Background includes all aspects of Property Management

Expertise in general management procedures, accounting, fiscal responsibility, food services, and maintenance.

Earthquake occurred during my Presidency of the El Tovar HOA. A $10,000,000.00 construction budget was created for replacing and repair of 22 units. Hiring a project manager, budget control, selection of a contractor, and securing a S.B.A. loan was under my direction with the help of an excellent Board of Directors.

Personally responsible for creatively marketing a Resort built in 1884. This kept the operation competitive in a rapidly changing business environment and resulted in the property being sold at a premium price for shareholders.

Service Oriented

A willingness to work long hours when necessary to assure a goal.

Ability to initiate change and implement creative approaches to management challenges.

December 98 – September 2003
Owner Car Wash
900 S. La Brea, Los Angeles

   Owner/Manager

Managed car wash doing approximately 90,000 cars per year. Business sold after 5 years of successful operation.


October 96 – December 98 & 9/03 to current
Asset Management
Santa Monica

   Trustee

Responsible for management of various trust accounts. Includes all accounting including court reporting other than income tax returns.


July 1991 – Sept. 1996
Temple Emanuel of Beverly Hills
Beverly Hills

   Executive Director

Responsible for management of $4,700,000.00 budget. Staff of one hundred. School with 400 students.


1970 – 1991
Highland Springs Resort
Beaumont, California

   Managing Director

Managed a 900-acre resort with 94 rooms. 30,000 guests per year frequented the Resort in addition to banquet groups and day seminars. Responsibilities included purchasing, public relations, sales, advertising, personnel training, entertainment coordination, food services and maintenance.

Civic & Professional Activities Past/Present

• California Hotel & Motel Association — Director close to twenty years.
• Chair of Resort Committee that was formed under my direction. Legislative Committee Member.
• Temple Isaiah in Palm Springs — President 2 yrs, Treasurer 3 yrs, Chairman of the Bd. 3 yrs
• El Tovar Homeowners Association — President.
• Chamber of Commerce — Board Member.
• Riverside County Economic Development Council.

Education

• Jewish Senior Community of the Desert Foundation — Treasurer — Goal the construction of a senior housing development (independent, assisted and dementia care for the elderly).
• University of California at Los Angeles (U.C.L.A.)
• Bachelor of Science School of Business Administration