Gerda Kankam
Roswell,GA
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Leasing Consultant
Westdale Real Estate Investment & Management
Roswell, GA
10.2023 - Current
- Created advertising campaigns for vacant units using various media outlets such as newspapers and online sources.
- Developed marketing strategies aimed at increasing leasing activity within the community.
- Identified opportunities for improving efficiency in rental operations through process improvement initiatives.
- Monitored competition in local markets to identify trends in pricing or amenities offered by competing properties.
- Leveraged sales and marketing strategies to increase traffic, maintain closing ratios and exceed leasing goals.
- Marketed property to prospective tenants by giving tours and pointing out key features.
- Implemented online advertising and other marketing initiatives to generate interest from individuals and businesses.
- Promoted property to businesses in local area through marketing collateral, phone calls and email messages.
IT Data Specialist
Colonial Management Group LP
Maitland, Georgia
06.2020 - 08.2023
- Maintained database security by setting up user accounts and granting access privileges as needed.
- Provided technical support for users with issues related to accessing or manipulating data.
- Collaborated with IT staff on projects involving integration of multiple systems into a single platform.
- Conducted regular maintenance activities such as backups, archiving old records, ensuring availability of data at all times.
- Responded to daily inquiries and requests within mandated timeframe to meet deadlines.
- Secured database by preparing control and access procedures and policies and implementing disaster recovery protocols.
Lash Artist
Deka Lash
Dunwoody, Georgia
10.2018 - 03.2020
- Researched current trends in eye makeup, fashion looks.
- Developed creative ideas for promotional campaigns aimed at increasing sales.
- Participated actively in team meetings focused on improving business operations.
- Networked with local contacts to optimize business opportunities for eyelash business.
- Developed strong rapport with clients to gain repeat business and improve overall sales.
- Self-marketed and promoted services online to obtain new clients and retain prior clients.
Patient Access Coordinator
Emory Healthcare
Decatur, Georgia
04.2016 - 09.2018
- Collaborated with other departments within the organization to ensure seamless transition of patients through their healthcare journey.
- Organized and maintained records by updating and obtaining both personal and financial information from patients.
- Cultivated positive relationships with patients to help facility meet satisfaction scores and patients obtain best possible care.
Education
Associate of Science - Information Technology/Networking
DeVry University
Villa Park, IL12-2022
Skills
- Organized Mindset
- Market Trends / Research
- Clear Communication
- Business Partnership
- Competitive Research
- Customer Service
- Creative Problem-Solving
- CRM Software
- Interpersonal Relations
- Phone and Email Etiquette
- Lead Conversion
- Sales proficiency
- Business Development
- Community / Client Engagement
- Team Collaboration
- Building rapport
- Training and mentoring
- Effective negotiation
- Content Creation / Curation
- Data Collection
- Search Engine Optimization
- Project Support
- Campaign Development / Tracking
- Market research, forecasting, and analysis
- Social Media / Content Marketing
- Social Media Management
- Media Kit Creation
- Editing and proofreading
Timeline
Leasing Consultant
Westdale Real Estate Investment & Management
10.2023 - Current
IT Data Specialist
Colonial Management Group LP
06.2020 - 08.2023
Lash Artist
Deka Lash
10.2018 - 03.2020
Patient Access Coordinator
Emory Healthcare
04.2016 - 09.2018
Associate of Science - Information Technology/Networking
DeVry University