Scott B. Nilsson
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Writer / Consulting Services – Atlanta, Georgia |
March 2006 through Present |
I co-authored a coming-of-age comedy that is currently in preparation with industry editors for promotion to
production companies, and an additional script is in progress - with other projects under development.
Additionally, Scott provides writing services and consults on a pro-bono basis for select nonprofit organizations
and artists on business operations.
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Eriscot – General Partner – Atlanta, Georgia & Columbus, Ohio |
February 2005 through February 2006 |
With over 20 years’ progressive experience, I left to start an Atlanta-based business with my brother.
We completed a successful project in Ohio; however, a variety of circumstances precluded his return
to Atlanta and the challenges of initiating and conducting operations interstate proved insurmountable. We concluded operations in February 2006.
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Clairmont Oaks Inc. – Atlanta, Georgia |
April 1981 through January 2005 |
A nonprofit, affordable housing and services ministry promoting successful aging in a caring community.
Proactive, results oriented leader: positions included Executive Director, Administrator & Physical Plant Director.
Awarded the Flame of Excellence in January 2005.
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Briarcliff Oaks – Executive Director / Direct Report to Board of Directors |
August 1998 to January 2005 |
Facility: 125 Units; 7 Stories; 100,000 Square Feet. Eleven direct reports, including: Associate Director,
Director of Accounting and Finance (dual report to Board), Director of Resident Services, Social Services
Coordinator, Physical Plant Director and Security Supervisor.
Administrative and management responsibilities:
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· Operating and Capital Budgets |
· Human Resources |
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· Risk Management and Life Safety |
· Customer Service |
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· Computers and Telecommunications |
· Resident Social Services |
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· Physical Assets and Maintenance |
· Educational and Recreational Programs |
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· Corporate Responsibility: Insurance – Property, Liability, Officers & Directors, Human Resources |
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· Preparation and presentation of clear and concise Board level analyses, presentations and |
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communications. |
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| · Ensure compliance with requirements of HUD, OSHA, Department of Labor, Department of | |
| of Health and all other pertinent federal, state and municipal regulatory agencies. | |
Significant accomplishments included:
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· External Compliance Audits: all key financial, management, operations, physical assets and record- |
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keeping practices were annually subjected to external audits by numerous governmental, insurance |
| and life safety agencies. We routinely secured the highest scores. |
| · 2004 results included: |
| · Superior – HUD Management & Operations Review: comprehensive 2-day federal compliance audit. |
| · Score: 100 – HUD Real Estate Assessment Center Physical Inspection: exhaustive federal |
| audit compliance inspection scores of "100" are extremely rare for REAC inspections. |
| · Score: 100 – DeKalb County Department of Health, Food Service Inspection. |
| · Professional Development: implemented certified, external professional education for all staff. |
| · Operating Income/Occupancy: increased income 41% over four years, sustaining 100% occupancy. |
| Increased vending income 100% while decreasing operating costs. |
| · Expense Management: effective risk management and physical maintenance resulted in substantially |
| below-trend increases in insurance costs and deferral of capital replacements to maximize value of |
| existing assets. |
| · Capital Reserves: Effected over $1M in capital improvements while increasing deposits to Reserves 500%. |
| · Social Services: created grant-funded staff position to coordinate community health & wellness resources. |
| · Sierra Wellness partner: no-cost assessments and supervised personal exercise and fitness training. |
| · Extensive public speaking and group facilitation experience. |
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Clairmont Oaks – Physical Plant Director |
August 1986 to August 1998 |
Facility: 297 Units/ 14 Stories; 275,000 Square Feet. Five direct reports, including Maintenance Director.
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Administrative Responsibilities: |
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· Operating and Capital Budgets |
· Computer & Telecommunications Systems |
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· Vendors and contract service providers |
· Physical Plant: planning, scheduling and execution |
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· Bidding, negotiations and engagement |
· Facility Maintenance |
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· Purchasing and Accounts Payable |
· Acting Administrator (Administrator on Leave, Feb–July 1992) |
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· Payroll Management |
resulted in commendation, bonus & performance promotion. |
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· Renovation Management: $6M+Occupied Full-Building Renovation, Asbestos Abatement, plus 50,000 sq.ft. |
| Addition - Elevator Tower, Large Patio Enclosure and Build-Out (Dec 1994 - July 1997) |
| · Resulted in commendation and merit pay increase for supervision, support and coordination. |
| College and prior employment included assistant management of a Manhattan night club and a restaurant, |
| Leasing Agent and Professional Condominium Association Management. |
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Arts Organizations Professional, college and civic: 1973 – 2006 |
Theatre Arts Curriculum Vitae available |
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· Positions included Technical Director, Stage Manager, Set and Lighting Designer and costume construction |
| for over 50 theatrical productions for dance companies, summer stock, dinner theatres, television and film. |
| · Specialty productions included Event Director and Stage Manager for Indiana Governor’s Arts Awards |
| Evening and Stage Manager for the annual conference for the American Council for the Arts. |
| · Performance positions included ballet companies, summer stock, dinner theatre, television and commercials. |
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Professional Affiliations and Association Management |
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· American Association of Homes and Services for the Aging |
1984 - 2005 |
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House of Delegates: Governance adjunct to Board of Directors (declined 2005-06 term) |
2003, 2004 |
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· Georgia Association of Homes and Services for the Aging (GAHSA) |
1984 - 2005 |
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GAHSA Board of Directors (declined re-nomination for 2005-06 term) |
2002 - 2005 |
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GAHSA Board Executive Committee (declined re-nomination for 2005 term) |
2004 |
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Communications Committee – Chair (committee founder) |
2004 |
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Technology Plan, Website, Listservs, Business Connections Online |
2003, 2004 |
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Various prior committee member and chairperson positions |
2003, 2004 |
| · GAHSA Institute on Aging – Atlanta, GA | 1988 - 2005 |
| Board of Directors |
2002 |
| Education and Professional Development Committee | 2003, 2004 |
| · Employee Benefits Advisory Council - National | 1999 - Present |
| · Southeastern Affordable Housing Management Association | 1984 - 2005 |
| (Association for HUD Managing Agents) | |
| · American Association of Energy Engineers – National | 1989 - 1998 |
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Professional Recognition and Awards |
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| · Flame of Excellence – Clairmont Oaks, Inc. – Atlanta, GA | 2005 |
| · Distinguished Service Award – Georgia Association of Homes and Services for the Aging | 2004 |
| · Employee of the Year – Southeastern Association for HUD Managing Agents | 1996 |
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Community Service |
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| · Athens-to-Atlanta Ultra Marathon Road Skate, International Athletic Event – Atlanta, GA | 1990 - 2006 |
| 25th Anniversary Event - Senior Event Coordination Management Team | 2006 |
| Co-Organizer & Co-Director; Transition Director to new corporation (GIRSA) in 2002 | 2000/2001/2002 |
| Leukemia Lymphoma Society Team-in-Training fundraising partner: raised $500K+ p/year | |
| · Georgia International Road Skate Association (GIRSA) – Atlanta, GA | |
| Organization Creation: Incorporation Documents, ByLaws and new Board of Directors | 2002 |
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Volunteer community and fundraising efforts include: Children’s Hospitals - Egleston, Hughes Spaulding & |
| Scottish Rite; Ansley Pavilion Nursing Home; Georgia Special Olympics; Georgia State University; Muscular |
| Dystrophy Telethon; Tuberculosis and Respiratory Disease Association; Women’s Resource Center to |
| Combat Domestic Violence; plus, numerous dance and theatre companies, and other organizations. |
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Education and Certifications |
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| Indiana University, School of Music - Bloomington, IN · Graduated with Honors: High Distinction | 1974 – 1977 |
| · GPA 3.8 at Graduation with A.S., completed Junior Year as Double Major | |
| · Scholarships: Academic Merit and School of Music Merit | 1974 – 1977 |
| New York University, School of the Arts - New York, NY · additional studies | 1977, 1978 |
| · Merit Scholarship - GPA 3.6 | |
| National Center for Housing Management – Washington, DC | 2001 |
| · Registered /- and - Certified Housing Manager, Certified Occupancy Specialist | |
| · Site Based Budgeting Specialist, Certified Maintenance Manager | |
| Extensive continuing professional education in real estate management, human resources, risk management, |
| law and financial operations (Budget, Capital Schedules, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Payroll, |
| etc.), as well as training related to housing and services for the elderly, low income clients. |
References Upon Request
Scott Nilsson
3510 Roswell Road NW L-2 • Atlanta, Georgia 30305 • Phone 404.261.4326