Ivana Montano
Houston,TX
Summary
Professional property management expert ready to deliver outstanding results. Strong background in overseeing properties, ensuring tenant satisfaction, and managing budgets. Proven ability to collaborate effectively with teams, adapt to changing needs, and maintain high standards. Skilled in lease negotiations, maintenance supervision, and tenant relations. Known for reliability, problem-solving, and achieving goals.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Commercial Retail Property Manager
Boschen USA II
05.2025 - Current
- - Manage day-to-day operations of retail properties, ensuring high tenant satisfaction and lease compliance.
- - Oversee vendor relationships, coordinate facility maintenance, capital improvement projects, and renovations.
- - Conduct regular property inspections, ensuring compliance with safety standards.
- - Lead marketing and leasing efforts to maintain high occupancy rates.
- - Serve as primary point of contact between contractors and tenants.
- Oversaw lease agreements, negotiating terms to secure favorable conditions for both the company and tenants.
- Collaborated with real estate agents and brokers to showcase properties effectively, attracting prospective tenants or buyers quickly.
Leasing Director / Property Manager
Regional Properties of Texas
01.2020 - 05.2025
- - Managed a portfolio of 210 retail properties combined between several landlords.
- Trained and mentored leasing agents on best practices and compliance standards.
- - Coordinated maintenance, capital improvements, and vendor relationships.
- - Negotiated lease contracts and handled renewals.
- Created proposals, lease offers and documents for incoming and current tenancies.
- Oversaw the entire leasing process from initial prospect inquiry to move-in, ensuring a smooth transition for new Tenants.
- Implemented process improvements that streamlined lease administration and documentation workflows.
Assistant Commercial Manager
Waterman Steel Real Estate Advisors
01.2018 - 12.2019
- - Assisted in managing commercial and retail properties.
- - Assisted with lease administration, including renewals, documentation, and tenant onboarding.
- - Collaborated with senior brokers to create presentations and reports.
- - Assisted in coordinating projects, deadlines, events, and ICSC conference meetings.
- - Followed up with engineers and architects to ensure timely completion of work.
- - Supported financial reporting, budgeting, and operational tracking.
- Collaborated with finance department to forecast budgets and manage expenditures effectively.
Education
Real Estate License -
Champions School of Real Estate
01.2017
Associate's Degree - undefined
Florida International University
01.2011
Skills
- Retail Property Management
- - Tenant Relations & Lease Administration
- - Vendor & Contractor Coordination
- - Project & Deadline Management
- - Budgeting & Financial Reporting
- - Lease Negotiations & Renewals
- - Property Marketing
- - Risk Management & Compliance
- - Event Coordination & Presentations
- - Customer Service & Conflict Resolution
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Commercial Retail Property Manager
Boschen USA II
05.2025 - Current
Leasing Director / Property Manager
Regional Properties of Texas
01.2020 - 05.2025
Assistant Commercial Manager
Waterman Steel Real Estate Advisors
01.2018 - 12.2019
Associate's Degree - undefined
Florida International University
Real Estate License -
Champions School of Real Estate