Akin Davies
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Property Manager
Independent Contractor
01.2023 - Current
- Provide staffing coverage as needed.
- Assessed rental applications, conducted background checks, and approved or denied prospective tenants based on established criteria.
- Developed and implemented effective leasing strategies to maximize occupancy rates.
- Conducted periodic inspections of properties to ensure compliance with safety regulations and tenant requirements.
PROPERTY MANAGER
Winn Residential
VA
07.2022 - 01.2023
- Coordinated vendors, service agreements inventory and supplies
- Coordinated daily operations newly acquired property
- Completed leases and lease applications, plus maintain resident records and files for leases, applications, rent deposits, security deposits, bank deposits, etc
- Monitored leases, rent increases, late payment, collections, evictions, tenant move-ins/move-outs
- Maintained customer satisfaction through superior customer service
- Collaborated closely with Regional Manager in the effective operation of the apartment property
- Inspected grounds, vacancies, and common areas to ensure they are maintained at company standards.
Manager
CARYDALE MANAGEMENT
VA
09.2019 - 12.2021
- Increased occupancy from 88% to 97%
- Assists ownership in formulating policies
- Maximized occupancy of apartment community by engaging potential tenants and building relationships within the community
- Maintains thorough product knowledge of the community as well as competition
- Prepares all lease-related paperwork in an accurate and timely manner.
Business Manager/Community Director
UDR
VA
01.2015 - 01.2019
- Oversaw leases and lease applications, maintained resident records and files for leases, applications, rent deposits, security deposits, bank deposits, etc
- Completed final account statements
- Monitored and processed invoices within guidelines
- Managed budget
- Managed a team of over 10 associates
- Monitored delinquency and ensure it is below 2% of GRP
- Generated new leads by marketing within the local community and creative online advertising
- Communicated with future residents over the phone and internet to set community tour appointments; greet them upon arrival and uncover their needs
- Worked closely with RM in overall management of property
- Effectively demonstrated knowledge of and sell the value of the community
- Guided 604-unit asset through disposition and leased apartments.
Community Manager
VanMetre
VA
01.2008 - 11.2008
- Managed budgets, coordinate vendors, service agreements inventory and supplies
- Reorganized the overall operations of multimillion-dollar asset that led to 7% income increase
- Complete leases and lease applications, plus maintain resident records and files for leases, applications, rent deposits, security deposits, bank deposits, etc
- Developed and managed a strong team of 8 employees
- Monitor leases, rent increases, late payments, collections, evictions, tenant move-ins/move-outs
- Maintained customer satisfaction through superior customer service
- Collaborated closely with Regional Manager in the effective operation of the apartment property
- Used excellent written communication for correspondence, resident notices, newsletters, as well as drafting and reporting management reports, including monthly owner’s report
- Inspected grounds, vacancies, and common areas to ensure they are maintained at company standards.
Community Manager
Gables Residential
DC
05.2005 - 12.2007
- Oversaw daily operations of upscale property
- Qualified and processed applications for low-income housing
- Coordinated services provided by corporate housing partners
- Manage budgets, coordinate vendors, service agreements inventory and supplies
- Monitored leases, rent increases, late payments, collections, evictions, tenant move-ins/outs
- Built and managed strong team of over 8 employees
- Maintained customer satisfaction through superior customer service
- Worked closely with the Regional Manager in the effective operation of the apartment property
- Practiced excellent written communication for correspondence, resident notices, newsletters, as well as drafting and reporting management reports, including monthly owners’ report
- Inspected grounds, vacancies, and common areas to ensure company standards
- Remained apprised of competition presenting creative leasing and marketing ideas
- Completed leases and lease applications, maintained resident records and files for leases, applications, rent deposits, security deposits, bank deposits, etc
- Assisted in negotiating leases with corporate housing partners
- Held Leasing Consultant, Asst
- Community Manager before promotion to Community Manager.
Education
Bachelor of Science -
Lagos State University
Nigeria08-1995
Skills
- Property Management
- Budget Administration
- Yardi
- DC rent control
- Operations Management
- Vendor Relations
- MRI
- Fair housing and Landlord Tenant Relations
- Business Development
- LIHTC
- Microsoft office
- Commitment to Sales Excellence
Timeline
Property Manager
Independent Contractor
01.2023 - Current
PROPERTY MANAGER
Winn Residential
07.2022 - 01.2023
Manager
CARYDALE MANAGEMENT
09.2019 - 12.2021
Business Manager/Community Director
UDR
01.2015 - 01.2019
Community Manager
VanMetre
01.2008 - 11.2008
Community Manager
Gables Residential
05.2005 - 12.2007
Bachelor of Science -
Lagos State University