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Mary Contreras

Walnut Creek,CA

Summary

Experienced operations professional with ten years of experience in team collaboration and resident relations, seeking a role in people operations. Known for a strong commitment to operational excellence, team leadership, and strategic problem-solving. Adept at recruiting, training, performance management, and policy enforcement. Holds a B.S. In psychology, with a deep understanding of human behavior, motivation, and communication. Eager to bring a people-first approach and proven management skills to a dynamic role, focused on supporting employees and organizational growth.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Property Manager - Vaya

Greystar
Walnut Creek, CA
01.2024 - Current
  • Manages day-to-day operations of a 178-unit residential community, ensuring compliance with local regulations and company standards.
  • Leads a team of four property staff, cultivating a culture of professionalism and accountability.
  • Oversees vendor contract negotiations and coordinates maintenance to secure timely, budget-friendly service delivery.
  • Facilitates collaboration among cross-functional teams, including leasing agents and maintenance staff, enhancing performance KPIs within the property.
  • Creates and executes strategic initiatives for leasing, capital enhancements, and community development projects.

Assistant Community Manager

Greystar
Oakland, CA
10.2022 - 01.2024
  • Elevated resident satisfaction and retention through timely resolution of complaints, questions, and requests.
  • Conducted mentorship and training initiatives for onsite agents, supporting professional growth and skill enhancement.
  • Coordinated monthly resident events.
  • Executed regular property inspections on a weekly and monthly basis to enhance property revenue.
  • Administered property deposit accounting, AME reporting, and delinquency reporting.
  • Initiated eviction proceedings when necessary according to state law guidelines.

Assistant, People & Culture

UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital
Oakland, CA
01.2022 - 10.2022
  • Managed weekly job postings of over 100 job requisitions a month, internally and externally. (LinkedIn, Indeed, National Healthcare job boards)
  • Assisted with recruitment marketing activities and attended virtual and in-person hiring events to promote positions, internships, and volunteer opportunities.
  • Facilitated new employee orientation biweekly.
  • Provided sourcing assistance for requisitions, utilizing the business's LinkedIn account.
  • Managed EDD/SDI claims promptly.
  • Completed all employment verification requests.

Senior Leasing Professional - MacArthur Commons

Greystar
Oakland, California
05.2020 - 01.2022
  • Managed online postings regarding available units on various websites such as Craigslist or Apartments.com.
  • Regularly inspected vacant apartments to ensure they met leasing standards before showings.
  • Organized files for new leases and maintained current files for existing residents.
  • Facilitated weekly onboarding and offboarding procedures with tenants.
  • Promoted community events through social media platforms or other forms of outreach.

Assistant Community Manager

FPI Management
Pittsburg, CA
01.2016 - 01.2019
  • Reviewed and provided updates on over 500 account ledgers, monthly, for financial reporting.
  • Processed a high volume of monthly collections, evictions, and final account statements, according to state laws.
  • Maintained meticulous records of weekly and month-end reporting of property.

Leasing Agent, 2015-2016.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Psychology

California State University, East Bay
Hayward, CA

Skills

  • Conflict resolution
  • Customer relationship management
  • Staff leadership
  • Lease administration
  • Event coordination
  • Time management
  • Property operations
  • Budget management
  • Software: RealPage Yardi Financials Leonardo 247 Microsoft Office Suite

Languages

Spanish
Full Professional

Timeline

Property Manager - Vaya

Greystar
01.2024 - Current

Assistant Community Manager

Greystar
10.2022 - 01.2024

Assistant, People & Culture

UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital
01.2022 - 10.2022

Senior Leasing Professional - MacArthur Commons

Greystar
05.2020 - 01.2022

Assistant Community Manager

FPI Management
01.2016 - 01.2019

Bachelor of Science - Psychology

California State University, East Bay