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Karen Penman

Sylvan Lake,AB

Summary

Quality-focused Project Manager with genuine care for property restoration/renovation. Skilled at providing both customer satisfaction and fulfilling property owner needs. Provider of smooth operations and excellent customer service.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Project Manager

On Side Restoration
Red Deer, Alberta
03.2024 - Current
  • Coordinated resources across multiple departments and teams as needed for successful completion of projects.
  • Created and implemented processes to ensure successful completion of projects.
  • Maintained records of all documents related to each project including specifications, change orders, invoices.
  • Advised other departments on best practices related to managing large-scale projects.
  • Ensured compliance with applicable laws, regulations, policies and procedures throughout the life cycle of each project.
  • Managed multiple projects with competing deadlines simultaneously.
  • Developed and maintained project plans, timelines, and budgets.
  • Created project plans with established timelines, assigned to appropriate teams and managed workflow throughout construction.
  • Modified project plans when needed to better align with organizational objectives.
  • Drove continuous improvement of project delivery process by providing strong leadership.
  • Developed solutions to project risks and issues, meeting quality and timeline goals and objectives.

Project Manager

Paul Davis Restoration
Red Deer, AB
04.2023 - 03.2024
  • Coordinated resources across multiple departments and teams as needed for successful completion of projects.
  • Implemented effective communication protocols between internal teams working on different aspects of a given project.
  • Developed and maintained project plans, timelines, and budgets.
  • Managed multiple projects with competing deadlines simultaneously.
  • Created and implemented processes to ensure successful completion of projects.
  • Built and established strong partnerships with teams, vendors and contractors.
  • Created project plans with established timelines, assigned to appropriate teams and managed workflow throughout mitigation and reconstruction.
  • Conducted inspections of job sites for quality and progress.
  • Prepared cost estimates for projects of varying sizes.
  • Drove continuous improvement of project delivery process by providing strong leadership.
  • Proposed, reviewed and approved modifications to project plans.
  • Submitted project deliverables to clients, consistently adhering to quality standards.

Property Administrator/ Property Manager

Black Mountain Property Management
Sylvan Lake, AB
01.2022 - 04.2023
  • Successfully managing a portfolio of 275 properties.
  • Built relationships with service vendors and submitted associated billing statements, data entry for accounts payable/receivable.
  • Coordinate with maintenance and contractors to promote timely repairs during tenancy and turnover after move-outs.
  • Accurately prepare, scan, electronically/manually file lease agreements, addendums, statement of accounts, update reporting - rent rolls, vacancy reports, tenant information, utility connection.
  • Collect monthly assessments, rental/management fees, deposits and payments.
  • Develop and maintain strong working relationships with owners and tenants to minimize hassle for both parties.
  • Remain calm and professional in stressful circumstances and effectively diffuse tense situations.

Vacation Rental Property Manager

Patricia Hannas (Owner)
Sylvan Lake, AB
03.2016 - 02.2021
  • Maintained accurate records of all correspondence with tenants, tenant screening and on-call 24/7 while properties were occupied.
  • Inspected properties every week or as needed between tenants, took pictures and wrote reports regarding findings for submission to owner.
  • Recognized for maintaining a loyal, long-term relationship with the owner and respective tenants by exceeding expectations.
  • Handled complaints/requests and expedited maintenance requests.

Health Care Aide

Bethany Care Society
Sylvan Lake, AB
06.2014 - 03.2019
  • Developed strong and trusting rapport with patients to facilitate smooth, quality care.
  • Maintained clean and well-organized environment for client happiness and safety.
  • Improved patient outlook and daily living through compassionate care.

Ability to voice concerns of residents/ co-workers effectively to administrative staff in a professional manner to resolve concerns.Awarded several certificates of recognition for performance, resident care and attendance.

Education

Property Manager Certification

Calgary Residential Rental Association
Calgary, AB
02.2022

Some College (No Degree) - Health Care Aide

Red River Community College
Portage La Prairie, MB
06-1998

High School Diploma -

Arthur Meighen High School
Portage La Prairie, MB
06.1997

Water Damage Restoration

IICRC
Calgary, AB
05-2024

Skills

  • Dispute & Resolution Handling
  • Relationship Development
  • Strong Interpersonal & Organizational Skills
  • Project Planning
  • Productivity Improvement
  • Work Flow Planning

References

Chynna Winter

403-615-6995

Chief Financial Officer

Engel & Volkers Calgary

Curtis Penner

403-396-3196

Operations Manager

Paul Davis Restoration

Selena Hall

587-577-0766

Project Planner

Fortis Alberta

Timeline

Project Manager

On Side Restoration
03.2024 - Current

Project Manager

Paul Davis Restoration
04.2023 - 03.2024

Property Administrator/ Property Manager

Black Mountain Property Management
01.2022 - 04.2023

Vacation Rental Property Manager

Patricia Hannas (Owner)
03.2016 - 02.2021

Health Care Aide

Bethany Care Society
06.2014 - 03.2019

Property Manager Certification

Calgary Residential Rental Association

Some College (No Degree) - Health Care Aide

Red River Community College

High School Diploma -

Arthur Meighen High School

Water Damage Restoration

IICRC
Karen Penman