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KHADIJAH Yaber

Seattle,WA

Summary

Caring and skilled shelter advocate passionate about positively impacting programs and helping participants by providing expert support. Familiar with de-escalation and always looking for ways to improve operations and personalize assistance. Well-organized and resourceful with detail-oriented and conscientious approach.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Shelter Advocate

Sophia's Way
03.2024 - Current
  • Provided compassionate care to residents, assisting with daily tasks such as meal preparation and personal grooming.
  • Connected clients with community resources and services, empowering them to achieve self-sufficiency and stability.
  • Supported clients in navigating complex systems such as public assistance programs, housing applications, legal proceedings, or medical appointments.
  • Increased awareness of domestic violence issues within the community through participation in outreach events and presentations.
  • Coordinated volunteer efforts fostering positive relationships between volunteers and staff while enhancing overall efficiency and effectiveness.

Leasing consultant

Spring Brook Apartments
03.2024 - 06.2024
  • Delivered informative property tours to prospective residents, highlighting unique amenities and features tailored to their needs.
  • Assisted prospective tenants in paperwork completion and other logistics to facilitate smooth move-in processes.
  • Verified tenant incomes and other information before accepting lease applications.
  • Increased tenant satisfaction by promptly addressing concerns and resolving issues.
  • Responded to requests and scheduled appointments for property showings.

Assistant property manager

Walls Property Management
02.2022 - 03.2024
  • Coordinated move-ins and move-outs, ensuring smooth transitions for both tenants and property management team.
  • Handled tenant complaints promptly and appropriately, calling in repairmen, and other support services.
  • Completed final move-out walk-throughs with tenants to identify required repairs.
  • Followed up on delinquent tenants and coordinated collection procedures.

Leasing agent

Cedar Crossing/Bellwether Housing
03.2020 - 11.2022
  • Performed background, reference and credit checks as part of screening process of prospective tenants.
  • Handled tenant communications by quickly responding to requests for maintenance and answering any questions or concerns.
  • Managed move-in process smoothly by coordinating schedules with new residents and ensuring all necessary documentation was completed accurately.
  • Toured property with prospective tenants and provided wealth of information in regards to its key features.
  • Provided exceptional customer service when showing properties to prospects, leading to increased signed leases.

Leasing agent

Cedar Grove
02.2019 - 09.2020
  • Open and secure models and show to prospects, lease renewals, answer phone and internet inquiries, keep accurate traffic information

Caretaker

Waterman Garden Convalescence
02.2016 - 10.2019
  • Provided compassionate care to residents, assisting with daily tasks such as meal preparation and personal grooming.
  • Remained alert to problems or health issues of clients and competently responded.
  • Developed strong relationships with residents and families, fostering trust and open communication.
  • Monitored and maintained cleanliness, sanitation, and organization of assigned station and service areas.

Education

Associates in Sociology -

Cal State University
04.2015

DIPLOMA -

Ponchatoula High School
05.2012

Skills

  • De-Escalation Techniques
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Client Advocacy
  • Self-Care Techniques
  • Safety Planning
  • Document filing

Activities

I like to read; write poetry; draw and dance. I used to volunteer at a convalescence home. I love to help the elderly and disabled. Giving back and helping just lifts my spirit.

Timeline

Shelter Advocate

Sophia's Way
03.2024 - Current

Leasing consultant

Spring Brook Apartments
03.2024 - 06.2024

Assistant property manager

Walls Property Management
02.2022 - 03.2024

Leasing agent

Cedar Crossing/Bellwether Housing
03.2020 - 11.2022

Leasing agent

Cedar Grove
02.2019 - 09.2020

Caretaker

Waterman Garden Convalescence
02.2016 - 10.2019

Associates in Sociology -

Cal State University

DIPLOMA -

Ponchatoula High School
KHADIJAH Yaber