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Erin Honto Schaeffer

Brooklyn,NY

Summary

Dedicated and results-driven Director with 13 years of experience in NYC Real Estate specializing in residential leasing. Proven track record of maximizing occupancy rates, optimizing rental revenue, hiring and leading high- performing leasing teams. Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build and maintain relationships with clients, stakeholders, and industry professionals. Seeking to contribute my expertise in driving leasing strategies and achieving business goals in Property Management.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

CEO | Consultant

Arise Talent Partners
New York, NY
11.2022 - Current
  • Collaboration with C-Suite, Hiring Managers and HR professionals to achieve operations and organizational development goals.
  • Developed and implemented process improvement plans to improve operational efficiency.
  • Full cycle recruitment, training and development of high caliber NYC Real Estate agents.
  • Negotiating between talent and various companies and agencies for contractual arrangements.
  • Analyze current business processes and identified opportunities for cost savings and improvement.
  • Create detailed reports on operational performance metrics.
  • Collaborate with C-Suite and stakeholders to define project requirements, timelines, deliverables, and budgets.

Licensed Real Estate Salesperson

EXR
New York, NY
08.2019 - Current
  • Manage all aspects of leasing including pricing, marketing, applications, and lease agreements
  • Conduct market research and analyze competitive properties to determine pricing strategies
  • Work directly with developers and landlords from pre-leasing stage through end of lease up
  • Negotiate lease agreements and ensure compliance with fair housing regulations and company policies
  • Conduct weekly meetings to discuss traffic, feedback, and trends both with leasing teams and landlords
  • Maintain excellent relationships with leasing agents, marketing teams, landlords, and developers
  • Provide guidance and support to clients throughout the entire leasing process

Head of Global Talent Acquisition

Avenue One
New York, NY
06.2022 - 11.2022
  • Oversaw Talent Acquisition and Development across 25 departments and 28 hiring managers.
  • Devised and implemented recruiting strategies companywide.
  • Managed full cycle recruitment for a rotation of 60+ job openings.
  • Built a robust pipeline and diverse pool of candidates to meet hiring needs.
  • Created tailored solutions for hiring and onboarding across US, Canada, EU, AUS and AS.
  • Worked closely with hiring managers to improve pipeline development.
  • Coached hiring managers and their teams regarding stronger interview techniques.
  • Researched industry trends to inform compensation and performance strategies.
  • Compiled in debt weekly reports highlighting candidate pipeline and hiring information.
  • Built a strong network of recruitment agency partnerships.
  • Filled several complex, technical and senior level roles.
  • Project Manager for International ATS buildout overseeing teams from multiple departments and worked closely with numerous stakeholders.

Director of People

EXR
New York, NY
09.2019 - 06.2022
  • Lead a team that has leased up 100+ new developments and a portfolio of over 10,000 residential listings.
  • Developed and executed leasing strategies to increase occupancy rates and meet revenue goals
  • Designed compelling and informative leasing tour models showing model units, available inventory, and entire amenities package
  • Oversaw the organization's daily real estate agent operations, ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations
  • Successfully developed and implemented a collaborative and high- performance system that has maintained some of the highest agent retention in NYC
  • Trained and onboarded new Leasing Agents, providing guidance on leasing techniques and customer service
  • Developed and executed full cycle recruiting strategies for residential and commercial real estate, sales, finance, technology, marketing, administrative, management and directors positions
  • Managed budgeting and financial planning processes for the department

Director of Talent

Nooklyn
New York, NY
01.2017 - 09.2019
  • Defined and led recruitment strategies commanding 100-200+ new hires annually.
  • Created and implemented new agent onboarding and training company wide.
  • Conducted bi-weekly new agent onboarding and training sessions.
  • Advanced recruitment by over 75% creating the fastest growing rental brokerage in NYC.
  • Conducted onboarding for all new employees including orientation and company-wide or job-specific training.
  • Developed training materials, manuals, procedures and visual aids to effectively achieve organizational goals.
  • Educated, coached and mentored 300+ new hires in multiple positions.
  • Trained and mentored agents to succeed and advance within department and company.

Head of Training and Development

Nooklyn
Brooklyn, NY
10.2016 - 02.2017
  • Developed new training programs in compliance with company and government standards.
  • Conducted evaluations of training courses to uncover areas in need of improvement.
  • Designed training programs implementing strategic business practices and
    organizational behavior training concepts.
  • Planned and led training programs on staff and agent development to enhance employee knowledge, engagement, and performance.
  • Managed training calendar for entire fiscal year, including setting course plans, training
    spaces and department rotations.

Licensed Real Estate Salesperson

Nooklyn
Brooklyn, NY
12.2014 - 08.2019
  • Increased profitability by generating half a million dollars in residential leasing revenue.
  • Managed listings and pricing for several top management companies.
  • Generated lists of properties compatible with renters’ needs and financial resources.
  • Produced leasing documents, finalized deals, and filed records.
  • Applied various methods to build client base, including networking, email and social media.
  • Leased up several new development buildings across Manhattan and Brooklyn.

Education

Certificate - Project Management

Google
04-2024

Certificate - Diversity And Inclusion Hiring Certification

E-Cornell

Associate of Arts - Journalism

Eastern Michigan University
Ypsilanti, MI

Skills

  • Real Estate Operations
  • Residential Leasing
  • New Development Launch
  • Portfolio Management
  • Project Management
  • Fair Market Pricing
  • Tenant relations
  • Contract Negotiation
  • Lease drafting
  • Commercial Real Estate
  • Vendor Management
  • New Hire Training and Onboarding
  • Subsidized Voucher Programs
  • NYC Housing Lottery
  • Property Management
  • Licensed Real Estate Salesperson
  • Microsoft Office Suite, Google Suite, Monday, Culpepper, Jira, Slack, Yardi

Affiliations

  • Women Changing Real Estate” – Corofy (2019)
  • Fastest Growing Brokerage: NYC - The Real Deal (2019)
  • 5 Time State Champion Women's AAA Hockey - Michigan, USA
  • Olympic Prospect: Team USA Women's Olympic Hockey Team.
  • American Special Needs Hockey Association: Coach (2021 - current)
  • New York Women's Hockey Association: Team Captain (2021 - current)
  • Hobbies: Hockey, Community Volunteering, Coaching and Travel.

Timeline

CEO | Consultant

Arise Talent Partners
11.2022 - Current

Head of Global Talent Acquisition

Avenue One
06.2022 - 11.2022

Director of People

EXR
09.2019 - 06.2022

Licensed Real Estate Salesperson

EXR
08.2019 - Current

Director of Talent

Nooklyn
01.2017 - 09.2019

Head of Training and Development

Nooklyn
10.2016 - 02.2017

Licensed Real Estate Salesperson

Nooklyn
12.2014 - 08.2019

Certificate - Project Management

Google

Certificate - Diversity And Inclusion Hiring Certification

E-Cornell

Associate of Arts - Journalism

Eastern Michigan University

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