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Sean Bentley
42656 Capitol
Novi, MI 48375
Email: L.SeanBentley@yahoo.com
Phone: 248-747-2640
Career Summary
Results proven property management and operations executive with a demonstrated ability to
generate revenue, control costs, streamline business processes, and improve profitability. Over
16 years of diverse experience in property management and multi-unit operations. Possess
well-developed analytical and strategic decision making skills, with the ability to motivate and
direct others perform to their utmost potential.
Work Experience
World Class Capital Group, LLC Columbus, OH
2014-Present
Regional Property Manager
Responsible for daily operations of 12 commercial, retail, and self-storage properties in Ohio
and New York.
Oversee all aspects of financial budgets, P&L statements, expense control, cash flow,
and month-end reporting to investors and executives.
Promote and maintain positive relations with tenants and prospective customers.
Utilize extensive knowledge in lien laws and collection processes in multiple states,
leasing, lease presentation, and audit processes.
Establish and manage partner and vendor relationships daily and negotiate best practice
pricing.
Accountable for innovating sales training program which improved retail penetration
across the region by 50% in 12 months.
Increased revenue by 8% and net operating income (NOI) up by 5% in 6 months.
Responsible for reducing department expenditures by 10% over a one-year period by
restructuring operational procedures.
Developing new lead generation and promotional strategies for adopting key
commercial accounts, which increased customer base by 15%.
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Advance America Farmington Hills, MI
12/2012 - 03/2014
Divisional Director
Managed operations of 12 pay day loan centers across the Metro-Detroit area.
Managed operations and retail sales of each center.
Spearheaded business development and customer retention programs, which lead to an
increase in top line revenue by 10%.
Ensured compliance with all federal and state lending laws, CFSA, FDCPA.
Directed recruiting, talent acquisition, and training of all division positions.
Managed budgets, expenses, and financial reports.
Responsible for construction, contract negotiation, and continued maintenance of each
center.
Facilitated successful monthly training sessions for all employees which was adopted as
standard operating procedure company-wide.
Developed team members into greater roles and responsibilities, and increase
productivity by motivating the team to achieve outstanding results.
Amsdell Companies/U-Store-It Phoenix, AZ/Novi, MI
11/2004 - 11/2012
Regional Property Manager
Managed operations of 70 commercial, residential, and self-storage properties across the U.S.
Responsible for operations and revenue management of 70 commercial and self-storage
properties, with annual budget in excess of $65 Million.
Implemented new business development and marketing strategies to increase brand
awareness, and sales, which allowed the organization to expand into additional markets
across the U.S.
Ensured standards were being followed & districtmanagers were well trained, motivated, and
following guidelines.
Achieved a turnaround of a region that was operating belowexpectation and turned it in to
operating above budget in less than 9 months.
Analyzed and evaluated business processes, and created improvement programs to
increase occupancy and revenue, while loweringcosts.
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Public Storage Troy,MI
04/2002 – 11/2004
District Manager
Managed a district of 10 self-storage properties across the Metro-Detroit area.
Responsible for complete to day operations of 10 storage facilities within the greater
Detroit area.
Oversaw an annual Budget of over $9 Million.
Aided other regions for sales training and operations streamlining.
Achieved 5th best performing District award out of 172.
Maintained the highest levels of customer service to drive the market.
Outperformed all budget expectations.
Pizza Pizza Toronto, ON
1998 – 2002
District Manager
Directed a region of 24 Pizza locations, both corporate and franchised.
Trained franchisees on how to grow their businesses through strategic sales and
marketing initiatives, maximizing performance, expanding delivery zones and proper
staffing levels.
Managed budgets, profit and loss statements, and revenue generation.
Responsible for adherence to franchise agreement and ensuring compliance to all
company operating procedures.
Oversaw training and development of franchisees and corporate managers.
Conducted business performance reviews and monthly/quarterly audits and evaluated
franchisee performance.
Ensured product quality, customer satisfaction and retention.
Sourced and recruited new franchisees for the organizations growth.
Education
1986-1988 McGill University Montreal, Quebec
M.A. – Mathematics
1982-1986 McGill University Montreal, Quebec
B.A. - Mathematics
Minor in Business Management
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Proficiencies
Yardi, Centershift, All Micro Soft Applications
Certifications
Certified Property Manager
Currently Enrolled in Michigan Real Estate License