Experienced Regional Property Manager with 5 years overseeing portfolio of properties and 21 years in the industry. Seasoned professional with strong knowledge of luxury buildings to B class multi-family communities, single family residency, BTR/SFR, and renovation construction, regulations and area competitors. Highly successful at property operations, controlling expenses, boosting occupancy and resident satisfaction. Dedicated work history with consistent above average reviews.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Regional Property Manager
Cushman & Wakefield
04.2023 - Current
Leads a team of 5 Property Managers with a portfolio consisting of 600+-units from lease-ups, stabilized assets, BTR single family communities to apartment communities in a multi-market territory in the Inland Empire, Greater Los Angeles, and Orange County
Ensures client success by partnering with each client to obtain a clear understanding of their goals for each community. Promotes client satisfaction and retention through timely reporting and ongoing communication about the performance of the properties and responds quickly and with urgency to client. Provides solutions to any issues that may arise at the communities
Develops the annual budgets for the properties in the assigned portfolio and oversees attainment of budgeted goals by analyzing and evaluating financial statements, reconciling monthly statements against the approved budget, and working with the Managing Director, and client to address and resolve gaps in the financial performance of the portfolio
Ensures each community meets the established operational, financial, and business performance goals by inspecting properties, reviewing financials, market, and operational reports along with implementing appropriate action plans to achieve results
Provides leadership to the team of Community Managers by interviewing, hiring, and training team members, and by managing their performance in accordance with company policies, values, and business practices
Analyzes and interprets market data to identify emerging trends that may impact the performance of the portfolio; collaborates with Property Managers to develop and implement market plans to drive occupancy and revenue growth
Ensures that the appearance and physical aspects of the properties meet the company’s and client’s established standards through routine physical property inspections, and cash control audits. Communicates concerns and requests for capital projects as needed to provide for the physical upkeep of each property in the portfolio
Area Manager
New Standard Equities, Inc.
12.2017 - 01.2023
Lead a team of 8 Community Managers with a portfolio consisting of 1000+-units in a multi-market territory (11 communities) in the Inland Empire, Greater Los Angeles, and Silicon Valley
Developed the annual budget for the properties in the assigned portfolio and oversees attainment of budgeted goals by analyzing and evaluating financial statements, reconciling monthly statements against the approved budget, and working with the CFO and client/owner to address and resolve gaps in the financial performance of the portfolio Ensured each community meet the established operational, financial, and business performance goals by inspecting properties, reviewing financial, market, and operational reports along with implementing appropriate action plans to achieve results
Provided leadership to the team of Community Managers by interviewing, hiring, and training team members, and by managing their performance in accordance with company policies, values, and business practices
Promoted client satisfaction and retention through timely reporting and ongoing communication about the performance of the properties and responds quickly and with urgency to client/owner
Analyzed and interpreted market data to identify emerging trends that may impact the performance of the portfolio; collaborates with Community Managers to develop and implement market plans to drive occupancy and revenue growth
Ensured that the appearance and physical aspects of the properties meet the company’s and owner’s established standards through routine site and safety inspections and communicates concerns and requests for capital as needed to provide for the physical upkeep of each property in the portfolio
Multi-Site Community Director
New Standard Equities, Inc.
12.2017 - 10.2020
Supervised and coordinated the daily operations of 332-units in garden-style apartment communities in the Inland Empire and Greater Los Angeles that went through complete interior and exterior renovations
Successfully took over community from date of purchase and successfully repositioned the property during the first year
Maintained and exceeded residential occupancy or budgeted occupancy goals, to maintain the highest possible net operating income, and exceeded budgeted NOI monthly by 4% to 10% consistently
Surpassed projected asking rents by full 12-month projections
Prepared annual operating budgets as well as mid-month projections and prepares written variance reports and market overview
Successfully increased occupancy, grew total revenue in 2019 by 3% and GPR by 10% while lowering turnover and expenses
Reviewed, analyzed, and interpreted market data to identify emerging trends that may impact performance of community
Worked with Portfolio Manager to develop and implement market plans that drive occupancy and revenue growth
Responsible for project management, including full extensive interior and exterior renovations for garden-style community
Promoted client satisfaction and retention through timely reporting and ongoing communication about concerns and responded quickly and with urgency to client/Portfolio Manager
Responsible for our low-income program consisting of 20% of the community
Developed and implemented the screening criteria, all low-income forms, and filed compliance manuals
Trained team in areas of Affordable Housing programs and successfully passed the yearly compliance audit conducted by the City of Moreno Valley, YOY
Ensured that the physical aspects and appearance of the community meets the company and investor’s established standards through routine inspections, bi-annual, safety, and preventive maintenance walks
Communicated any concerns and requests for capital improvements to Portfolio Manager
Assisted with revamping and developing the company’s SOP’s
Participated in company due diligence with Acquisitions and Asset Management teams
Assisted with challenging/struggling communities through the company either remotely and/or traveling to site location
Mentored and onboarded new Community Managers throughout the company, traveling out of state when necessary
Maintained a working knowledge of all maintenance programs and capital improvement projects to ensure the proper and efficient operations of systems, preventative maintenance programs, housekeeping functions, and responses to resident service requests
Community Manager
Anton Development
06.2017 - 12.2017
Supervised the daily operations of 225 affordable mid-rise residences in a highly competitive program and market located in Orange County; maintained residential occupancy leading to the highest possible net operating income
Maintained a working knowledge of all CTCAC, Section 42 program specifications for low-income and moderate housing
Knowledgeable in all maintenance programs and capital improvement projects to ensure the proper and efficient operations of systems, preventative maintenance programs, housekeeping functions, and responses to resident service requests
Prepared the annual operating budget for the property and ensured compliance with the highest housing quality standards
Reviewed monthly operating results with Regional Manager and prepared written variance reports, and recertification reports
Implemented new standards, and created Anton company forms for lease violations, policies, and job descriptions
Mentored and trained seasoned managers in their roles, supported the district with software questions, guidance, and knowledge of local, state, and federal laws, in addition to CTCAC regulations
Maintained professionalism and a prominent level of resident satisfaction while upholding our company’s policies and procedures as well as our visions and values
Multi-Site Community Director
UDR
07.2014 - 10.2016
Supervised and coordinated the daily operations of two communities at a Regional Manager level (Marina Playa and River Terrace) in the heart of Silicon Valley – the Santa Clara portfolio consisted of 522 units (garden-style and mid-rise) with one commercial space in a highly competitive market
Successfully increased occupancy, grew revenue by 5% and GP by 7% while lowering turnover and expenses
Maintained 97% residential occupancy or budgeted occupancy goals to maintain the highest possible net operating income
Participated in project management of interior and exterior renovations for the garden style community
Maintained a working knowledge of all maintenance programs and capital improvement projects to ensure the proper and efficient operations of systems, preventative maintenance programs, housekeeping functions, and responses to resident service requests
Ensured compliance with the highest housing quality standards
Prepared annual operating budgets for the properties as well as mid-month projections and prepared written variance reports
Assisted with the development and implementation of the marketing plan for the properties based on an analysis of competitive properties
Maintained a prominent level of resident satisfaction while upholding our company’s policies, procedures, and values
Area Manager
Sway Management (Waypoint Homes)
05.2013 - 04.2014
Directly supervised the daily operations of over 500 single-family homes while acquiring additional homes monthly, ensuring the financial goals of the company were met
Held accountable for leading, managing, and developing a team of fourteen associates, including team recruitment and training for Property Management staff, Home Services team, and Construction team
Successfully increased occupancy from 50% to over 96% within 12 months
Increased resident retention and lowered turnover and bad debt costs
Monitored weekly, monthly, and quarterly metrics to ensure that we were meeting or exceeding company expectations
Implemented the need for monthly variance reports across the company to ensure that we were within budgeted goals, as this report was not previously in place
Completed and administered employee performance reviews
Ensured timely input, proper use and full utilization of onsite PC-based Property Management and Mac-based software including assistance in the training of new associates
Inspected our occupied homes that failed their “tune-up” and all-rent-ready inventory