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Sofia Paras

Middleton,WI

Summary

Recent UW-Madison Graduate with property management and marketing experience. Managed 3 complexes with over 300 units. Skilled in AppFolio for lease creation, rent intake, showings scheduling, and financial reporting. Proficient in overseeing maintenance staff, contractors, and resolving tenant disputes.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Property Manager

Bruner Realty and Management
Madison, WI
09.2023 - Current
  • Managed day-to-day operations for 3 residential properties and over 300 units, ensuring all tasks were completed efficiently and effectively.
  • Coordinated the organization of parking spaces and other rentable items including storage within AppFolio for each unit
  • Utilizing Appfolio every day to schedule tours, create leases, and collect rent payments.
  • Sent daily emails to potential leads, gathered interest in available units, provided detailed information, and scheduled property tours.
  • Conducted thorough tenant screening processes, including background checks, credit evaluations, and reference verification, ensuring the selection of reliable tenants.
  • Utilized the tenant tickler report to track move-in and move-out dates, ensuring seamless transitions.
  • Coordinated with cleaning staff to guarantee that all units were thoroughly cleaned before new residents moved in.
  • Grew social media presence by creating and sharing posts on new listings and sold properties, utilizing Canva, while engaging with current clients and new prospects.

Lead Server

Comedy on State
Madison, WI
01.2020 - 03.2024
  • Handled large reservations and conducted training for new hires, while maintaining a high level of service and efficiency.
  • Maintained a positive and professional demeanor under high-stress situations.
  • Implemented a new upselling strategy that increased sales by $100-$200 per night- recommending similar tasting premium liquors

Assistant and Photographer

Cabinet City
Middleton, WI
05.2020 - 03.2021
  • Assisted in any on-site installations and helped oversee quality assurance.
  • Photographed installations with professional equipment for web and marketing content.
  • On-call with owners daily for assistance.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Consumer Behaviour and Marketplace Studies -

University of Wisconsin-Madison
Madison, WI
12.2023

Skills

  • Advanced in AppFolio
  • Proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and Outlook
  • Customer Service
  • Property Management
  • Payment Collection
  • Property Inspections
  • Marketing and Advertising
  • Lease Renewals
  • Fair housing mandates

Certification

  • Entrepreneurship
  • In the process of attaining Wisconsin Real Estate License

Timeline

Property Manager

Bruner Realty and Management
09.2023 - Current

Assistant and Photographer

Cabinet City
05.2020 - 03.2021

Lead Server

Comedy on State
01.2020 - 03.2024

Bachelor of Science in Consumer Behaviour and Marketplace Studies -

University of Wisconsin-Madison
  • Entrepreneurship
  • In the process of attaining Wisconsin Real Estate License
Sofia Paras