Resume Update February 2018

1. Jerry Climan
6010 Cavendish Blvd. Suite 104, Cote St. Luc, Que. H4W 2Y2
514-481-9399 (hm) 514-262-3334 (cell) jcliman@hotmail.com
LANGUAGES: English and French
COMPUTER SKILLS: Windows, Word, Excel, Internet, Photoshop, Yardi
Objective
To apply my many years of experience in the Real Estate field and the various attributes I have attained. I am known for
my logic, “out of the box” solutions, creativity, all with the view to promote greater profitability and service. My
organizational skill set is well honed to create the best leadership model as possible.
Personal Evaluation
I am a bilingual University trained Professional with extensive experience in almost all facets of Real Estate, from
management of residential and commercial properties to senior citizen facilities.
My peers would describe me as a consummate professional, detail oriented, can work autonomously or in a team setting
and accomplish the tasks that are required of me. I am determined, goal orientated, proactive and enjoy the “the art of the
challenge”.
PROFILE
 Proficiency in all types of Property and Residence related management, including Senior Citizens Residences,
Government Assisted, Autonomous, and Assisted Living
 Extensive experience in the fields of Business and Product Development
 In-depth experience and knowledge in the field of Real Estate Management
 Proficiency in bringing concepts and Projects to fruition
 Proficient in renovations and contractual agreements
 Recipient of the T.I.P.T.A. Award ( The Innovative Product Award) from the Toronto Construction Association
 Vice President operations at Monit Management
 Proficient in Yardi
 V.P. Board of Directors at Luxor Condominium
 Assisted in creation of Capital budgets
 Capital improvements
 Experience in Residential property management, Commercial property management, Condominiums
PROFESSIONAL WORK EXPERIENCE
President
Climan Management & Renovations Inc.. Montreal, QC 2006-present
Trams Management 2017-2018
Director Property Management-Condominiums
 Responsibilities included the control of 10 buildings 389 units
 Attended quarterly meetings as well as AGM’s
 Rectified situations in a number of buildings that could not be accomplished by 6 previous managers in almost 2
years and was all successfully accomplished within 6 weeks
 Provided Reports to the president of trams
 Responsible with the Accounting dept. to produce Budgets
 Organized Maintenance and negotiated Contracts for all critical aspects.
 Ensured all safety protocols
 Demonstrated efficiency and knowledge of plumbing, electrical, and HVAC systems and best methods of repair
and over watch
 Ensured the collection of Condo fees and checks that required signatures of various Boards

2. Presidential condominiums 2017
 Director property Management
 Supervised daily operations and maintenance
 Supervised garage renovations
 Planned esthetic renewal of pool and lobby area
 Prepared Budget to replace 6 elevators over a 5 year period
 Controlled and instituted new procedures for a maintenance crew of 8 people
 Negotiated with sub trades on Work packages and Maintenance contracts as well as Emergency services
 Produced monthly reports and assisted in Budgeting
Manhattan condominium 2016
 Negotiated with City of Montreal to effect repairs that were the result of Cities street maintenance program
 Supervised staff of 4 maintenance people
 Instituted new method of tracking work progress
 Negotiated new maintenance Contracts with HVAC company, Boiler company, Electrical company and various
products
 Did monthly collections of Condo fees and deposits
 Interacted with Board of directors and attended not only scheduled meetings but impromptu ones as well
 Supervised all major construction work and Condo renovations.
 Prepared move in-move out schedules when necessary
Triad Management Services 2015
 Marketing and Sales Manager – Sales of properties and Target Markets
 Rented 4,000,000 sq.ft of Industrial Property
 Rented 120,000 sq. ft. Commercial Property
 4 month Contract with Compensation Package attached
 Established Target Markets and Incentives Program
 Contract extended another 4 months as response to new Programs were well received and was overwhelming
 Increased occupancy rate by 60%
MetCap Living 2015
 Engaged on a 6 month Contract
 Repositioned company with the Cities of St. Laurent and Montreal to conform to Cities expectations
 Engaged in renovations of Suites and Envelopes of Properties
 Interacted with Cities and Tenants to effect mutual satisfaction related to standards of living
 Issued Purchase Orders and various Reporting procedures using Yardi Programs
 Worked with Cities to ascertain various Permits for new Garbage facilities for Tenants
 Instituted Reporting systems and Budgets for various Capital works and modifications where called for
 Reported directly to H.O. Toronto V.P. Operations and President
 Assisted in creation of Capital Budgets
 Reconciliation of CAM /Operating Costa
Epic Quebec Inc. (replacement Contract-Senior Property Manager) 2014
 Leasehold improvement portfolio
 Directed daily operations of Property Management Team
 Created Lease Amendments, Lease Renewals, Lease Extensions-Negotiated Terms
 Monitored various renovations to bring in an “on time, on budget” schedule
 Interacted with Tenants and third Party Stakeholders via Reports and weekly Conference Calls that I moderated
 Increased Opex Rates in newly acquired Properties whose Rates did not substantiate costs
 Responsible for 5 large Commercial and Industrial properties and their maintenance (550,000 sq. ft.)
 Managed estoppels and Lease Files
 Negotiated Maintenance Contracts with various Sub-Trades and qualified them

3. Caldwell Residences 2014
 Responsible for 650 Units in 4 high rise buildings
 Directed a Staff of 13 including Building Supervisors, renovations, Administration
 Responsibilities included daily operations, interacting with tenants of senior age in an Government Assisted Living
Residence
 Instituted critical and strategic amendments to infrastructure to achieve higher and more efficient performance
 Negotiated more economically viable maintenance contracts for elevator systems, Boiler systems and HVAC
systems to improve quality of life for tenants, and to insure properly functioning systems
 Identified deficiencies that required consideration for future improvement with plausible budgets
 Instituted timelines and budgets for said renovations so as to minimize tenant inconveniences
 Increased knowledge and expertise of Building Supervisors through Courses from Electricians to Plumbing to
minimize the use of external Trades
 Approved all necessary work Orders, and assigned to Supervisors Work to be done in tenants apartments with a
Tracking system with tenants approval signed on a Time/Work Order checklist
 Instituted renovation projects in $50,000 - $2,000,000+ range
Client list includes: TransGlobe Properties, TimberCreek Management, Shawa Enterprises,
Cogeim Management, Tidan Real Estate Management, Cogir Real Estate Management.
 Conducted renovations on various Projects, ranging from high rise Common Area renovations in Commercial and
Residential buildings, to Shopping Malls
 Organized, selected, and negotiated various Contracts with both Sub-Trades and general Contractors.
 Coordinated all “Work Packages” with the various Teams
 Notified Client by Reports and Schedules provided as Milestone guidelines
 Sought on an ongoing basis to bring the Projects in on time or earlier, on Budget or less.
 Managed all Site Meetings as required to insure understanding among all Trades and Sub-Trades
 Worked primarily with Asset Managers and General Contractors
Logistics Superviser
Institute National du Sportive (Olympic Stadium) Montréal, QC 2012
 Responsible for relocating four aquatic teams to temporary pools
 Negotiated contracts
 Located temporary offices for administration staff
 Identified all equipment, inclusive of office and training
 Implemented renovations at temporary locations to suit requirements of four diverse groups
 Planned and produced timelines and schedules for each four phases
 Organized all logistics for moving companies, storage facilities, etc.
ADDENDUM:
V.P. Board of Directors at Luxor Condominium 2008-2010
 Responsible for all Co-owner interface
 Tracked all work related “Packages” that Management company mandated to effect. Tracked all Payables &
Receivables
 Reported bi-monthly through email to all Co-Owners of progress or deficiencies
 Held monthly meetings to have Forum wherein all Co-Owners could voice their thoughts
 Met with Management company for weekly concerns, updates and daily duties
Director of Operations
Résidence Notre Dame de la Victoire Montreal, QC 2005 - 2011
 Carried out the redevelopment of the entire residence
 Oversaw all daily operations
 Validated residence to conform to C.L.S.C. governmental standards and revived accreditations
 Instituted new systems to efficiently control and schedule all nurse-related activities

4.  Filled all vacancies to bring residence to profitability. Results saved 22% in overhead costs
 Organized new renovations to attract new tenants
 Increased “full occupancy” rate from 20% to 0%, over nine month period
 Secured all necessary certifications
 Instituted new dietary requirements for occupants, especially for Alzheimer patients
 Helped residence to received recognition in local newspaper (Courrier Rive Sud)
 Enabled a significant 20%-26% R.O.I. for investors
Jerry Climan (Professional Work Experience, con’t)
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Operations Manager
LRM Management Inc. Montreal, QC 2001- 2005
 Organized Purchasing Procedures
 Organized work force of in-house personnel for apartment and main building renovations
 Supervised 71 Residential Unit Concierges on day-to-day activities
 Organized systems controls and R.O.I. programs over a 3-5 year plan
 Negotiated Work packages with sub-trades with usually three quotes per contract
 Instituted many innovated control systems, under challenging budgetary constraints
Assistant Project Manager 2000 - 2001
Rosdev Management Inc. Montreal, QC
 Negotiated various sub-contracts
 Supervised broad range of work packages
 Carried out follow ups on schedule and revised when necessary
 Produced daily activity reports
 Re-built Holiday Inn-Cote de Liesse, under budget and according to time schedule
 Saved $150,000.00 on restructuring cost
OTHER PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE (prior to 2000)
Asset Manager
Norval Properties Inc. Montreal, QC
 Managed 5 high rise commercial/residential buildings with 700 doors
 Responsible for daily maintenance and well-being of tenants
 Maintained and supervised a working staff of 6 employees
 Negotiated leases
 Maintained detailed files on all tenants (re: complaints, repairs, Régie du logement issue, etc.)
 Responsible for “house hold Improvements”
 Renovated common areas and Lobbies, over several years
 Negotiated contracts with various sub-trades for building maintenance (ie. A/C, Boilers, etc.)
 Increased R.O.I. by implementing cost-cutting methods and maintaining high occupancy levels
 Increased visibility of the assets when necessary, through a variety of creative advertising methods
 Produced Budgets for immediate and long term household improvements
Vice President of Operations
Monit Management Inc. Montreal, QC
 Hired “in-house” H.V.A.C., Electrician, and Plumbing specialists, solely for Monit buildings
 Established system of Inventory control and dispatch scheduling
 Responsible for the timely maintenance and renovations of 60+ propertie
 Scheduled all renovations and created budget analysis for each property
 Negotiated contracts with sub-trades, as necessary

5. EDUCATION
McGill University Montreal, QC
Master’s Degree (Clinical Psychology)