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LIZ SUL

Studio City,CA

Summary

Proven property management leader with 24+ years of experience leading diverse portfolios including REIT, lease-ups, fee-managed, affordable, mixed-use, and multi-site assets across San Francisco Bay Area and Los Angeles. Skilled in financial performance management, budgeting, project management, capital planning, and asset repositioning to maximize NOI and property value. Recognized for award-winning leadership, strong resident relations, and operational excellence.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience

Work History

Portfolio Operations Manager

AvalonBay Communities
01.2021 - Current
  • Manage and optimize performance of portfolio exceeding 1,700 units
  • Partner with regional teams to execute company strategies and lead cross-functional initiatives.
  • Implement technology solutions enhancing efficiency and resident experience.
  • Serve as national trainer for L&D and ERG SoCal National Lead for APAX.
  • Completed two asset dispositions, including 2024 sale at 5.6% cap rate.
  • Awarded Innovation (2021), Outstanding Leader (2022), and I&D Leader (2024) awards.
  • Identified and resolved unauthorized, unsafe, or ineffective practices.

Sr. Community Manager

Essex Property Trust
01.2017 - 01.2021
  • Oversaw the Koreatown Collection (4 communities), meeting occupancy, rent, and budget targets.
  • Achieved 95–100% online rent & work order adoption via RentCafe across all sites.
  • Maintained 0% payscan error rate, exceeding companywide standard (
  • Recognized for 5-Star Operational Excellence rating.

Area Portfolio Manager

GHP Management
01.2015 - 01.2017
  • Directed two major lease-ups, achieving 66 leases in opening month (DaVinci I) and 130 pre-leases in DaVinci II, exceeding goals.
  • Stabilized both lease-ups six months ahead of schedule at 95.6% occupancy.
  • Built and trained teams across sales, resident services, and maintenance.

Community Manager IV

Aimco
01.2013 - 01.2015
  • Led team of 18, improving CSAT and earning 2013 Customer Satisfaction Award.
  • Exceeded NOI budget by 1.5%+ YTD through financial controls and resident programs.

Director of Community Operations, Area Manager, Property Manager/Assistant Manager/Leasing Consultant

Greystar, Stellar Management, Essex
01.2001 - 01.2010
  • Directed operations across portfolios up to 660 units.
  • Supervised teams of 20+ and managed P&L responsibility.
  • Consistently drove occupancy growth (up to +8%) and expense reductions (8–10% savings YOY).
  • Selected for due diligence projects, regional audits, and acting manager assignments.

Education

Business Marketing

San Jose State University
San Jose, CA

Skills

  • Portfolio & Asset Management (Class A & B)
  • Budgeting & Financial Analysis (P&L, NOI, CapEx)
  • Lease-Ups & Repositioning Strategies
  • Team Leadership & Talent Development
  • Technology & Systems: Yardi, OneSite, YieldStar, Salesforce, Workday, MRI, LRO, SightPlan, Kronos

Awards

Essex: 5-time Top Gun Award (Most Leases, South Bay), Property of the Year, Outstanding & Star Performance Awards, Aimco: Property of the Year (2014), Property of the Quarter, CSAT Award (2013), AvalonBay: Innovation Award (2021), Outstanding Leader (2022), Inclusion & Diversity Leader (2024)

Timeline

Portfolio Operations Manager

AvalonBay Communities
01.2021 - Current

Sr. Community Manager

Essex Property Trust
01.2017 - 01.2021

Area Portfolio Manager

GHP Management
01.2015 - 01.2017

Community Manager IV

Aimco
01.2013 - 01.2015

Director of Community Operations, Area Manager, Property Manager/Assistant Manager/Leasing Consultant

Greystar, Stellar Management, Essex
01.2001 - 01.2010

Business Marketing

San Jose State University

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