Kimberly Vara
Houston,TX
Summary
Focused on bringing consistent results through a tenacious and hardworking approach to managing leasing operations. Well-versed in recordkeeping, reporting and regulatory requirements. Analytical and detail-oriented leader skilled at assisting in directing team members and maintaining smooth day-to-day functions.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Leasing Specialist
WGA Legacy Property Management
04.2022 - Current
- Followed-up on accounts
- Managed a weekly marketing plan and leasing reports
- Answered calls, emails and text messages to questions from prospects/ residents quickly and effectively
- Processed and completed lease applications.
- Generated renewals to be approved and sent out.
- Reviewed vacancies, market-ready apartments and models and completed and updated make ready board as needed
- Pleasantly greeted visitors to office, asked questions and offered assistance.
- Create and perform resident events
- Create Flyers as needed along with Resident Event & Market Calendars Monthly
- Keep track work orders, office supplies
- Collected monthly rent payments and other fees
- Inspected properties before and after new tenant move-ins to schedule maintenance, cleaners, and other services.
- Conducted property showings to highlight features, answer questions, and redirect concerns to close contracts.
- Assist in inspections and investor meets and greets
- Developed implemental leasing strategies to maximize occupancy rates.
- Process applications, check backgrounds screenings, credit reports, employment and rental verifications
- Analyzed market trends and monitored competitive pricing structures.
- Maintained property with a occupancy and pre lease with a 96 or above percent.
Leasing Consultant
BSR Reit
05.2019 - 04.2022
- Greeted clients, showed apartments, and prepared leases.
- Verified tenant incomes and other information before accepting lease applications.
- Assisted prospective tenants in paperwork completion and other logistics to facilitate smooth move-in processes.
- Responded to messages and inquiries from various parties and used well-developed active listening and open-ended questioning skills to promote quick issue resolution.
Physical Medicine & Rehab Technician
Gonzaba Medical Group
04.2016 - 08.2016
- Cleaned and organized work area and disinfected equipment after treatment
- Enhanced practice efficiency by completing basic administrative tasks such as answering calls, scheduling appointments, entered patient information in med data system.
- Offered expert mobility assistance with physical support, deep tissue massage, electric stimulate therapy, ultrasound therapeutic treatment.
- Assisted patients with employing assistive devices such as splints and braces to support treatment goals.
- Completed passive and active manual therapy techniques to help patients manage pain and related symptoms.
- Recorded treatment given and equipment used.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Observed patients during treatment to compile and evaluate data on patients' responses and progress and reported to Chiropractor.
Physical Therapy Technician
Triumph Healthcare/ RehabCare Hospital
09.2006 - 05.2011
- Executed interventions of modalities or exercise as directed by therapist or assistant.
- Issued individualized home exercise programs to patients and verified comprehension of instructions before discharge.
- Assisted with wound care treatments for whirl pool, mist therapy, pulse lavage and packing for wound vac treatment.
- Prepared for sessions by setting up patient treatment areas and equipment.
- Checked physical therapy supplies, assisting with ordering and restocking for all three disciplines (Physical, Occupation and Speech) in the rehab department.
- Followed all HIPAA rules and regulations regarding patient confidentiality.
- Monitored patient progress and reported changes to physical therapist.
- Performed therapeutic massage, hot-cold packs placement, or electrical stimulation under direction of physical therapist.
- Educated patients and families on exercises and proper body mechanics.
- Demonstrated proper body mechanics and patient handling techniques for patient transfers and positioning.
- Utilized gait belts, lifts, or slings to safely move and transfer patients.
- Communicated with physicians to provide updates on patient care.
Education
Graduate Diploma - Pharmacy Technician
Texas School of Business
Houston, TX07.2007
Skills
- Common Area & Property Maintenance
- Application Verification
- Tenant Relations
- Maintaining Closing Ratios
- MS Word/ Excel/ Powerpoint/ Planner/ Sharepoint/ Opie/ Outlook
- Policy Enforcement
- Order supplies
- Coordinate vendor/contractor schedule
- Developed high skills in ResMan, Assurant Flex Bond, Bluemoon, AmRent, LRO, CoreLogic, ElevateU, Say Rhino, Hootsuite, Knock and Zinspector
- Posting and Create Batches
- Generate Community Bulk Communication
Timeline
Leasing Specialist
WGA Legacy Property Management
04.2022 - Current
Leasing Consultant
BSR Reit
05.2019 - 04.2022
Physical Medicine & Rehab Technician
Gonzaba Medical Group
04.2016 - 08.2016
Physical Therapy Technician
Triumph Healthcare/ RehabCare Hospital
09.2006 - 05.2011
Graduate Diploma - Pharmacy Technician
Texas School of Business
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