Debra Romanow
Flower Mound,Texas
Summary
Versatile Managing Director with proven abilities across all levels of organizational management. Talented in developing partnerships, overseeing personnel, and developing tactical plans to meet strategic goals. Proven leader with significant background in [Area of expertise].
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS
NEWMAN HOUSING FUND MANAGEMENT, LLC
Dallas, Texas
01.2018 - Current
- Full P&L responsibility for a multifamily portfolio of four properties in Texas and Florida
- Direct property management operations to implement best practices and procedures for property management teams
- Assist with annual property budgets, business plans, and marketing strategies
- Conduct routine site visits and inspections to ensure compliance with policies and procedures
- Develop marketing strategies for all properties
- Prepare and present monthly, quarterly, and annual reports for investors and lenders
- Oversight of lender compliance and cash flow projections for investor distributions
- Lead recruitment, hiring, training, and performance evaluations for on-site personnel
- Foster a team culture emphasizing results, accountability, and positive, professional collaboration
Concierge
DREVER CAPITAL MANAGEMENT
Dallas, Texas
01.2016 - 01.2018
REGIONAL PROPERTY MANAGER
BH MANAGEMENT SERVICES
Dallas, Texas
01.2014 - 01.2016
- Full P&L responsibility for a multifamily portfolio of six properties
- Property locations in North Dallas, Lafayette, and Houma, Louisiana
- Preparation of annual operating and capital budgets, monitoring monthly variances, and providing quarterly reporting
- Conducted monthly and quarterly site audits, along with monthly reports on interior renovations
- Conducted due diligence processes for the addition of two properties to the portfolio
- Recruited, hired, and trained office and maintenance personnel
- Achieved significant financial improvements across all properties under my supervision
ASSET MANAGER
01.2011 - 01.2014
- Managed the Profit and Loss performance of ten conventional and senior housing multifamily assets
- Oversaw assets located in Texas, South Carolina, and Oklahoma, encompassing new construction-lease-up and value-added properties
- Collaborated with in-house property management company and three third-party management companies to optimize financial performance
- Provided direction for marketing and business plans, and developed operating and capital budgets
- Reviewed and analyzed social media platforms, including SEO and SEM marketing campaigns for online leasing
- Worked closely with vendors on website design and all branding activities
- Monitored monthly operating reports against budget and proforma
- Conducted routine site visits and inspections to ensure compliance with policies and procedures
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- Reviewed weekly leasing, occupancy, and revenue reports, addressing issues and implementing strategies to maximize portfolio performance
- Provided analytical support for evaluating the feasibility of potential rent changes, capital projects, and other opportunities
- Established an in-house property management company (Drever Management Company), including implementing property management software, third-party payroll, and IT support
- Led interior and exterior renovations of three assets and repositioned several assets for disposition
REGIONAL PROPERTY MANAGER
CONCIERGE MANAGEMENT SERVICES
Dallas, Texas
01.2011 - 01.2014
- Full P&L responsibility for nine assets
- Properties were located in Dallas, Houston, Orlando, and Chicago, featuring conventional garden style, high-rise, and mid-rise with mixed residential/retail
- Developed business plans, operating and capital budgets
- Presented monthly profit and loss statements to owners, emphasizing major variances from budget and prepared quarterly and annual investor reports
- Supervised major capital renovations, overseeing over $6 million in exterior and interior upgrades for three assets
- Received awards for Highest Income Growth, Best Controllable Expenses, Largest Net Operating Income in 2011 and 2012, and Property of the Year 2013
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DISTRICT MANAGER
MILESTONE MANAGEMENT
Dallas, Texas
01.2009 - 01.2011
- Oversight of seven properties (four owner-managed and three fee-managed)
- Conducted regular property inspections and prepared monthly variance reports
- Developed and managed all budgets, ensuring monthly conformance and adherence to company policies, state, local, and Fair Housing laws
- Presented monthly profit and loss statements to the owner, highlighting major variances from the budget
- Supervised capital improvement projects and approved all service contracts
- Received several awards for properties, including the largest rent growth in 2010
DIRECTOR OF MANAGEMENT
DMD PROPERTIES, INC
Tampa, Florida
01.2004 - 01.2008
- Full P&L responsibility for all DMD real estate in Florida, overseeing nine properties
- Property portfolio included one student housing community (rent by the room), two conventional multifamily properties, and six retail centers
- Recruited, hired, and trained all on-site management and leasing personnel
- Established accounting software and administrative procedures for a new developer
- Ensured strict adherence to company policies and procedures at each site
- Conceived and implemented marketing programs for effective property promotions
- Approved all invoices for payment and set up budgetary guidelines, monitored monthly conformance
- Presented monthly profit and loss statements to the owner, providing a narrative on major variances from the budget
- Supervised capital improvement projects and approved all contracts for service
- Maintained over 95% occupancy across all properties and ensured expenses stayed within budgetary guidelines under my supervision
- Reported directly to the Developer/Owner
Education
Master of Science - Real Estate-Finance
Georgetown University
Washington, DC12.2024
Bachelor of Science - Interdisciplinary Studies
University of Houston-Downtown
Houston, TX12.2020
Timeline
DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS
NEWMAN HOUSING FUND MANAGEMENT, LLC
01.2018 - Current
Concierge
DREVER CAPITAL MANAGEMENT
01.2016 - 01.2018
REGIONAL PROPERTY MANAGER
BH MANAGEMENT SERVICES
01.2014 - 01.2016
ASSET MANAGER
01.2011 - 01.2014
REGIONAL PROPERTY MANAGER
CONCIERGE MANAGEMENT SERVICES
01.2011 - 01.2014
DISTRICT MANAGER
MILESTONE MANAGEMENT
01.2009 - 01.2011
DIRECTOR OF MANAGEMENT
DMD PROPERTIES, INC
01.2004 - 01.2008
Master of Science - Real Estate-Finance
Georgetown University
Bachelor of Science - Interdisciplinary Studies
University of Houston-Downtown
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