Esmeralda Kim
Los Angeles
Overview
1
1
Certification
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Leasing Manager
Linder & Associates
Los Angeles, California
01.2025 - Current
- Overseeing day-to-day leasing operations for a portfolio of 150+ properties; directly manage resident managers and regularly review property tours to ensure consistency, compliance, and resident satisfaction.
- Developed marketing strategies to promote available rental units effectively.
- Conducted market research to analyze rental trends and pricing strategies.
- Assisted in drafting lease agreements and ensured compliance with regulations.
E-Commerce Amazon FBA
Tantalum Goods Inc. LLC
Los Angeles, California
06.2022 - 02.2026
- Co-founded and managed an e-commerce brand specializing in home décor and vintage pottery sourced globally
- Conducted product research using Jungle Scout and keyword analysis tools to identify products with 50%+ profit margins, factoring in fees, shipping, and total inventory costs
- Negotiated pricing directly with vendors and manufacturers to secure favorable unit economics
- Managed product listings across online sales channels, leveraging display and video advertising while forecasting emerging buying trends
Leasing Consultant
Avenue5 Residential
Los Angeles, California
09.2022 - 03.2024
- Conducted property tours for prospective tenants and answered inquiries.
- Collaborated with maintenance teams to address resident issues promptly.
- Trained new leasing staff on company policies and procedures effectively.
Assistant Manager
Lion Real Estate Group, LLC
Los Angeles, California
05.2019 - 09.2022
- Collaborated with maintenance teams to schedule repairs and inspections.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of company products and services.
- Remained calm and professional in stressful circumstances and effectively diffused tense situations.
Leasing Consultant
GHP Management
Los Angeles, California
02.2018 - 05.2019
- Processed move-outs by completing final walkthroughs, collecting keys, inspecting unit condition and preparing documentation for accounting purposes.
- Conducted background checks on applicants.
- Have some knowledge in software like Yardi, DAR, Snapp’s Reports, On-site,MIMO and Brivo.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Completing Prerequisite Coursework For The Bachelo
LACC
Los Angeles, CASkills
- Fluent in Spanish and English
- Korean - Beginner
- Technical Proficiency: Excel, Word, Yardi Breeze & Voyager, Blue Moon, snappt, CRM
- Marketing strategy
Certification
- California Real Estate Salesperson License, Aug 2026 - Present
- Life & Health Insurance License, September 2024 to Oct 2026
Timeline
Leasing Manager
Linder & Associates
01.2025 - Current
Leasing Consultant
Avenue5 Residential
09.2022 - 03.2024
E-Commerce Amazon FBA
Tantalum Goods Inc. LLC
06.2022 - 02.2026
Assistant Manager
Lion Real Estate Group, LLC
05.2019 - 09.2022
Leasing Consultant
GHP Management
02.2018 - 05.2019
Some College (No Degree) - Completing Prerequisite Coursework For The Bachelo
LACC