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Tara Winter

Scottsdale,AZ

Summary

Area Leasing Manager with expertise in luxury lease up experience. Dedicated to improving day-to-day leasing and marketing operations for maximum success. Seeking to enhance career with a respected organization.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Area Leasing Manager

GRE Management
Scottsdale, AZ
04.2024 - 10.2024
  • Performed regular site visits to check on conditions of the premises.
  • Created leasing contracts, collected rent payments, and maintained tenant records.
  • Coordinated move-in and move-out procedures including inspections and cleaning services.
  • Facilitated communication between tenants and ownership.
  • Trained staff on compliance, policies and procedures to maximize success.
  • Oversaw daily operations, maintenance, and administration of various properties.
  • Implemented tenant retention programs to reduce turnover and vacancy rates.
  • Ensured compliance with all Fair Housing, federal, state, and local laws concerning property leasing and management.
  • Developed strategies to increase occupancy levels through effective marketing campaigns.
  • Maintained meticulous attention to detail in verifying completion of all necessary paperwork by leasing consultants before lease signing.
  • Handled evictions when necessary; prepared documents for court proceedings if needed.
  • Maintained accurate financial records related to rental income and security deposits.
  • Monitored competitors' prices and amenities; updated pricing accordingly to remain competitive.
  • Organized promotional activities such as open houses or special events to attract new renters.
  • Collaborated with property managers to keep units ready for new tenants and oversee smooth moves.

Area Leasing Manager

Sparrow Living
Glendale, Az
10.2022 - 04.2024
  • Oversaw the responsibilities of an Area Leasing Manager across Sparrow Living Westside properties
  • Demonstrated exceptional public communication skills while effectively resolving challenging situations with existing and potential tenants.
  • Maintained exceptional Reputation Management standards with top-rated reviews and customer feedback
  • Devised resourceful strategies to maximize occupancy rates
  • Ensured immediate response to all incoming leads through effective CRM management
  • Demonstrated expertise in direct comps, leasing, and sales techniques to achieve desired occupancy and revenue results
  • Demonstrated excellence in identifying and managing prospective clients to maximize sales revenues
  • Knowledge in correcting ledger accounts and/or adding credits and charges.
  • Monitored current trends in the market and local competitiveness to assess the potential effect on community's occupancy, market rent, and sales outcomes
  • Developed short and long-term marketing plans and goals to sustain occupancy while adhering to the community's established policies on concessions, specials, and other programs
  • Managed resident referral programs, attended local networking events, and utilized various internet marketing platforms to maximize traffic flow.
  • Conducting tours to ensure the community meets the Company's standards for show quality. This includes daily inspection of the marketing corridor and leasing tour, communicating maintenance and upkeep needs to the community's maintenance team, and preparing the leasing office for daily leasing activities.
  • Implemented a proactive approach by personally reaching out to prospects and new residents via calls, email, text and by mail to guarantee satisfaction.
  • Recorded follow up and prospect status (urgent, hot, standard, mild) during each phase of the sales process.

Escrow Assistant

Fidelity National Title Agency
12.2021 - 10.2022
  • Performs administrative support tasks to transfer the title of a real estate property in real estate transactions, such as a purchase or refinance
  • Communicate with title insurance representatives, insurance company representatives, loan officer, escrow processors and team members, title company, real estate agents, and clients to assist escrow officer in the closing process
  • Read all contracts, commitments, and lender closing instructions to complete them in a timely fashion to ensure the closing of escrow
  • Prepare closing documents such as settlement statements, escrow files, and closing statements and coordinating all pre and post-closing responsibilities as directed.

Leasing/Marketing Manager

WestCorp Management Group- Evolve Luxury Apartment Homes
Henderson, NV
01.2021 - 12.2021
  • Demonstrated strong problem-solving in managing tenant relations
  • Received average Reputation Management/Guest ratings of 5 stars.
  • Resourceful and diligent in strategies to achieve occupancy rates, and by securing long-term tenants.
  • Ensured prompt handling of incoming leads through effective use of CRM
  • Leveraged understanding of direct comps, leasing, and sales strategies to accomplish occupancy and revenue targets
  • Qualified and nurtured prospect leads in a way that established long-term trusts
  • Implemented efficient methods to ensure accuracy in ledger account corrections
  • Stay updated on market trends and local competition affecting community occupancy, market rent, and sales results.
  • Set measurable goals for increasing occupancy rates through strategic marketing initiatives, while maintaining compliance with the community's policies on concessions, specials, and programs.
  • Achieved successful lead generation and conversions by identifying prospective customers.
  • In-depth knowledge of relevant legalities related to tenant and landlord obligations.
  • Resourcefully secured long-term tenants, boosting occupancy rates.
  • Implemented and enforced property rules and regulations utilizing versatile skills.
  • Maintained consistent occupancy levels of 97-100%, resulting in minimal delinquencies
  • Demonstrated exceptional public communication skills and successfully resolved complex challenges through critical problem-solving.
  • Analyzed market trends to identify potential opportunities for growth.

Leasing/Marketing Manager

Pinnacle Campus Living Management/ Echo 1055
01.2019 - 10.2020
  • Established Sales/Marketing strategies to increase property traffic throughout the UNLV area
  • Maintained thorough knowledge of community and surrounding competitors
  • Accurately prepared weekly leasing reports & leasing data
  • Perform audits on new lease & renewal files for key controls
  • Prepared monthly marketing Calendars for resident events & Team scheduling.

Leasing /Marketing Manager

Greystar Property Management/ The U in Davis
01.2016 - 12.2018
  • Managed and directed the community's marketing, print and internet advertising, sales activities, leasing, team members, and other resources to achieve established revenue, occupancy, resident retention, and leasing goals and objectives
  • Was responsible for weekly file audits, and responsible for nightly and weekly leasing and marketing reports.

Leasing Manager

Peak Campus Management, LLC / CastleRock at Fresno
07.2014 - 01.2016
  • Established Sales/Marketing strategies to increase Property Traffic
  • Maintained Leasing closing ratio of 100
  • Maintained thorough Knowledge of community and surrounding competitors
  • Accurately prepared weekly leasing reports & leasing data
  • Perform audits on new lease & renewal files for key control
  • Prepared monthly marketing Calendars for resident events & Team scheduling.

Personal Information

Title: AREA LEASING MANAGER

Certification

  • Currently enrolled in Arizona School of Real Estate

Timeline

Area Leasing Manager

GRE Management
04.2024 - 10.2024

Area Leasing Manager

Sparrow Living
10.2022 - 04.2024

Escrow Assistant

Fidelity National Title Agency
12.2021 - 10.2022

Leasing/Marketing Manager

WestCorp Management Group- Evolve Luxury Apartment Homes
01.2021 - 12.2021

Leasing/Marketing Manager

Pinnacle Campus Living Management/ Echo 1055
01.2019 - 10.2020

Leasing /Marketing Manager

Greystar Property Management/ The U in Davis
01.2016 - 12.2018

Leasing Manager

Peak Campus Management, LLC / CastleRock at Fresno
07.2014 - 01.2016
  • Currently enrolled in Arizona School of Real Estate
Tara Winter