Laurie Barrois
River Ridge,LA
Summary
Well-qualified Apartment Manager with proven success in improving operations and solving problems. Highly proficient in building lasting relationships with key decision makers, customers and team members to further company goals. Ready to leverage training and experience to take on new professional challenges.
Overview
38
38
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Property Manager
1st Lake Properties
Metairie, LA
12.1995 - Current
- During my 28 years with 1st Lake Properties, I have worked in the capacity of Assistant Manager/Leasing, Bookkeeper and currently, and for the majority of my Property Management career, Property Manager
- The most recent property that I have managed for the past 10 years, is a multi-million dollar asset of 246 units
- My main duties include the following and many more day to day operations not listed.
- Business leader of the apartment community and am responsible for the overall operations and success of the apartment community and the team
- Advertise and market vacant apartments to attract residents
- Collect rental payments and handle operating expenses
- Processing credit and background for potential residents
- Determining approval status for applicants.
- Develop and manage annual budgets by forecasting requirements and analyzing variances, data and trends
- Lead the property's team and assess performance
- Biweekly payroll for 7 team members
- Accomplish financial goals and report periodically on financial performance
- Update job and market knowledge
06.1986 - 12.1995
- Past employment positions include: retail sales, bank teller, outside sales, eligibility redetermination officer for La
- Office of Family Support
Education
Bachelor of Arts in Sociology -
University of New Orleans
New Orleans, LA05.1994
Skills
- Property Management
- Accounts Payable
- Property leasing
- Microsoft Suite
- Bookkeeping
- Management
- Accounts receivable
- Administrative experience
- Sales and apartment leasing
- Team Member training
- Mentor
- Fair Housing regulations
- Excellent verbal and written communication
Accomplishments
Manager of the Year - Apartment Association of Greater New Orleans
National Apartment Leasing Professional of the Year- Apartment Association of Louisiana
Certification
NALP: National Apartment Leasing Professional. This national designation requires classroom instruction and satisfactorily passing of a written exam and project. As a requirement, continuing education classes which includes Fair Housing are completed annually.
Awards
- Apartment Association of Louisiana National Leasing Professional of the Year- October 2014
- Apartment Association of Greater New Orleans Property Manager of the year 150+Units - February 2017
Timeline
Property Manager
1st Lake Properties
12.1995 - Current
06.1986 - 12.1995
Bachelor of Arts in Sociology -
University of New Orleans