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Ashleigh Gartner

Dallas,TX

Summary

Dedicated and focused Project Manager with over eight years of experience excelling at prioritizing, completing multiple tasks simultaneously and following through to achieve project goals in a leadership role. Flexible, detail-oriented and adaptive team player with expertise in property management, temporary relocation, staff training and development, customer service and process improvements.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Project Manager

Overland Pacific and Cutler - TranSystems
Long Beach, CA
05.2023 - Current
  • Reviews budget and subcontractor estimates in detail and analyzed for accuracy with scope of work relevancy in mind.
  • Determines project staffing needs and leads resource management.
  • Drafts project construction schedule and provides updates to respective parties as job progresses.
  • Focuses on project monitoring and management by developing forecasts and tracking expenses.
  • Modifies project plans when needed to better align with organizational objectives.
  • Generates and tracks change orders and other contractual modifications affecting budget and schedule.
  • Reviews project risks and devises proactive strategies to avoid potential roadblocks.
  • Drives continuous improvement of project delivery process by providing strong leadership.
  • Prepares cost estimates for projects of varying sizes.
  • Creates team objectives and roles with specific goals outlined for each individual.
  • Manages contracts with vendors and suppliers by assigning tasks and communicating expected deliverables.
  • Leads meetings with internal team members, consultants and contractors.
  • Provides guidance to team members regarding tasks assigned to them.
  • Manages multiple projects with competing deadlines simultaneously.
  • Actively seeks feedback from stakeholders throughout the duration of a project in order to identify areas needing improvement or adjustment.
  • Ensures compliance with applicable laws, regulations, policies and procedures throughout the life cycle of each project.

Active Projects:

- Rosemont at Ash Creek - Dallas, TX (A601DEV004)

- The Positano - Dallas, TX (P601230010)

Supporting Manager for:

- Costa Almadena - San Antonio, TX (P601230140)

- Tigoni Villas - San Antonio, TX (P601230010)

- Park at Humble - Humble, TX (A601DEV007)

Previous Agent for:

- Barrington Plaza - Santa Monica, CA (P601230232)

Relocation Plans & Requested Revisions for:

- The Mondello

- Rosemont at Ash Creek

- The Lancaster

- The Positano

- Aspen Crossing

- Inglewood

-Talega I

- Talega II

Senior Property Manager

Berkshire Residential Investments
McKinney, TX
01.2022 - 04.2023
  • Supports staff with specific coaching, development goals and guidance in order to meet annual property objectives
  • Works closely with Regional Manager, Asset Manager and Revenue Manager to complete annual budgets, monthly/quarterly forecasts, marketing plans, staffing plans and capital projects plans
  • Prepares weekly, monthly and quarterly financial updates and variances as required
  • Responsible for ensuring the property is well run and staff is striving to improve operations, curb appeal, revenues and NOI
  • Maintains effective vendor relations while ensuring they are insured and perform work at an acceptable level of quality according to contract and budget
  • Responsible for approving and submitting all invoices to the appropriate office for payment, requesting necessary authorizations based on Accounts Payable policies and procedures
  • Conducts weekly staff meetings
  • Negotiates effectively with residents, subordinates, supervisors, vendors and contractors

Business Manager

Fogelman
Fort Worth , TX
12.2020 - 09.2021
  • Interacted with customers and vendors with utmost professionalism to solve various problems.
  • Designed detailed business plans to outline finances, goals and operations of company.
  • Established open door policy to foster environment of respect between employees and management.
  • Exceeded sales and profit goals by supervising all marketing and planning activities.
  • Researched market competitors to identify potential new products and service opportunities.
  • Maintained thorough, accurate and compliant records for internal and regulatory audits.
  • Developed and managed highly skilled on-site staff through recruitment, training and motivation.

Property Manager

Billingsely
Grapevine, TX
06.2020 - 12.2020
  • Implemented business strategies to maximize tenant satisfaction and reduce vacancies.
  • Taught, promoted and enforced safe work practices among on-site staff.
  • Achieved highest possible net operating income by implementing cost control and revenue improvement programs.
  • Recommended clarifications and changes in program policies to director of property management.
  • Maintained in-depth knowledge of competition through consistent evaluation of market conditions and trends.
  • Remained aware of all construction and maintenance projects and notified appropriate individuals of project updates, delays and schedule changes.

PROPERTY MANAGER

Westwood Residential
Frisco, TX
04.2016 - 06.2020
  • Manage and oversee operations, maintenance, administration and leasing.
  • Investigate complaints, disturbances and violations and resolve problems following management rules and regulations.
  • Inspect grounds, facilities, and equipment routinely to determine necessity of repairs or maintenance.
  • Prepare detailed budgets and financial reports.
  • Maintain records of sales, rental or usage activity, special permits issued, maintenance and operating costs, or property availability.
  • Interview, hire and train employees according to management regulations and Fair Housing Compliance.

ACCOUNTING MANAGER

Westwood Residential
Frisco, TX
02.2015 - 04.2016
  • Prepare purchase orders and expense reports.
  • Act as agent for owner in all processes and hearings.
  • Transfer details from separate journals to generate ledgers or data processing sheets.
  • Reconcile records of bank transactions.
  • Calculate, prepare, and issue bills, invoices, account statements, and other financial statements according to established procedures.
  • Perform general duties such as filing, answering telephones, and handling routine correspondence.
  • Reconcile or note and report discrepancies found in records.
  • Inspect properties when tenants take occupation and vacate.

LEASING CONSULTANT

Westwood Residential
Frisco, TX
12.2013 - 02.2015
  • Meet with prospective residents to show properties, explain terms of occupancy, and provide information about local areas.
  • Create and send lease agreements to approved applicants.
  • Accept rent payments, security deposits and other applicable fees.
  • Maintain and store documentation effectively.
  • Plan and execute resident functions to improve retention.
  • Build strong working relationships with the residents by providing outstanding customer service.

Skills

  • Project Tracking
  • Document Management
  • Expense Reports
  • Budget Preparation
  • Cross-Functional Collaboration
  • Stakeholder Communications
  • Coaching and Mentoring
  • Staff Retention
  • Conflict Management
  • Microsoft Office Suite Expert
  • Compliance Monitoring
  • Productivity Improvement
  • Contract Management
  • Vendor Sourcing
  • Ability to adapt to different working environments quickly
  • Experience with navigating new acquisitions
  • Fair housing mandates
  • Knowledge of leasing and market conditions
  • New construction
  • Training & Development

Accomplishments

  • B! Berkshire 2023: Annual Award Honoring One Employee that encompasses all Eight Elements of Success (Passionate, Inclusive, Unique, Accountable, A Teacher, An Owner, Positive & Committed to Excellence
  • Led team to achieve annual goals for 2022, earning recognition from upper management and financial reward for all 20 team members.

Timeline

Project Manager

Overland Pacific and Cutler - TranSystems
05.2023 - Current

Senior Property Manager

Berkshire Residential Investments
01.2022 - 04.2023

Business Manager

Fogelman
12.2020 - 09.2021

Property Manager

Billingsely
06.2020 - 12.2020

PROPERTY MANAGER

Westwood Residential
04.2016 - 06.2020

ACCOUNTING MANAGER

Westwood Residential
02.2015 - 04.2016

LEASING CONSULTANT

Westwood Residential
12.2013 - 02.2015
Ashleigh Gartner