KRISTINA BLACKMON, CAPS, TCS
Regional Property Manager
Ft. Wayne,IN
Summary
Results-oriented, performance-driven Regional Property Manager with high integrity, strong work ethic and dedicated leadership skills brings extensive knowledge and expertise in the Property Management Industry.
Highly-motivated with a desire to take on new challenges. Meticulous, well-organized and decisive field professional skilled at cultivating productive relationships with owners, companies, agency representatives and residents.
Skilled at identifying ways to improve operational efficiency and enhancing the overall performance of portfolio by developing and promoting strong teams that exemplify the company’s core values and are driven to achieve challenging objectives.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
4
4
Certification
Work History
Regional Property Manager
Retirement Housing Foundation
05.2022 - 12.2022
- PA, OH, WI, IL, MI, NJ, and IN ~ HUD Sec202
- Traveled regularly between 14 properties throughout 7 states to conduct property visits and assess curb appeal, office upkeep and maintenance activities as well as financial report review and hold team building meetings
- Reviewed occupancy, delinquency, budget variance & make-ready reports generated and submitted by on-site staff
- Held weekly all-in Manager Zoom meetings to discuss the reports, any property issues as well as all property successes and operational goals
- Created improvement plans together with the Managers based on areas most in need of improvement
- Facilitated portfolio performance review and implemented new strategies
- Communicated effectively with owners, residents, and on-site associates
- Generated professional networks by engaging in professional, industry and government organizations
- Evaluated and negotiated vendor contracts to procure favorable financial terms and presented them to owners for approval.
Regional Property Manager
Advantix Development Corporation
05.2021 - 05.2022
- IN ~ LIHTC, Supportive Services, New Construction, Lease Up and RAD
- Ensured that RAD statute and occupancy requirements identified in RAD notice were adhered to in a time sensitive manner during conversion from public housing to long-term, project-based Sec 8
- Prepared reports on occupancy, delinquency, budget variance and make-readies; developed strategic plans for day-to-day financial operations
- Generated professional networks by engaging in professional, industry and government organizations
- Evaluated and negotiated vendor contracts to procure favorable financial terms and presented them to owners for approval.
Regional Portfolio Manager
Seldin Company
06.2020 - 12.2020
- TX, OK, and MO ~ 3rd Party, HUD, and LIHTC Multi-family
- Primary focus on stabilization and lease up of 3rd party managed, 204-unit HUD troubled asset in Kansas City, Missouri
- Facilitated and coordinated renovations throughout each building on site working hand in hand with Owners, Project Manager, and construction teams
- Ensured regular communication and cooperation with all residents of each building as well as necessary assistance from local law enforcement
- Increased occupancy to 94% from 60%, decreased delinquencies from above 40% to below 5%, completed more than 2 years of past due LIHTC recertification's bringing all residents current and placing non-compliant or fraudulent residents in eviction promptly while also reporting to HUD
- Interviewed and hired all new staff and implemented new strategies necessary to retain staff
- Prepared internal and regulatory financial reports, balance sheets and income statements for owners and RVP daily, weekly, and monthly
- Developed strategic plans for day-to-day financial operations to ensure forward progress continued
- Analyzed operational information for impact on NOI, identified trends and recommended appropriate adjustments
- Evaluated and negotiated vendor contracts to procure favorable financial terms and presented them to owners for approval.
Regional Property Manager
Herman & Kittle Properties
12.2017 - 05.2020
- IN, MI, IL, WI, LA, and MS ~ Conventional, LIHTC, PBV and HUD
- Supervised more than 3000 units throughout 18 properties in 6 states, properties were company owned as well as 3rd party managed
- Maximized rental income while minimizing expenses through effective planning and control
- Communicated effectively with owners, residents, and on-site associates
- Conducted regular inspections of both interior and exterior of properties for damage; enforced policies and procedures to maintain properties to the highest standards
- Analyzed operational information for impact on NOI, identified trends and recommended appropriate adjustments
- Provided timely and accurate financial reports to RVP weekly and to owners monthly
- Developed annual operating budgets and forecasts, as well as sales and marketing plans
- Evaluated and negotiated vendor contracts to procure favorable financial terms and presented them to owners for approval.
Regional Portfolio Manager
Seldin Company
03.2015 - 12.2017
- IN, MI, IA, IL, and LA ~ Conventional and LIHTC Multi-family
- Hired as Property Manager in March, promoted to Regional Portfolio Manager 8 months later
- Successfully turned property around as PM to reach an occupancy at 98% or above, decreased delinquencies to 2% or below and maintained all recertification's and lease renewals at a 30 day or more in advance signing
- Continued same processes throughout as Regional by training PMs and other property staff the skills needed to improve operational efficiency and enhance the overall performance of their property
- Supervised more than 2300 units throughout 11 properties in 5 states ~ all properties were 3rd party managed, except for one 740-unit conventional property in South Bend, IN of which I also assisted in managing while overseeing a full renovation of the property
- Traveled regularly between properties to conduct site and unit inspections, assess curb appeal, office upkeep and maintenance activities as well as financial report review
- Communicated effectively with owners, residents, and on-site associates
- Generated professional networks by engaging in professional, industry and government organizations.
Sr. Property Manager
RLJ Mgmt Co/Cinnaire Asset Mgmt
01.2013 - 02.2015
- Ft. Wayne, IN ~ LIHTC, Section 8 and CANI (Community Assistance of NE IN)
- Interviewed and hired all new staff and implemented new strategies necessary to retain staff
- Increased occupancy to a steady 95% or above from 70% within the first 90 days and maintained throughout employment
- Introduced and monitored effective lease renewal programs to maintain high occupancy rates
- Decreased delinquencies from above 40% to below 2% and maintained consistently throughout employment
- Worked with my maintenance team on renovations and repairs to get property prepared for REAC – With the help of my team, produced first passing REAC score on property in several years
- Communicated effectively with owners, residents, and on-site associates.
Skills
- Multi-Family Property Management
- Senior Living Property Management
- Luxury, Market-Rate Property Management
- Team Building, Leadership Training, Motivation, Guidance and Goal Setting
- Crucial Conversations and Conflict Resolution
- New Construction Lease-Up
- Troubled Asset Stabilization
- Budget Development and Control
- Proficient in Yardi, OneSite, AMSI, Entrata, RealPage, Manage America, Yield Star, UltiPro, Rent Café, AppFolio
- Microsoft Office
Certification
- CAPS
- TCS (LIHTC + Blended Compliance Specialist)
- NALP
- Crucial Conversations
- Conflict Resolution
Timeline
Regional Property Manager
Retirement Housing Foundation
05.2022 - 12.2022
Regional Property Manager
Advantix Development Corporation
05.2021 - 05.2022
Regional Portfolio Manager
Seldin Company
06.2020 - 12.2020
Regional Property Manager
Herman & Kittle Properties
12.2017 - 05.2020
Regional Portfolio Manager
Seldin Company
03.2015 - 12.2017
Sr. Property Manager
RLJ Mgmt Co/Cinnaire Asset Mgmt
01.2013 - 02.2015
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