Raina Rosa
New York,New York
Summary
Experienced Leasing Manager with over 10 years experience in the New York City residential real estate market. Dedicated, personable and motivated to create a positive leasing experience for all applicants and current tenants. Former Special Education Teacher focused on leadership, organization and resourcefulness.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Leasing Manager
Akelius Real Estate Management
New York, NY
08.2023 - 04.2025
- Managed leasing operations, ensuring efficient property occupancy and tenant satisfaction.
- Developed and implemented marketing strategies to attract prospective tenants effectively.
- Oversaw lease negotiations, maintaining compliance with legal regulations and company policies.
- Trained and mentored junior leasing agents, fostering professional development and teamwork.
- Analyzed market trends to optimize rental pricing and enhance competitive positioning.
- Utilized property management software to streamline leasing processes and improve reporting accuracy.
- Conducted regular property inspections to maintain standards and uphold brand reputation.
- Collected, completed, and processed lease applications.
- Built strong relationships with clients through exceptional customer service, resulting in increased lease renewals.
- Optimized unit turnover times by working closely with maintenance staff to prioritize repairs and cleaning tasks.
- Established key relationships with potential leasers and renters.
- Collaborated with maintenance teams to address property upkeep, enhancing overall appearance and functionality of units.
Leasing Manager
Bklyn Gold
Brooklyn, NY
03.2018 - 06.2023
- Training and support of all leasing staff at our Brooklyn locations.
- Coordinating and conducting all property tours.
- Providing in depth knowledge of specific properties to prospective tenants to target expressed needs.
- Qualifying applicants, negotiating lease terms, preparing lease agreements, and demystifying DCHR Rent Stabilization Regulations during lease signing process.
- Creating and implementing current marketing campaigns, maintaining property websites and StreetEasy presence.
- Managing pricing and contributing concession suggestions based on continued market research.
- Working in conjunction with building superintendents, property managers and maintenance to ensure efficient apartment turn-over and amenities care.
- Monitored performance of individual leasing agents and coached on successful strategies.
Leasing Director
HCoNY Developers
Brooklyn, NY
05.2017 - 12.2017
- Organized and implemented all facets of leasing for lease-up of new development, The Alexey.
- Development and design of all marketing information.
- Coordinating building opening, pricing units, touring investors and owners.
- Created leasing and tour structure while monitoring and managing completion of new units.
- Reviewed aged vacancies, market-ready apartments and models and completed and updated market surveys.
- Liaised between property owners and tenants about expectations, paperwork, payments and other logistics.
Licensed Real Estate Salesperson
Miron Properties/CitiHabitats/City Connections Realty
New York, NY
06.2010 - 04.2017
- Emphasis on flexibility to represent all roles of a real estate salesperson acting as both tenants/landlords agent and buyers/sellers agent.
- Focused on extensive knowledge of target neighborhoods in Manhattan, Brooklyn and Queens.
- Expertise in helping educate first time rents, buyers and sellers.
Special Education Teacher
New York City
New York, NY
03.2008 - 09.2009
- Accepted to New York Teaching Fellows Program for June 2008.
- Taught self-contained Special Education classroom of 12 students with varying disabilities and cognition levels including two English Language learners.
- Created daily, specialized lesson plans as well as long term projects with appropriate accommodations for each student's personal needs in English, Social Studies, Math, and Science.
- Wrote, administered, updated and coordinated with other teachers on individual IEP's.
- Managed two paraprofessionals daily within the classroom.
Education
Master's of Education - Studies Towards Master's of Special Education
CUNY Hunter College
New York, NYBachelor of Science - Psychology
New York University
New York05.2007
Associate of Science - Psychology
New York University
New York, NY05.2005
Skills
- Rental Pricing Strategies
- Resident Relations
- Training and Support of all Staff
- Employee Motivation and Guidance
Timeline
Leasing Manager
Akelius Real Estate Management
08.2023 - 04.2025
Leasing Manager
Bklyn Gold
03.2018 - 06.2023
Leasing Director
HCoNY Developers
05.2017 - 12.2017
Licensed Real Estate Salesperson
Miron Properties/CitiHabitats/City Connections Realty
06.2010 - 04.2017
Special Education Teacher
New York City
03.2008 - 09.2009
Master's of Education - Studies Towards Master's of Special Education
CUNY Hunter College
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
New York University
Associate of Science - Psychology
New York University