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Colleen Cooney

Colleen Cooney

Santa Barbara, CA, US

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Colleen Cooney Resume

RESUME OF COLLEEN D. COONEY  (562) 274-2029

 

 

EDUCATION

 

University of California, Santa Barbara, Bachelor of Arts, Santa Barbara, CA, 1997

Antioch University, Masters of Art, Organizational Management, Santa Barbara, CA, 2002

 

 

LICENSES

California, Dept. of Real Estate Salesperson License #01924025

California Contractors State License Board License #74933BA

CMCA (NBC-CAM) (passed exam not licensed)

 

 

EMPLOYMENT  (CURRENT):

JUNE 2009-MARCH 8, 2014:  

Construction Project Coordinator/Bookkeeper/Project Accountant/Permit Planner (more details next page)

 

 

EMPLOYMENT (SKILLS):

PROJECT COORDINATOR (RE DEV/CONSTRUCTION EXEC/ACCOUNTANT/ PERMIT PLANNER)

INDEPENDENT CONTRACTS AND EMPLOYMENT

*    City County planning, permits, and zoning

*    Feasibility studies

*    Acquisitions/Asset Management

*    Advanced Quick Books Pro for project accounting, finance, closing

*    Project Coordinator (Scheduling, Submittals, Vendor relations, ASA/    

    Change outs

*    Project Budgeting  (Cost Codes, Controls)

*    Design and Review

*    Engineering and Environmental regulatory compliance

*    Land Entitlement

*    Conduct Title/Statistical research, and other due diligence tasks

*    Assist Construction Project Management (Read Blueprints, Macros: Excel

*    Assist Property Management (rent rolls, capital improvements, renovation bids

*    Market analysis

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8/1/1986 Present

DPS Environmental (Consulting work)

Project management of 800 construction projects since 1986 in the following capacities:

400 of these in several capacities, such as Land-use Planner, Permit Planner, Business Analyst, Construction Project Controls/Manager, Contracts Manager, Real Estate Analyst, Asset Manager, Project Accountant; 400 of these as Project Admin/Executive Assistant, Business Development Manager, Auditor, Bookkeeper, OSHA Safety Officer, Liaison.Homeowner's Association Representative in planning, assisting, directing, coordinating or assisting in construction activities for designated projects mostly high end urban and rural residential, some historical landmarks. Some of the more construction type admin support projects were schools, government AFB sites, landfill, and public works. Set up Budget and cost controls in Quick Books Pro and spreadsheets, although, Prolog, Project Schedule, and other similar programs for larger projects.  Review project proposals or plans to determine timeframe, funding limitations, critical path analysis, procedures for accomplishing project, progress/staff reports. Responsible for preparing project reports, project estimates, project schedules, directing and coordinating bidding, awarding contracts and coordinating all phases of construction from initial job walk through project close-out inspection, including purchasing and scheduling the delivery of materials to be used.  Ensure coordination of project activities with all government regulatory agencies often as many as 18. Read and understand construction blueprints, specifications for submittal, construction details, lining things up or planning for the next step of construction before it starts. Cal OSHA training, knowledge of land-use planning codes, IBC, construction codes, and SWPPP requirements. Advanced skills with MS Word, Excel, Project, digital photography, accounting, database management software, field or job site visits.

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PROJECT NAME

6/1/2009- CURRENT WORK and

DJP Properties, Long Beach, CA

David Peters, (805) 469-0706

This position is eclectic; relevant to the position there is Project Management, Personal Assistant, bookkeeping,  Property management includes small capital improvements perform budget, reviewing bids, purchasing, etc.

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3/1/2009 7/2010

Fairview Properties, SB, CA

1025 Chapala Street, Santa Barbara, Ian Moats(805) 965-6900

Property/Project management, Real Estate Analyst, Asset Manager, Property Management.  Close relationship with vendors, 3000 unit property management firm audit, and legal research for fire insurance restoration claim. Project management and extensive detailed research of records for restoration of historical landmark. Performed budget analyses, financial reporting/business analysis. Find ways to cut expenses and maximize profitability while maintaining quality of property.

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2010 MBB Properties

8 E. Mission Street, Santa Barbara, CA

Michael Bollag, (805) 963-1971

General Secretary; minimal Land-use Planner, Real Estate Analyst, Asset Mgmt.  Basic computer inputs of legal research properties in Foreclosure for the Execs to cherry pick at auction for flip/resale; paralegal work using Title searches, Foreclosure Radar, MLS, litigation research, and various resources.

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2008-2009 (to obtain Permit) Ron Popeil, Beverly Hills/Santa Barbara

Land-use Planner (Agent/Consultant for the Owner)

(150 ac Project) ) Project Management for Construction/Development.  Obtain legal conformities with the County of Santa Barbara (Annexation, Acquisition) ..........

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2006 -2008: Capital Commerce Group (CCG), Robert Hughes (805) 963-8200, 120 E. De La Guerra St, Santa Barbara, CA

Basic to Intermediate Financial Corporate Bookkeeping/Accounting  for Venture Capitalists, Real estate developers for high end development and construction Projects. Prepare financial reports, schedules, tax information for CPA, make adjustments. Managed fixed assets.

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2006 Hope Ranch, 695 Via Tranquila Dr., Santa Barbara, CA

(Have reference letter, if offered position can provide)

Building Inspector/Construction Coordinator

Land-use Building Planner/Construction Admin (Lead Land-use Planner), Permit Planner for Santa Barbara Hope Ranch. Project Management for 150 ongoing multi-million dollar residential development and renovation projects for the HOA. Contrast and compare approved plans and existing permits and revised plans; review construction pertinent to a significant revision and feasibility in plans, footings, framing, elevations, noise concerns, variances, site orientations, substantial conformity determination, substantial variation, etc. Utility consultant. Oversee maintenance concerns in common areas of the 2nd largest PUD in the Country.  Provide oversight and follow up on many types of repairs and maintenance in the affluent community. Liaison, conflict resolution coordinator for premium community between owners, Board of Directors, Architectural Design & Review Board, owners, utility companies, government agencies, such as Cal State Fish & Game, point of contact for scientists, contractors, new owners, architects, landscape architects, engineers, realtors, lawyers, project managers, permit developers for applications, records, logs, etc.

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1983 - 2006 (provided at a later time because of size limit)  Several other Projects (Project Bookkeeping/Accounting, General Construction Admin, Scientific Research)

 
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Status: Built
Location: Add later on Please telephone for details thank you!
My Role: Project Manager
Additional Credits: Add later