Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Programs and Software Proficiency
Languages
Timeline
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Azah Kabsoun

Atlanta,GA

Summary

Highly skilled leasing agent and assistant property manager with a strong track record in increasing property occupancy and revenue through strategic marketing and effective leasing practices. Known for exceeding leasing targets and enhancing tenant satisfaction. Demonstrated leadership in training and developing staff, streamlining operations, and managing financial processes. Committed to creating a positive tenant experience and driving overall property success.

Overview

1
year of professional experience

Work History

Temporary Apartment Management
Suwanee, GA

Leasing Agent
07.2024 - Current

Job overview

  • Adaptability Across Properties: Successfully leased units at multiple properties with varying markets, consistently meeting or exceeding leasing goals.
  • Rapid Integration: Quickly familiarized with new properties, leasing processes, and property management systems, ensuring seamless transitions and immediate productivity.
  • Consistent Occupancy Growth: Leveraged sales and marketing strategies to increase traffic, maintain closing ratios, and exceed leasing goals.
  • Cross-Property Expertise: Demonstrated proficiency in managing diverse tenant bases, addressing inquiries, conducting property tours, and handling leasing paperwork across different property types.
  • Marketing & Promotion: Enhanced property visibility by creating compelling online listings and coordinating on-site promotional events during short-term assignments.
  • Strong Tenant Relations: Fostered positive relationships with prospective and current tenants, improving lease renewal rates and tenant satisfaction by about 20% within temporary placements.
  • Versatile Sales Skills: Efficiently negotiated lease terms and upsold property amenities, achieving higher-than-average rental rates by 5-10% across multiple properties.
  • Team Collaboration: Worked closely with property management teams to streamline leasing operations, move-ins, and lease renewals.
  • Problem Solving: Effectively resolved tenant concerns and handled maintenance requests, contributing to smooth property operations during assignments.
  • Proficiency in Property Management Software: Efficiently utilized platforms like Yardi, Onsite, AppFolio, Entrata, and RentPro, ensuring operational efficiency across all properties.

R. James Properties, Inc.
Atlanta, GA

Assistant Property Manager
12.2023 - 07.2024

Job overview

Increased Occupancy and Revenue: Drove property occupancy to 98%, contributing to a notable increase in revenue through strategic leasing efforts, tenant retention, and optimized pricing strategies.

Operational Efficiency: Streamlined office operations, enhancing efficiency by implementing new procedures and improving lease processing times. Ensured seamless day-to-day property management.

Budget Management and Financial Reporting: Assisted in budgeting and financial reporting, identifying areas for cost reduction, and revenue growth. Managed rent collection, reducing delinquency rates.

Tenant Retention and Satisfaction: Improved tenant satisfaction through proactive communication, resolving tenant concerns, and organizing community-building events, resulting in increased lease renewals.

Marketing and Outreach Initiatives: Collaborated with marketing teams to develop targeted promotional strategies, increasing property visibility and lead generation.

Vendor and Contractor Coordination: Managed relationships with vendors and contractors, ensuring timely maintenance and property upkeep, leading to a reduction in maintenance requests.

Compliance and Legal: Ensured compliance with all leasing regulations and company policies, handling lease agreements, evictions, and court hearings with professionalism and accuracy.

Financial and Administrative Duties: Handled rent collection, deposits, and financial documentation, maintaining accurate records, and ensuring timely payments from all tenants.

Customer Service and Conflict Resolution: Resolved escalated tenant issues, ensuring satisfaction and preventing turnover, while maintaining a positive community environment.

R. James Properties, Inc.
Atlanta, GA

Leasing Agent
09.2023 - 07.2024

Job overview

Boosted Occupancy: Increased property occupancy by 15% through strategic marketing, tenant engagement, and effective leasing efforts.

Exceeded Leasing Targets: Consistently surpassed monthly leasing quotas by 20%, achieving high tenant retention and satisfaction.

Marketing Expertise: Developed and executed promotional campaigns, driving 30% more inquiries and enhancing property visibility.

Tenant Relations: Built strong rapport with tenants, resolving concerns promptly, and leading to a significant increase in lease renewals.

Property Management: Managed leasing paperwork, renewals, and resident files with precision, ensuring compliance and streamlining operations.

Sales Skills: Negotiated lease terms and upsold property features, increasing average rental rates while maintaining tenant satisfaction.

Leadership: Trained and mentored new leasing staff, enhancing overall team performance and productivity.

Financial Acumen: Reduced delinquency rates by 15% through effective rent collection processes and late fee management.

Property Readiness: Inspected vacant units to ensure they were ready for showings.

Education

Northern Virginia Community College
, Annandale, VA

Associate of Science from Biochemistry
05-2018

University Overview

  • Graduated magna cum laude

Fair Housing Certification – Atlanta Fair Housing Organization, 2024
Completed comprehensive training on Fair Housing laws and regulations, focusing on compliance, discrimination prevention, and promoting equal housing opportunities.

Skills

  • Sales and Negotiation
  • Marketing and Promotion
  • Tenant Relations
  • Operational Efficiency
  • Financial Management
  • Leadership and Team Development
  • Market Analysis
  • Customer Service Excellence

Programs and Software Proficiency

  • Yardi: Skilled in utilizing Yardi for property management, lease administration, and financial reporting.
  • AppFolio: Experienced with AppFolio for streamlining leasing processes, tenant management, and marketing.
  • Onsite: Proficient in using Onsite for lease applications, tenant screening, and property management.
  • RentPro: Proficient with RentPro for efficient rent collection, lease tracking, and property maintenance.
  • Funnel: Competent in using Funnel for lead generation, tracking, and CRM management.
  • Knock: Adept at using Knock for communication and engagement with prospective and current tenants.
  • RealPage: Experienced with RealPage for comprehensive property management and tenant communication.
  • Microsoft Office Suite: Proficient in Word, Excel, and Outlook for documentation, data analysis, and communication.
  • Adobe Creative Suite: Competent in using Adobe tools for creating marketing materials and property listings.

Languages

English
Native/ Bilingual
Arabic
Native/ Bilingual

Timeline

Leasing Agent

Temporary Apartment Management
07.2024 - Current

Assistant Property Manager

R. James Properties, Inc.
12.2023 - 07.2024

Leasing Agent

R. James Properties, Inc.
09.2023 - 07.2024

Northern Virginia Community College

Associate of Science from Biochemistry
Azah Kabsoun