Brian Fairbairn
Clinton Township,MI
Summary
Results-driven professional with extensive experience in project management and financial reporting within the property management sector. Successfully implemented initiatives that increased resident retention and engagement, while consistently meeting operational goals and community standards.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
General Manager
The Apex - Friedman
West Bloomfield, mi
04.2024 - Current
- Renewed over 80% for the first two months of August and September 2025 despite mechanical issues of heating and cooling and noise transfer between units from initial construction.
- Managed multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring deadlines are met, including dispersing over 60% of the occupied apartments for demising wall updates for noise.
- Implemented a brand new resident experience app - Livly across all platforms for residents' access, communication, and rental payments.
- Developed an amazing community culture where residents have made lifelong friends, including having a minimum of 50 to 60 people attend all resident events.
- Assisted with developing marketing plans for campaigns and promotions.
- Completed weekly and monthly reports for ownership, including renewal logs, weekly/monthly traffic logs, outreach programs, and tour summary traffic reports, including details on all follow-up interactions.
Regional Manager
Friedman
Farmington Hills, Michigan
10.2020 - 03.2024
- Established goals, objectives, policies, procedures, and standards of performance for all personnel in the region.
- Held between 8 and 12 communities in a portfolio at any given time. Including five different client groups.
- Weekly and monthly reporting is provided, including leasing traffic, financial reporting, renewal reports, and capital projects.
- Minimized turnover through effective training and employee engagement programs.
Community Manager
Ducharme Place - Friedman
Detroit, mi
03.2015 - 10.2020
- Completed the lease: The property opened in April and was 92% occupied by November 2016.
- Maintained an average of 96.75% occupancy through 2020.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Sports Medicine
Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI01-2008
Skills
- Project management
- Financial reporting
- Marketing strategy
- Resident engagement
- Software implementation
- Customer relationship management
- Honest and ethical
- Negotiations expert
Timeline
General Manager
The Apex - Friedman
04.2024 - Current
Regional Manager
Friedman
10.2020 - 03.2024
Community Manager
Ducharme Place - Friedman
03.2015 - 10.2020
Bachelor of Science - Sports Medicine
Michigan State University