Blair Phipps
San Rafael,CA
Summary
Accomplished Community Director with a proven track record of driving top performance and closing opportunities. Skilled in capitalizing on both new and existing market potential, while providing exceptional customer service and building lasting relationships with residents, team members, and vendors. Adept at creating inclusive and thriving communities through strategic planning, community engagement, and effective conflict resolution. A collaborative leader with a strong focus on achieving results, fostering team unity, and maintaining high standards of service. Known for adaptability in dynamic environments, and consistently delivering reliable performance. Demonstrated success in leading impactful initiatives that enhance resident satisfaction and drive community growth.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Community Director
Sack Capital Partners
02.2024 - Current
- Conducted regular performance evaluations for staff members, identifying areas for growth and providing constructive feedback.
- Spearheaded capital improvement projects to enhance community aesthetics and functionality.
- Oversaw 3 communities totaling 280 units throughout Marin and Sonoma Counties
Community Director
Sack Capital Partners
03.2022 - 02.2024
- Managing two value add new acquisitions
- Oversaw capital projects, interior and exterior renovations, and landscaping projects
- Held one property at 97% occupancy while leasing 12% of the other property in one month
- Transitioned community to a remotely operated property
Community Director
Spieker Company
10.2020 - 03.2022
- Managed three properties between Los Altos and Mountain View
- Achieved a 30% jump in occupancy in 2021
- Developed annual operating budgets and forecasts, as well as sales and marketing plans.
Community Director
FPI
09.2019 - 10.2020
- Supervised on-site staff, providing guidance, training, and performance evaluations as needed.
- Established property wide Covid directive
Community Director
FPI - Stevenson Lofts
11.2018 - 10.2019
- Managed midrise mixed usage property in Downtown San Francisco’s SOMA District
- Stevenson Lofts SF included both residential and commercial units
- Trained in Below Market Rent leasing and recertification
Community Director
FPI - Luxe Apartment Homes
08.2018 - 11.2018
- Trained new leasing consultant and assistant community director
- Completed weekly reports and calls with ownership
- Processed vendor invoices in timely manor
- Oversaw renovations of both unit interiors and exterior amenities
- Maintained above average occupancy while continuing push rents
Assistant Community Director
FPI - Luxe Apartment Homes
09.2016 - 08.2018
- Operated the property in absence of the community director
- Complete weekly reports, move out dispositions, and month end reports
- Assisted in realizing the maximum revenue potential of the property
- Implemented a marketing program that pre-leased apartments
- Ensured the curb appeal of the community
Education
Tuskegee UNIVERSITY - Business- Sales and Marketing
Tuskegee UNIVERSITY
05-2010
Skills
- Yardi
- One-Site
- Rent café
- RealPage
- Microsoft Office
- Fair housing
- Market surveys
- Assessments
- Accounts receivable
- LRO
- Yieldstar
- Comp marketing reports
- Rent payments
- 3-day notices
- Community outreach events
- Financial variance reports
Certification
Real Estate Agent, CA
Timeline
Senior Community Director
Sack Capital Partners
02.2024 - Current
Community Director
Sack Capital Partners
03.2022 - 02.2024
Community Director
Spieker Company
10.2020 - 03.2022
Community Director
FPI
09.2019 - 10.2020
Community Director
FPI - Stevenson Lofts
11.2018 - 10.2019
Community Director
FPI - Luxe Apartment Homes
08.2018 - 11.2018
Assistant Community Director
FPI - Luxe Apartment Homes
09.2016 - 08.2018
Tuskegee UNIVERSITY - Business- Sales and Marketing
Tuskegee UNIVERSITY
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