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Coaching, Training & Consulting

Two decades developing people: onboarding, software training, and mentorship — from training a region on new platforms to teaching hands-on AI workflows today.

James (Mike) Andrews leading and mentoring a team

Impact

Highlights

Region
Trained on RentCafe
At Yardi HQ
1,200
Booked hrs/week
Recruiting & staffing
Every role
Mentored
Managers & site teams
Fair Housing
Compliance training
Delivered ongoing

Approach

How I enable teams

I train the way an operator learns — hands-on, on the system, with the context of why it matters. I was selected to help develop the Yardi RentCafe platform for the southern region and then mentored teams post-rollout, built localized new-hire training, opened a new recruiting office, and delivered Fair Housing and compliance education. Today I run a Local AI Trainer app to teach practical model workflows.

Capabilities

What I bring

  • Onboarding & new-hire training
  • Software / system training (Yardi, RentCafe)
  • Curriculum design & mentorship
  • Fair Housing & compliance training
  • Recruiting & staffing
  • Hands-on AI / technology enablement

Portfolio

Enablement work

Marquette / Yardi

RentCafe regional training

Helped develop the Yardi RentCafe platform for the southern region and became the regional mentor, training teams after rollout.

Region-wide · post-rollout mentor
Local AI Trainer

Hands-on AI teaching app

A Streamlit + Ollama teaching app for hands-on model workflows — enablement for people learning practical AI.

Streamlit · Ollama · hands-on
Career Strategies

Recruiting & manager training

Averaged 1,200 booked hours/week, was selected to open a new office, and trained managers on operations and Fair Housing.

1,200 hrs/week · new office

Enablement & Mentorship

Enablement, software training, and mentorship that actually sticks with teams.

Toolkit

Enablement skills

Onboarding Curriculum Design Software Training Mentorship Coaching Fair Housing Recruiting / Staffing Facilitation AI Enablement Team Leadership

References

What colleagues say

  • I had the pleasure of working with Mike Andrews. During this time, I was consistently impressed with his professionalism, dedication, and expertise in property management. As a mentor, Mike demonstrated exceptional organizational skills, managing properties with great attention to detail and ensuring a smooth, efficient process for both tenants and property owners. He has a strong ability to handle challenges effectively, resolve issues quickly, and maintain excellent communication with all parties involved. Mike has always displayed a high level of responsibility, showing respect for both the property and the community. His reliability, combined with a thorough understanding of property management best practices, makes him a standout in this field. I wholeheartedly recommend Mike Andrews for any future opportunities in property management.
    Shamra Lawson
    Worked with Mike in property management · LinkedIn recommendation
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