Monty Gorst

Los Angeles, California 90049 Home: 310-820-3669 Mobile: 310-709-9602 E-mail: mgor131@aol.com
QUALIFICATIONS PROFILE

Astute, tenacious, and accomplished professional with immeasurable success and broad-based experience in all facets of property management and real estate. Exhibit superior talents in acquisition, development, financing, and operations coupled with emphasis on strategy formulation, cost reduction, and profitability improvement. Known as an empowering manager equipped with motivational, interactive, and decisive management style in developing highly productive, cross-functional teams to support business objectives. Recognized for keen eye for detail and effectiveness in accomplishing goals and meeting critical deadlines in a fast-paced, fiercely competitive environment with dedication to superior service.
CORE STRENGTHS

Project Management and Operations Retail Facility Development-Sales and Marketing Continuous Productivity Improvement Budget Implementation and Cost Control Leadership, Training, and Team Building

Real Estate Contracts and Leases Property Management Due Diligence Analysis Outstanding Vendor and Tenants Relations Superior Interpersonal and Negotiation Skills

SUMMARY OF EXPERIENCE

Spearheaded and mentored 25 employees in management, maintenance, and support positions Administered budgets to fund operations and maximize investments toward fulfillment of owners objectives Presided over regular scheduled inspections and examined each premise to resolve issues under time constraints Provided expert oversight in numerous renovations in all locations, including those in Hawaii and Canada Ensured compliance with established laws, regulations and statutes; fulfilled reporting and auditing requirements Solidified long-term tenant-landlord relationships and regularly interacted with vendors, maintenance companies, general contractors, government agencies, and leasing brokers Assumed full responsibility in composing and negotiating leases and completing binding contractual documents Partook in litigation procedures, including filing notices to tenants; conducted follow up to achieve satisfactory results Played a vital role in all types of properties especially with multiple lease-ups of A-products in mostly saturated markets Conceptualized and implemented aggressive marketing campaigns and devised competitive rental strategies
NOTABLE ACHIEVEMENTS

Portfolio Manager D. Wong & Associates, LLC, Los Angeles, CA

20012010

Directed and coordinated daily operational aspects of 19 properties for commercial, industrial, and residential use with a total of 220,895-square-feet (industrial), 220,576-square-feet (office), 36,266-square-feet (medical) and over 450 units (residential) located in Arizona, Southern California (Los Angeles, Orange County), Hawaii, and Canada

Increased revenue by 9% while simultaneously reducing overall operating expenses by 8% and vendor expenses by 6% Pivotal in negotiating a 10,000-square-foot lease with the county of Los Angeles and worked with the contractor, architect, and county representatives on $400K worth of tenant improvements

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Property Supervisor The Real Estate Group, Los Angeles, CA

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19992001

Initiated the implementation of the ambitious renovation of the landmark Rox-San Building in Beverly Hills with a budget of $3M Successfully achieved the turnaround of numerous residential properties through strategic renovation, pricing, as well as staff hiring and training Oversaw more than 800 units of residential property as well as 400,000-square-feet of office and warehouse 19901999

Property Supervisor Haseko Dunn, Los Angeles, CA

Applied dynamic leadership talents in managing Class-A residential and commercial properties, including 555 South Barrington Avenue, the premier upscale apartment building in Brentwood, California Consistently maintained a 98% occupancy rate, while reducing expenses and increasing income 19881990

Community Association Manager Colonnade on the Green, Aiea, Honolulu, HI Displayed unsurpassed expertise in overseeing a condominium community with 274 units

Instrumental in maintaining an immaculate property with extensive landscaping, sports amenities, and clubhouse Determined staffing requirements and coordinated training of staff of 18, which include maintenance and administrative specialists

Maintenance Supervisor Ring Brothers, Los Angeles, CA

19871988

Masterfully led the turnkey and general maintenance for 1,000 apartment units at Mariners Village in Marina Del Rey, California

Property Supervisor Mariani-Buss and Associates, Los Angeles, CA

19771987

Closely monitored all facets of 31 apartment complexes, 70,000-square-feet of office and retail properties, including a 13,000-acre ranch Opened a management office in Sacramento, California and rendered high level of assistance in the evaluation, procurement, and management of 115 single family homes and maintained a 96% occupancy level, while exceeding the owners investment goals
EDUCATION

Associate of Arts Degree El Camino Junior College, Lawndale, CA

CERTIFICATIONS & LICENSURES

Completed Certified Property Management classes, Institute of Real Estate Management (IREM) California Real Estate Salesperson License, State of California Attended numerous on-going seminars and workshops in management, insurance and property maintenance