John Mario Perri

Experience

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  Morgan Stanley

  Jun 2002 - Aug 2005

  Analyst

  • Demonstrated grasp of concepts, policies and procedures as they relate to institutional operations, controlling and internal/external support• Took ownership of processes upgrades, ensuring that all appropriate steps were taken and potential risks continued to be mitigated• Assisted in the development of new excel reports to track vital metrics data, which allowed for a significant increases in accuracy, a more comprehensive output for use by middle management, and a reduction in daily completion time Show less

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  JMS Collective

  Aug 2005 - Sept 2015

  • Lead a team of 15 direct reports and numerous indirect reports for the build out of $20M+ in multi‐ family housing projects while monitoring Quality Control of projects and reporting progress• Reviewed and approved $100K monthly payroll of combined construction and operations personnel• Negotiated the sale of available properties, most recently won bid down by 60% ($1M to $400k), received local and state approval for sale via public referendum• Effectively drove the operations and financial reporting, financing, purchase, renovation, property maintenance and insurance requirements• Organized with architects, engineers and other professionals to develop plans, budgets and secure rehab capital keeping them on time and on budget with on-site presence and inspections • Acted as the face of the organization processing mortgages, deeds, attending municipal hearings (planning/historic/zoning/NYSDOT) for board approvals, permits and meeting code enforcement rules for different townships and OSHA• Successfully delivered multiple vendor contracts balancing price against experience and overall performance during negotiations then managing actual vs estimate in AIA documentation • Continued to refine and teach the processes for insurance and financial audits then coordinating correspondence of documentation meeting required deadlines for completion each year limiting exposure Show less • Assisted in the development of ‘The Owl Creek Club’ a $200M, 600 acres, golf course that featured a clubhouse, restaurant, retail store, sports pavilion, and water park, with whole and fractional residential ownership communities • Constructed close relationships with key stakeholders including local officials and community leaders to gain buy-in and obtain necessary permits• Researched and implemented energy efficient fixtures, appliances and mechanicals throughout units and common areas ensuring lower utility costs for our residents and our company• Directly engaged with legal counsel to update and refine lease agreements on a quarterly basis• Optimized team results and company bottom‐line by creating efficient methods for reviewing and approving property management and construction invoicing as well as an effective preventative maintenance program• Expanded the Human Resource (HR) recruitment process, screening applicants for leadership positions, interview candidates and providing feedback during the hiring process• Successfully coordinated processes for directing maintenance of building and these vendor relationships, housekeeping and security camera review in the event of an issue• Engaged with and oversaw consultants and engineers during the planning and development processes including to design the storm water pollution and sewage plans in accordance with New York's State Environmental Quality Review Act (SEQRA)• Led crews and coordination of projects to meet closing deadlines on multiple residential builds while supporting and streamlining revitalized General Contracting opportunities in commercial capital expenditure projects across multiple states Show less (in tandem with Construction role)• Simplified all transactions including loan negotiations, contracts and collections for a private mortgage and construction lending company• Created and implemented a more efficient line of documenting communication with debtors for legal records• Streamlined accounting processes and procedures to improve the reporting and profits of 12 different balance sheets• Managed Profit and Loss Statements, collection of payments, preparation of quarterly summary reports, expense management and review, budgets and forecasting, negotiated new loans and brought in new loans• Leveraged interpersonal skills to facilitate growth of MPS loans, serving an intricate role in the financial management of residential construction projects • Created the processes for insurance and financial audits and handled correspondence of documentation meeting required deadlines for completion each year• Developed and maintained a popular monthly newsletter used to keep residents up‐to‐date and informed on local happenings thus bolstering the success rate of securing their lease renewals in the respective buildings Show less

  • Construction Superintendent/Partner

    Jul 2009 - Sept 2015

  • Assistant Construction Superintendent

    Dec 2005 - Dec 2009

  • Assistant Operations Manager

    Aug 2005 - Jan 2009
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  ProVest Management

  Sept 2015 - Mar 2018

  Property Management and Operations/Partner

  • Grew, expanded and defined processes for interviewing, hiring, developing and motivating staff members/consultants with idea sharing and frequent face‐to‐face conversations• Accomplished support for securement of $18M bridge loan and new $2M credit line • Maximized operational, financial control and project performance by leading 12 staff members/consultants in their processes and procedures supporting $12M in annual revenue on a portfolio of 13 retail centers on the East coast• Empowered and supported the property managers in their relationships with 165+ tenants/lease holders, including national franchises such as Starbucks, optimizing quality communication• Advised on dealings with consultants, contractors, service providers, etc. to maintain over 1.2M square feet of retail/restaurant commercial space, as well as, legal issues, insurance concerns and lease interpretation• Collaborated with Capital Markets lead in successful financings including over $30M on6 commercial centers in 2017 and developed a solid network of lending institutions• Streamlined and articulated communication with 100+ investors, partners and equity holders regarding monthly distributions, cash calls, monthly financial statements and portfolio updates• Lead the $2.5M CAM expense reimbursement process and identified opportunities for overall CAM expense reduction tracked through Yardi• Augmented ability to forecast short and long‐term capital expenditure costs using accurately tracked expenses in real‐time budgets across multiple platforms while ensuring upkeep and maintenance at the lowest costs• Optimized marketing and branding strategies creating a brand with positive relationships politically, locally and region wide and maintaining those relationships for mutual benefits• Negotiated leases and re‐leases for large apartment portfolio; realizing $360K per year in revenues from rentals and boasting a steady 3.5% increase in rent and re‐lease rate of 87% Show less

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  Teton Management Corporation

  Nov 2018 - Mar 2019

  General Manager

  • Assess and redefine processes through group and individual meetings for deal purchases, risk assessment, financing options, investor communications and all internal processes from management, accounting, finance, operations, administrative and marketing• Leading efforts to maximize operational, financial control and project performance of 20 staff members in their processes and procedures supporting $4M in annual revenue on a portfolio of over two dozen commercial, mobile home park and multifamily management on the East coast• Empower and support the newly promoted asset managers in their relationships with 600+ tenants/lease holders and vendors• Advise on dealings with consultants, contractors, service providers, etc. to maintain management of owned assets, as well as, third party managed assets and contract negotiations• Collaborate with Director of Finance and Deal Lead in successful financings including over $5M on new projects in concert with my network of lending institutions• Established efficient communication pipeline from ownership to staff, minimize meetings to create better workflow momentum and have clear line of sight on achievable goals and expectations Show less

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  Clever Property Management

  Jul 2019 - now

  Founder, Managing Partner

  • Successfully contracted to provide property management oversight on a growing portfolio that grosses $3,500,000+ residential rent and $970,000+ commercial rent per annum• Researched, confirmed, and acquired proper insurances to allow for additional income providing project management of capital expenditure projects totaling over $3,715,000 as of 3/2023• Build asset management infrastructure, operations and processes leading with an unwavering commitment to customer service and communication• Lead efforts to grow business with face-to-face sales, customer relationships, social media and presented to public at networking events to increase brand awareness• Advise on dealings with consultants, contractors, service providers, etc. to maintain management of owned assets, as well as third party managed assets and contract negotiations• Oversee and advise on A/R, A/P, Budgets and Forecasting Show less