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Work History
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Denise Prazinak

Narol,Manitoba

Summary

Experienced School Bus Operator and EA1 with Lord Selkirk School Division and Mapelton School, respectively. Former Property Manager at Manitoba Housing Authority. Attended Brandon University for the Bachelor of Education degree. Further on to attend the University of Winnipeg attending the Family Counseling degree, specializing in Negotiation Theory and Practice. Eager to bring diverse skills to Administrative Secretary role. Excited to discuss alignment with role requirements. Thank you, Denise Prazinak.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience

Work History

EA1

Mapelton
10.2024 - Current

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  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.

School Bus Driver

Lord Selkirk School Division
11.2023 - Current
  • Transportation of Kindergarten, Middle & High School students to and from school, while maintaining a safe and secure environment on the bus.
  • Completed pre-trip and post-trip bus inspections and documented info in vehicle logs.
  • Developed positive relationships with students, faculty and parents to support continuous rapport and communication.
  • Enhanced student safety by strictly adhering to bus routes and schedules, as well as enforcing established behavior guidelines.
  • Demonstrated professionalism at all times while engaging with students, parents, colleagues, and administrators alike during daily duties.

Tenant Relations Manager

SAM Management Inc
01.2017 - 08.2020
  • Renewal of leases with the Rent Supplement Program through Manitoba Housing.
  • Working closely with the tenant’s resource coordinator to achieve successful relationships with tenants.
  • Supervise and delegate duties to Pest Control Management regarding pest control management.
  • Supervise staff for daily operations of the organization.
  • Supervise memos, letters, budgets capital projects.
  • Collaborate with other organizations acting as a liaison between landlord and tenant.
  • Managed and motivated employees to be productive and engaged in work.
  • Resolved staff member conflicts, actively listening to concerns and finding appropriate middle ground.

Property Manager

Manitoba Housing
01.2003 - 01.2015
  • Manage the financial operations of various properties and ensure that all the requirements and payments for rent, maintenance and repair bills and others are paid on time.
  • Responsible for the inspection of the sites regularly to ensure compliance with the organization's established policies, safety measures and quality standards.
  • Responsible for sorting out client's complaints and grievances effectively in a professional manner.
  • Responsible for taking calls of complaints / questions, concerns.
  • Communicate with other landlords and agencies regarding policies of Manitoba Housing.
  • Communicate effectively with a variety of stakeholders including the public, service users, departmental/government staff, and agencies.
  • Providing support to service users ensuring appropriate political acumen is used.
  • Ensure tight deadlines are met while managing high volumes of work and changing priorities.
  • Ensure departmental policies are adhered to and applicable legislation is interpreted correctly.
  • Carrying out scopes of work to ensure units are turned over for revenue in a timely manner.
  • Responsible for the management of assigned social housing portfolios.
  • Monitor applications and tenanting procedures.
  • Collect rent and take necessary legal actions to regain possession of properties when required.
  • Conduct annual reviews, complete transfer requests, rent calculations, ensure vacancies are filled in a timely manner, sign lease agreements, and maintain files with the necessary documentation.
  • Knowledge of the Residential Tenancies Act / Policies and Procedures Investigate, gather evidence, and prepare files, and represent the MH at Residential Tenancies/Commission hearings for eviction proceedings.
  • Liaison with the Residential Tenancies Branch, the City of Winnipeg Police Services, Child and Family Services, and numerous agencies within the community to provide support to tenants.
  • Assisting with the preparation and monitoring revenue and expenditure budgets for assigned portfolio.
  • Gather documentation and information necessary for a hearing at the Residential Tenancies Branch to recover expenses related to damages.
  • Working alongside HR for terminations of employment & involvement of the hiring process.
  • Proficiency with MS Word and a variety of computer programs used by Manitoba Housing.
  • Conducting oneself as a responsible professional Property Manager in the interest of the organization to carry out all business operations from managing the rental finances, collection of the property, maintaining financial reports too management.
  • After being able to complete the tasks before me, I have successfully maintained a 2.4% arrears quota as required by management.
  • I have been praised in my performance evaluations as an individual who is an active listener and has the willingness to participate and learn.

Education

Some College (No Degree) - Education

University of Winnipeg
Winnipeg, MB

Certificate - Conflict Resolution & Negotiation Theory and Practice

University of Winnipeg
Winnipeg, MB
01.2003

Bachelor of Education

Brandon University
Brandon, MB
09.

Skills

  • Budgeting
  • Property Leasing
  • Property Management
  • Organizational Skills
  • Teaching
  • Office Management
  • Financial Report Writing
  • Bookkeeping Management
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Time management
  • Problem-solving
  • Excellent communication

Timeline

EA1

Mapelton
10.2024 - Current

School Bus Driver

Lord Selkirk School Division
11.2023 - Current

Tenant Relations Manager

SAM Management Inc
01.2017 - 08.2020

Property Manager

Manitoba Housing
01.2003 - 01.2015

Certificate - Conflict Resolution & Negotiation Theory and Practice

University of Winnipeg

Some College (No Degree) - Education

University of Winnipeg

Bachelor of Education

Brandon University
Denise Prazinak