Sonya McKelvey is a motivated professional with over 15 years of experience in management, human resources, real estate, and administrative roles. She has worked as an Association Manager, Real Estate Agent, Property Manager, and Assistant to Directors of IT and Human Resources for various companies. McKelvey has strong skills in areas such as Microsoft Office, QuickBooks, and communication. She is looking for new opportunities to propel businesses forward using her experience and dedication to lifelong learning.

1. Sonya McKelvey
2011B Vestavia Park Lane
Vestavia Hills, AL 35216
(850)461-1318
sonyamckelvey@gmail.com
Professional Profile
A motivated, trustworthy professional with management, human resource and administrative experience,
who will, if provided the opportunity, propel your business forward. A confident individual in
whom peers recognize a team player and servant leader who is able combine years of experience
with a strong desire for continued learning in a fast paced environment.
Professional Experience Summary
Association Manager
Boothby Realty Inc. 3/11/2015 – Current
Management of ten (10) HOA’s
 Executive Assistant to the Board of Director’s for each association.
 Auditing, approval and coding of property invoices.
 Development, communication and monitoring of annual budgeting process in a manner that supports Boothby’s
financial expectations while allowing each property to remain within budget.
 Contract negotiation for property – level services with various vendors including landscaping, elevators, phone
services, security camera bids, security gates, fences, etc.
 Completing Non-Compliance inspections once a month with a final reevaluation in 15 days.
 Management of all community facility rental calendars.
 Attendance and documentation of all monthly and annual Board of Director meetings.
 Management of all calls and emails associated with property related issues.
 Management of all key and fob level access to property buildings and pool areas for each community.
Real Estate Agent
ERA American Realty 12/2003 – 1/2015
 Managed the marketing and advertisement of client properties through several major media sources.
 Assisted home buyers in the selection of properties which suited their individual tastes while creating a solid
financial investment.
 Provided contract negotiation, property listings, inspections and survey completion.
 Supervised the entire mortgage process between the title company and the customer through completion.
• Awards include Rookie of the Year, Rising Star and Million Dollar Club. Sold over $1.9 million.
Property Manager
Walton Oaks Management, Niceville, Florida 09/2009 - 01/2014
 Executive Assistant to the President of company as well as the Board of Director’s.
 Created, vetted and implemented company policies and procedures.
 Performed annual human capital needs assessment.
 Directly hired and evaluated team employees including maintenance staff.
 Lead regular community team meetings for the purpose of prioritizing daily activities and assessment of goal
progression.
 Remained current on regulatory compliance with regard to accounting, maintenance/repairs, human
resources policies and landlord-tenant law.
 Assisted in full cycle accounting processes including: accounts payable, accounts receivable, annual budgets,
capital expenditure budgets, and operating plans.

2.  Performed monthly regulatory audits for each community to assess for adherence to corporate operating
policies and procedures.
 Managed residential rental properties as well as all duties associated with each community Home Owner’s
Association.
Assistant to Director of IT
Walt Disney World, Lake Buena Vista, Florida 11/2007 - 06/2009
 Assisted the Director of Information Technology with management of the Intern Committee and IT Recruiting
Committee.
 Served as a back-up Administrative Assistant to the Vice President. Duties included calendar management,
preparation of expense reports, travel arrangements, documenting minutes of team meetings, vendor set up and
invoice processing.
 Additional responsibilities included assistance with time sheet approvals, manifests, RFC approvals, budget
tracking and financial reporting.
Executive Assistant to Vice President of Human Resources:
Benefits & Compensation and Vice President of Organizational Effectiveness & Staffing
HD Supply (Fortune 500 Company), Orlando, Florida 06/2006 – 05/2007
 Managed calendars, travel plans, staff events and team meetings including meeting agendas and documentation
of staff meeting minutes.
 Responsible for ordering and maintaining supplies for all staff, invoice management, approval and
reconciliation of expenses and budget responsibilities for the department.
 Assisted in merger change management meetings and project planning including communication and cultural
design and benefit package enrollment.
 Responsible for associate cultural assimilation plans as well as on-boarding for new employees.
 Managed a team who implemented and completed an annual Human Resource Review for the entire
department.
Skills and Proficiencies
 MS Outlook
 MS Word
 MS Excel
 MS Power Point
 AS400
 Word Perfect
 60 WPM Typing Speed
 SAP
 Quick Books
 AMICUS
 PC and MAC Computers
 Organizational skills
 Superior written/verbal communication skills
 Desire to be a multifunctional member of an organization by remaining a lifelong learner
Education, License & Committees
• Northwest Florida State College
• Board of Directors of Distinguished Young Women of Okaloosa County (formerly Jr. Miss)
• Florida Real Estate License since 2003

3. • Graduated the Leadership Development Program 2014 from the Emerald Coast Association of Realtors
References available upon request.