Kristi Rushing
Real Estate, Property Management
Conway,SC
Summary
Detail-oriented and organized Property Manager effective at managing personnel, property and special projects. Dedicated to interacting with property office and maintenance staff to manage on-site activities. Focused on achieving occupancy goals and working closely with property owners and decision-makers for various needs.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Property Manager
Village Green Holding
05.2021 - Current
- The Vinings at Carolina Bays, 264 units.
- Currently PMIC of a stabilized property in the Carolina Forest area.
- Maintained occupancy at or above 95%, increased NOI by 7%, achieved quarterly NOI goals, and managed delinquency below 2%.
- First year of employment was recognized for 2nd place in company for “Most Increased Income”.
- Introduce prospective residents to types of units available and performed tours of premises.
- Maintain sufficient number of units market-ready for lease.
- Evaluate and recommended changes in rental pricing strategies to remain competitive in market.
- Handle disciplinary actions, performance appraisals and terminations of company staff.
- Responsible for hiring and training all site team members, qualifying and approving applicants for leases, negotiating vendor pricing and mandatory participation in Realpage Vendor Compliance.
Property Manager
The Beach Company
06.2009 - 05.2021
- Seaside Grove Apartments, 312 units.
- Property Manager of a stabilized property, managed major exterior renovations from construction settlement while maintaining occupancy above 92%.
- Achieved summer occupancy goals of 95% or higher.
- Achieved monthly NOI goals.
- Supervised team of 7 employees and assisted maintenance manager with planning and executing quarterly preventative maintenance program.
- Minimized vacancy periods by collaborating with building owners to strategize improvements to marketing initiatives, business plans and marketing outreach programs.
- Developed, reviewed and submitted property operating and capital budgets.
- Organized and participated in resident social events to promote resident retention.
- Trained and motivated leasing staff during weekly meetings.
REALTOR
Prudential Burroughs & Chapin
01.2008 - 06.2009
- Assisted buyers with finding ideal homes by assessing needs, requirements and budgets.
- Verified payment and loan paperwork for property sales by working closely with banks, buyers and sellers.
- Advised and informed prospective clients on current market activities and conditions.
- Wrote contracts to outline sales and purchases of properties.
- Compared recently sold area properties to determine competitive market prices.
- Assisted first time buyers in purchasing a home and investors in purchasing rental property.
REALTOR
WEICHERT REALTORS SOUTHERN COAST
09.2006 - 01.2008
- Represented both buyers and sellers in the Myrtle Beach Market
- Specialized in first time home buyers, completed the Accredited Buyers Representative course from the National Board of Realtors.
- Interviewed clients and generated lists of potential properties meeting specific requirements from available listings.
- Advised sellers on ways to increase curb appeal and make homes more appealing to potential buyers.
- Prepared homes for client arrivals during open house events and established signage and wayfinding aids.
- Completed property walkthroughs before completing deals to uphold accuracy in listings and appraisals.
PROPERTY MANAGER
Easlan Management Company
05.1999 - 09.2006
- Broadway Station Apartments, 264 units..
- Achieved 95% occupancy on Phase II in 90 days even with construction delay while maintaining 93% occupancy of Phase I.
- Responsible for annual budget preparation, approval of all applications, managing Phase I and II as separate entities until fully occupied.
- Daily and Weekly leasing reports, monthly resident social activities.
- Secured a management contract for the company and was responsible for another property in Litchfield Beach.
- Maintained operational facilities attractive to potential residents by organizing regular maintenance, major repairs and capital improvement projects.
PROPERTY MANAGER
Southern Development Management Compant
08.1998 - 05.1999
- Broadway Place Apartments, 72 units..
- Lease up manager of new construction, one person office open 6 days a week.
- Verified income, assets and expenses and completed file tracking sheet for each applicant.
- Introduced prospective tenants to types of units available and performed tours of premises.
- Monitored progress of construction and maintenance projects and notified appropriate individuals of project updates, delays and schedule changes.
- Evaluated and recommended changes in rental pricing strategies to remain competitive in market.
- Achieved full occupancy in 120 days during off season without the use of concessions
- Participated in television, radio commercials and outreach marketing to promote the community
- Position was only for initial lease up.
Education
Westside High School
Property Manager - Real Estate
Fortune School
Myrtle Beach,Sc10.1998
Real Esate Sales License -
Fortune School of Real Estate
Myrtle Beach, SC08.2005
Certified Pool Operator -
Pope & Associates
Myrtle Beach05.2022
Skills
- MRI and Onesite
- Revenue Management Software
- Lead tracking software
- Ops Technology and Nexus Payables,
- Microsoft Office
- Fire Safety Regulations
- New Construction
- Leasing and Sales
- Property Tours
- Manage Contracts
- Microsoft Windows
- Fair Housing Mandates
- Coordinate Events
- Financial Budgeting and Reporting
- Preventive Maintenance
- Exceptional Oral and Written Communication Skills
- Tenant Screening
- Critical Thinking
- Property Marketing and Promotion
- Fair Housing Laws Knowledge
- Negotiation
Timeline
Property Manager
Village Green Holding
05.2021 - Current
Property Manager
The Beach Company
06.2009 - 05.2021
REALTOR
Prudential Burroughs & Chapin
01.2008 - 06.2009
REALTOR
WEICHERT REALTORS SOUTHERN COAST
09.2006 - 01.2008
PROPERTY MANAGER
Easlan Management Company
05.1999 - 09.2006
PROPERTY MANAGER
Southern Development Management Compant
08.1998 - 05.1999
Westside High School
Property Manager - Real Estate
Fortune School
Real Esate Sales License -
Fortune School of Real Estate
Certified Pool Operator -
Pope & Associates
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