Christopher Putz
Long Branch,NJ
Summary
For over 7 years, I have adapted to change and developed a real sense of community culture. I am well versed in relationship management, operations, financial planning, and marketing outreach. Accelerated in providing professional, positive, and engaging experiences for all clients and colleagues. My background includes Conventional and Student Focused, A-Class, New Construction, Multi-Family & Garden Style Communities.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Property Manager
UMH
Jackson, NJ
08.2024 - Current
- Analyzes the turnaround community of 258 manufactured homes to identify areas for improvement and develop strategies for efficiency.
- Review invoices from contractors for accuracy before authorizing payment.
- Solicited and analyzed bids for repairs, renovation and general maintenance.
- Organize events such as open houses or community gatherings at the property, and conduct tours of model homes.
- Process lease applications, and conduct background checks on potential tenants.
- Monitor budgets and expenditures to ensure cost-effectiveness while maintaining quality standards.
- Coordinate orders with home manufacturers for delivery and setup in the community.
- Negotiate payment plans with tenants facing eviction, and participate in mediation sessions.
- Prepare monthly reports on rent collections and occupancy rates.
Assistant Property Manager
CA Ventures
Pittsburgh
01.2023 - 01.2024
- Successfully opened a delayed housing project for students consisting of 292 units and retail frontage.
- Supported leasing and marketing efforts throughout lease-up phase.
- Organized virtual reality tours from temporary offices amid ongoing construction.
- Managed time-sensitive delay communications.
- Oversaw hotel bookings amid delays, maintaining pre-lease percentage at 78%.
- Organized move-in logistics based on city's TOC.
- Vendor outreach, received bids, and drafted contracts.
- Generated offers for renewals as well as leasing and cancellation forms.
- Emailed daily, weekly, and monthly reporting agendas to corporate.
- Facilitated communication with dissatisfied students and their families during process delays.
- Effectively increased rent rates by over 30% while renewing over 50% of existing residents and leaving the property leased at 90%.
Community Engagement Manager
Ollie Co.
Baumhaus, PA
01.2021 - 01.2022
- 127-unit, A – Class, Mixed Use Community
- Developed and implemented social media campaigns to increase brand awareness and engagement.
- Implemented feedback mechanisms to gather insights from the community.
- Established relationships with local businesses and organizations to promote collaboration.
- Created promotional materials, such as flyers and brochures, to advertise programs and services offered by the organization.
- Created content for social media platforms to engage the community.
- Conducted research to identify opportunities for community outreach initiatives.
- Managed overall tenant relations, promoted tenant satisfaction
- Responded to prospect and resident inquiries in a timely manner.
- Engaged with customers via forums, chatbots, emails.
- Prepared and maintained budgets
- Organized and facilitated community events
Assistant Manager
Milhaus
Arsenal 201 & Terminal 21
01.2019 - 01.2021
- 280, Mixed Use, A – Class, New Construction Apts
- Developed expertise in the field of tax credit and affordable housing.
- Ensured operations met Fair Housing standards.
- Processed prebill charges and managed billback entries within tenant ledgers.
- Managed Month-End reporting processes.
- Lead site inspections and investor tours during the construction of phase 2.
- Secured over 93% occupancy and eliminated delinquencies amid pandemic.
- Managed assignment of maintenance requests to vendors.
- Generate lease agreements and renewal offers.
- Established quarterly marketing plans and goals for the leasing team.
- Contributed to the successful acquisition and leasing of sister site in spring 2020.
Leasing Professional
Lobos Management
01.2017 - 01.2019
- Over seen 20 garden style communities, 500 + apartments
- Tour communities with prospective residents
- Contact leads on various platforms converting to leaseholders
- Update availability through Excel and Rent Manager
- Anticipated information needed for current and future clients
- Take & Edit photographs for advertising through ILS
Education
PA Real Estate Licensure Credits -
Keller Williams School of Real Estate
WexfordHigh School -
Charleroi Area High School
CharleroiSkills
- Rent Manager
- Entrata
- AppFolio
- Real Page
- Yardi
- Marketing and advertising
- Property tours and inspections
- Financial budgeting and reporting
- Tax Credit housing
- Affordable housing
- Skilled multi-tasker
- Exceptional oral and written communication skills
- Fair housing compliant
- Customer service-focused
Hobbies and Interests
- Interior Design
- Hiking / Running
- Golfing & Fishing
- Self-proclaimed food critic
Timeline
Property Manager
UMH
08.2024 - Current
Assistant Property Manager
CA Ventures
01.2023 - 01.2024
Community Engagement Manager
Ollie Co.
01.2021 - 01.2022
Assistant Manager
Milhaus
01.2019 - 01.2021
Leasing Professional
Lobos Management
01.2017 - 01.2019
PA Real Estate Licensure Credits -
Keller Williams School of Real Estate
High School -
Charleroi Area High School
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