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Laurie Firestone, CAM

Lawrenceville,Georgia

Summary

Versatile Community Manager with successful history of meeting occupancy and payment goals while improving community satisfaction. Deep understanding of resident preferences and business operations requirements. Motivated Community Manager knowledgeable about payment collections, maintenance and documentation. Offering 8 years of related experience in the field and unwavering dedication to achieving property management goals.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certificate

Work History

Assistant Community Manager

Riverstone Communities
Sugar Hill, GA
02.2023 - 05.2023

Assisted the Property Manager in the day-to-day duties for 4 mobile home parks with 525 lots.

  • Constructed and maintained spreadsheets to keep track of various projects for all 4 communities
  • Maintained 0% AR at end of month
  • Performed weekly property inspections and alerted maintenance to issues and potential issues
  • Invoiced Residents for rent payments and late fees
  • Managed and Controlled Accounts Receivable
  • Processed necessary eviction documents, and procedures following state and company guidelines
  • Built relationships by providing excellent customer service to residents, potential tenants, and vendors.

Community Manager

NORTHSTAR PROPERTIES
Norman, Oklahoma
09.2017 - 01.2023

Community Manager of 277 units for Northstar Properties at Alameda Pointe Apartments, the Landing on 9 Apartments, and Deerfield Condominiums.

  • Captured leases, conducted move-ins, move-outs, transfers, unit inspections and
  • Conducted weekly property checks to maintain the welfare of the community.
  • Maximized rental income while minimizing expenses through effective planning and control.
  • Evaluated and recommended changes in rental pricing strategies
  • Developed and maintained property operating and capital budgets.
  • Analyzed and evaluated monthly and quarterly financial statements, owner's reports, and marketing plans.
  • Trained Assistant Community Manager and maintenance personnel.
  • Maintained accurate records of all community transactions and submitted reports on a timely basis and prepared the annual budget.
  • Implemented the necessary legal actions, documents, and processes following state and company guidelines
  • Built relationships by providing excellent customer service to residents, potential residents, and vendors.
  • Planned and implemented community activities and worked to promote an atmosphere that is cooperative and professional.

Assistant Community Manager

NORTHSTAR PROPERTIES
Norman, OK
12.2014 - 09.2017

Assistant Community Manager of 212 units for Northstar Properties at Savannah Ridge Apartments.

  • Ensured that all rents and late fees/check charges were collected, posted, and deposited in a timely manner.
  • Maintained constant communication with residents to strive for company goal of zero delinquency at end of the month.
  • Implemented the necessary legal actions, documents, and processes following state and company guidelines
  • Marketed vacant units to prospective residents
  • Determined and certified the eligibility of prospective tenants, following government regulations and company policies.
  • Planned and implemented community activities and worked to promote an atmosphere that is cooperative and professional.
  • Built relationships by providing excellent customer service to residents, potential tenants, and vendors.

Education

BFA in Arts - Majoring in Visual Communications

University of Oklahoma
Norman, OK
05.1999

Skills

  • Records and Database Administration
  • Meticulous and Detail-Oriented
  • Event Planning
  • Appfolio Software Proficiency
  • Expertise in Microsoft 360, Google and Adobe Suites
  • Payment Processing
  • Property Tours
  • Leasing and Sales
  • Document Control
  • Tenant and Eviction Laws
  • Daily Operations Management
  • Maintenance Oversight
  • Policy Administration
  • Property Management
  • Income and Expense Management
  • Financial Budgeting and Reporting
  • Conflict Handling
  • Staff Management

Certification

  • Certified Apartment Manager

Additional Information

ORGANIZATIONS

Apartment Association of Central Oklahoma

(12/2014 - Present)

National Apartment Association (12/2014 - Present)

Timeline

Assistant Community Manager

Riverstone Communities
02.2023 - 05.2023

Community Manager

NORTHSTAR PROPERTIES
09.2017 - 01.2023

Assistant Community Manager

NORTHSTAR PROPERTIES
12.2014 - 09.2017

BFA in Arts - Majoring in Visual Communications

University of Oklahoma
  • Certified Apartment Manager
Laurie Firestone, CAM