Brian Kenebrew
Chicago,IL
Summary
Highly motivated and reliable individual with over eight years' diverse and hands-on experience in the service oriented industry. Helpful and client-focused with exceptional relations with clients, capable of dealing with all customers' request and enquiries in a professional and courteous manner. Demonstrated ability to utilize problem solving skills and strong attention to details to ensure quality work. A committed team leader with strong business acumen and management skills who prioritize quality, customer satisfaction and cost savings. Proven ability to work under pressure in demanding situations and perform multitasking and managing priorities within a deadline-driven work environment.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Managing Director
Buttons Royal Realty Solutions LLC
Chicago, Illinois
04.2020 - Current
- Company Overview: BUTTONS REALTY SOLUTIONS (OWN BUSINESS) Chicago, Illinois
- Manages a total of 7 properties and effectively maintains relationships with tenants
- Facilitates eviction process in a legal way
- Maintains contact with lessees during their tenancy period to oversee their welfare and help resolve property issues
- Manages accounts receivables, and ensure invoice are complete and accurate prior to sending to clients
- Carries out data entry and database maintenance to ensure up-to-date documents
- Provides intervention on issues or problems in settling payments; negotiates payment terms
- Supervises contractors on maintenance work to ensure timely completion
- BUTTONS REALTY SOLUTIONS (OWN BUSINESS) Chicago, Illinois
Real Estate Broker
Dream Spots Leasing and Sales
Chicago, Illinois
08.2017 - Current
- Company Overview: DREAM SPOTS LEASING & SALES South King Drive, Chicago, Illinois
- Manages a team of 7-8 leasing agents to ensure maximum occupancy of rental units at all times and high renewal rate
- Oversees completion of all necessary paperwork and ensures proper customer service
- Inspects units and supervises maintenance crew to ensure units passed CHA inspection
- Assisted in accounts receivables - collected rent payments within 5 days' notice
- Oversees the marketing and advertising of vacancies to attract potential tenants
- Scouts and identify prospective tenants looking to lease a property
- Provides potential tenants with a tour of property or home highlighting the valuable features of the building in order to convince customers and influence lease
- Runs background checks on potential tenants to evaluate their credit status and criminal records to determine if they are eligible occupy a building
- Oversees the processing and approval of client applications and lease documents
- Elaborates the terms of lease, rental rate and period of payment to tenants
- Organize meetings during which leasing operations are discussed to identify solutions necessary for achieving occupancy targets
- Develops and implements policies necessary for improving the profitability and efficiency of a leasing department
- DREAM SPOTS LEASING & SALES South King Drive, Chicago, Illinois
Leasing Supervisor
Integrus Realty Solutions
Chicago, Illinois
08.2014 - 12.2018
- Served as a consultant to the medical industry, assisting in various laser surgeries, and handling complex issues dealing with equivalent
- Increased company business by training new technicians on various equipment and procedures effectively and efficiently
- Achieved a customer satisfaction rating of 99.9% by developing a high level of proficiency and quick decision making under complex conditions
Education
Diploma -
Near North High School
Chicago, IL01.1994
Skills
- Business Management
- Leadership
- Property management
- Retail sales
- Sales
- Fair Housing Regulations
- Management
- Customer service
- CRM software
- Marketing
- Microsoft Word
- Account management
- Microsoft Office
- Accounts receivable
- Driving
- Supervising experience
- Yardi
- Negotiation
- Conflict management
- Property Leasing
Certification
- Real Estate Broker, Real Estate License, 03/01/22, 07/01/25
- Driver's License
Assessments
Teamwork: Interpersonal skills, Completed, 08/01/21, Responding to challenging team situations at work
Personal Information
Authorized To Work: Yes
Timeline
Managing Director
Buttons Royal Realty Solutions LLC
04.2020 - Current
Real Estate Broker
Dream Spots Leasing and Sales
08.2017 - Current
Leasing Supervisor
Integrus Realty Solutions
08.2014 - 12.2018
Diploma -
Near North High School