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Dacia Branch

Dacia Branch

Portland,OR

Summary

Proven Senior Property Manager with over 20 years of customer service experience, adept at leading multi-million dollar communities to success. With a record of launching high-rise, mid-rise, & garden style, and lease-up acquisitions. While exceeding occupancy goals, I showcased dynamic energy and a solid history of success. Excellent communication skills and ability to mentor teams have been pivotal in optimizing revenue and cultivating client relations.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Property Manager

Cushman & Wakefield
11.2024 - Current
  • Maintained meticulous records of all property transactions, including leases, renewals, and terminations.
  • Reduced vacancy rates by implementing effective marketing strategies to attract quality tenants.
  • Streamlined property management processes for improved efficiency and cost savings.
  • Stayed abreast of industry trends and best practices through participation in professional organizations and continuing education opportunities.
  • Coordinated with legal counsel to resolve complex tenant disputes, protecting property owner interests.
  • Collaborated with leasing agents to develop market analysis reports, informing rent pricing decisions and adjustments.
  • Oversaw a team of on-site staff members, providing support and guidance in daily operations and customer service initiatives.
  • Managed budgetary planning and financial reporting for multiple properties, maintaining fiscal responsibility.
  • Kept properties in compliance with local, state, and federal regulations.
  • Developed annual operating budgets and forecasts, as well as sales and marketing plans.

Community Manager

Griffis Residential, A+ Highrise Community
01.2019 - 08.2024
  • Spearheaded Griffis Residential's first high-rise acquisition while entering a new market
  • Successfully accomplished investor tours garnishing noteworthy deposition of Griffis at Lowry
  • Supported 7 ground level retail clients through take over, new client leases, Covid-19 abatements, lease compliance, CAM income collections, rent increases, etc.
  • Effectively raised imbedded rents from $2.18 psf at take over to $2.67 psf present.
  • Exceeded occupancy goals and maintained leading occupancy percentage in Portland market
  • Maintained in-depth knowledge of market and comparables
  • Maintained #1 ranking in state of Oregon on Apartment Ratings

Property Manager

Roscoe Property Management- A+ Lease-Up Community
02.2017 - 08.2019
  • Spearheaded investor relations and tours to guide community into deposition
  • Developed operational financial policies and procedures for brand new community and assisted with new development
  • Heightened in-depth knowledge of new developments and conducted walks for turnover from construction
  • Exceed budget expectations, processed invoices, reported financials to superior, and executed variance notes
  • Accomplished leasing goals through many forms of marketing outreach
  • Supported resident relations and retention
  • Fostered vendor negotiations and executed contracts
  • Maintained in-depth knowledge of market and comparables

General Manager

Bungalow Austin
01.2012 - 02.2016
  • Organized and managed all reservations, events, parties, promotions, and events, including SxSW
  • Sales management and marketing knowledge, skills and abilities to sell products and services to new and existing customers
  • Made all decisions involving promotions and new product and menu placement
  • Organized meetings with potential investors, companies, vendor and parties for venue relations and events
  • Wrote and executed all event contracts
  • Catapulted business from a start up to multi-million dollar venue

Education

2020-2024

Griffis Residential Peer Trainer

Property Manager of The Year 200+ Units

Multifamily NW 2023 ACE Award Winner
2023

Renovated Property of The Year 200+ Units

Multifamily NW 2023 Ace Award Winner
2023

GR Gives Community Impact Award

Griffis Residential Annual Award Winner
2023

Zagat's 30 Under 30 Award Winner
Austin, TX
2014

Skills

  • Dynamic, energetic, and goal oriented
  • Solid history of success, including oversight of multi-million dollar communities
  • Steadfast leader, mentor, and coordinator with track record of driving improvement projects, building and guiding top performing teams, and optimizing revenue
  • Talent for cultivating and supporting client retail relations
  • 20 years of investor relations within multiple industries leading to successful acquisitions and depositions
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Well-organized and self-motivated

Additional Information

Jessica Miller- Vice President of Operations- Griffis Residential- (719) 502-7255- jmiller@griffisresidential.com


Jeanne Lynch- Former Senior Vice President of HR and Current Consultant- Griffis Residential- (908) 917-1422- jmlynch13@gmail.com


Carla Panarelli- Community Manager- Greystar- (508) 864-4852- cmpanarelli@yahoo.com



Work Preference

Work Type

Full TimeContract Work

Work Location

On-SiteRemoteHybrid

Important To Me

Career advancementCompany CulturePaid time offPaid sick leave401k matchHealthcare benefitsPersonal development programs

Timeline

Senior Property Manager

Cushman & Wakefield
11.2024 - Current

Community Manager

Griffis Residential, A+ Highrise Community
01.2019 - 08.2024

Property Manager

Roscoe Property Management- A+ Lease-Up Community
02.2017 - 08.2019

General Manager

Bungalow Austin
01.2012 - 02.2016

2020-2024

Griffis Residential Peer Trainer

Property Manager of The Year 200+ Units

Multifamily NW 2023 ACE Award Winner

Renovated Property of The Year 200+ Units

Multifamily NW 2023 Ace Award Winner

GR Gives Community Impact Award

Griffis Residential Annual Award Winner

Zagat's 30 Under 30 Award Winner

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