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Sugar Land, Texas

Provide leadership to amazing team of the industry's finest, who work monthly to create, produce and build a locally-loved newspaper and its connected media products. Deliver unbiased, relevant, “fake-news-free” content readers rely on to become informed citizens. Integrate local business owners into our mission of helping local communities THRIVE. Supply locally-owned businesses an affordable platform to compete with national brands. Change the way people think about local news. Develop authentic and strategic marketing plans for local businesses. Build and develop relationships in our communities to strengthen our presence and knowledge of our markets.

Houston, Texas Area

Managed A++ properties in Houston's Upper Kirby/River Oaks area, as well as, A Community in Houston's Galleria. Received award for performance at Galleria asset during 2013/2014 fiscal year, which included growing revenue by 14%. Managed A++ retail/multifamily asset and coordinated with retail management to grow revenues and maintain high rates of occupancy. In 2014, successfully managed public relations crisis (homicide) at this asset, and as a result, minimal impact to the asset was seen.

Houston And Austin, Tx

Served in several roles including Sales associate, Assistant Business Manager and Business Manager in Austin by 2007 and continued as Business Manager in Houston through 2011. Managed multiple A-A+ properties located in the Texas Medical Center, Pearland, the Energy Corridor and Houston's Galleria areas ranging from 232-403 units. Dual managed 2 properties in Texas Medical Center, served as BM during 3 property sales and acquisitions. Successfully managed all aspects of 7 multi-million dollar assets including day to day operations, personnel management including recruitment, hiring, training, and development, budget creation, implementation and management, financial reporting to 3rd party ownership, capital project management, renovation management, marketing and public relations and contract management.

Austin, Texas Area

Assisted full-time employees with various projects including gathering and charting statistical data, transcribing interviews and writing articles for www.TexasSports.com

Austin, Texas

Worked with local businesses to promote their services and product to readers of the Daily Texan.

Austin, Texas

Performed various marketing efforts as assigned, which included program sales at UT sporting events and serving as party coordinator and host at the Texas Football pre-game alumni events.

Austin, Tx

Member of governing board of directors for the nation's largest college bookstore. Served on multiple committees including budget oversight committee and co-chaired philanthropic committee.