Austin, Texas, United States
My corporate background is diverse and all of it was accomplished and experienced in Los Angeles, CA, which began in the following order: 1) Flight Attendant for Delta Airlines based at LAX 2) Haute Couture Fashion Model, Commercial Print, Infomercial Talent - CESD - Cunningham, Escott, Slevin, & Dipene - Los Angeles 3) Sales Manager for Marriott Hotels - We opened the Courtyard by Marriott - Old Town Pasadena 4) Account Executive for Los Angeles Daily News 5) Owner of Startup Company - Home Ecology Systems LLC - North Hollywood, CA 6) Real Estate Asset Manager, CMCA, AMS (HOA Sector) for Ross Morgan & Company, Inc. - Sherman Oaks, CA 7) HOA Portfolio Manager (New Developments), CCAM, CMCA, AMS for Action Property Management, Inc. - Los Angeles & Irvine. (CCAM, CMCA, and AMS were designations I held while in the industry.) Subsequently, I left Los Angeles and went on a journey across the United States. Over the past eleven years, I have traveled extensively throughout the U.S. The opportunity to explore our nation piqued my educational interests in learning about the tripartite aspects of human beings (spirit, soul, and body) and in experiencing the sociological differences in the diverse regions. As I traveled and met people (where I would live in their culture for months), I began studying behavioral sciences and health sciences at an accredited online university, part-time, throughout COVID. At the wrap of my journey, I have only one course to complete (working on it currently) to attain a Bachelor of Science in Interdisciplinary Studies with a Cognate in Behavioral Science and Health Science from Liberty University. I have also begun the AI ramp up. Today, I reside in Austin, Texas. As we witness the continued AI quantum shift in the marketplace, I sense that corporations will begin hiring more humans as contracted workers for special projects, working alongside bots, in many cases, as the corporations make their pivots. The paradigm of the workplace will continue to change. I am open to work on special projects (hybrid) and am committed to being a lifelong learner. (Additional note: All of my former corporate work was accomplished under my maiden name: Debra Kim Hannaman.) What inspires us is key? 🔑 What do you love to study and research even when you are not getting paid for it? Stay Inspired, DKB
Resigned from APM, left Los Angeles, and began traveling extensively throughout the US, during this period: *Managed and implemented the logistics of one cross-country and seven state-to-state moves in conjunction with Robert Bruggeman, Lt. Colonel Ret. USMC (2014-2021) *Acted as Virtual Assistant to Rick Rogers, Colonel, US Army Ret., assisting in Treasurer's Financial Reports for online monthly meetings for the Board of Veterans of Modern Warfare (VMW), and other administrative duties, while the Colonel was traveling worldwide (2015-2016) *Began part-time studies in 2019 at accredited university online in behavioral sciences and health sciences, through COVID *Concluded cross-country journey in Austin, TX: Currently, finishing final course for Liberty University and have begun an AI ramp-up (in courses).
*Managed four gated communities of single-family homes which shared a master association that were new developments under various phases of construction *Worked with the Boards to develop pro forma operating budgets using a 7-month trend, taking the HOA off the DRE budget, when it was time *Key liaison in all business matters: accounting, legal, HOA, homeowners, architectural modification applications, violations of rules and regulations, fines, delinquencies of HOA dues, Board Meetings, reserve studies, fiscal year-end deliverables, landscape walks and property inspections *Worked with risk prevention specialists in walking property for required list of corrections and implemented to completion *On-call team rotation to troubleshoot property emergencies after hours
*Managed Portfolio of HOAs: 14 condominiums *Key liaison in all business and accounting activities per requirements corporate code, accounting code, governing documents of HOAs, and Davis Stirling Act, including oversight with financial analysts and implementation of fiscal deliverables, legal, insurance, and construction matters *Worked with Boards and financial analysts to develop operating budgets based on expense trends, as well as monthly financial reviews; addressed expense variances; implemented reallocation directives *Worked with CPAs to provide information for year-end audits *Worked with Boards in using the Reserve Study data as a tool to make financial decisions best for the corporation and the homeowners (the membership) *Attended Board Meetings as key liaison between management, the HOA, attorneys, CPAs, contractors, accounting teams, homeowners, and vendors *Handled implementation of violation letters, fines, liens with accounting and legal *Acted as liaison in all legal matters, as well as on construction defect cases, homeowner, and HOA matters *Performed monthly property and landscape walks to provide reports and recommendations of needed maintenance improvements or repairs *Worked with Risk Prevention Specialists in property walk throughs and implemented any corrections required by deadlines *Prepared Directors' Reports for Board Meetings *Implemented RFPs for construction project bids (required minimum 3 bids for due diligence) *Key liaison contacted for all property emergencies *Represented company in golf best ball tournaments *Pitched to new accounts at 85% closing rate (med-to-hot leads)
*Established LLC through Legal Zoom *Established office lease *Set up office *Created all marketing materials *Set up Home Show booths and attended for lead generation *Maintained inventory counts and ordered all inventory. *Worked with graphic designer in creating website and wrote articles for website. *Office Administration and management *Partner recruited and trained all commission-only (1099) sales team
*Held this position during 9/11. *Sold advertising to GSMs of major automotive dealerships located in Los Angeles, CA