CHRISTIE Hornung
SANDHILL ASSET MANAGEMENT
Spearville,KS
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Certification
Senior Real Estate and Asset Management Professional with extensive experience in leading multifamily housing, value-add, and complex multi-state portfolios. Drove asset performance and operational efficiency through strategic planning, capital improvement programs, and technology implementation. Focused on enhancing profitability and productivity while aligning property-level execution with ownership-level investment objectives.
Work History
OWNER / PRINCIPAL
- Own and strategically manage real estate assets with responsibility for overall asset performance, operational strategy, capital planning, budgeting, property improvements, vendor oversight, and long-term value creation.
- Self-Owned Real Estate Assets | Kansas
Regional Vice President (RVP) & Training and Development Manager
- Oversee operations and asset performance across Arizona and Nevada for a subsidiary company, while leading training and development initiatives designed to strengthen regional leadership, property operations, and organizational performance.
- Oversaw regional operations and asset performance across Arizona and Nevada, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives.
- Lead Regional Managers and property operations across multiple asset classes.
- Drove operational efficiency and asset performance through targeted initiatives in revenue growth and expense control.
- Provide strategic direction for staffing, budgeting, compliance, capital needs, and operational performance.
- Develop and implement training programs to strengthen leadership capabilities and property-level performance.
- Identified and implemented opportunities for asset stabilization and operational improvements to enhance long-term value.
- Subsidiary Company
- Arizona & Nevada
Senior Regional Manager
- Implemented performance strategies for recently acquired assets while training and mentoring Assistant Regional Managers and strengthening property management capabilities.
- Directed regional operations, ensuring alignment with corporate goals and enhancing customer satisfaction.
- Oversaw budget management, optimizing resource allocation across multiple properties.
- Led cross-functional teams in executing strategic initiatives, improving operational efficiency and service delivery.
Regional Vice President of Operations
- Managed 1,800 units across multiple states, focusing on Class A++, value-add, and repositioning assets.
- Led regional operational strategies to enhance service delivery and improve customer satisfaction.
- Developed and implemented process improvements to optimize efficiency across multiple properties.
- Managed cross-functional teams to drive alignment in operational goals and performance standards.
Vice President of Operations
- Managed 62 assets and 14 clients across three states. Rebuilt relationships with clients, agencies, and staff regionally, adding 1,200 units of new management to the portfolio within six months.
- Streamlined operational workflows to enhance efficiency and reduce bottlenecks.
- Implemented strategic initiatives that improved process accuracy and reduced overhead costs.
- Led cross-functional teams in the execution of key operational projects, ensuring timely delivery.
Regional Manager
- Managed 2,700 units across two states, including LIHTC, conventional properties, stable assets, and value-add acquisitions, ensuring operational efficiency and tenant satisfaction. Oversaw $3.2 million in renovation projects, enhancing property value and improving resident experience.
- Led regional teams to enhance operational efficiency and drive customer satisfaction.
- Developed and implemented strategic initiatives across multiple properties, improving overall performance.
- Mentored and trained staff on best practices for property management and tenant relations.
Director of Training & Development
- Led implementation of systems, technology conversions, integrations, and training for corporate and onsite teams on Yardi Voyager, RentCafe CRM, LRO/Rainmaker, RLL, On-Site, Rentlytics, CoStar, and Vision LMS, enhancing operational capabilities.
- Developed and implemented training programs to enhance employee skills and performance.
- Collaborated with management to identify training needs and align resources effectively.
- Facilitated workshops and seminars to promote professional development across departments.
Regional Manager
- Oversaw 2,200+ units across Arizona, including LIHTC, conventional, and multi-layered assets, ensuring compliance and operational excellence.
- Led regional team to achieve operational excellence in property management.
- Implemented strategic initiatives to enhance tenant satisfaction and retention rates.
- Developed and executed training programs for staff, improving service quality and efficiency.
Education
Associate of Science
Skills
Real Estate Asset Management
Portfolio performance
Asset strategy
Value-Add Acquisitions
NOI improvement
Asset Stabilization
Training development
Asset Performance
Financial budgeting
Capital planning
Acquisition strategy
Renovation strategy
Operational assessment
Multi-state operations
Contract management
Yardi implementation
Investor relations
Organizational training
Strategic Leadership
Certification
Kansas Real Estate Broker License - Nebraska Real Estate Broker License - New Mexico Broker License — Since 2017, Arizona Real Estate License — Since 2009, Arizona Broker License — Since 2015, HCCP — Housing Credit Professional, Spectrum CP6 & STAR Certifications, Yardi Advanced Administrator, Effective Leadership Training, Microsoft Office Trainer Certificate, OSHA Training Seminar
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