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Kelly Kerns

Vancouver,WA

Summary

Experienced professional with a proven track record in administering and directing the operations of residential properties. Results-driven business development sales associate adept at driving growth and cultivating strong client relationships. Skilled in reconciling, vendor management, invoicing and accounts payable.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience

Work History

Business Devlopment Manager/Real Estate Team

Zenith Properties
10.2022 - Current
  • Acquire new clients and sales leads, driving company growth
  • Assist the Real Estate team

Portfolio Property Manager

Zenith Properties
08.2019 - 10.2022
  • Manage a portfolio between100-150 single family rental homes
  • Proactive communication and follow up with Owner Clients
  • Established positive relationships with tenants, property owners, and stakeholders by providing exceptional customer service.
  • Managed a diverse portfolio of properties, maintaining high occupancy rates and minimizing vacancies.

Property Manager-Riva on the Park Apartments

Greystar Property Management
10.2015 - 08.2019
  • Managed a 294 unit high-rise community in the downtown market and a team of 8 associates
  • Monthly financial reporting and annual property budgets
  • Controlled all aspects of Accounts Receivables and Accounts Payable functions
  • Coordinate capital improvement projects
  • Hire and develop staff

Property Manager-Park Plaza Apartments

Greystar Property Management
04.2011 - 10.2015
  • Manage all operations of 150 unit high-rise and6 associates
  • Coordinated capital improvements
  • Controlled all aspects of Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable functions
  • Coordinated with ownership and Regional Manager to implement Yieldstar pricing for the property

Property Manager-City View Apartments

Greystar Property Management
08.2010 - 04.2011
  • Manage all operations of 87 unit property and 3 associates
  • Coordinated capital improvements
  • Assisted Asset Manager with financial reporting
  • Controlled all aspects of Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payables functions

Leasing -Riva on the Park Apartments

Greystar Property Management
06.2009 - 08.2010
  • Contributed to a successful lease up of 294 units through providing excellent customer service and consistent sales
  • Maintained high closing ratio

Property Manager-Creekside Village Apts

Greystar Property Management
01.2008 - 06.2009
  • Managed full property renovations
  • Implemented resident retention program to insure superior customer relations
  • Weekly reporting
  • Controlled all aspects of Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable functions

Assistant Property Manager-Park Plaza Apartments and Golf Creek Village Apartments

Greystar Property Management
05.2003 - 01.2008
  • Rent collection and deposits
  • Responsible for weekly reporting and leasing paperwork
  • Controlled all aspects of Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable functions
  • Leasing and maintaining a high closing ratio

Education

CE Shop Real Estate School
Vancouver, WA
05-2023

Accounting

Clark College
Vancouver, WA
06-1995

Skills

  • Real Estate license in Washington
  • Customer service
  • Team leadership
  • Time management
  • Accounts Receivable Management
  • Accounts Payable Processing
  • Invoice Management
  • Financial Reporting
  • Reconciliation
  • Yardi, MRI, Yieldstar, Property Solutions, Active Building, Microsoft Excel

Timeline

Business Devlopment Manager/Real Estate Team

Zenith Properties
10.2022 - Current

Portfolio Property Manager

Zenith Properties
08.2019 - 10.2022

Property Manager-Riva on the Park Apartments

Greystar Property Management
10.2015 - 08.2019

Property Manager-Park Plaza Apartments

Greystar Property Management
04.2011 - 10.2015

Property Manager-City View Apartments

Greystar Property Management
08.2010 - 04.2011

Leasing -Riva on the Park Apartments

Greystar Property Management
06.2009 - 08.2010

Property Manager-Creekside Village Apts

Greystar Property Management
01.2008 - 06.2009

Assistant Property Manager-Park Plaza Apartments and Golf Creek Village Apartments

Greystar Property Management
05.2003 - 01.2008

CE Shop Real Estate School

Accounting

Clark College
Kelly Kerns