Charde Lewis
Pearland,TX
Summary
Experienced Commercial, Mixed Use and Residential Property Manager with a track record of success in tenant retention, vendor negotiation, and marketing campaigns resulting in increased rental income and occupancy rates. Skilled in budget management, preventive maintenance planning, and tenant dispute resolution, resulting in reduced expenses and improved tenant satisfaction scores. A results-driven professional committed to delivering exceptional property management services and driving revenue growth for the organization.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Commercial Property Manager
Amani Investments LP
Katy, TX
05.2024 - Current
- Manage a portfolio of different properties including office buildings, retail, and self-storage
- Prepare financial reports, operations & capital budgets, quarterly re- forecasts and reconciliations
- Manage third party services including cleaning, HVAC, plumbing, electrical, landscaping, specialty vendors and contracts
- Develop and maintain relationships with existing tenants
- Coordinate maintenance, operations, safety inspections, and building code compliance
- Analyze, update, and negotiate commercial leases
- Implement interior and exterior aesthetic enhancement and revitalization projects.
Property Manager
CAF Management
Houston, TX
06.2021 - 05.2024
- Prepared and managed annual budgets, specifically for renovation, repair, and maintenance projects
- Successfully increased property occupancy rates by 20% within six months through targeted advertising and tenant retention strategies
- Implemented cost-saving measures that resulted in a 20% reduction in property maintenance expenses while maintaining high tenant satisfaction levels
- Streamlined the leasing process, reducing vacancy periods by 30% through efficient applicant screening and leasing procedures
- Led a team that achieved a notable improvement in tenant relations, resulting in an 80% increase in lease renewals and positive online reviews.
Portfolio Property Manager
AJH Management
Philadelphia, PA
03.2015 - 06.2021
- Maintained occupancy and all management for 4 properties including both residential apartments and mixed-use properties (400+ tenants total)
- Accomplished financial objectives by collecting rents, paying bills, forecasting requirements, preparing an annual budget, scheduling expenditures, analyzing variances, and initiating corrective action for each property
- Prepared and managed budgets for each property, optimizing expenses without compromising service quality
- Implemented scheduling of all maintenance and capital improvement projects with vendors, owners, internal staff, and tenants.
Bank Manager
Republic Bank
Plymouth Meeting, PA
05.2012 - 03.2015
- Maintained proper cash limits, cashed checks, accepted deposits, processed withdrawals, issued/redeemed bonds, and sold official instruments
- Trained teller line associates on banking procedures to ensure consistency within the Branch
- Helped customers open and close accounts, apply for loans, and make sound financial decisions
- Balanced daily cash deposits and vault inventory with zero error rate.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration and Management
Temple University
Philadelphia, PA08.2014
Skills
- Property Inspections
- Building Maintenance
- Contract Negotiation
- Budget Planning
- Invoice Processing
- Report Preparation
Timeline
Commercial Property Manager
Amani Investments LP
05.2024 - Current
Property Manager
CAF Management
06.2021 - 05.2024
Portfolio Property Manager
AJH Management
03.2015 - 06.2021
Bank Manager
Republic Bank
05.2012 - 03.2015
Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration and Management
Temple University
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