Rodger McFarland Jr
New Orleans,LA
Summary
Versatile Property Manager bringing solid blend of people skills combined to implement and enforce property rules and regulations.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Property Manager
Volunteers Of America
New Orleans, LA
03.2015 - 06.2021
- Evaluated and recommended changes in rental pricing strategies to remain competitive in market.
- Monitored timely receipt and reconciliation of rent collections in accordance with landlord and resident statutes.
- Minimized vacancy periods by collaborating with building owners to strategize improvements to marketing initiatives, business plans and tenant outreach programs.
- Communicated regularly with key on-and off-site tenant contacts to achieve satisfaction with facility and services.
- Coordinated with janitorial and engineering staff on maintenance and upkeep.
- Developed and executed plan to achieve and maintain better rate of occupancy.
- Handled disciplinary actions, performance appraisals and terminations of company staff.
- Maintained original leases and renewal documents in digital and hardcopy format for property management office.
- Maintained operational facilities attractive to potential tenants by organizing regular maintenance, major repairs and capital improvement projects.
Substitute Teacher
Bossier Parish Schools
Bossier City , LA
10.2005 - 01.2008
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Took over class for regular classroom teacher, managing assignments, student needs and recordkeeping.
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
- Worked with principal's office on disciplinary and safety issues.
- Administered standardized assessments with strict requirements and documented information in permanent records.
- Helped students develop life-long learning skills and good study habits.
- Integrated existing and new technology into classroom to help provide creative and fun learning environment.
- Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
- Provided instruction for students in core subject areas.
- Implemented outlined grading and assessment techniques to document growth, development and knowledge advancements during teacher absence.
- Administered and graded tests and quizzes and reported performance to primary teacher.
- Collaborated with teaching staff to implement coordinated educational strategies and student support networks.
- Maintained day-to-day classroom management and discipline to promote learning initiatives.
- Diversified classroom instruction and group activities to successfully support students with unique strengths and learning styles.
Education
Master of Arts - Public Administration
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ 09.2019 - 02.2021
Bachelor of Arts - Public Administration
Southern University At New Orleans
01.2014 - 05.2018
Skills
Customer service-focused
Timeline
Master of Arts - Public Administration
Grand Canyon University
09.2019 - 02.2021
Property Manager
Volunteers Of America
03.2015 - 06.2021
Bachelor of Arts - Public Administration
Southern University At New Orleans
01.2014 - 05.2018
Substitute Teacher
Bossier Parish Schools
10.2005 - 01.2008
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