Kara Travis
Fort Walton Beach,FL
Summary
Accomplished Leasing and Accounting Specialist with a proven track record for extreme ownership in hospitality, enhancing tenant satisfaction and boosting occupancy rates through strategic marketing and efficient lease management. Skilled in financial reporting and vendor relationship management, demonstrating a positive and upbeat attitude and continuous drive for company success.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Leasing and Accounting Specialist
Safe Harbor Emerald Coast Marinas
2020.06 - 2024.04
- Input financial data and produced reports using many different softwares including QBs and Lightspeed.
- AP/AR Clerk - consolidated 180+ days of debt to 30 days and continued to hold a 30 day A/R of over 300 customers.
- Managed leasing contracts, ensuring timely renewals and accurate documentation.
- Enhanced tenant satisfaction by efficiently addressing and resolving leasing inquiries and concerns.
- Boosted occupancy rates by executing targeted marketing campaigns and collaborating with leasing teams to showcase available properties effectively.
- Oversaw all aspects of property marketing efforts, driving increased interest from prospective tenants and improving overall leasing rates.
- Supported month-end closing process by preparing journal entries, account reconciliations, and variance analysis reports.
- Applied proper codes to invoices, files, and receipts to keep records organized and easily searchable.
- Assisted auditors during annual audits, providing necessary documentation and addressing inquiries promptly.
Real Estate Transaction Manager
GH Houses
2018.01 - 2020.12
- Negotiated favorable contract terms with vendors and partners, contributing to overall cost savings for the company.
- Assisted clients with post-transaction support services such as integration, ensuring a smooth transition and ongoing client satisfaction.
- Analyzed financial data to identify potential risks and opportunities, leading to better-informed decision-making by senior management.
- Provided comprehensive reports on transaction status updates to senior leadership enabling informed decision-making regarding ongoing deals.
- Implemented risk mitigation strategies during transaction negotiations, safeguarding company interests while promoting successful deal closures.
Inventory and Operations Specialist
Destin Sunrise Marine
2011.10 - 2018.11
- Oversaw day-to-day operations, delegating tasks appropriately to ensure smooth workflow and timely completion of projects.
- Boosted customer satisfaction, addressing client concerns in a timely and professional manner.
- Collected, arranged, and input information into database system.
- Monitored KPIs closely, taking corrective action when needed to maintain high standards of performance within the department.
- Developed and updated tracking spreadsheets Excel and Quickbooks.
- Completed physical inventory counts each month.
- Enhanced inventory accuracy by conducting regular cycle counts and reconciling discrepancies.
- Implemented barcode scanning technology within the warehouse, speeding up item retrieval times during order fulfillment processes significantly.
Tag and Title Clerk
Hampton Imports
2010.08 - 2011.10
- Communicated with customers to resolve common title issues.
- Prepared tax and title documents to submit legal transfer work to DMV.
- Used Xerox machines and reader and printer machines to make, file, and distribute copies of recorded documents.
- Worked with Motor Vehicle Department to determine status of pending titles, registrations and kept up to date on new rules and regulations.
Education
Choctawhatchee Senior High
Fort Walton Beach, FLSkills
Invoice Processing
Accounts Receivable
General Ledger Management
Financial Statements
Bank Reconciliation
Account Reconciliation
Vendor Relationship Management
Kayaking
I love being outdoors and exploring the various creeks, trails and rivers in our area. I grew up with Indian heritage and a love of all nature and animals.
Timeline
Leasing and Accounting Specialist
Safe Harbor Emerald Coast Marinas
2020.06 - 2024.04
Real Estate Transaction Manager
GH Houses
2018.01 - 2020.12
Inventory and Operations Specialist
Destin Sunrise Marine
2011.10 - 2018.11
Tag and Title Clerk
Hampton Imports
2010.08 - 2011.10
Choctawhatchee Senior High
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