Jakarrie Shepherd
Shreveport,LA
Summary
Results-driven and detail-oriented Community Manager with over 8 years of experience specializing in affordable housing and Tax Credit (LIHTC) compliance. Proven ability to maintain full occupancy, manage budgets, and ensure strict adherence to local, state, and federal housing regulations. Skilled in tenant relations, leasing, staff supervision, and property maintenance oversight. Adept at preparing for audits, completing annual certifications, and maximizing property performance through strategic operations and compliance excellence.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Property Manager
Tahira & Associates Realty, Inc
Shreveport, LA
01.2025 - Current
- Handled tenant complaints promptly and appropriately, calling in repairmen, and other support services.
- Maintained positive landlord-tenant relationships, ensuring clear communication and prompt resolution of any disputes.
- Completed final move-out walk-throughs with tenants to identify required repairs.
- Conducted property inspections, identifying areas for improvement and proactively addressing potential safety hazards.
- Marketed and Filled Vacancies, Scheduled Showings, Screen Applicants, Made final Approvals/Denials.
Community Manager- Tax Credit
LHP Capital
Bossier City,La
02.2021 - 02.2024
- Ensure resident files and Yardi data are maintained in accordance with Compliance and Property Management policies and regulations.
- Review, process and approve all resident notices pertaining to recertification.
- Maintain property waiting list in accordance with the properties’ Tenant Selection Plan.
- Ensure applications for housing are processed in accordance with properties’ affordable housing covenants.
- Process annual re-certifications within established timelines.
- Comply with all aspects of Fair Housing and Company Required training.
- Visually inspect grounds, buildings, and apartment units on a regular basis between annual inspections.
- Prepares annual budget, attended budget boot camp w/ owners and upper management.
- Supervised Office Staff and Maintenance Technicians- Interview, hired, trained, coached, and insured that all staffing were in compliance.
Community Manager
Allied Property Management Group
Shreveport, LA
02.2019 - 02.2021
- Managed a 410 unit Tax Credit Property.
- Oversaw a minimum of 6-8 employees.
- Oversaw lease agreements and tenant’s files from inception to termination, ensuring compliance with fair housing and tax credit regulations.
- Enhanced tenant satisfaction by promptly addressing concerns and resolving issues in a timely manner.
- Coordinated with maintenance staff to ensure timely completion of repairs, minimizing downtime for tenants and maintaining property aesthetics.
- Followed up on delinquent tenants and coordinated collection procedures, evictions, and recertifications
- Ensure that all appropriate notices are remitted to residents in a timely manner and are completed and served within the requirements set forth in the lease.
- Prepared annual budget, worked closely with maintenance and staffing to minimize frivolous spending.
Education
High School Diploma -
CE BYRD HIGH SCHOOL
Business Management
Southern University of Shreveport
Skills
- Onesite, Yardi, Appfolio Experienced
- MRI Software
- Microsoft Office Suite (Excel,Word,Outlook)
- LIHTC Compliance
- HUD & Section42
- File Auditing & Annual Recerts
- Lease-Up & Marketing Strategies
- Staff Training & Supervision
- Budgeting & Financial Reporting
- Property Maintenance Oversight
- Vendor & Contract Management
Timeline
Property Manager
Tahira & Associates Realty, Inc
01.2025 - Current
Community Manager- Tax Credit
LHP Capital
02.2021 - 02.2024
Community Manager
Allied Property Management Group
02.2019 - 02.2021
High School Diploma -
CE BYRD HIGH SCHOOL
Business Management
Southern University of Shreveport