Brandon Robles
New York,NY
Summary
Dynamic leader providing over 20 years of real estate experience with a proven track record, enhancing operational efficiency and team performance across diverse markets. Expert in revenue/expense control and adept at building engaged, effective teams
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Regional Manager
Equity Residential
2023.01 - Current
- Oversee a portfolio of luxury real estate consisting of 10 properties, totaling 2500 units
- Align business decisions with company strategy to maximize efficiency and reduce operating expenses
- Defined revenue and sales targets and motivated staff to exceed expectations
- Successfully managed budgets and allocated resources to maximize productivity and profitability
- Managed expense growth under 1%
- Grew revenue an average of 15% over 24 months
- Spearheaded initiatives aimed at improving internal processes which resulted in smoother workflow
- Established strong communication channels with all stakeholders, ensuring transparency in decision-making and fostering trust in leadership
- Tracked KPIs against benchmarking, market trends and competitor activities to develop strategic improvement plans
- Regional lead of Emerge Leadership Group
Regional Manager
Equity Residential
2021.08 - 2023.01
- Oversee a portfolio consisting of 8 properties, totaling 2267 units
- Focus on creating staffing/operational efficiencies, including the creation of three pods resulting in a 43% headcount reduction in community leadership
Area Manager
Equity Residential
2020.06 - 2021.08
- Responsible for the overall performance of eight residential communities, totaling ten separate property ledgers and over 35 employees
- Partner with revenue management team to achieve healthy rent growth
- Seek out sources for additional income opportunities
- Conduct regular site visits to inspect for quality control
- Monitor property/team metrics, and redirect performance as needed
- Ensure company initiatives are funneled down to property level
General Manager
Equity Residential
2016.12 - 2020.06
- Oversee operations of three assets with over twenty employees, plus retail
- Partner with facilities department to complete extensive scheduled maintenance
- Manage Quality Assurance details of apartment interiors, as well as community curb appeal
- Manage online reputation
- Partner with law enforcement through Crime-Free Housing Program
Community Manager
Equity Residential
2015.01 - 2016.12
- Oversee all aspects of 440-unit asset
- Manage accounts payable/receivable
- Employee engagement scores above 90% (2015/2016)
- Partner with Project Manager on interior renovation
- Monthly financial variance reporting
Owner/Operator
Five Points Fitness Training
2011.09 - 2015.01
- Owner/operator of health and wellness business. Provide fitness and nutritional guidance to clients, as well as facilitate group training
Community Manager/Regional Auditor & Trainer
ConAm Management Corporation
2003.07 - 2011.09
- Align owner/management objectives
- Prepared annual budget (operating/capital)
- Scheduling/executing onsite and remote audits in portfolio
- Designing and presenting educational programs to regional associates
- Facilitating weekly performance call with asset management
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology/Fitness Instruction
University of California at Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara, CA2003
Skills
- Strategic Planning
- Relationship building
- Staff Training and Development
- Data-driven decision-making
- Positive Attitude
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Problem-Solving
- Time Management
- Customer Service
- Excellent Communication
- Organizational Skills
- Decision-Making
- Budget development
- Conflict resolution
- Organized and accountable
- Resilient
- Creative and innovative
- Team building
- Goal Setting
- Employee Coaching and Mentoring
- Peer mentor
Affiliations
- Accredited Residential Manager (ARM), Institute of Real Estate Management
- Certified Apartment Manager (CAM), National Apartment Association
Timeline
Senior Regional Manager
Equity Residential
2023.01 - Current
Regional Manager
Equity Residential
2021.08 - 2023.01
Area Manager
Equity Residential
2020.06 - 2021.08
General Manager
Equity Residential
2016.12 - 2020.06
Community Manager
Equity Residential
2015.01 - 2016.12
Owner/Operator
Five Points Fitness Training
2011.09 - 2015.01
Community Manager/Regional Auditor & Trainer
ConAm Management Corporation
2003.07 - 2011.09
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology/Fitness Instruction
University of California at Santa Barbara
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