Taryn Willey
Simpsonville,SC
Summary
Seasoned Senior Consultant 23 year background in the multi-family industry. Strong structured thinking and problem-solving skills. Unfailingly collaborate closely with internal teams to improve performance. Talented in using advanced statistical techniques and methods.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Consultant
One11 Advisors
01.2018 - Current
- Build and maintain a strong working relationship with each client based on clear expectation-setting and mutual trust building
- Lead the process of transitioning clients from their existing property management software to RealPage
- Perform the full software conversion into the RealPage Leasing and Rents platform utilizing the self-start conversion tool
- Manage client projects as needed and provide consultation on system utilization
- Advocate for the client to ensure set up is consistent with the clients’ needs and expectations
- Investigate, analyze and recommend solutions for clients’ issues
- Proactively consult clients on best practices and necessary system and process changes to achieve success
- Train clients on software use as it relates to the RealPage suite of products.
Property Manager
Blue Ridge Companies
Greenville, SC
03.2018 - 06.2018
- Managed a Multifamily community of 97 units ensuring tenant satisfaction and retention.
- Oversaw all aspects of property operations including leasing, rent collection, maintenance, and budgeting.
- Implemented cost-effective strategies to increase property value and decrease operating expenses. Conducted regular property inspections and maintenance to ensure compliance with safety and regulatory standards.
- Negotiated leases, rental agreements, and contracts with tenants, vendors, and service providers.
- Prepared financial reports, budgets, and forecasts to track property performance and profitability
- Coordinated with maintenance and contractors to promote timely turnovers after move-outs.
- Prepared monthly reports detailing financial performance data such as revenue growth, expenses incurred.
- Developed and maintained strong working relationships with owners and tenants to minimize hassle for both parties.
Property Manager
Southwood Realty
Simpsonville, SC
06.2017 - 02.2018
- Managed a multifamily site comprising 304 units, ensuring high occupancy rates and resident retention.
- Oversaw day-to-day operations, including leasing, rent collection, maintenance, and vendor management.
- Implemented marketing strategies to attract new tenants and conducted thorough tenant screenings to maintain a high-quality resident base.
- Conducted regular property inspections to ensure compliance with safety regulations and maintenance standards.
- Developed and maintained positive relationships with tenants, addressing their concerns promptly and professionally.
- Prepared and managed budgets, effectively controlling expenses while maximizing revenue. Led a team of leasing agents, maintenance staff, and administrative personnel, providing guidance and support to achieve operational goals.
- Coordinated with maintenance and contractors to promote timely turnovers after move-outs.
- Prepared monthly reports detailing financial performance data such as revenue growth, expenses incurred.
- Coordinated with vendors for the procurement of services such as repairs, renovations, landscaping.
- Advised owners on potential improvements or investments that could increase the value of their properties.
- Exercised direct supervision over property staff.
Assistant Property Manager, Bookkeeper
Sealy Management Co., Inc.
Greenville, SC
05.2012 - 06.2017
- Effectively assist in day to day to operations of a multi-site portfolio of 2 Market Rate communities with a total of 694 units in conjunction with the Property Manager and Regional Property Manager
- On-site responsibilities include managing delinquents, lease renewal management, leasing apartments, lease file audits, and resident retention
- Responsible for all financial aspects such as accounts payable, accounts receivables, balancing cash journals, report all deposits to the corporate offices’ intercompany accounts and transfer all deposits via scanner daily, processing move-outs, and perform month end financial reports
- Oversaw renter’s insurance compliance for 694 units.
- Coordinated general maintenance and repairs to keep facilities operational and attractive.
- Developed strong, professional relationships with residents by delivering exemplary service and engagement.
- Prepared monthly financial reports for review by the property manager.
Property Manager
DP Management, Inc.
Mauldin, SC
05.2008 - 05.2011
- Responsible for managing a portfolio of 473 units, including townhomes, apartments, and single-family homes for 60 individual owners
- Maintained records, processed timely financial reports, all operating expense reconciliations, property payables, receivables, 1099’s, and cash management for all properties utilizing Propertyware, Quickbooks, and Excel
- Managed tenant relations such as lease agreement execution, collecting rents, delinquents, handled all legal eviction proceedings with several county magistrate courts, processing move-out reports, and scheduling routine repairs
- Responsible for scheduling and managing all vendors and sub-contractors for routine maintenance, turn-key, and capital improvements.
- Inspected properties regularly to identify deficiencies and schedule repairs.
- Assessed rental applications, conducted background checks, and approved or denied prospective tenants based on established criteria.
- Processed evictions when necessary in accordance with state laws and procedures.
- Coordinated with maintenance and contractors to promote timely turnovers after move-outs.
- Prepared monthly reports detailing financial performance data such as revenue growth, expenses incurred.
- Coordinated with vendors for the procurement of services such as repairs, renovations, landscaping.
- Implemented rental payment policies and pursued delinquent accounts via phone calls and personal visits.
- Developed and maintained strong working relationships with owners and tenants to minimize hassle for both parties.
- Advised owners on potential improvements or investments that could increase the value of their properties.
Business Manager
B&M Management
Greer, SC
08.2005 - 03.2008
- Responsible for all financial aspects of 293 unit apartment community, Thornblade Park Apartments
- Duties included, accounts payable, accounts receivable, weekly reports, managing vendors, collections, renewals and leasing
- Also performed duties of property manager as needed
- Promoted to Business Manager of 702 unit property within the company and on-site responsibilities included but not limited to collecting rents, managing delinquents, balancing cash journals and deposits, maintained records and processed financial reports on the OneSite program for weekly owner reports.
Leasing Specialist
Colonial Properties Trust
Greenville, SC
03.2001 - 09.2004
- Responsible for all onsite leasing of a 350 unit apartment community
- Duties included but not limited to, leasing apartment homes, resident retention, lease renewal management, and collecting rents.
- Contacted and followed up with tenants on renewal notices.
- Collaborated with property managers to keep units ready for new tenants and oversee smooth moves.
- Encouraged prospective tenants to fill out applications after property tours.
- Led property tours to showcase amenities to prospective tenants and offered valuable information regarding major features.
- Created and managed effective marketing strategies.
Education
SC Property Management License -
Greenville Technical College
01.2004
Diploma -
Mauldin High School
01.1996
Skills
- Windows 10/11
- Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, Teams and PowerPoint)
- Property Management Software: Propertyware, Rent Roll, MRI, AMSI, E-Site, Yardi, and Onesite
- SC Notary Public
- Consulting
- Software Implementation
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Strong leadership and team management abilities
- Proficient in RealPage property management software
- Knowledge of fair housing laws and regulations
- Project Management
- Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills
Timeline
Property Manager
Blue Ridge Companies
03.2018 - 06.2018
Senior Consultant
One11 Advisors
01.2018 - Current
Property Manager
Southwood Realty
06.2017 - 02.2018
Assistant Property Manager, Bookkeeper
Sealy Management Co., Inc.
05.2012 - 06.2017
Property Manager
DP Management, Inc.
05.2008 - 05.2011
Business Manager
B&M Management
08.2005 - 03.2008
Leasing Specialist
Colonial Properties Trust
03.2001 - 09.2004
SC Property Management License -
Greenville Technical College
Diploma -
Mauldin High School