Eric Alm

Experience

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  Independent Consultant

  Jan 1994 - Jan 2001

  Political Organizer
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  U.S. Department of Homeland Security

  Jan 2002 - Jan 2015

  Finance Officer

  Budget: Developed and recommended budgetary work plan improvements; served as a technical specialist on budget formulation and execution; developed, recommended, and implemented budgetary policies.Accounting: Managed accounts receivables; managed reimbursable agreements, and established procedures for the end of fiscal year closeout. Conducted analysis and made accounting system determinations to validate transactions; performed research to resolve accounting system inconsistencies; verified accounting data accuracy for statements and reports; and conducted comparative analyses of accounting transactions.Financial Management: In collaboration with a high-performing team, examined financial management documents for proper accounting classification and authorization; performed reconciliations; analyzed a variety of accounts; entered and processed data into various accounts and the general ledger; recognized and adjusted differences between the general ledger and subsidiary accounts; prepared monthly trial balances and financial reports; reviewed procedures related to the automated accounting system, and reviewed financial data from various sources for completeness.Real Estate Services: Created detailed scopes of work and formulated contract terms for new agreements, while also supervising commercial real estate service contracts to guarantee compliance with contractual commitments related to maintenance, repairs, alterations, cleaning, recycling, safety, environmental, and security protocols at O'Hare leased propertiesAdditional Responsibilities: capital asset management, purchasing, payroll, records management, and travel administration. Show less

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  Fanboys Games and Movies LLC

  Jan 2009 - Jan 2016

  Co-Founder / Chief Operations Officer

  Co-founder of a reverse logistics enterprise specializing in the reconditioning and sale of digital media to wholesale and retail outlets through Amazon and other e-commerce platforms. As the operations manager, responsible for employees, products, quality control and customer service, safety, equipment, purchasing, and IT. Sold ownership equity to partners in 2016 to pursue real estate.

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  Currently partnering with American Homes Real Estate

  Jan 2016 - now

  Community Association Specialist / Real Estate Broker

  Build and manage client relationships.Effectively identify and address client needs.Educate clients on the local real estate market, financing options, and the steps involved with home buying and selling.Provide clients with comparative market analyses to help them understand the value of the home they intend to sell or buy. Utilizing the Multiple Listing Service and affiliated applications, develop marketing plans designed to attract buyers when representing a seller. Preside over the completion of contracts.Advise clients during negotiations and in the event of unexpected situations where a new course of action is requiredIn addition to my real estate brokerage work, I professionally manage a small portfolio of residential investment properties. This involves coordinating maintenance, repairs, and lease agreements, ensuring the properties are well-maintained and profitable. Show less

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  Darien Condominium Association

  Jan 2019 - Jan 2021

  Member, Board of Directors

  Worked with property manager and other board members to formulate, approve, execute, and review an annual operating budget for a 220-unit residential buildingWorked with property manager to solicit bids, identify budgetary constraints, and prioritize jobs for maintenance of common areasAssisted in enforcing building bylaws, including implementing new rules and restrictions during the COVID-19 pandemic