Taye Watson
San Diego
Summary
Strong leader and problem-solver dedicated to streamlining operations to decrease costs and promote organizational efficiency. Uses independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact company success.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant General Manager
PMP Management
06.2025 - Current
- Prepare board-ready documentation (agendas, reports, operational updates, financial summaries) to support clear decision-making and transparent stakeholder communication.
- Support operations and financial oversight tied to a $5,358,943 annual operating budget, aligning vendor execution, board priorities, and community standards with fiscal discipline.
- Lead day-to-day project coordination across building operations, partnering with maintenance and vendors to drive scope clarity, scheduling, access, and completion.
- Manage multiple workstreams at once—tracking dependencies, removing blockers, and keeping projects moving from quote → approval → execution → closeout.
Assistant CM/ Interim Community Manager
Greystar
11.2022 - 06.2025
- Supported leadership continuity as Interim Community Manager for ~1 year for a 617-unit luxury high-rise, setting priorities, leading execution, and keeping operations stable during transition.
- Partnered on reporting, forecasting support, and operational planning tied to a $4,200,318 annual operating budget, aligning vendor spend and site priorities with performance goals.
- Reduced delinquency from 7% to 3% through tighter resident communication, follow-up discipline, and coordination around collections process and resolution.
- Maintained 85% renewal rate, supporting tenant retention initiatives and consistent service standards in a competitive market.
- Served as primary escalation point for resident issues, de-escalated conflict, documented outcomes, and restored trust quickly.
- Coordinated capital improvement work and preventive maintenance scheduling to protect asset value, compliance readiness, and resident satisfaction.
- 617 units
Leasing Manager
STYL Residential
03.2022 - 11.2022
- Led leasing performance through tour execution, structured follow-up, resident events, and marketing initiatives that strengthened brand presence and resident satisfaction.
- Conducted market surveys and pricing analysis to maintain competitiveness and support occupancy strategy.
- Partnered with maintenance to streamline work order completion and maintain show-ready curb appeal standards.
Leasing Consultant/ Assistant CM Floater
Essex Property Trust
02.2018 - 03.2022
- Floated across 85+ Essex communities (garden-style, mid-rise, high-rise, and lease-ups), stabilizing leasing and resident service during transitions.
- Supported leasing + ACM functions - renewals, escalations, turns/rent-ready, and vendor/work-order follow-through adapting fast to each site’s systems and pace.
Education
Business Management Certificate -
Genesee School Center
High School Diploma - undefined
Carman Ainsworth HS
Flint, MichiganBusiness Management - undefined
University of Toledo
01.2016
Skills
- Budgeting
- Delinquency & Collections
- Renewals & Retention
- Vendor Negotiation
- Contract Management
- Project Management
- Preventive Maintenance
- Capital Projects
- Resident Escalations
- Team Leadership
- Compliance (Fair Housing)
- Excellent communication
- Team leadership strength
- Training and development background
- Business operations background
Timeline
Assistant General Manager
PMP Management
06.2025 - Current
Assistant CM/ Interim Community Manager
Greystar
11.2022 - 06.2025
Leasing Manager
STYL Residential
03.2022 - 11.2022
Leasing Consultant/ Assistant CM Floater
Essex Property Trust
02.2018 - 03.2022
High School Diploma - undefined
Carman Ainsworth HS
Business Management - undefined
University of Toledo
Business Management Certificate -
Genesee School Center