordinated cross-departmental efforts to address complex customer issues, facilitating better communication and collaboration between teams.
  • While Managing Sun Lake apartments I also overseeing Capex projects for sister properties by acquiring proper bids and ensuring work is being done correctly while also running smoothy and within budget. I assist my RMD with DD walks for potential take overs. I also conducting internal audits in our portfolio when needed.

Service Manager

Pebble Creek Apartments (472 Units)
04.2020 - 10.2024

• Trained and guided team members to maintain high
productivity and performance metrics.
• Completing an average 20-25 work orders daily with a
24–48-hour turnaround timeframe.
• Make ready turnaround time of 6-7 days average.
• Supervised daily operations, including employee
performance, preventive maintenance and safety.
• Conducted inspections of property grounds, buildings
and equipment to identify maintenance concerns and
direct timely repairs.
• Delivered beautiful make-ready product assuring on
time happy move-ins.
• Provided facility inspection and maintenance to
achieve superior levels of cleanliness and upkeep.
• Optimized work readiness with effective gathering of
parts and supplies in alignment with specifications.

Service Manager

Mid-America Apartments
07.2012 - 04.2020

Managed two properties simultaneously, Colonial Village at Twin Lakes (460 units) and Colonial Grand at Lake Mary (472 units)
• Hired, trained, and mentored staff to maximize
effectiveness.
• Maintained team productivity and quality at service by
establishing and maintaining clear benchmarks.
• Developed and executed plan to achieve and and maintain 95% or better rate of occupancy.
• Administered property-related budgets, reviewed
invoices, and tracked costs.
• Procured pricing information from various vendors to
support cost-effective purchasing.
• Conducted inspections of property grounds, buildings
and equipment to identify maintenance concerns and
direct timely repairs.
• Coordinated daily workflow through task prioritization
and concise scheduling.
• Provide guidance to management regarding project
bids for onsite improvements.
• Processed Purchase Orders (PO) in a timely manner
while placing parts orders using Yardi/Payscan.
• Managed a task force team that entailed taking one
maintenance technician from each sister property to
help property come up to company standards with
compliance. I would bring a different property up to
compliance monthly.
• Visited sister properties and trained service managers
for company compliance.
• Trained 6+ technicians into service manager

Education

High School Diploma -

Deltona High School
Deltona, FL
2005

Skills

  • Budget Planning
  • Communication
  • 19 years industry experience
  • Problem-solving
  • Customer service
  • Project Management
  • Asset Management
  • Gross Revenue Retention
  • Employee Management
  • Reliable and responsible
  • Employee training and development
  • Time management

Timeline

Service Manager

Willow Bridge
10.2024 - Current

Service Manager

Pebble Creek Apartments (472 Units)
04.2020 - 10.2024

Service Manager

Mid-America Apartments
07.2012 - 04.2020

High School Diploma -

Deltona High School