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Linda Kazak

Linda Kazak

Summary

Experienced Commercial and Residential Leasing/Sales executive with a strong track record in launching new projects to the marketplace. Skilled in managing key account relationships, negotiating results, and providing exceptional customer service. With over 20+ years in management, I have successfully created cohesive teams and fostered effective communication with clients and employees through various channels. Proven ability to meet with customers, train and assist staff, as well as coordinate activities and projects. Seasoned negotiator excelling in preparing and finalizing agreements of various types. Meticulous and well-organized approach allows for cultivating and deepening productive relationships with owners, companies, and agency representatives. Ready to bring knowledge and abilities to a challenging role offering long-term career advancement and success.

Overview

20
years of professional experience
1
Certification

Work History

Kazak Real Estate (KRE)

Principal Owner
10.2022 - Current

Job overview

  • Established Brokerage for commercial management, leasing, and sales
  • Oversaw all aspects of a commercial brokerage

KOVA Property Management

Senior Property Manager
02.2022 - 07.2024

Job overview

  • Coordinated with legal counsel to resolve complex tenant disputes, protecting property owner interests.
  • Maintained meticulous records of all property transactions, including leases, renewals, and terminations.
  • Streamlined property management processes for improved efficiency and cost savings.
  • Investigated and resolved any tenant complaints.
  • Communicated effectively with owners, residents, and on-site associates.
  • Implemented and enforced policies and procedures to maintain properties to highest standards.
  • Collected and maintained careful records of rental payments and payment dates.
  • Managed budgetary planning and financial reporting for multiple properties, maintaining fiscal responsibility.
  • Implemented preventative maintenance programs to minimize unexpected repair costs and extend the life of building systems.
  • Enhanced property value through strategic capital improvement projects and regular upkeep.
  • Conducted regular property inspections to ensure compliance with safety regulations and company standards.
  • Stayed abreast of industry trends and best practices through participation in professional organizations and continuing education opportunities.
  • Cultivated a professional atmosphere within managed properties by enforcing lease terms consistently among all tenants.
  • Partnered with accounting teams to ensure accurate financial reporting across all managed assets.
  • Improved overall operational efficiency by implementing new software solutions for work order management and communication purposes.
  • Collaborated with leasing agents to develop market analysis reports, informing rent pricing decisions and adjustments.
  • Developed strong relationships with local vendors, ensuring timely completion of repairs at competitive prices.
  • Maintained building systems by working with maintenance services and supervised repairs.
  • Delivered emergency 24-hour on-call service for tenants on building issues.
  • Kept properties in compliance with local, state, and federal regulations.
  • Developed annual operating budgets and forecasts, as well as sales and marketing plans.
  • Analyzed operational information for impact on ROI, identified trends and recommended appropriate adjustments.
  • Monitored and tracked payments and expenses, providing timely and accurate financial reports.
  • Responded to Common Area Maintenance (CAM) inquiries.
  • Generated professional networks by engaging in professional, industry and government organizations.
  • Prepared [Business Name] annual budget, scheduled expenditures, and collected monthly rent from tenants.
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
  • Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
  • Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
  • Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
  • Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
  • Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
  • Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.

SUNIZO Property Management

Director of Sales, Leasing and Marketing
09.2011 - 10.2022

Job overview

  • Initially in2013 performed all property management duties for (4) properties, within one (1) year the portfolio grew to24 and within2 years to35 properties in three states
  • Established a cohesive team to oversee all aspects of acquisitions, management, leasing and capital improvements
  • Responsible for driving NOI, occupancy, leasing, marketing, and property management, for a2+ million square foot, multi-project (35 properties), Industrial/Retail/Office REIT in three States (Florida, Georgia & Texas)
  • Responsible for overseeing the entire leasing process (start to finish) from generating initial prospect interest through qualification, lease negotiation and document execution
  • Maintained an average of95.5% leasing occupancy of portfolio
  • Worked closely with third party leasing teams to maximize exposure of the portfolio to brokerage community and minimize lease up time
  • Coordinated General Contractor and Vendors for the purposes of completing market ready suites, tenant improvement projects and capital projects
  • Designed and implemented formal systems and processes and developed reporting procedures and forms for leasing, marketing, and renewal activities
  • Research and analyze markets, competition and industry trends
  • Assist in due diligence to acquire new assets
  • Involved in the implementation and oversight of all capital improvements
  • Coordinated and oversaw all marketing efforts to sell existing properties with the REIT

SANTA LUZ at GATEWAY

Director of Sales and Marketing
08.2010 - 09.2011

Job overview

  • Manage and oversee daily operations of64-unit new luxury coach home construction project sight, supervise and support on-site sales staff
  • Oversee marketing budget
  • Responsible for all facets of the sales process and marketing
  • Develop and maintain excellent customer service relations including all team members and service providers
  • Performed weekly site inspections for maintenance needs, safety hazards, customer issues, landscape needs, curb appeal, signage, etc
  • Create and implement best practices and employee responsibilities
  • Prepare and implement monthly sales and performance goals for all on-site agents
  • Perform property and financial audits on a monthly basis
  • Responsible for hiring, termination, and scheduling of all employees
  • Adjust rates and discounts to assure positive yielding on a monthly basis
  • Conduct bimonthly conference calls to cover new SOP, market trends, sales techniques, and action items
  • Conduct monthly meetings to review and improve discrepancy reports, weekly tracking reports, weekly marketing logs, preventive maintenance reports, and competition reports
  • Prepare monthly competition reports, trending reports, and financial summaries, end of month reports, income statements, and occupancy statistics for owners and partners meetings
  • Train all employees in sales, marketing and customer service techniques to enhance and insure profitability
  • Manage and control all operating contracts for each building ensuring that operating expenses are within budget
  • Manage multiple projects simultaneously each day
  • Develop and maintain excellent customer service relations with all vendors and employees
  • Monitor company website and other social media groups and update on a regular basis
  • Represent the company with the public and outside groups, organizations and agencies
  • Work directly with construction manager to oversee each phase of construction and reporting to developer's current status
  • Maintain relationships with local business partners
  • Gather, organize and report status on all existing and projected pending transactions, listings, and closings on a monthly basis
  • Constantly streamline, modernize and update existing departmental processes and procedures
  • Ability to identify and build relationships within the local area that drives business into the community
  • Ability to handle multiple priorities effectively

TRG Management

On-site Leasing Manager
08.2009 - 08.2010

Job overview

  • Establishing market analysis to determine market rental rates
  • Established start-up of the on-site leasing company from start to finish
  • Work with developer, management and staff to determine procedures and protocol for leasing department and potential tenants
  • Inspection of building and units for occupancy
  • Responsible for all reporting to corporate office, sales commissions, tenant screening, co-broke commissions
  • Monthly management of all accounts
  • Research market
  • Shopping comps
  • Establishing marketing plan
  • Set-up and approval for new vendors
  • Creation and coordination of new ideas to promote sales

Education

Sinclair Community College

No Degree from BA & Computer Science

Skills

  • Operations management
  • Cross-functional team coordination
  • Organizational development
  • Relationship building
  • Customer relations
  • Verbal and written communication
  • Sales leadership
  • Project management
  • Negotiation
  • Service quality assurance
  • Financial management
  • Marketing
  • Cost reduction
  • Budget development
  • Market trend awareness
  • Investor relations
  • Sales oversight
  • Social media control
  • Contract negotiation expertise
  • Problem-solving
  • Customer service management

Certification

  • Real Estate Broker License - Florida Real Estate Commission.

Awards

  • 2021 CoStar POWER BROKER Award
  • 2020 CoStar POWER BROKER Award
  • 2019 CoStar POWER BROKER Award
  • 2017 CoStar POWER BROKER Award
  • 2016 CoStar POWER BROKER Award (Industrial)
  • 2016 CoStar POWER BROKER Award (Overall Leasing)
  • 2016 CoStar POWER BROKER Award (Retail)
  • 2010-2011 FIVE STAR: Best in Client Satisfaction
  • 2009-2010 FIVE STAR: Best in Client Satisfaction
  • 2007-2008 FIVE STAR: Best in Client Satisfaction
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Important To Me

Work-life balanceCompany CulturePersonal development programsCareer advancementStock Options / Equity / Profit Sharing

Software

Rent Manager

AppFolio

Rent Manager

Interests

Avid Reader

Horse back riding

Traveling

Timeline

Principal Owner

Kazak Real Estate (KRE)
10.2022 - Current

Senior Property Manager

KOVA Property Management
02.2022 - 07.2024

Director of Sales, Leasing and Marketing

SUNIZO Property Management
09.2011 - 10.2022

Director of Sales and Marketing

SANTA LUZ at GATEWAY
08.2010 - 09.2011

On-site Leasing Manager

TRG Management
08.2009 - 08.2010

Sinclair Community College

No Degree from BA & Computer Science

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