Margie Russell

□ Administrator, NEW YORK Accredited Realty Manager Program, A Real Estate Management Certification at 32BJ Benefit Funds

Margie Russell has a diverse work experience spanning several industries. Margie has held various roles throughout their career, starting in 1968 as a Cashier at Hills Supermarkets. In 1972, they worked as an Inventory & Filing Clerk at Georgetown Manor, Ethan Allen Furniture.

Margie then worked at Vanderbilt Elementary in 1973 as a Playground Supervisor, Assistant Teacher, and Lunchroom Monitor. The following year, they were a Teacher and Bus Driver at Park Shore Nursery School & Camp.

From 1975 to 1979, Margie worked at Hayt, Hayt & Landau LLP as the Director of Client Relations, specializing in Hospital Collection Accounts. Margie coordinated field representatives and maintained client relationships.

In 1980, Margie joined Safeguard Business Systems as the Greater NY Field Sales Manager, specializing in Property Management back office accounting system products. Margie later became a sales rep selling one-write bookkeeping systems and financial service bureau products.

From 1983 to 2003, Margie held various roles as a Managing Agent, Portfolio Manager, Onsite Manager, and Commercial Leasing Agent at several real estate companies, including Joffee LaSalle, Bellmarc Realty, Rose Associates, Kreisel, Goodstein, JC Lamb, Gumley Haft, and Walter & Samuels. During this time, they managed prestigious and multifaceted properties, gaining experience in coordinating large rehab construction work with tenants in residence.

In 2002, Margie began working at NYARM, the New York Association of Realty Managers, as the Executive Director. Margie also served as a Career Counselor and Real Estate Management Certification Administrator, creating educational experiences for members.

At the Building Service Workers Local 32BJ Training Program, Margie worked as the Administrator for the New York Accredited Realty Manager Program from 2002 onwards. Margie spearheaded topics such as Building Budgets & Finance, Human Relations & Management Skills, and Ethics. Margie also conducted training assignments for NYC's Housing Agency, HPD.

Margie's most recent role was as a Business Development Consultant for United Metro Energy Corp from 2015 to 2018. Margie was instrumental in developing and securing the company's customer base during a transition period.

Overall, Margie Russell's work experience showcases their expertise in real estate management, sales, consulting, and client relations.

Margie Russell's education history begins in 1957 when they attended Fork Lane Elementary in Hicksville, Long Island. Margie then moved on to Holy Family Catholic Grade School in Hicksville from 1960 to 1964, where they focused on subjects such as reading, writing, and arithmetic. Margie's educational journey continued at Harborfields Senior & Junior High, where they studied liberal arts, sciences, general studies, and humanities from 1965 to 1970. Finally, they attended Cazenovia College from 1970 to 1972, earning an Associate of Arts Degree in Art History and Art.

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New York, United States

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32BJ Benefit Funds

The Building Service 32BJ Benefit Funds is the umbrella organization responsible for administering benefits, including Health, Pension, Retirement Savings, Training and Legal Services benefits to over 100,000 SEIU 32BJ members. SEIU 32BJ is the union representing property service workers, including office cleaners and residential doormen and superintendants, from Connecticut through Florida. Pension The Pension Fund provides retirement security for members and their spouses through a regular monthly pension benefit based on their years of service. Retirement Services The Supplement Retirement Savings Plan (SRSP) strengthens members’ retirement security through self directed retirement accounts funded by both employer contributions and participant savings. Health The Health Fund provides comprehensive, affordable high quality health benefits to members and their families. Training The Training Fund offers more than 100 different courses and seminars, ranging from Green Buildings to English as a Second Language, and everything in-between. Legal The Legal Fund provides legal representation to members, retirees and their dependants in a broad range of matters, including family, immigration, consumer and criminal law. The Benefit Funds’ main office is in New York City, with satellite offices in New Jersey, Connecticut and Washington, DC.


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501-1,000

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