Responsible individual with strong judgment, excellent time management skills, and a flexible schedule. Aim to utilize abilities to effectively contribute to the success of your company. Consistently praised by colleagues for hardworking nature, can be relied upon to assist your organization in achieving its goals. Extensive experience in leadership roles with a solid background in guiding teams, managing complex projects, and attaining strategic objectives. Excel in developing efficient processes, ensuring high standards, and aligning efforts with organizational goals. Collaborative approach and unwavering commitment to excellence are well-known traits.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Regional Property Manager
Cushman & Wakefield
10.2021 - Current
Resolved resident relation issues and escalated complaints from residents
Inspects properties to ensure the highest standards are maintained; evaluates maintenance, Grounds, and housekeeping operations in areas of efficiency
Conducts periodic inspection of vacant apartments for market-ready condition
Provides overall direction and supervision of day-to-day property management with oversight responsibility for management of the properties within the geographic region
Ensures prompt and accurate reporting for portfolio including vacancy and budget variances, staffing needs, upcoming inspections, and others, as needed
Regularly visits site offices, inspects field operations and reviews periodic reports from community managers to determine progress of occupancy and maintenance projects
Responsible for property contracts
Oversee the processing of work orders, payroll and invoicing
Monitor Leasing/renewal activities through newly implemented revenue management system
Oversee RUBS (ratio utility billing system program) to ensure correct billing to tenants
Marketing, contract negotiation, managing, as well as the recruiting, training, and development of all pertinent staff
Managed the preparation and completion of lease documents, annual budgets, previsions and expenses control, forecasts, and monthly performance and management reports
Improved the overall financial performance by increasing revenues and controlling expenses while maintaining company standards
Prepared detailed budgets and financial reports for properties
Kept updated records of property vacancies and lease renewals to proactively fill open units
Community Property Manager
Pinnacle Property
10.2016 - 10.2021
Responsible for the daily operations, leadership, and staff management of Brook Valley and Alta Mill Apartments
Work with Regional Manager/District Manager and staff to complete annual budgets, monthly/quarterly forecasts, marketing plans, staffing plans and capital plans
Prepare weekly, monthly, quarterly financial updates/variances as needed
Responsible for ensuring that the property is well run and that the staff is constantly striving to improve their properties' operations, curb appeal, revenues and NOI
Conduct all business in accordance with company policies and procedures, Fair Housing, Americans with Disabilities Act, Fair Credit Reporting Act and all other laws pertaining to apartments
Oversee property renovations and unit renovations - Provided tracking for all submittals, change orders, requests for information to ensure timely return from the general contractor
Maintained all project files, books, and correspondence in chronological date order, for easy access and retrieval
Processed Subcontracts and Purchase Orders for prompt delivery of submittal documentation
Designed and managed the launch event for the newly updated apartments in the community
Transferred to distressed property in SC and increased occupancy from 70% to 95% during Covid -19 and maintained low delinquency rent of less than 3%
Oversaw office renovations and property renovations
Community Property Manager
Bell Partners Incorporated
02.2016 - 10.2016
Responsible for ensuring the property stays within the established budget guidelines throughout the year while driving NOI to the highest possible level allowed by the market
Responsible for maximizing collections by ensuring that rent payments are collected and posted in a timely manner, evictions are conducted when required in accordance with applicable law, and that bad debt accounts are pursued aggressively
Responsible for approving and submitting all invoices to the appropriate office for payment, requesting necessary authorizations and requesting payment consistent with established Accounts Payable policies and procedures
Review and approve online timesheets, including the monitoring of overtime
Ensure confidentiality of information Interpersonal, Effectiveness, Communicates professionally and effectively with residents, subordinates, supervisors, vendors, and contractors
Negotiates effectively with residents, subordinates, supervisors, vendors, and contractors
Recognized in company newsletter for highest new lease rate changes, renewal increases, and month-over-month revenue change
Recognized in company newsletter for optimizing expenses by utilizing Managed Catalog and National Vendors
Both ensure cost savings and maximum rebate opportunities
Knowledge of established accounting and bookkeeping practices and procedures including the ability to create budgets and analyze financial statements
Assistant Community Manager/Leasing Professional
Bell Partners Incorporated
06.2011 - 01.2016
Ability to act in solving problems while exhibiting judgment and a realistic understanding of issues, even when dealing with emotional topics
Responsible for collecting and posting rent payments; managing resident delinquencies, evictions, and legal notices; and performing pre-close and closeout accounting processes
Prepare all proper forms for accounting adjustments
Plan marketing and tenant appreciation activities, as directed
Track and monitor tenant accounts submitted to collection agency
Lead tours of property, showing vacant units and marketing property amenities
Track and follow up with all referrals, walk-ins, and phone inquiries
Obtained the lowest exposure in region @ 1.4% entire quarter
Member of company's 3 million Dollar Club
Assists Property Manager with conducting and documenting annual unit inspections
Manages property's answering service, ensuring superlative customer service, up-to-date calling sequences, and accurate contact information
Ability to read and understand financial statements, such as budgets, financial reports, accounting information, etc
Comprehension of federal fair housing laws and any applicable local housing provisions
Ability to analyze and resolve problems
Leasing Professional
Westdale Asset Management
10.2009 - 02.2011
Create and maintain positive relationships with residents in an effort to easily resolve issues and to make the property a pleasant place to live
Respond to internet leads, convert prospect into future residents, complete all lease paperwork while complying with Federal and Local Fair Housing regulation and ordinances
Answering incoming calls and handling them accordingly, whether it is a prospect call, resident, service request, etc
Maintain current resident files
Physically inspecting the property when on grounds and reporting any service needs to the maintenance staff
Analyzes concerns associated with apartments that are slow to lease and offers recommendation to the Community Manager
Leasing Professional
ECI Management
07.2007 - 10.2009
Assist in creating and executing the leasing strategies for the property to maximize traffic and rental closing performance
Lease and market vacant and upcoming apartments
Marketing to outside clients
Completed all leasing paperwork
Accepted rental payments, post utilities bills, and aided with move out procedures
Show apartment to prospective residents
Receive resident complaints in a calm manner
Knowledge of and experience with Yardi, Onesite, Yield Star, Resident Data
Use negotiating skills to renew residents' lease terms
Verify and process application quickly
Introduced rental aid plan that enhanced residents' retention and helped to minimize delinquency
Education
Gordon College
1996
Skills
Customer Service Management
Increasing Occupancy
Revenue Management
Lease Audit
Property Inspections
Prepared Renewals
Late Notices
Community Advertisements
Market Surveys
Eviction Procedures
MRI Accounting Software
Sales and Marketing
Multi-Family Property Management
Fair Housing Mandates
New Construction
Yardi Software
Bid Proposals
Database Software
Accounting Operations
Rent Growth
Capital Projects Management
Onesite
LRO
Knock
Popcard
RentCafe
Nexus
Workday
Microsoft Office
Rent Pricing Optimization
Fair Housing Laws Knowledge
Publications
Recognized in company newsletter for most increase in revenue