Kristopher Watters
Charleston,WV
Summary
Property Manager with vast experience in real estate management. Strengths include sales skills, critical thinking and communicating with individuals at all levels. Ready to grow efficiency and expand locations by applying diverse experience and vast real estate knowledge.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Property Manager
Almost Heaven Partners
Huntington, WV
10.2023 - Current
- Updated tenant and unit information to keep current in housing database.
- Cultivated rapport with clients to meet expectations for high-end event space rentals.
- Issued non-payment notices to delinquent tenants in accordance with lease, county and state regulations.
- Managed day-to-day activities involving tenants, subcontractors and property management.
- Coordinated with vendors for the procurement of services such as repairs, renovations, landscaping.
- Prepared detailed budgets and financial reports for properties.
- Negotiated leases, rental agreements, and other contractual documents related to property management activities.
- Assessed rental applications, conducted background checks, and approved or denied prospective tenants based on established criteria.
Owner
Serenity Events and Party Planning LLC
Charleston, WV
06.2012 - Current
- Created marketing campaigns to attract new customers.
- Reconciled daily sales, prepared bank deposits and assessed financial transaction reports.
- Promoted business on social media platforms to maximize brand identity and generate revenue.
- Interviewed, trained and supervised employees.
- Supervised performance of workers with goals of improving productivity, efficiency and cost savings.
Realtor
Old Colony Company Realtors
Hurricane, WV
03.2012 - 06.2014
- Prepared and delivered sales presentations.
- Represented buyers and sellers in major real estate transactions.
- Drafted contracts, purchase agreements, closing statements and leases.
- Increased personal revenue by completing multiple home and property sales.
- Grew client base by acquiring new customers and identifying needs to deliver relevant real estate investments.
- Advertised properties to general public via networking, brochures, ads and multiple listing services to maximize exposure.
- Generated lists of properties compatible with buyers' needs and financial resources.
- Promoted properties via advertisements, open houses and multiple listing services.
Restaurant General Manager
Fast Stops, LLC
Greensboro, NC
01.2006 - 09.2011
- Assisted staff by serving food and beverages or bussing tables.
- Monitored and trained service team members on suggestive selling practices and continuous sales growth of beverage, appetizer, add-on and desserts.
- Motivated staff through acknowledgment of hard work, achievements and instilling accountability while leading by example.
- Encouraged patron loyalty by emphasizing customer-focused approach by staff.
- Provided leadership, insight and mentoring to newly hired employees to supply knowledge of various company programs.
- Circulated within assigned areas to assess and address customer needs, effectively prioritizing tasks during peak hours.
- Optimized profits by controlling food, beverage and labor costs.
- Reduced food waste by overseeing and planning ingredients, anticipated customers and popularity of items.
Education
Real Estate License - Real Estate
Charleston College of Real Estate
Charleston, WV12-1995
Some College (No Degree) - Business
Marshall University
Huntington, WVSkills
- Tenant Relations
- Loan Processing
- Contract Negotiation
- Property Management
- Customer Service-Focused
- Knowledge of Leasing and Market Conditions
- Fair Housing Mandates
- Administrative Support
- Leasing and Sales
- Multi-Family Property Management
- Payment Collection
- Lease Renewals
- Tenant and Eviction Laws
- New Construction
- Mortgages and Loans
Certification
- WV Real Estate License
- NC Broker's License
Timeline
Property Manager
Almost Heaven Partners
10.2023 - Current
Owner
Serenity Events and Party Planning LLC
06.2012 - Current
Realtor
Old Colony Company Realtors
03.2012 - 06.2014
Restaurant General Manager
Fast Stops, LLC
01.2006 - 09.2011
Real Estate License - Real Estate
Charleston College of Real Estate
Some College (No Degree) - Business
Marshall University