Specializing in Business Turnaround, Community Association Management (LCAM), Property Management and Realtor.
CommunityAssociation Manager
Licensed On-Site Community Association Manager (LCAM) in New Smyrna Beach, Fl., at an ocean front 42 apartment Coop Condo, 4 building complex. My wife, Candace and I operate as a team, managing all facets of the condo, apartment rentals and also the condo apartments for owners (Shareholders) who do not rent. Our duties include, customer relations, budgeting, bookkeeping (Quick Books), managing housekeeping, building and apartment maintenance, property management and the management of 2 large property and building restoration projects.
- New Linens and Housekeeping Company
- Transitioned from paper to digital Reservation System
- Revised Rental and Shareholder Contracts
- Revised Website with ADA Compliance (HolidayCoveSouth.net)
- Completed Phase 1 & 2 Structural Impact Studies
- Completed Structural Integrity Reserve Study (SIRS)
- New computer system with revised website to include ADA Compliance.
- Completed electrical infrared report on all 42 apartments breaker boxes
- Completed electrical high voltage check on all underground wiring
- Initiated and managed contractor bids to update all 4 electrical rooms to commence and be completed in February and March 2025
- Initiated and completely revamped housekeeping and laundry service.
- October & November 2022 – Holiday Cove South had direct hits by Hurricane Ian and Hurricane Nicole. Successfully managed all sub contractors to rebuild significant damage and was succesfully obtaining a large claim from Citizens insurance with the assistance of an Independent Adjuster. No special assessments have been imposed on the condo owners (Shareholders).
- Completed a study, compiled quotes to replace all underground water piping. Board approved project to take place November – December of 2023.
- Several condos (apartments) scheduled for hurricane window and door installations, product materials purchased and installation scheduled for November – December 2023.
- Spectrum to rewire and upgrade the four buildings in Holiday Cove South Condo Complex as well as all 42 apartments at no cost to the condo owners to achieve improved internet and cable service.
- Identified and remedied various asbestos and mold issues.
- Prepared 4 buildings/property and stayed on-site for Hurricanes Ian and Nicole.
- Negotiated large settlement with Citizens Insurance, managed contractors and damaged buildings restorations over 11 months period.
- Negotiated bids and managed contractors to replace underground galvanized steel water pipe with Sch 80 PVC pipe and brass valves.
- Managed contractors to restore landscaping, sprinkler systems and paving after extensive underground pipe and valve installations.
- Negotiated bids and managed contractor to replace many condo windows and sliding doors w/ impact rated hurricane windows and doors.
- Negotiated Phase 1 Contract commencing 2024 (walkway sides) and Phase 2 Contact commencing Fall 2025 (balcony sides) to:
- Managed contractors 2024 to replace 38 walkway windows, grinding & resurfacing all walkways and replace all walkway railings (4 buildings)
- Negotiated with Spectrum and got them to rewire all 42 apartments inside/outside with new cable and internet at NO CHARGE to Condo.
REALTOR
Florida
Spent this time to study and become a Licensed Florida Realtor as well as a Licensed Community Association Manager (LCAM)
LAUNCH LAB
Ontario Canada
Professional Experience (March 2012 to 2019)
Accepted a seven year assignment as the president and CEO of Launch Lab, an Ontario, Canada based Regional Innovation Center (RIC).
Developed a team of CEOs, Ex-CEOs and professional analysts who assisted start-ups, small and medium sized technology based companies grow, scale and commercialize their products.
Launch Lab focused on four industry sectors: Information communication technology, green technology, life science and advanced manufacturing.
Selected Contributions
Developed a team of CEOs, Ex-CEOs and professional analysts who assisted start-ups, small and medium sized technology based companies grow, scale and commercialize their products.
Expanded the territory from a one city area to encompass multiple cities and towns across a 200 square-mile region.
Increased funding by 2x matching core Provincial Funding with Federal Funds and Corporate Partnerships.
MJM CONSULTING
USA and Canada
President (2006 to 2012) Provide business turnaround management expertise services, assisting clients in all facets of business operations to facilitate successful turnaround.
Orchestrate all bottom-line factors, including company vision, long-range strategic planning, global product management, and business development processes. Perform comprehensive analysis of business operations; identify strengths/weaknesses, report findings to senior management, and offer recommendations to optimize operations. Establish and maintain customer base comprised of both domestic and international companies. Negotiate and secure contracted personnel for large-scale projects.
Selected Contributions:
Most recently, successfully completed 1½-year engagement with large Canadian company; instrumental in turning around troubled division by replacing personnel, improving product flow, and setting up efficient cells, which increased revenues and facilitated a positive working environment.
Drove change management and influenced clients to adopt initiatives to achieve desired outcome; formulated customized solutions focused on turning around failing business operations.
Built highly cohesive teams by restructuring allocation of personnel; efforts consistently enhanced productivity by ensuring appropriate personnel held optimal positions based on skill set and knowledge.
Identified inadequate business processes; pinpointed gaps and developed solutions that alleviated weaknesses, thereby streamlining in all facets of business operations.
Delivered numerous sales seminars; spoke to many groups regarding ethics in business.
See website “testimonials” to view other successful engagements.
PATLON INDUSTRIES, INC.
Miami, Florida
President (1985 to 2006)
Envisioned, built and owned this highly successful multimillion-dollar manufacturing business venture.
Directed all aspects of business operations: developed, manufactured, packaged, and sold products to the electronic industry to a worldwide customer base. Produced equipment/products requiring electrically conductive properties.
Selected Contributions:
Established and grew this startup manufacturing company; served as a ‘Private Labeler’ for client base, manufacturing equipment for the electronics industry with products sold worldwide.
Navigated through electronics industry meltdown during 2001 suffering a 70% decrease in revenues; reduced plant space, rented unused areas, negotiated cost-effective pricing with suppliers, and expanded to other industries, thereby restoring company to a profitable position.
Maintained long-term business relationships with large customers and suppliers located throughout the US, Canada, and various other global locations.
Recognized as Inventor/Owner of 1 US Patent and Owner of a 2nd US Patent.
Successfully sold company; negotiated a highly profitable sales agreement with a large US corporation in 2006.
Board Experience
- As LCAM Manager of Holiday Cove South, reported to the Holiday Cove South Association Board, 41 Condo Owners (Shareholders) as well as reported to the Holiday Cove South Rental Board.
- As president and CEO of Launch Lab for 7 years, reported to the Board as a Director
- Director for 7 years on the Trenval Community Development Corporation Board
- Director and officer for 3 years on the board of Southeastern Ontario Angel Network (SOAN)
