Lew Elliott

Experience

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  SAV-ON Gas Stations

  Apr 1974 - Sept 1983

  Vice President & General Manager

  I developed a two tier pay rate system utilizing ADP payroll services which reduces shortages by several thousand dollars per year and helped to retain better employees.Reduced cash shortages; saved company thousands of dollars each year. I arranged for and supervised upgrades at 24 service stations so that the garage bays could be leased out, thus increasing rental income by 25% in approximately nine months.Took Start-up Company with two units grossing $350,000/month to seven units with over 40 employees grossing over $2,000,000/month in less than seven years. Implemented innovative marketing strategy by recommending installation of much larger than average storage; company profited (approximately 2-3%) through inventory management. Show less

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  California Target Enterprises, Inc

  Apr 1985 - Oct 1986

  Mgr. R.E.Dept. / Commercial Property Manager.

  Manager of the real estate department at a chain of 160 self-serve gas stations. Developed a plan to spend a few hundred dollars at two dozen units to make the bays marketable. Rented/ leased out bays at these units in less than six months; increased rental income by over 25%.

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  Polar Palace Frozen Yogurt

  May 1986 - Jan 1989

  Owner Operator Manager

  Served as Hiring Manager, Purchasing Manager, set retail prices, responsible for accounting and Health Department compliance

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  Mrs Fields Cookies

  May 1989 - Dec 1989

  District Manager

  Completely cleaned store from top to bottom. Made sure we had fresh product all day long. Retrain staff in how to greet customers and sell our products. 30% sales increase in 20 days !

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  Frances Elliott Trust

  Jan 1999 - Jan 2009

  Trust Administrator / Property Supervisor

  Converted a Living Trust with no assets to a foundation which distributes an annuity of $15,000 - $24,000Provided guidance and cost control to three property managers, which maximized profits for Trust and ensured long-term sustainability.

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  Experience Unlimited

  Sept 2009 - Jun 2011

  Volunteer in Operations

  Help run group on assigned shift. Performed record keeping and control.

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  Frances Elliott Trust

  Jan 2010 - now

  Retail / Commercial Property Manager

  Discovered over $30,000 in unpaid rent increases and Common Area Maintenance (CAM) adjustments that previous property manager failed to bill. Have since begun collections from all tenants.Recovered $32,100 in property taxes for the owner's. Improvements were re-assessed when property was sold even though ownership did not change. Researched and discovered an error made by the San Luis Obispo property tax assessor's office.

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  F.C.E. (Comm.) Prop. Mgmt.

  Jan 2010 - Jan 2013

  Sr. Retail Prop. Mgr.

  Collect rents, issue rent statements, pay vendor bills, bill tenants for CAM charges, perform project management, inspect monthly for cleanliness, maintenance needs, etc. Interact with tenants, owners and vendors

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  RIAOC

  Jan 2011 - Jan 2012

  V.P. of Membership @ RIAOC (Real Estate Investment Assoc. of CA)

  A 30-40 year old organization formed to help stimulate real estate activity and information exchange. Most members are licensed broker's although we have many members in the financial, title and escrow businesses.

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  Land Meeting

  Jan 2012 - Jan 2012

  Member

  (Commercial) Real Estate professionals meet every Thursday to help facilitate business activity.

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  F.C.E. Property Management

  Jul 2014 - now

  Commercal Property Manager

  I was asked to manage an industrial building near Disneyland. Found out exactly what owner's wanted & went to work drafting leases for existing tenants Vacancy occurred & I advertised & filled it very quickly. One brother has been out of the country for several months, but they are relieved to have a dependable, responsible & honest property manager taking care of their building. Lesson learned: in business, especially real estate Integrity is paramount !

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  Partners with Mel Wagstaff of K-W Commercial

  Jan 2020 - now

  Land Broker

  I sold a 4 unit retail center on 1st St. in Santa AnaI've since partnered with Mel on properties in Perris & Menifee