Loren E. Knowles
Atlanta,GA
Summary
Business Professional, Multi-Family Property Manager seeking to leverage extensive experience and transferable skills into a challenging Commercial Property Management role, where I can gain new skills, drive value, enhance asset performance, and contribute to the growth and success of a commercial real estate portfolio. Over 20+ years professional experience in Sales and Customer Service Industry. Disciplines in property management, marketing and promotions. Strong organizational, analytical, and resolution skills. Possess strong oral and written communication proficiency and an innate ability to positively add value to the work place and related environments.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Activities Coordinator
Gateway Management
08.2024 - 07.2026
- Plan Activities: Design a monthly calendar of events for seniors and families.
- Host Events: Lead games, fitness classes, craft workshops, and holiday parties.
- Manage Budgets: Track expenses and stay within the set monthly activity budget.
- Communicate: Write newsletters, post flyers, and use community apps to promote events.
- Partner with Vendors: Hire local entertainers, guest speakers, and caterers.
- Support Seniors: Help older residents with special accommodations or mobility needs during activities.
- Gather Feedback: Ask residents what events they want and measure event success.
Renovations Specialist
L & L Realty Group
01.2019 - 11.2023
- Negotiated contracts with subcontractors to ensure competitive pricing while maintaining a high standard of quality.
- Developed innovative solutions to overcome challenges in renovation projects.
- Collaborated with architects, engineers, contractors, and other professionals to develop plans for renovations.
- Kept detailed records of materials used and tracked project expenses to ensure budget adherence.
- Purchased and renovated 4 properties in 2019, successfully selling 3 and closing a wholesale deal on the last in 2023.
Photography Stylist
Nourison Industry
03.2020 - 09.2022
- Collaborated with creative director and 2 in-house photographers to produce and style high-quality photos that reinforced brand image.
- Superb eye for visual composition shoot taskwork from setup to breakdown among on-figure/form/location or hard/soft goods laydowns, and necessary clean up
- Rigorous knowledge of various styling techniques with particular attention to detail, fit and color.
- Applied interior design principles to optimize space utilization and improve overall aesthetic appeal.
- Executed visual composition tasks from setup to breakdown, ensuring effective presentation of on-figure, form, location, and hard/soft goods.
- Maintained a comprehensive portfolio showcasing previous work for potential client review.
Property Manager (Senior Community)
Dochester Management
01.2015 - 02.2020
- Implemented compliance program effectively.
- Coordinated daily operations and resident activities to enhance community engagement
- Processed weekly invoice payments for various suppliers.
- Responsible for Compliance Program Implementation
- Oversaw the creation of annual budgets, inspections, and fiscal reports for stakeholders, compliance, and risk management.
Assistant Property Manager
Lincoln Property Company
09.2012 - 06.2014
- Managed collections processes for outstanding accounts.
- Coordinated daily property operations to maintain smooth functionality
- Generated weekly delinquency reports and projections for management review.
- Supported daily operations of the property
- Assisted the property manager with fiscal reports, compliance, and risk management.
Assistant Property Manager
CTE Management
02.2010 - 01.2012
- Handled collections for multiple accounts.
- Sustained 4.5% delinquency rate through proactive tenant engagement
- Compiled weekly delinquency reports for 21 properties
Designer/Owner
Leka Designs
08.2004 - 12.2010
- Staged homes for sale to enhance appeal and attract buyers
- Responsible for presenting all design elements and finishes within negotiated budget
- Delivered design elements and finishes while adhering to the negotiated budget.
- Managed projects as primary liaison between client and multiple subcontractors, ensuring clarity of goals, quality standards, and deadlines
- Oversaw daily operations and drove overall fiscal growth of the company.
Education
Metro Brokers/ Better Homes and Gardens Pre-license Real Estate Course
Atlanta, GeorgiaSpace planning and Drafting
Emily Carr School of Design
Vancouver, B.C., CanadaSkills
- Collaborative approach
- Yardi and Onesite experience
- Marketing
- Calendar management
- Team management
- Inventory coordination
Disclaimer
References provided upon request
Timeline
Senior Activities Coordinator
Gateway Management
08.2024 - 07.2026
Photography Stylist
Nourison Industry
03.2020 - 09.2022
Renovations Specialist
L & L Realty Group
01.2019 - 11.2023
Property Manager (Senior Community)
Dochester Management
01.2015 - 02.2020
Assistant Property Manager
Lincoln Property Company
09.2012 - 06.2014
Assistant Property Manager
CTE Management
02.2010 - 01.2012
Designer/Owner
Leka Designs
08.2004 - 12.2010
Space planning and Drafting
Emily Carr School of Design
Metro Brokers/ Better Homes and Gardens Pre-license Real Estate Course