Brian Pickard
Verona,NJ
Summary
Experienced Leasing Manager with over 20 years in property management, including 18 years in New York City. Skilled in lease management and tenant relations, achieving high occupancy rates and low delinquency. Committed to enhancing customer service and fostering strong relationships.
Overview
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Certification
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years of professional experience
Work History
Leasing Manager
Rose Associates
New York, NY
11.2015 - Current
- Managed, trained, and mentored leasing team, ensuring compliance with company policies and local regulations.
- Analyzed occupancy trends to forecast leasing needs and adjust strategies accordingly.
- Collected, completed, and processed lease applications.
- Led negotiations for lease agreements, fostering positive relationships with tenants.
- High occupancy annually for the last 11 years
- Awarded several Leasing Excellence awards
- Awarded several Kingsley awards for high scores on surveys
- Awarded several perfect shop scores
- Lowest delinquency the building has ever had
- High occupancy even during the last 4 years of renovations
Community Manager
Equity Residential
New York, NY
10.2013 - 10.2015
- Streamlined communication processes between residents and management, improving response times and service delivery.
- Both managed and leased a 155 unit building alone
- Worked directly with Maintenance Supervisor to ensure apartments were turned quickly and properly at move out
- Great success with resident retention and low delinquency
Education
Bachelor of Science - Liberal Studies
University of Central Florida
Orlando, FLSkills
- Lease management experience
- Negotiation expertise
- Closing ratio management
- Leasing reports
- Fair housing laws
- Leasing analysis
- Lease administration
- Maintaining closing ratios
- Property tours
- Tenant relations
- Rent collection
- Tenant engagement
- Relationship building
Certification
- Real Estate Salesperson License
Languages
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Leasing Manager
Rose Associates
11.2015 - Current
Community Manager
Equity Residential
10.2013 - 10.2015
Bachelor of Science - Liberal Studies
University of Central Florida