Anthony Thomas DiBiase

Tony DiBiase Chicago, IL •- •-https://www.linkedin.com/in/tony-dibiase/ Community & People Operations Manager Profile Accomplished corporate leader with 10 years’ experience collaborating with teams to design business development plans, direct property operations, and execute creative programs that advance the organizational mission. Areas of expertise include… • • • • Event & Activation Planning Operations Management Team Leadership & Coaching Recruitment & Evaluation • • • • Project & Program Management Finance & Budget Management Logistics Planning Vendor Management • • • • Business Development Resident Management Process Improvements Strategic Initiatives Professional Experience CA Ventures International 2016 - 2019 Property Manager (2018 - 2019) Santiago, Chile; Bogota, Colombia; Krakow, Poland Led daily operations for student housing property in Bogota, Colombia with 527 beds between 135 apartments by interfacing with residents to execute leases and renewal agreements, expediently scheduling maintenance, and fostering positive community for all residential properties. Coached junior associates to improve productivity, efficiency, and sales performance. Forged partnerships with community organizations, businesses, universities, and entrepreneurs to secure new lease opportunities, offer additional value-added services to exceed client needs, and provide exceptional service to all potential and existing residents. Developed operational budgets, identified and contracted with optimal vendors, and managed all financial processes to ensure corporate profitability. KEY ACHIEVEMENTS: • Captured 20% cost savings in transition period between property pre-operations and operations by streamlining processes, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and effectively managing logistics. • Employed management best practices and controlled operational expenses to save property 20% in Q1/19 and 10% in Q2/19. Start-Up Manager (2017 - 2019) Orchestrated support functions for Operations team and coordinated processes between development and operations for four new student-housing properties across Chile, Colombia, and Poland to ensure timely completion of all scheduled deliverables. Reviewed lease agreements, controlled building inventories, and scheduled maintenance operations to proactively resolve all issues. Built strong relationships with internal/external clients and provided exceptional service to promote business development initiatives. Partnered with U.S. Executive Vice President to analyze company procedures and revise outdated policies for compliance with international best practices. KEY ACHIEVEMENTS: • Oversaw “Welcome Week” for incoming students across multiple properties by collaborating with staff, coordinating event logistics, and implementing efficient best practices that mitigated issues. • Coordinated final stages of project development by contracting with external vendors to deliver equipment/furniture, inspect building safety, and perform necessary maintenance in timely manner. • Implemented operational best practices to advance organizational performance while providing crucial support for Operations and Marketing teams. Events & Special Project Manager (2016 - 2017) Advanced property sales by leading cross-functional teams through concurrent project lifecycles to organize and launch events, activations, and marketing campaigns within target market. Directed building opening in Chile by generating continued… Tony DiBiase Page 2 impactful marketing materials, managing project financials, and coordinating logistics with up to 350 prospective new residents. KEY ACHIEVEMENTS: • Innovated arrangements for new residents to enhance community engagement when building opened while under construction, and was recognized by residents and senior leaders for creative problem solving. • Secured average of 25% cost savings for all property events while increasing resident satisfaction by executing strategic plans with efficiency and selecting cost-effective vendors. Marketing & Development Assistant (2016) Conceptualized and implemented strategic traditional and digital marketing campaigns to advance global brand awareness and increase client base. Partnered with Vice President and Project Manager to craft property development and interior design strategies, evaluate vendor quotes, and revise FF&E plans to optimize property units and increase residential lease volume. KEY ACHIEVEMENT: • Expanded brand awareness by analyzing global trends and designing strategic plans with Marketing team that targeted foreign students. Endquote Media 2009 - 2016 Creative Producer, Videographer, Editor Chicago, IL Catalyzed business development for B2B media production company by designing strategic initiatives to promote video production and web design services to corporate clients in greater Chicago area. Led creative and administrative operations including finance and budgets, HR functions, client acquisition, relationship management, and corporate growth initiatives to expand market reach and drive sales growth. Formulated strong working relationships with key internal/external stakeholders while providing exceptional services to clients across industries. KEY ACHIEVEMENT: • Bolstered organizational growth by producing, filming, and editing video products for major clients including CA Ventures, Chicago Real-Estate Network, Stacey Hanke Professional Speech Guru, SuiteSpot CoWorking, and Chicago Corporate Cleaning Services. Additional experience as Editing & Graphic Design Intern at Audiotree Education & Certification Coursework in Film & Video Columbia College – Chicago, IL Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL) Certificate Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) Certificate ITT Technical Institute Languages English (Native) | Spanish (Fluent) Technical Proficiencies OPERATIONS: TOOLS: Videography, Production, Editing, Camera Operation, Gaffing, Grip Work, Live Studio Recording Google Suite, Adobe Premier Pro, Acrobat, Oracle CRMs, Entrata Property Management Software, MS Office Suite, YouTube, Social Media Platforms