Ann Durant
Tukwila,WA
Summary
Reliable Manager demonstrating high level of ownership and initiative. Possessing exceptional work ethic and desire to go above and beyond to exceed company expectations. Offering knack for building productive working relationships. Successful in fast-paced, deadline-driven environments to manage goals and team development. History of thriving in team-oriented environments.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Manager of Forward Planning
Thomas James Homes
Bellevue , WA
03.2024 - Current
- Manage Forward Planning projects, working with diverse consultants and contractors to deliver permits within projected cycle times.
- Create quarterly reports for senior management summarizing operational performance metrics.
- Proactively track costs on each permitting project in partnership with the Purchasing team.
- Review feasibility reports and provide feedback on potential risks regarding critical path items and timelines.
- Collaborate across division and multiple jurisdictions to identify opportunities for increased efficiencies.
- Coach, mentor, and train team members in order to improve their job performance.
Planning Commisioner
Tukwila Planning Commission
Tukwila , WA
09.2023 - Current
- Review and approve documents, ordinances, resolutions, and other related items as necessary.
- Provide advice and guidance on legislative issues to city staff members.
- Develop strategies to address public policy issues within the jurisdiction of the Commission.
- Analyze data from surveys or public hearings to inform decisions made by Commission.
Community Development Manager
Thomas James Homes
Bellevue , WA
07.2023 - 03.2024
- Development manager for 38 condominium communities - 175+ units with a sales value of $55M.
- Subject matter expert in Air Space Condo to PNW Division, provide guidance and training to internal TJH Sales team and partnering broker community.
- Developed PNW division airspace condominium documentation process and best practices, including creation of all department checklists, procedures, and operating manuals.
- Monitored regional trends in order to identify areas of need and potential opportunities for improvement.
Real Estate Associate
Thomas James Homes
Bellevue , WA
03.2021 - 06.2024
- Established relationships and managed expectations with multiple consultants, including legal, survey, and property management, to ensure all condominium documents were drafted, budgeted, and finalized prior to completion of the project.
- Worked closely with the Sales Team to monitor construction completion and listing timeframes, coordinated delivery of all documents and resource information.
- Collaborated with Land Development and Operations to create processes for communicating and documenting site features, shared infrastructure, and easements.
- Managed submittal of all required condominium documents to the King County Assessor for approval and signature.
Assistant Property Manager
Stephen C. Grey & Associates
Seattle , WA
09.2018 - 03.2021
- Managed multiple construction projects at an open-air retail center, including reviewing bids, communicating scope, and ensuring work was completed to the agreed standard.
- Supported development team by performing detailed research of historical land use and permitting to establish a case for current development.
- Coordinated execution and delivery of lease and sales documents.
- Coordinated with management team, tenants, and building engineer to facilitate inspection, repair, and maintenance of commercial building systems.
- Processed all accounts receivable transactions and maintained deposit verification records with accuracy and within expected timeframes.
- Monitored and updated energy benchmarking across building portfolio, meeting entry deadlines, and ensuring compliance.
Education
Certificate of Property Management - Real Estate
North Seattle College
Seattle, WA01-2018
Bachelor of Arts - Place-Making: Urban Planning, Public Art
Western Washington University
Bellingham, WA01-2008
Skills
- Performance Management
- Strategic Planning
- Cross-Functional Teamwork
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Project Management
- Expectation setting
Certification
- State of Washington – Real Estate Brokers License
Committees
- North Seattle College - Real Estate Department Advisory Committee - Committee Chair
Timeline
Manager of Forward Planning
Thomas James Homes
03.2024 - Current
Planning Commisioner
Tukwila Planning Commission
09.2023 - Current
Community Development Manager
Thomas James Homes
07.2023 - 03.2024
Real Estate Associate
Thomas James Homes
03.2021 - 06.2024
Assistant Property Manager
Stephen C. Grey & Associates
09.2018 - 03.2021
- State of Washington – Real Estate Brokers License
Certificate of Property Management - Real Estate
North Seattle College
Bachelor of Arts - Place-Making: Urban Planning, Public Art
Western Washington University
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