Kaya Evrenos
Los Angeles,CA
Summary
Result driven, customer focused senior leasing agent with demonstrated leadership and problem solving strengths. Proven ability to manage multiple job functions and responsibilities in competitive, fast-paced markets with critical deadlines. Committed to strong and consistent communication and rapport building skills. Works well independently as well as collaboratively with prospects and internal teams.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
CLA Leasing Specialist
Essex Property Trust Inc
Los Angeles, Hollywood, And KoreaTown
03.2022 - Current
- Asset Collections, 13 Properties, 2977 Homes
- Leased 25+ Homes/Month
- Drove operational improvements which resulted in savings and improved profit margins
- Maintained energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment
- Led projects and analyzed data to identify opportunities for improvement
Santee Court, Leasing Specialist
Essex Property Trust Inc
DTLA
01.2022 - 03.2022
- 4 Buildings, 248 Homes
- Leased 15+ Homes/Month
- Dropped ATR from over 10% to below 5% in a calender month
- Followed-up with potential accounts and managed daily and weekly marketing and leasing reports
- Reviewed aged vacancies, market-ready apartments and models and completed and updated market surveys
- Developed and implemented tactical marketing plans
- Created proposals, lease offers and documents for incoming and current tenancies
Skye at Bunker Hill, Leasing Specialist
Essex Property Trust Inc
DTLA
08.2021 - 12.2021
- 2 Buildings, 455 Homes
- Leased 10+ Homes/Month
- Leased our LSV of 6 months
- Answered phone calls and emails and responded to questions from prospects quickly and effectively.
- Regularly inspected curb appeal of facilities to keep property great shape.
Senior Leasing Consultant
Kaplan Management
Josephine DTLA
12.2023 - Current
- 290 Homes
- Leased 8+ Homes/Month
- Increased occupancy to 96% from 84% and have maintained 95% for half a calendar year.
- Increased lease renewals by implementing effective tenant retention strategies and addressing concerns promptly.
- Assisted property managers in developing annual budgets by providing accurate projections of rental revenue based on current trends and anticipated vacancies or lease expirations.
- Streamlined leasing processes for improved efficiency, reducing paperwork and optimizing application review time.
- Developed successful marketing campaigns to attract prospective tenants, resulting in increased property occupancy rates.
- Trained junior leasing consultants on company policies, procedures, and best practices to ensure consistent performance across the team.
- Conducted regular audits of property amenities and condition, recommending improvements or upgrades as needed to maintain competitiveness in the market.
- Negotiated favorable lease terms with new and existing tenants, maximizing rental income while maintaining positive relationships.
- Organized successful open house events to showcase available units, attracting potential tenants and increasing community visibility.
- Conducted thorough market analysis to determine competitive rent prices, ensuring optimal positioning within the local market.
- Maintained strong relationships with other industry professionals such as real estate agents and brokers to increase property exposure and facilitate referrals.
- Managed high volume workload efficiently, prioritizing tasks effectively while consistently meeting deadlines and targets.
Education
Bachelor's - Computer Science
University of Illinois At Champaign
Urbana - Champaign, ILSkills
- Yardi (2 Years)
- On-Site (3 Years)
- Funnel (2 Years)
- Yieldstar (2 Years)
- SmartRent (2 Years)
- RealPage (3 Years)
Accomplishments
- Top Leasing Agent in Essex's Collection of Los Angeles for 8/12 months in 2023
- Top Leaser for Essex Property Trust Southern California Region for 2023 (Out of 30 Agents)
- In Essex's Top 5 Leasers for 2023 (Out of 150 Agents)
- 20 + Five star reviews across Yelp and Google
Certification
- Fair Housing and HUD Certified
Skills
- Administrative Assistant (3+ years)
- Property Management (3+ Years)
- Marketing Research (3+ Years)
- Residential Event Planning (1+ Years)
- Application Processing
- Sales and Marketing Aptitude
- Fair Housing Regulations Knowledge
- Tenant Background Checks
- Screening Processes
Timeline
Senior Leasing Consultant
Kaplan Management
12.2023 - Current
CLA Leasing Specialist
Essex Property Trust Inc
03.2022 - Current
Santee Court, Leasing Specialist
Essex Property Trust Inc
01.2022 - 03.2022
Skye at Bunker Hill, Leasing Specialist
Essex Property Trust Inc
08.2021 - 12.2021
Bachelor's - Computer Science
University of Illinois At Champaign