Apartment Trends Magazine August 2015 | Page 11

EDUCATION FOCUS UPCOMING SEMINARS: TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 15, 2015 | 9:00 AM - NOON Dealing with Difficult People Instructor: Ben Nollola, CWS Apartments It is hard to maintain your calm and not take it personally when your customer is being difficult or rude, yet that is what is necessary in business. This class will show you ways to communicate more effectively with the unhappy customer and find a positive solution. THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 17, 2015 | 9:00 AM - NOON Basics of HUD Multifamily Project Based Section 8 Compliance Instructor: Heather Staggs, S.T.A.R. Momentum Participants will receive a step-by-step description of the requirements for the Section 8 program, how to implement what they have learned into their everyday role as a property owner or manager and ultimately how to achieve five-star regulatory compliance. This class will be a comprehensive review of the HUD’s Occupancy Handbook, 4350.3, REV 1, Change 4. This class is ideal for the most experienced property manager as well as staff with less than one year working with Multifamily Project Based Section 8. KEY TO LEADERSHIP Begins November 20, 2015 (3rd Friday of Month through March) 9:00am - 4:00pm • Legal Responsibilities • Risk Management • Property Performance Management • Property Evaluation and Due Diligence • Financial Management • Effective Leadership www.aamdhq.org REGISTRATION Register online at www.aamdhq.org/edu or email Lisa Godbehere at [email protected] Seminar Locations: All seminars are held that the AAMD Education Center (7100 E. Belleview Ave., Suite 305, Greenwood Village) unless otherwise noted. Seminar Costs: $49 Early Bird $59 Regular Unless otherwise noted. See website for further details. Fair Housing for New & Seasoned Multifamily Professionals THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 10, 2015 | 9AM - NOON Make sure your community is in compliance with Fair Housing Regulations and Guidelines. This class gives management and leasing professionals detailed information on regulations and instructs managers and leasing professionals in handling difficult Fair Housing situations. TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 22, 2015 | 10:00AM - 5:00PM Intermediate Gas Forced Air Heating Service & Repair Instructor: Troy Meyer, HD Supply Intermediate Gas Forced Air Heating Service and Repair will provide a brief overview of basic system operation followed by the recommended service and repair troubleshooting. This course has been designed to focus specifically on the multifamily industry! KEY TO SERVICE PRESENTED BY: January 22 - January 29, 2016 8:00am - 5:00pm • Interior/Exterior Maintenance Repair • Electrical Maintenance • Appliance Repair and Maintenance • Diagnosing Maintenance Issues • Making Repair/Replace Decisions • Managing the Maintenance Budget JULY 2015 • TRENDS | 9