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Tonya Villafane

United Apartment Group
Clarksville,TN
14
years of professional experience

Accomplished Property Manager with over 12 years of experience managing multifamily portfolios in Tennessee and Mississippi. Expertise in maximizing profitability, ensuring compliance, and building strong relationships with stakeholders. Known for achieving high occupancy rates and exceeding financial targets while leading effective teams. Focused on strategic planning and property optimization to enhance resident satisfaction.

Work History

Property Manager/Regional Property Manager

7 Years 7 Months
United Apartment Group | 03.2019 - Current
  • Oversee operations of eleven multifamily communities across Tennessee and Mississippi, managing both conventional and LIHTC portfolios.
  • Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations including NSPIRE inspections and funding agency requirements.
  • Achieved and maintained 97–100% occupancy through targeted marketing, retention initiatives, and strategic pricing.
  • Increased property revenue and NOI through expense reduction, contract renegotiation, and maintenance operation streamlining.
  • Train, motivate, and lead onsite managers and maintenance teams to meet performance goals and uphold company standards.
  • Prepare annual budgets, manage CapEx projects, and oversee vendor contracts to maintain asset quality and profitability.
  • Coordinated annual budget preparation, monitoring expenditures to ensure alignment with financial objectives.
  • Led staff training initiatives, fostering professional development and enhancing team performance across properties.
  • Implemented property maintenance schedules, improving service response times and overall facility conditions.
  • Established strong relationships with vendors, negotiating contracts to optimize service delivery and cost-efficiency.
  • Conducted regular site inspections, identifying areas for improvement and implementing corrective actions swiftly.
  • Coached on-site property management teams to improve leasing skills, leading to higher conversion ratios from prospect inquiries to signed leases.
  • Managed staff terminations, performance evaluations, and coaching to sustain high-quality property operations.
  • Assessed reports on occupancy, delinquency, budget variance and make-readies generated by on-site staff.

Property Manager

6 Years
LEDIC Realty Company | 02.2013 - 02.2019
  • Managed multiple conventional and LIHTC communities, ensuring full compliance with tax credit regulations.
  • Increased occupancy to a consistent 97–100% through community engagement and marketing initiatives.
  • Improved overall financial performance by optimizing revenue and controlling operating expenses.
  • Oversaw property operations including leasing, maintenance, resident relations, and vendor management.
  • Developed training programs to enhance staff performance and promote consistent service standards.
  • Prepared budgets, monitored collections, and ensured accurate reporting to senior management.
  • Conducted regular property inspections, identifying maintenance needs and coordinating repairs with service providers.
  • Established vendor relationships, negotiated contracts for services to ensure quality support and competitive pricing.
  • Enhanced tenant satisfaction by promptly addressing concerns and resolving issues, contributing to a positive community atmosphere.
  • Coordinated with maintenance staff for timely repair completion, minimizing tenant downtime and preserving property aesthetics.
  • Managed multiple properties simultaneously, coordinating efficient allocation of resources and streamlining communication channels to maintain high levels of operational excellence.
  • Monitored and tracked payments and expenses, providing timely and accurate financial reports.
  • Kept properties in compliance with local, state, and federal regulations.

Education

Associate of Arts - Health Administration

University of Phoenix | Tempe, AZ

Information available upon request.

Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice Administration

University of Phoenix | Tempe, AZ

Skills

Compliance inspections
Property & Asset Management
Financial forecasting
Vendor & Contract Negotiation
Capital Improvement Planning
Occupancy strategies
Retention strategies
Staff training
Project oversight

Timeline

Property Manager/Regional Property Manager

United Apartment Group
03.2019 - CurrentRead More

Property Manager

LEDIC Realty Company
02.2013 - 02.2019Read More

University of Phoenix

Bachelor of Arts from Criminal Justice Administration
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University of Phoenix

Associate of Arts from Health Administration
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Tonya Villafane