Sharon Youngblood
Atlanta,GA
Summary
Versatile Project Manager with 14+ years of progressive experience spanning Property Management, IT project delivery, and Commercial Real Estate development. Known for delivering high-quality work through structured planning, stakeholder collaboration, and disciplined execution. Strong foundation in business operations from early Property Management experience, advancing into IT project coordination and now commercial real estate leadership. Business Management degree from Whittier College; PMP Certification In Progress.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Commercial Real Estate Project Manager
Brookfield Residential
07.2021 - Current
- Managed commercial development projects through planning, execution, and close-out with focus on scope alignment and client satisfaction.
- Performed site investigations to determine developmental requirements.
- Developed schedules for projects and managed all processes to obtain jurisdictional permits and approvals.
- Maintained open lines of communication between internal teams, clients, and external stakeholders for seamless collaboration throughout each project phase.
- Managed financial aspects of projects including budgeting, forecasting, cost control, and invoicing to ensure profitability targets were achieved consistently.
- Cultivated strong relationships with vendors and subcontractors, ensuring timely delivery of materials and services at competitive prices.
- - Coordinated architects, contractors, property managers, brokers, and stakeholders to maintain project continuity.
- - Reported progress, financial status, and risk visibility to leadership and client groups.
IT Project Manager
Metropolis Technologies
05.2016 - 07.2021
- Led technology-driven projects including software deployments, infrastructure improvements, and client onboarding initiatives.
- Worked with pre-sales teams to gather requirements, develop Scopes of Work, and establish realistic project budgets and timelines.
- Managed engineering resources, internal teams, third-party vendors, and client-side stakeholders to ensure project alignment.
- Oversaw contracts, procurement coordination, budget tracking, and documentation for scope control and quality assurance.
- Escalated issues proactively and implemented process improvements to optimize delivery and communication flows.
- Collaborated with external partners for outsourcing tasks when necessary without compromising quality or timeliness.
- Developed detailed project plans, outlining clear objectives, timelines, and deliverables for IT projects.
Property Manager
Greystar
04.2012 - 05.2016
- - Managed daily operations for a residential/mixed-use property portfolio including tenant relations, leasing operations, maintenance coordination, and financial reporting.
- - Facilitated unit turnovers, inspections, contract oversight, and vendor/maintenance scheduling to maintain asset condition.
- - Collected rents, monitored budgets, processed invoices, and reviewed expense reports for ownership visibility.
- - Resolved escalated resident issues with professionalism and policy alignment; upheld confidentiality and compliance.
- - Partnered with contractors, inspectors, and vendors to support renovations, repairs, and capital improvements.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Business Management
Whittier College
Whittier, CASkills
- IT & Real Estate Project Management
- Property & Tenant Relations Management
- Budgeting, SOWs, Contracts, & Vendor Oversight
- Scope, Schedule, and Cost Control
- Client Communication & Stakeholder Reporting
- Risk Mitigation, Change Orders & Issue Escalation
- Pre-Lease Due Diligence & Site Evaluations
- Bluebeam
- Microsoft Office Suite
- PM Tools
Websites
Certification
Project Management Professional (PMP) – In Progress
TECHNOLOGY & TOOLS
- Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
- Bluebeam
- MS Project / Smartsheet
- Documentation & Reporting Tools
Timeline
Commercial Real Estate Project Manager
Brookfield Residential
07.2021 - Current
IT Project Manager
Metropolis Technologies
05.2016 - 07.2021
Property Manager
Greystar
04.2012 - 05.2016
Bachelor of Arts - Business Management
Whittier College