Jamila Cousins
New Rochelle,NY
Summary
Results driven real estate professional with over 5 years of experience in residential leasing, affordable housing, and property marketing across NYC and Westchester. Proven track record of exceeding leasing goals through expert client engagement, strategic marketing, and in-depth knowledge of local markets. Skilled in LIHTC compliance, housing assistance programs, and CRM platforms including Yardi, OneSite, RentCafe, and Knock.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Leasing Specialist
Conifer Realty
07.2024 - 06.2025
- Verified applicant eligibility under LIHTC guidelines through interviews and documentation review
- Calculated income/assets for compliance with Section 42 and IRS regulations
- Submitted accurate and timely Tenant Income Certifications (TICs) and recertifications
- Maintained tenant files and supported audit preparation and investor file reviews
- Coordinated move-ins, lease signings, inspections, and compliance paperwork
- Collaborated with compliance teams to ensure adherence to Fair Housing, HUD, and IRS standards
- Utilization of Yardi to track applicant progress and generate reports
Housing Specialist
Volunteers of America - GNY
08.2023 - 06.2024
- Matched clients with permanent housing through needs-based assessments
- Completed and submitted applications for EHV, CityFHEPS, and HPD programs
- Maintained detailed case tracking and submitted weekly progress reports to DHS
- Supported clients through documentation processes to aid housing stability
Leasing Specialist
A&E Real Estate Management
03.2023 - 07.2023
- Exceeded leasing targets by closing 27 deals in one month
- Marketed units via StreetEasy and Yardi, conducted tours and prospect follow-ups
- Executed leases for both rent-stabilized and market-rate apartments
- Produced vacancy and leasing performance reports for management
Leasing Specialist
Harbor Group Management
11.2021 - 01.2023
- Sustained 89% occupancy at Class A multifamily property
- Delivered high-conversion property tours and timely lead engagement
- Managed leasing pipeline via Knock, MRI, and Bluemoon platforms
- Coordinated move-ins and collaborated with on-site operations for resident satisfaction
Education
High School Diploma - Expeditionary Learning
The James Baldwin School
New York, NYA.A. - Liberal Arts And Sciences
Borough of Manhattan Community College
New York, NY04-2026
Associate of Science - Business Administration
Onondaga Community College
Syracuse, NYSkills
- Residential Leasing & Client Qualification
- Affordable Housing Programs: EHV, CityFHEPS, HPD
- LIHTC Compliance & Tenant Certifications
- Rent-Stabilized & Market-Rate Leasing
- Leasing CRM Platforms: Yardi, Knock, MRI, RentCafe, Bluemoon
- Property Marketing: StreetEasy, BuildingLink
- Lease Negotiation & Execution
- Vacancy Management & Move-In Coordination
- Audit Preparation & Documentation Compliance
- Sales Tracking & Performance Reporting
Licenses And Skills
Licensed New York Real Estate Salesperson
Yardi, OneSite, Knock, RentCafe, MRI, BuildingLink, Bluemoon, StreetEasy, Microsoft Excel, Google Workspace, Outlook and Microsoft Teams.
Timeline
Leasing Specialist
Conifer Realty
07.2024 - 06.2025
Housing Specialist
Volunteers of America - GNY
08.2023 - 06.2024
Leasing Specialist
A&E Real Estate Management
03.2023 - 07.2023
Leasing Specialist
Harbor Group Management
11.2021 - 01.2023
High School Diploma - Expeditionary Learning
The James Baldwin School
A.A. - Liberal Arts And Sciences
Borough of Manhattan Community College
Associate of Science - Business Administration
Onondaga Community College
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