Loren E. Knowles
Atlanta,GA
Summary
Senior Activities Coordinator planning resident calendars, leading 5-10 monthly events, and keeping monthly programming within budget. Coordinates games, fitness classes, craft workshops, and holiday parties while promoting activities through newsletters, flyers, and community apps to reach 50+ residents per event promotion cycle. Supports residents with mobility needs, partners with vendors, and uses feedback to shape stronger event turnout.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Activities Coordinator
Gateway Management
08.2024 - 07.2026
- Planned 5-10 monthly events to keep seniors and families engaged through a varied community activity calendar.
- Led games, fitness classes, craft workshops, and holiday parties for resident engagement.
- Wrote newsletters, posted flyers, and used community apps to promote activities and keep residents informed.
- Coordinated local entertainers, guest speakers, and caterers to support successful community events.
- Adapted activities for older residents with mobility needs and special accommodations during events.
- Collected resident feedback to shape future programming and review event success.
Renovations Specialist
L & L Realty Group
01.2019 - 11.2023
- Negotiated subcontractor contracts to secure competitive pricing while maintaining renovation quality standards.
- Developed practical solutions to resolve renovation challenges and keep projects moving forward.
- Collaborated with architects, engineers, contractors, and other professionals to build renovation plans.
- Tracked materials and project expenses to support budget management and maintain accurate renovation records.
- Purchased and renovated 4 properties in 2019, sold 3, and closed a wholesale deal in 2023.
Photography Stylist
Nourison Industry
03.2020 - 09.2022
- Maintained 90% portfolio-ready presentation quality by applying detailed styling techniques, fit checks, and color coordination.
- Styled 80-100 photo sets per shoot from setup through breakdown across on-figure, form, location, and hard/soft goods layouts.
- Collaborated with the creative director and 2 in-house photographers to deliver brand-aligned imagery.
- Applied interior design principles to improve space utilization and overall aesthetic appeal in styled compositions.
- Executed visual composition tasks from setup through breakdown while presenting on-figure, form, location, and hard/soft goods cleanly.
- Maintained a comprehensive portfolio of previous work for client review and marketing support.
Property Manager (Senior Community)
Dochester Management
01.2015 - 02.2020
- Coordinated [number] resident activities weekly to strengthen community engagement and resident communications.
- Implemented compliance program requirements across daily operations to improve consistency and regulatory follow-through.
- Oversaw annual budgets, inspections, and fiscal reports for stakeholders to support budget management and risk oversight.
- Maintained daily operations coordination and resident communications to keep the senior community running smoothly.
Assistant Property Manager
Lincoln Property Company
09.2012 - 06.2014
- Managed [number] delinquency cases weekly and collections follow-up to support outstanding account recovery.
- Coordinated daily property operations and calendar management in Yardi and Onesite to keep site activity running smoothly.
- Supported fiscal reporting, budget management, and management review by organizing property financial information.
- Assisted with compliance program implementation and risk management while reinforcing fair housing compliance.
Assistant Property Manager
CTE Management
02.2010 - 01.2012
- Managed collections across multiple accounts and followed up on overdue balances to support cash flow.
- Maintained a 4.5% delinquency rate through proactive tenant engagement and consistent resident communications.
- Compiled weekly delinquency reports for 21 properties to track account status and inform follow-up action.
- Used Yardi and Onesite to review account records, update balances, and support lease administration workflows.
- Coordinated calendar management for deadlines, follow-ups, and resident communication touchpoints.
Designer/Owner
Leka Designs
08.2004 - 12.2010
- Selected furnishings, finishes, and accessories to strengthen visual appeal for prospective buyers.
- Coordinated client goals, subcontractor schedules, and project deadlines to keep installations aligned.
- Served as primary liaison between clients and subcontractors to clarify scope, quality standards, and changes.
- Oversaw daily operations and supported fiscal growth through budget management and vendor coordination.
- Tracked materials and inventory coordination across projects to keep staging work organized and ready for delivery.
Education
Pre-license Real Estate Course - undefined
Metro Brokers/ Better Homes and Gardens
Atlanta, GeorgiaCourse Study - Space planning and Drafting
Emily Carr School of Design
Vancouver, B.C., CanadaSkills
- Yardi and Onesite experience
- Calendar management
- Inventory coordination
- Budget management
- Vendor management
- Team management
- Marketing
- Resident communications
- Compliance program implementation
- Delinquency management
- Lease administration
- Fair housing compliance
- Property inspections
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
Course Study - Space planning and Drafting
Emily Carr School of Design
Pre-license Real Estate Course - undefined
Metro Brokers/ Better Homes and Gardens