Advancing Your Career in
Property Management
Career Development Panel
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The Panel
Cindy Thrailkill- Director, DCMA Property Division
Wayne Norman- Director, Northrop Grumman AS- Property
Richard Russillo- Manager, Aerovironment Inc
Rick Shultz- Manager, John Hopkins University, Enterprise
Asset Management
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Topics
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Tips from Each Panel Member on Career
Advancement
Developing Leadership Skills ideas
Discussion amongst Panel about how career
advancement worked for them
Open Q &A
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Professional Growth and
Development
Cindy Thrailkill
Director
DCMA Property Division
July 26, 2011
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On-The- Job
What I look for when promoting employees:
Employees that raise their hand
• Keep up with your work!
Demonstrated technical expertise
Problem Solvers
• Elevate issues when you can’t resolve
Life long “learners”
Sharing knowledge
Active in professional organizations
Team Players
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Resumes
Suggestions:
DO write in first person
DO provide data/numbers
DO enter ALL pertinent information
DO keep information provided pertinent to job
DO have someone critique your resume
Red Flags:
Using position description as a resume
Bad grammar; misspelled words
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The Interview
Be enthusiastic!
Sell yourself – provide examples
• We’ve already got the resume!
Be prepared
• Do research if possible
Ask questions
Practice the Interview
• Role Play
• Use Web for possible questions
Apply for positions and interview whenever possible
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What Does it Take to Get Ahead
in Your Career?
July 26, 2011
Rick Shultz, CPPM CF
Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics
Laboratory
Enterprise Asset Manager
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Career Path
1981 – 1984 US Navy
1985 – 1996 AlliedSignal
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Warehouse Worker (1985 – 1987)
Supply Specialist (1987 – 1989)
Fiscal Clerk (1989 -1992)
• Certified CPPS
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Property Administrator (1992 - 1995)
Corporate Property Administrator (1995 – 1996)
• Certified CPPA
1996 – 2001 Computer Sciences Corporation
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Manager – Property Management
• Certified CPPM
2001 – Present
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Section Supervisor – Enterprise Asset Management
• Received CF
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JHU/APL
Enterprise Asset Management
Section
Rick Shultz
Enterprise Asset
Manager
Allen Parrish
Titsa Bronstein
Gov’t Property
Specialist
APL Asset Management
Specialist
Rob Gaither
Roger Grace
Drew Beach
Steve McKenzie
Database
Administrator
Inventory Control
Administrator
Department
Administrator
Subcontract
Administrator
Jayne Wines
Shayne Twigg
Derek Rush
Disposition
Coordinator
Warehouse
Coordinator
Asset Mgmt
Coordinator
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What I look for in an Employee
General knowledge of Asset Management and/or
Government Regulations
Certified through the NPMA as a Certified Property
Professional Specialist or Administrator
Ability to resolve property related issues
Good interpersonal and communication skills
Ability to work independently, self motivated
Team Player
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TIPS
Certification can’t hurt
Never present a problem without a solution
Get involved
Have a career plan
Always ask: “what can I do for you today”
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Career Tips
Richard Russillo
Manager
Aerovironment Inc.
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Tips for getting ahead
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Be passionate about your work
Take pride in your abilities
Establish Goals and Objectives
Find a mentor
Build Positive Relationships
Never stop improving yourself
Welcome challenges
No task is too little
Learn from mistakes
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How I got ahead
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Knew my duties and responsibilities
Kept up-to-date on requirements
Took advantage of learning opportunities
Knew my customers (internal and external)
Established professional social networks
Sold my capabilities
Was Patient
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Career Development
Wayne Norman
Director, Property
Northrop Grumman- Aerospace Systems
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Top Skills/ Attributes
1. Align with your organization’s strategic
objectives (Do you know what is regarded as
important within your company and
organization). Develop your vision of the big
picture !
2. Self Motivation a must
3. Be known task completer, go-to person
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Important Actions
4. Don’t just do your job, Stand out, do over and
above. Make a difference by offering new
ideas, process improvements.
5. Continuously evaluate your progress and
take new actions with discussion with your
management and your mentors
7. Build relationships with other organization/
business leaders
8. Expand your ability to work issues in as
many property outcomes as possible (plus
NPMA certification)
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Key Attributes
9. Become a mentor for junior personnel
10. Demonstrate leadership principles via
assignments or projects
11. Communicate your value upwards- don’t
assume your accomplishments are seen
12. Don’t overstep your knowledge. Seek help or
guidance when you are not sure.
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Leadership Skills
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Building Leadership Skills
• There are many opportunities for developing
our leadership skills:
 Formal Training
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Leadership Development
Understanding and Managing Personalities
Communications Classes
Classes within your company/organization
NPMA classes, webinars, seminars
Find a Mentor(s)
Volunteer/Take on lead assignments on
work projects
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Building Leadership Skills
• There are also opportunities to build and apply
these skills within the industry
 NPMA Chapter, Regional, National
Leadership Positions
 Committee /SIG Chairing
 Conference/Event Planning
 Presentations, White Papers, Articles
 Participate or lead a team to write a new
standard (ASTM or other)
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Open Panel Discussion
How did you get ahead?
How did your career development happen?
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