REIKE PLECAS
West Des Moines,IA
Summary
Results-oriented Property Manager experienced in tenant relations and vacancy reduction. Achieved significant decreases in vacancy rates through targeted marketing strategies and effective use of property management software. Focused on enhancing resident engagement and satisfaction by organizing community events and maintaining high service standards.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Property Manager
Grove at Hickman
Des Moines, IA
03.2024 - 03.2025
- Reduced vacancy rates by implementing effective sales and marketing strategies to attract quality tenants.
- Investigated and resolved tenant complaints, improving tenant satisfaction and retention.
- Maintained meticulous records for 234 doors and all property transactions, including rent collections, leases, renewals, and terminations, enhancing operational efficiency and vendor relations.
- Developed engaging holiday events, attracting over 534 attendees at Trunk and Treat and providing for over 330 area youth through holiday gift giveaways, boosting community engagement and new lease sign-ups.
Regional Property Manager
The 421 Properties, LLC
Des Moines, IA
01.2008 - 02.2024
- Collaborates with CMs to ensure portfolio and individual communities meet the established operational, financial, and business performance goals.
- Executed timely collection and eviction processes while developing retention programs to reduce turnover and vacancy rates.
- Conducted regular site visits to evaluate property conditions, identifying areas requiring improvements or repairs before escalating into larger issues.
- Enhanced brand marketing strategies to attract and retain residents, aligning with Neighborhood and HUD standards to stay ahead of market trends.
- Compiled and delivered regular reports on property performance, financial metrics, and market trends to inform investors and senior management.
- Proficiency in using property management software (preferably AppFolio, Yardi and/or RealPage), Excel, word processing and advertising
Education
Bachelor of Science degree - Business Administration
Northwest Missouri State University
Maryville, MO05-1985
Skills
- Property management software
- Problem solving
- Financial reporting
- Property inspections
- Vacancy reduction
- Rent collection
- Eviction notices
- Tenant relations
- Property marketing
- Vendor management
- Time management
- Problem solving
- Rent collection
Volunteer Experience
- Mediator, fifth Judicial court, Polk County, 7 yrs
- Board Member, Des Moines, Community Playhouse, 4 yrs
- Project Manager, Noah's Ark, Jasonville, FL
Timeline
Property Manager
Grove at Hickman
03.2024 - 03.2025
Regional Property Manager
The 421 Properties, LLC
01.2008 - 02.2024
Bachelor of Science degree - Business Administration
Northwest Missouri State University