Gedeon Lagasse
Renton,WA
Summary
I'm a driven graduate from Washington State University, where I earned my degree in Communications, Public Relations, and Advertising with Cum Laude honors. Currently a Leasing proffesional with a focus on effective communication, tenant relations, and property management. Proven ability to collaborate with teams, adapt to changing needs, and achieve results. Skilled in lease negotiations, customer service, and resolving tenant issues with diplomacy and efficiency. Reliable and flexible, consistently delivering high-quality outcomes in fast-paced environments.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Leasing Specialist
Weidner Property Management
Federal Way, WA
09.2025 - Current
- Facilitated property tours and demonstrated unit features to prospective residents.
- Managed tenant applications and ensured compliance with leasing policies.
- Collaborated with marketing team to develop promotional materials for vacant units.
- Conducted market research to assess competitive pricing and enhance lease offerings.
- Handled renewals and move outs files.
- Leasing manager in training.
- Utilized CRM and Yardi programs.
Resident Manager
Metropolitan Management
Seattle, WA
05.2025 - 08.2025
- Managed daily operations of residential properties, ensuring high standards of maintenance and tenant satisfaction.
- Oversaw lease agreements, facilitating smooth onboarding for new tenants and addressing concerns promptly.
- Coordinated property inspections and maintenance requests, enhancing overall property conditions and responsiveness.
- Implemented efficient processes for rent collection and financial reporting, increasing operational accuracy.
Leasing Intern
Guide Property Management
Seattle, WA
05.2024 - 08.2024
- Successfully employed consultative selling techniques to engage prospective tenants and close deals
- Provided exceptional customer service by conducting property tours for 7 different sites and maintaining strong follow-up communication
- Enhanced online marketing efforts by assisting with the promotion of available units
- Demonstrated strong time management skills by effectively balancing property tours, sales activities, and administrative tasks
- Applied problem-solving skills to address tenant needs
Marketing Intern
The Retirement Solution
Redmond, WA
05.2023 - 08.2023
- Proficiently employed Adobe applications to design and produce branded cover letters, notepads, signatures, and business cards
- Edited and published educational videos on social media to enhance outreach and engagement
- Revamped branding and marketing materials to incorporate the new logo, ensuring consistency and modernity
- Skillfully edited event booklets to meet specific requirements and enhance overall presentation
Service Coordinator
Discount Tire
07.2020 - 08.2022
- Confer with customers regarding equipment needs and advise customers on types of equipment to purchase
- Place wheels on balancing machines to determine counterweights required to balance wheels
- Responsible for stocking and organizing incoming merchandise
- Customer service
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Strategic Communication – Emphasis in Advertising and Public Relations
Washington State University
Pullman, WA05-2025
Running Start - Small Group Communications, Psychology, and Criminology
Bellevue College
Bellevue, WAHigh school or equivalent - undefined
Hazen High School
Renton, WASkills
- Adobe Creative Suite
- Salesforce
- Microsoft Office Suite
- WordPress
- Professionalism
- Excellent communication
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem-solving
- Customer service
- Content creation
- Real Page
- CRM/ Yardi
- Excel
- Outlook
Accomplishments
- Cum Laude graduate (3.6 GPA)
- Team captain of Swim & Dive
- Team captain of Track & Field
- Sigma Nu Fraternity (2021-2025)
- Social Media Manager for Sigma Nu (2024)
- Social Media Manager for Hazen Swim &n Dive (2021)
Activities
Member of Sigma Nu, 2021 – Current Hazen High School, 4-year varsity athlete. Team Captain of Track & Field and Swim & Dive, 2021 Collegiate intramurals Member of Sigma Nu, 2021 – Current Hazen High School, 4-year varsity athlete. Team Captain of Track & Field and Swim & Dive, 2021 Collegiate intramurals
Certification
- Sales Essentials Certificate
Timeline
Leasing Specialist
Weidner Property Management
09.2025 - Current
Resident Manager
Metropolitan Management
05.2025 - 08.2025
Leasing Intern
Guide Property Management
05.2024 - 08.2024
Marketing Intern
The Retirement Solution
05.2023 - 08.2023
Service Coordinator
Discount Tire
07.2020 - 08.2022
Running Start - Small Group Communications, Psychology, and Criminology
Bellevue College
High school or equivalent - undefined
Hazen High School
Bachelor of Arts - Strategic Communication – Emphasis in Advertising and Public Relations
Washington State University