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Taylor McKnight

Hopkinsville,KY

Summary

Accomplished Leasing Consultant with excellent abilities in customer service, telephone etiquette and issue response. Detailed knowledge of the Atlanta rental market for luxury, student and garden-style properties and impressive sales and retention management skills. Expert user of Yardi, Onesite, Entrata and other CRM platforms.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

National Carrier Benefit Advisor

EHealth
07.2023 - Current
  • Educated clients on insurance policies and procedures.
  • Analyzed customer needs to provide customized insurance solutions.
  • Determined financial needs by assessing existing coverage and aligning new products and services with long-term goals.
  • Worked with sales team to collaboratively reach targets, consistently meeting or exceeding personal quotas.
  • Generated leads through cold-calling, networking and other outreach methods.

Front Desk Agent

Hilton
05.2016 - Current
  • Took reservations over phone, in person, and via computer for guests and provided confirmation information.
  • Collected room deposits, fees, and payments.
  • Answered customer telephone calls promptly and appropriately handled needs.
  • Used internal software to process reservations, check-ins and check-outs.
  • Greeted visitors and customers upon arrival, offered assistance, and answered questions to build rapport and retention.
  • Oversaw fast-paced front desk operations and guests' needs at busy facility.

Traveling Leasing Specialist

Class Leasing
01.2020 - 02.2023
  • Followed-up with potential accounts and managed daily and weekly marketing and leasing reports.
  • Collected, completed, and processed lease applications.
  • Showed apartments to potential tenants and answered questions regarding community.
  • Answered phone calls and emails and responded to questions from prospects quickly and effectively.

Senior Leasing Consultant

RAM Partners LLC
02.2020 - 12.2021
  • Conducted property showings to highlight features, answer questions, and redirect concerns to close contracts.
  • Distributed and followed up on tenant renewal notices.
  • Inspected properties before and after new tenant move-ins to schedule maintenance, cleaners, and other services.
  • Kept records accurate, detailed and fully compliant with reporting requirements to meet state, local, and federal housing requirements.
  • Responded to requests and scheduled appointments for property showings.

Human Resources Coordinator

Andover Management Group
03.2017 - 12.2020
  • Assisted with recruitment process by posting job ads, filtering applications, scheduling interviews, assisting in interview process and drafting offer letters.
  • Maintained human resources information system and kept employee files up to date and accurate.
  • Completed background and reference checks to facilitate hiring and onboarding of employees.
  • Supported employee relations, cultivating retention with welcoming and inclusive work culture.
  • Explained employee compensation, benefits, schedules, working conditions, and promotion opportunities.

Leasing Consultant

Peak Campus
12.2015 - 12.2017
  • Greeted clients, showed apartments, and prepared leases.
  • Verified tenant incomes and other information before accepting lease applications.
  • Assisted prospective tenants in paperwork completion and other logistics to facilitate smooth move-in processes.
  • Responded to messages and inquiries from various parties and used well-developed active listening and open-ended questioning skills to promote quick issue resolution.
  • Conducted property showings to highlight features, answer questions, and redirect concerns to close contracts.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Spanish Language And Literature

University of Louisville
Louisville, KY
05.2018

Bachelor of Arts - Political Science And Government

University of Louisville
Louisville, KY
05.2018

Bachelor of Arts - Business Communications

University of Louisville
Louisville, KY
05.2018

Skills

  • Relationship Building
  • Lease Renewals
  • Guest Relations
  • Recruiting
  • Human Resources Management
  • Negotiation

Languages

Spanish
Professional Working

Timeline

National Carrier Benefit Advisor

EHealth
07.2023 - Current

Senior Leasing Consultant

RAM Partners LLC
02.2020 - 12.2021

Traveling Leasing Specialist

Class Leasing
01.2020 - 02.2023

Human Resources Coordinator

Andover Management Group
03.2017 - 12.2020

Front Desk Agent

Hilton
05.2016 - Current

Leasing Consultant

Peak Campus
12.2015 - 12.2017

Bachelor of Arts - Spanish Language And Literature

University of Louisville

Bachelor of Arts - Political Science And Government

University of Louisville

Bachelor of Arts - Business Communications

University of Louisville
Taylor McKnight