Alex Dotson
Columbia,TN
Summary
Experienced Regional Director with nine years of proven leadership in property management, consistently driving operational excellence and business growth. Skilled in leading transformative change and implementing strategies that optimize internal systems, increase revenue, and boost profitability. Demonstrated ability to deliver lasting results through a multifaceted approach to operational improvement and team management.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Regional Vice President
Ghan and Cooper Multifamily
, AR, GA, NC, LA
08.2025 - Current
- Oversee the operations of three portfolios spread throughout the Southeast.
- Build strategic plans of action for newly acquired properties to ensure stabilization.
- Communicate with ownership groups on a regular basis to ensure satisfaction with asset performance.
- Provide guidance to regional directors on a day-to-day basis.
Regional Director
Ghan and Cooper Multifamily
, AR
01/17/22 - 08.2025
- Oversee a portfolio of 2,500 units, consisting of 16 assets in three states, bringing performance to record highs on an ongoing basis.
- Increased the monthly management fee in the portfolio by over $22,000 from 2023 to 2024 through improved operations and higher asset income.
- Completed the rehabilitation of 11 assigned assets, exceeding more than $20 million in capex funds.
- Effectively oversaw lender draws for both reserve replacement funds and rehab funds on a companywide level, in addition to performing the role of regional director.
- Refined all company policies in 2024, updating antiquated policies and procedures.
- Implemented modifications to asset renovation tracking systems, resulting in improved client communication and understanding.
Vice President of Asset Preservation
Trinity Multifamily
06.2021 - 01/16/22
- Oversaw the successful transition of ownership / management at all new locations onboarded within the organization
- Monitored key performance indicators for assets companywide and addressed deficiencies at assets not performing to company expectations
- Supervised daily operations of multi-million dollar divisional operation
- Communicated regularly with executive team members to deliver pertinent details related to progress status and direction for projects
- Researched underlying issues, regulatory compliance status and processes to resolve complex business issues and recommend strategic corrective actions
- Collaborated with various department heads to identify operational challenges and plan corrective actions
Senior Regional Director
Trinity Multifamily
08.2019 - 06.2021
- Provided leadership and oversight of 90 property management professionals meeting all portfolio needs.
- Oversaw seven property rehabilitations totaling over $15 million
- Lowered property expenses and increased net operating income to all-time highs during management
- Facilitated the acquisition and transition of management of new assets
- Recruited, hired and trained new employees, including monitoring and review of individual performance
- Developed and implemented new strategies to improve operations at all locations
- Identified struggling locations and implemented operational improvement plans including 90-day goals to improve all failing areas
- Completed quarterly inspections of all buildings and addressed deficiencies.
- Participated in round table discussions to brainstorm new company policies yearly
- Extended existing ownership group relationships through extensive communication and proven results at their respective locations
Regional Director
Trinity Multifamily
08.2018 - 08.2019
- Oversaw a portfolio of 15+ apartment communities in three states
- Provided oversight for the lease-up of three communities
- Managed all operations of properties in assigned portfolio to maximize overall profitability
- Provide weekly written evaluation of occupancy, income, and expense line items for each property
- Ensured adherence to yearly operating budget for income and operating expenses
- Provide capital improvement suggestions to owners/clients
- Reviewed property contracts and found avenues for lowering expenses and increasing ancillary income
- Managed all employee and HR concerns
- Audited all locations on a quarterly basis and implemented plans of correction for all deficiencies.
Community Director / Assistant Regional Director
Trinity Multifamily
08.2016 - 08.2018
- Implemented strategies to attract new tenants and retain existing tenants by launching promotions and showing vacancies to potential tenants, offering move-in specials, and developing apartment-community programs.
- Collected rent, managed delinquent accounts, oversaw submission of invoices and oversight of bill pay for the apartment complex.
- Audited apartment files quarterly
- Supervised and trained personnel as well as conducted training sessions for all personnel.
- Built strong community referral network.
- Addressed all HR concerns with property staff
- Walked properties daily to ensure curb appeal and safety standards were met.
- Inspected units as needed
- Managed tenant complaints as needed within a 24-hour time frame
- Facilitated the completion of in-depth market surveys and analysis of competitors
- Organized resident retention events throughout the year.
Operations Supervisor
First National Bank of Fort Smith
08.2014 - 08.2016
- Supervised the 3rd highest volume branch in the organization
- Achieved high customer satisfaction rates
- Received an internal audit score of 100% two years in a row
- Adhered to all state and federal compliance guidelines for a billion-dollar bank
- Advised customers on the best product to meet their needs
- Generated new business through outreach marketing in the community
- Balanced cash on hand daily for assigned branch
- Conducted weekly, monthly, and quarterly audits of assigned branch to ensure compliance of internal policies and adherence to laws.
Education
High School Diploma -
Spiro High School
2014
Skills
- Proposals and presentations
- Acquisitions
- Market trends and analysis
- Performance monitoring and evaluation
- Training and mentoring
- Budget oversight
- Cash Flow and Financial Analysis
Accomplishments
- Recognized at 2023 Ghan and Cooper Multifamily Awards Banquet with Regional Director of the Year
- Recognized at 2019 Trinity Multifamily Awards Banquet with Presidents Award
- Recognized at 2019 Arkansas Apartment Association Pinnacle Awards with Regional Director of the Year Award
- Recognized at 2018 Trinity Multifamily Awards Banquet with Helping Hands Award
- Chair of Onboarding and Disposition Committee for previous management firm
Affiliations
- Served as a member of the Board of Directors in 2020 for the Arkansas Apartment Association
- Current member of the Board of Directors for the Arkansas Apartment Association
- President of Columbia TN Pride
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Regional Vice President
Ghan and Cooper Multifamily
08.2025 - Current
Vice President of Asset Preservation
Trinity Multifamily
06.2021 - 01/16/22
Senior Regional Director
Trinity Multifamily
08.2019 - 06.2021
Regional Director
Trinity Multifamily
08.2018 - 08.2019
Community Director / Assistant Regional Director
Trinity Multifamily
08.2016 - 08.2018
Operations Supervisor
First National Bank of Fort Smith
08.2014 - 08.2016
Regional Director
Ghan and Cooper Multifamily
01/17/22 - 08.2025
High School Diploma -
Spiro High School