Natalie Gendle
Destin,FL
Summary
Experienced Property Manager and former Retail Manager at Anthropologie, skilled in multi-property oversight and team leadership. Proven track record in budgeting and vendor management, driving operational efficiency and enhancing tenant satisfaction. Adept at market research and conflict resolution, consistently delivering high-quality results in fast-paced environments.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Property Manager / Owner-Operator
Independent Real Estate Holdings
Destin, FL
12.2021 - Current
- Manage daily operations of residential and mixed-use properties, including leasing coordination, tenant relations, vendor oversight, and financial tracking
- Oversee budgets, forecasting, invoicing, and expense control to ensure profitability and operational efficiency
- Coordinate repairs, maintenance schedules, inspections, and compliance with local regulations
- Serve as primary point of contact for tenants and vendors, resolving issues with professionalism and speed
- Maintain property standards for safety, cleanliness, and curb appeal
- Conduct market research on rental rates, competitor properties, and demand trends to inform pricing and leasing strategy
- Prepare financial summaries, reports, and documentation for decision-making
Retail Manager (Visual)
Anthropologie
Multiple Cities
12.2006 - 12.2021
- Led and developed a high-performing team of 5+, overseeing hiring, training, scheduling, and performance management.
- Managed daily operations of revenue-generating priorities, balancing people leadership, asset performance, and customer experience
- Served as project lead for a successful new site opening, overseeing timelines, vendor coordination, cross-functional teams, and on-site execution
- Owned operational budgets and forecasts, allocating resources, controlling costs, and ensuring financial accountability
- Negotiated contracts and managed vendor and contractor relationships to support property operations and maintenance needs
- Oversaw multiple concurrent initiatives, prioritizing resources to ensure projects were completed on time and within budget
- Maintained high standards for safety, cleanliness, and presentation, reinforcing operational and brand standards
- Acted as primary liaison between on-site teams, leadership, and external partners, ensuring clear communication and issue resolution
- Built strong relationships with customers, store teams and stakeholders to drive satisfaction, retention, and long-term performance
- Prepared and delivered regular operational and financial reports to senior leadership to support data-driven decisions
- $9m business
Program Lead / Faculty Advisor
Iowa State University
Ames, USA
01.2008 - 01.2013
- Led and mentored 100+ student leaders across multiple committees, overseeing hiring, training, accountability, and performance for large-scale initiatives
- Served as project and operations lead for the largest student-run fashion show in the U.S., managing timelines, resources, vendors, and a 2,000-seat live event
- Developed and managed budgets, staffing plans, and resource allocation across U.S. and international teams
- Collaborated with faculty, partners, and stakeholders to design programs, resolve issues, and deliver high-quality experiences on time and within scope
Education
Bachelor of Arts -
Iowa State University
Masters of Arts -
University of California Davis
Skills
- Multi-Property & Asset Oversight
- Team Leadership
- Hiring & Training
- Leasing & Resident Relations
- Budgeting
- Forecasting
- Invoicing
- Vendor & Contractor Management
- Sales & Marketing Strategy
- Market Research & Competitive Analysis
- Conflict Resolution
- Lease Enforcement Support
Additional Qualifications
- Valid Driver’s License
- Comfortable working weekends as needed
- Physically capable of on-site property responsibilities
- Strong communicator with residents, vendors, owners, and teams
- Tech-savvy and quick to master property management platforms (Entrata, Yardi, OneSite)
Timeline
Property Manager / Owner-Operator
Independent Real Estate Holdings
12.2021 - Current
Program Lead / Faculty Advisor
Iowa State University
01.2008 - 01.2013
Retail Manager (Visual)
Anthropologie
12.2006 - 12.2021
Bachelor of Arts -
Iowa State University
Masters of Arts -
University of California Davis