Amanda Beaudway
Elmhurst,IL
Summary
Results-driven Property Manager with 7+ years of experience managing residential communities, specializing in budgeting, financial reporting, NOI growth, and team leadership. Eager to contribute strong operational and people-management skills to a premier Chicagoland property.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Business Manager
Marquette Management
11.2023 - 12.2025
- Lead daily operations for a 400-unit Class A community, overseeing a team of 8 employees across leasing, maintenance, and resident services.
- Improved occupancy from 91% to 95% within the first year through targeted retention initiatives, pricing alignment, and proactive leasing strategy.
- Drove financial performance, increasing NOI by 16.24% in 2024, through expense control, vendor negotiation, and revenue-enhancing programs.
- Manage annual capital projects totaling $2M, including planning, bidding, approval, contract negotiation, and onsite execution.
- Maintain exceptional resident satisfaction and brand standards by delivering best-in-class customer service, consistent communication, and high-quality building and amenity upkeep.
- Present monthly financial and operational performance to regional leadership and ownership, including occupancy trends, revenue performance, and capital updates.
- Ensure timely and accurate completion of monthly financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis.
- Maintain 99%+ rent collection performance through proactive delinquency management, payment plan oversight, and consistent resident communication.
- Recruit, train, and coach leasing and assistant management staff on sales performance, financial systems, renewals, reporting, and operational compliance.
- Proficient in Yardi 7S, Payscan and Onesite
- Class A Luxury Garden Style | 400 Units
Business Manager
Lincoln Property Company
08.2018 - 10.2023
- Directed full operational, financial, and team leadership for a 248-unit Class A luxury community, ensuring premium resident experience and strong brand standards.
- Consistently achieved 99%+ rent collection and maintained low delinquency through proactive communication, resident relationships, and structured follow-up processes.
- Led annual budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting, presenting performance insights on occupancy, leasing trends, NOI, and capital projects to regional leadership and ownership.
- Oversaw capital improvement projects from scope development through vendor selection, contract negotiation, scheduling, and quality control.
- Elevated resident satisfaction scores through high-touch service, frequent communication during building projects, and swift resolution of escalated concerns.
- Maintained top-tier building presentation standards through regular inspections of apartment homes, amenity spaces, and common areas.
- Recruited, trained, and developed leasing and assistant management staff, improving performance across sales, service, and operational compliance.
- Built strong relationships with ownership, providing transparent reporting and strategic recommendations to protect asset value and improve financial performance.
- Systems expertise: Yardi 7S, OneSite, PayScan
- Class A Luxury Community | 248 Units
Assistant Business Manager
Lincoln Property Company
05.2016 - 08.2018
- Supported daily financial operations for a 480-unit portfolio, including rent collection, payment processing, and monthly account reconciliation.
- Managed delinquency efforts including late notices, balance due communication, 5-day eviction filings, and attorney coordination.
- Processed invoices through PayScan, tracked vendor payments, and assisted with budget alignment and cost control.
- Issued monthly renewal offers, tracked status, and supported retention outreach to maximize renewal conversion.
- Prepared quarterly and monthly activity reports for ownership, including financial summaries and leasing performance.
- Coordinated vendor bidding and installation schedules for capital enhancements and resident-impacting projects.
Leasing Consultant
Lincoln Property Company
01.2016 - 05.2016
- Achieved a top-performing closing ratio, averaging 3–5 leases per week in a competitive luxury market.
- Delivered engaging, needs-based tours, highlighting key features, value, and lifestyle benefits tailored to each prospect.
- Managed prospect pipeline, ensuring same-day follow-up and timely communication across email, phone, and CRM.
- Ensured compliance and readiness for all move-ins, including document completion, screening, and pre-move inspections.
- Maintained strong property appearance through daily walks, work order submissions, and collaboration with maintenance to resolve issues quickly.
Leasing Consultant
ZRS Management
07.2013 - 01.2016
- Leased apartments in a highly competitive downtown market, consistently meeting or exceeding monthly leasing goals.
- Built relationships with local brokerages and maintained weekly communication on pricing, availability, and promotions to drive qualified traffic.
- Conducted regular market surveys to monitor competitor pricing, amenities, and concessions to support strategic pricing recommendations.
- Created daily marketing content and managed listings across multiple platforms to increase lead generation and brand visibility.
- Coordinated resident events and fostered strong resident relationships to support retention and community reputation.
Education
Bachelor’s Degree - Business Administration
DePaul University
Chicago, IL06-2012
Skills
- Residential Property Operations & Asset Management
- Budgeting, Financial Reporting & NOI Optimization
- Leasing Strategy, Occupancy & Retention
- Team Leadership, Training & Performance Management
- Vendor Management & Contract Negotiation
- Preventive Maintenance & Capital Project Oversight
- Resident Relations & Conflict Resolution
- Fair Housing, Compliance & Risk Management
- Property Management Software (Yardi, RealPage, Entrata)
Certification
- Illinois Real Estate Leasing License
Timeline
Business Manager
Marquette Management
11.2023 - 12.2025
Business Manager
Lincoln Property Company
08.2018 - 10.2023
Assistant Business Manager
Lincoln Property Company
05.2016 - 08.2018
Leasing Consultant
Lincoln Property Company
01.2016 - 05.2016
Leasing Consultant
ZRS Management
07.2013 - 01.2016
Bachelor’s Degree - Business Administration
DePaul University