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Victoria Ames

Foster City,CA

Summary

Dedicated Community Manager with 7 years of management experience. Improves properties and streamlines operations for efficiency. Hardworking and resourceful with friendly and professional demeanor.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Community Manager

Greystar
01.2021 - Current
  • Streamlined operations by communicating efficiently with clients, keeping meticulous records, budget management, and internal collaboration.
  • Managed community within established cost constraints.
  • Created policies and procedures for successful community management.
  • Maintained knowledge on lease and renewal rates to advocate for appropriate changes.
  • Aided upper-level leaders by completing budgets and monthly operating reports for executive action planning.
  • Worked with maintenance staff to complete timely repairs and enhancements.
  • Communicated effectively with owners, residents, and on-site associates.
  • Implemented and enforced policies and procedures to maintain properties to highest standards.
  • Monitored and tracked payments and expenses, providing timely and accurate financial reports.
  • Maximized rental income while minimizing expenses through effective planning and control.
  • Analyzed operational information for impact on NOI, identified trends and recommended appropriate adjustments.
  • Developed annual operating budgets and forecasts, as well as sales and marketing plans.
  • Handled all tenant logistics and leases and effectively scheduled appointments, showings, move-ins and move-outs.
  • Conducted regular inspections to identify needed improvements and maintain highest standards.

Assistant Community Manager

Greystar
10.2017 - 01.2021
  • Showed properties to potential buyers and other brokers at open houses and by appointment.
  • Met all monthly and quarterly sales goals.
  • Managed contracts, negotiations and all aspects of sales to finalize purchases and exceed customer expectations.
  • Generated listings for sales and rental properties through cold calls and referrals.
  • Maintained connections with clients to encourage repeat business and referrals.
  • Marketed and sold property for clients by hosting open houses and advertising online and in print.
  • Delivered positive, effective sales presentations.
  • Developed and maintained a list of properties suited to different needs and budgets.

Leasing Consultant

FPI Management
12.2016 - 10.2017
  • Carefully screened applicants for tenancy.
  • Trained and motivated leasing staff during training.
  • Maintained a sufficient Number of units so that they were market-ready at all times.
  • Communicated effectively with owners, residents and on-site associates.
  • Followed up on delinquent tenants and coordinated collection procedures.
  • Evaluated and recommended changes in rental pricing strategies.
  • Communicated with landlord regarding building and tenant issues.
  • Scheduled contractors for maintenance issues.
  • Delivered emergency 24-hour on-call service for any tenant issues.
  • Planned special events such as lotteries, dedications and project tours.
  • Verified income, assets and expenses and completed file tracking sheet for each applicant.
  • Efficiently trained in Yardi and Onsite.

Store Sales Leader

Pier 1 Imports
10.2014 - 09.2017
  • Counted cash drawers and made bank deposits.
  • Assigned employees to specific duties to best meet the needs of the store.
  • Instructed staff on appropriately handling difficult and complicated sales.
  • Examined merchandise to verify that it was correctly priced and displayed.
  • Planned budgets and authorized payments and merchandise returns.
  • Increased profits through effective sales training and troubleshooting profit loss areas.
  • Reported to the district manager regarding all store and staff issues.
  • Completed profit and loss performance reports.
  • Trained and developed new associates on POS system and key sales tactics.
  • Generated repeat business through exceptional customer service.

Education

High School Diploma - undefined

Quartz Hill High School
Lancaster, CA
2014

Associate of Arts - undefined

Academy of Art University
San Francisco, CA

Skills

  • Vendor Management
  • Financial Management
  • Leasing Strategy Development
  • Conflict Handling
  • Manage Budgets
  • Creative and Adaptable
  • Capital Projects Management
  • Yardi
  • Accounting
  • Resident Relations
  • Client Service and Support

Timeline

Community Manager

Greystar
01.2021 - Current

Assistant Community Manager

Greystar
10.2017 - 01.2021

Leasing Consultant

FPI Management
12.2016 - 10.2017

Store Sales Leader

Pier 1 Imports
10.2014 - 09.2017

High School Diploma - undefined

Quartz Hill High School

Associate of Arts - undefined

Academy of Art University
Victoria Ames