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Katherine Covert

Colorado Springs,CO

Summary

Detail-oriented business professional with experience in financial reporting, budgeting, and organizational leadership. Experienced in preparing and analyzing reports, reconciling accounts, and maintaining compliance in hospitality and property management settings. Skilled at streamlining processes, collaborating across departments, and leading teams to achieve operational and financial goals. Holds a B.S. in Business Management with a specialization in Marketing.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

High School Business Teacher

District 49
09.2023 - Current
  • Teach high school courses in business, marketing, and finance, aligning instruction with Colorado academic standards
  • Develop curriculum covering financial literacy, accounting basics, and business operations to prepare students for post secondary and workforce success
  • Manage classroom budgets, track resource allocation, and integrate financial simulations to build practical skills
  • Mentor DECA student organization, guiding competitive event preparation, fundraising, and budgeting
  • Adjusted instructional strategies based on student needs and assessment data
  • Collaborated with faculty to develop interdisciplinary lessons and student support plans
  • Applied positive reinforcement and motivational techniques to improve engagement

Assistant Community Manager

Cortland
11.2021 - 07.2023
  • Completed monthly budgets and prepared financial reports for executive planning
  • Processed leasing applications, verified compliance, and maintained financial records
  • Monitored occupancy trends analyzed market conditions, and recommended data driven marketing resolutions
  • Served as primary liaison between tenants and executives addressing financial concerns and improving retention
  • Consistently achieved 90% occupancy through financial oversight and community engagement
  • Organized resident feedback initiatives, utilizing insights to improve community satisfaction and retention rates.

Lead Housing Specialist

Scion
11.2018 - 08.2019
  • Supervised a team of housing specialists, ensuring accurate financial transactions in compliance with lease agreements
  • Manage rental records, processed payments, and reconciled housing accounts
  • Developed and implemented marketing strategies, improving occupancy rates
  • Facilitated property showings, ensuring prospective tenants received comprehensive information and support.
  • Collaborated with maintenance teams, addressing tenant concerns promptly to enhance satisfaction.
  • Trained new leasing staff on policies and procedures, fostering a collaborative team environment.

Leasing Manager

Caliber Living
08.2016 - 04.2018
  • Collected, completed, and processed lease applications.
  • Built strong relationships with clients through exceptional customer service, resulting in increased lease renewals.
  • Developed marketing strategies to attract new tenants, ultimately improving occupancy rates.
  • Managed daily and weekly marketing and leasing plans.
  • Explained terms of lease and amounts to be paid to tenants.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Business Management

Colorado State University Global
Greenwood Village, CO
12-2020

Skills

  • Collaborative teamwork
  • Accounting basics
  • Strong analytical skills
  • Time management
  • Attention to detail
  • Multitasking and organization

Timeline

High School Business Teacher

District 49
09.2023 - Current

Assistant Community Manager

Cortland
11.2021 - 07.2023

Lead Housing Specialist

Scion
11.2018 - 08.2019

Leasing Manager

Caliber Living
08.2016 - 04.2018

Bachelor of Science - Business Management

Colorado State University Global