KATIE CHRISAN
Norfolk,VA
Summary
Highly motivated and detail-oriented Regional Portfolio Manager with a VA Real Estate Salesperson License. Extensive experience with premier housing development, construction, and management companies in Washington and Virginia. Successfully oversees the operations of affordable and conventional multi-family communities. Proven ability to lead teams of 30+ employees. Over 15 years of experience in the housing industry, including a decade specializing in the affordable housing market. Actively seeking opportunities with companies that foster professional growth and development.
Overview
2025
2025
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Regional Portfolio Manager
Lawson Companies
09.2024 - Current
- Facilitated portfolio performance review and implemented new strategies to capture additional revenue streams for 11+ communities.
- Streamlined reporting procedures for greater efficiency in communicating portfolio updates related to compliance with ownership, team and clients.
- Managed diverse portfolios, from multi-layered affordable programs and conventional sites, ensuring proper diversification and alignment with ownership and client objectives.
- Proactively communicated changes in market conditions that warranted adjustments within portfolios, minimizing potential losses or missed opportunities.
- Negotiated favorable terms with external service providers to reduce costs while maintaining high-quality services for clients.
- Mentored junior team members, sharing knowledge on portfolio management techniques and fostering professional development.
Realtor
The Ron Sawyer Team and RE/MAX Prime
01.2024 - Current
- Closed $2.23 million in real estate transactions.
District Manager
HNN Communities
03.2011 - 11.2020
- Provided direction and leadership for 30+ employees
- Responsible for hiring decisions and execution of performance improvement plans within portfolio.
- Developed mentorship and coaching program for Senior Management Teams.
- Created annual budgets and reviewed analytics on a daily basis to ensure peak financial results.
- Guided teams' performance to meet and exceed Key Performance Indicators (KPI's) to include financials, occupancy, marketing, training, maintenance, customer satisfaction, etc.
- Evaluated capital improvement needs and worked closely with Asset Management Team to develop plans within budget parameters.
- Frequently hit 100% occupancy benchmarks.
Community Manager
HNN Communities
- Successfully completed a 177 unit, affordable housing lease up within 4 months of receiving first occupancy permits
- Completed and passed first year audit with state
- Hired and trained a brand new team of 8
- Met and exceeded KPI goals and company initiatives
- Improved older assets by working with Portfolio Team on capital projects that helped raise value for residents
- Increased rents to max LIHTC rates and worked with housing to achieve the highest possible contract rates
Education
VA Real Estate Salesperson License -
Kaplan Real Estate Education
Online10.2023
Business Administration And Accounting
Edmonds Community College
Lynnwood, WASkills
- Strong organizational and time-management skills
- Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Experience in managing budgets and handling financial documents and decisions
- Client relationship management
- Property inspections
- Performance reporting
- Asset management
- Capital expenditure planning
Certification
- REALTOR, License # 0225268114
- Certified Apartment Manager, CAM
- Specialist in Housing Credit Management, SHCM
- Notary Public
Timeline
Regional Portfolio Manager
Lawson Companies
09.2024 - Current
Realtor
The Ron Sawyer Team and RE/MAX Prime
01.2024 - Current
District Manager
HNN Communities
03.2011 - 11.2020
Community Manager
HNN Communities
VA Real Estate Salesperson License -
Kaplan Real Estate Education
Business Administration And Accounting
Edmonds Community College
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