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ONLINE MEETINGS EQUAL…
By
Rafael Aquino
Published December 15, 2021
Online meetings were common practice within the business community;
however, it was less seen in the association world. Some would say
because the technology was too difficult for many, others would say,
our owners wouldn't allow it, etc. The reasons against certain
groups were plentiful. However, after the challenges we dealt with
Covid, many Board Members quickly realized the vast benefits of
hosting online meetings. Some advantages are increased attendance,
more accessible access to foreign/out-of-state buyers, and more
transparency.
From a management perspective, there have been many advantages as
well. It is much easier for management to present to the
membership, invite vendors/contracts to attend meetings, and provide
a better quality of life for the CAM. For instance, the CAM no
longer has to worry about staying after work for a Board meeting;
now, they can drive home, spend some time with the family and then
jump on the meeting from home. Further, they don't have to worry
about the potential drive home after the meeting. These small perks
are enormous for the quality of life for the CAM. Happier CAM
equals happier staff and higher productivity for the association's
operations.
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As the Co-Founder and CEO
of Affinity Management Services, Rafael P. Aquino leads his team to
redefine excellence. They serve community associations
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and effectively with
dedication and passion. Rafael’s energy and positive
spirit is the foundation of Affinity Management
Services’ company culture, which instills enthusiasm and
excitement when providing expert advice to its board
members and relieving the day-to-day burdens of running
a community association.
Since 2007, Rafael has
developed a work culture that values responsive and
high-quality services. He has led his team by following
a proactive vs reactive philosophy. The same approach
Rafael instills in the day to day operations of each
association. Today, Affinity Management Services
maintains its success and benefits as a result of the
foundation Rafael has built and continues to foster by
providing educational seminars, continuing education
classes for association managers and board members
alike.
Rafael and his team help condominium and homeowners’
associations save money and improve their communities.
His calm, personable, and service-oriented nature helps
him to establish strong relationships with ease. Rafael
is known as a sincere and honest leader who looks out
for the best interests of his clients and communities,
and he strongly advocates for their needs. His role
requires coordination and communication, as such he
takes logical and intelligent steps to approach
challenges head-on.
As a graduate of Florida International University’s
electrical engineering program and a licensed community
association manager, Rafael’s education and skills equip
him with unique insights to tackle complex problems
through critical thinking. He understands how each
component within a system works together in order to
effectively arrive at solutions, techniques, and
conclusions. Therefore, as he manages the multiple
challenges of running a community association management
company, he understands how each property is its own
unique system and tailors’ specific services to assure
that all their needs are met.
For more information about Rafael P. Aquino and Affinity
Management Services please visit
www.ManagedByAffinity.com or call 1-800-977-6279
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Doral Office: 8200 NW 41st ST
Suite 200
Doral, FL 33166
Broward Office: 150 S Pine Island RD Suite 300
Plantation, FL 33324
O: 800-977-6279 ● F: 305-325-4053
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