Kujtim Asani
Jersey City,NJ
Summary
Outgoing professional with a background managing employees, issues and administrative tasks in fast-paced environments. A highly visible and friendly Community Manager promoting exemplary talents in customer service, policies and procedures' oversight and implementing updates to enhance properties.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Community Manager
Veris Residential
03.2023 - Current
- Senior Community Manager of Haus25(750 Units).
- Identified and implemented $90,000/month opportunity to increase GPR in apartment premiums.
- Oversaw transition from manual pricing to Revenue Management system in AIRM achieving 12.5%. effective tradeouts on new leases and renewals.
- Recognized as NJAA Property Manager of the Year in 2023.
Community Manager
Veris Residential
12.2020 - 03.2023
- Community Manager of Soho Lofts(377 Units).
- Outperformed budget by $890,000 in NOI in 2022 despite a comparable lease up going on next door.
- Increased online reputation from 3.5 to 4.5 stars on Google, recognized within the ORA Top 1%.
- Recognized as Veris Residential Community Manager of the Year in 2022.
Assistant Community Manager
Veris Residential
03.2018 - 12.2020
- Promoted to multiple properties varying in size based on staffing needs: Half Moon Harbour(177 Units), BLVD Collection(1,261 units), Echelon Chelsea(108 Units), and Liberty Towers(648 Units).
- Integral staff member for 2 management transition properties in Half Moon Harbour and Liberty Towers. Tasked with training/onboarding all concierge and management team members.
- Assisted in creating and implementation of 3 separate unit renovation projects at different properties capturing 15% ROI.
Leasing Specialist
Veris Residential
09.2016 - 12.2017
- Maintained a 35% closing ratio, 15% higher than the company standard.
- Completed financial reports for investors that inform them of rent per square foot and other metrics.
- Developed an on-going resident retention program under direction of the community manager.
- Featured in company newsletter multiple times as one of the top performing leasing specialists.
Leasing Specialist Intern
Veris Residential
05.2016 - 09.2016
- Closed over 10 leases per month in a high velocity lease up reaching stabilization of a 311 unit property in 6 months.
- Efficient and timely processing of all required administrative forms, reports and related information.
- Responsible for proper maintenance of all resident and property files.
Education
Licensed Broker Salesperson -
NJ Real Estate School Online
01.2024
Fire Safety Manager -
New Jersey City University
10.2023
Certified Apartment Manager -
NJAA
03.2022
BS in Business Administration - Finance
Ramapo College of New Jersey
Mahwah, NJ05.2017
Skills
- Yardi
- LRO/AIRM
- Onsite
- Microsoft Office
- Personnel Management
- Daily operations oversight
- Maintenance knowledge
- Tracking operating expenses
- Capital Projects Management
Timeline
Senior Community Manager
Veris Residential
03.2023 - Current
Community Manager
Veris Residential
12.2020 - 03.2023
Assistant Community Manager
Veris Residential
03.2018 - 12.2020
Leasing Specialist
Veris Residential
09.2016 - 12.2017
Leasing Specialist Intern
Veris Residential
05.2016 - 09.2016
Licensed Broker Salesperson -
NJ Real Estate School Online
Fire Safety Manager -
New Jersey City University
Certified Apartment Manager -
NJAA
BS in Business Administration - Finance
Ramapo College of New Jersey
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