Lea Johnson
Clayton,NC
Summary
Dynamic Account Manager offering expertise in building partnerships, retaining key accounts and enhancing profit channels. Strong leader with proficiency in growing professional network, influencing decision-makers and devising successful strategies. Collaborative and strategic team leader with robust background in customer relationship management. High-level sales cycle knowledge and strong collaborative skills leading to optimum outcomes.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Assistant Property Manager
Mid-America Apartments Co.
01.2019 - Current
- Achieved Star Sales recognition three consecutive years for surpassing leasing goals.
- Planned and promoted community events using email, video, and social media campaigns.
- Created and managed resident-facing marketing content, estimates, and payment plans.
- Launched targeted Yardi CRM campaigns to increase tour volume and client inquiries.
- Led a 3-week data analysis project resulting in a 10% increase in leasing performance.
- Maintained accurate financial records for 450+ accounts; audited for billing accuracy.
- Partnered with over 500 local businesses to generate leads and boost visibility.
- Participated in legal proceedings, including evictions and compliance seminars.
- Established strong, professional relationships with residents by promoting team collaboration and delivering exemplary service.
Founder / CEO
Blaze Productions
01.2017 - 01.2020
- Developed branding and content strategies for clients in music, fashion, and entertainment.
- Managed all aspects of production, including photography, video, and social media.
- Formed strategic partnerships to expand services and drive client acquisition.
- Oversaw budgeting, vendor negotiations, contracts, and project delivery.
- Directed 13 creative teams to execute multi-platform marketing campaigns.
- Created and monitored promotional approaches to increase sales and profit levels.
- Created mission and vision statements for use by employees.
- Secured sufficient funds to cover business obligations by tracking expenses and budgeting accurately.
- Managed financial, operational and human resources to optimize business performance.
- Developed innovative sales and marketing strategies to facilitate business expansion with 8 companies.
Assistant Store Manager
Foot Locker
01.2017 - 01.2019
- Managed sales team of 12 associates and daily operations.
- Optimized scheduling and inventory.
- Analyzed KPIs to drive sales strategy and improve performance metrics.
- Delivered staff training and development to support retention and service quality.
- Verified inventory counts remained within monthly tolerance levels and compiled financial data in compliance with budget.
- Reconciled daily sales transactions to balance and log day-to-day revenue.
- Rotated merchandise and displays to feature new products and promotions.
Education
MBA - Marketing
Savannah College of Art And Design University
Atlanta, GA05.2020
Bachelor of Science - Mass Communication
North Carolina A&T State University
Greensboro, NC05.2017
Skills
- Marketing Tools: Yardi, Mailchimp, Canva, Hootsuite, Meta Ads, Google Analytics
- CRM & Communication: Email campaigns, customer engagement, stakeholder communication
- Project Management: Planning, deadline tracking, team coordination
- Creative Production: Photography, videography, content creation
- Technical: Excel, Java, PHP, JavaScript
Certification
Coursera Project Management Certification (2025)
Timeline
Assistant Property Manager
Mid-America Apartments Co.
01.2019 - Current
Founder / CEO
Blaze Productions
01.2017 - 01.2020
Assistant Store Manager
Foot Locker
01.2017 - 01.2019
MBA - Marketing
Savannah College of Art And Design University
Bachelor of Science - Mass Communication
North Carolina A&T State University
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