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Houston, Texas, Us

Irving, Texas, Us

I plan, execute, and spearhead various student and workforce housing projects from conception to completion aimed to maximize business growth and revenue. I identify and secure live-learn opportunities with focus on promoting student diversity and success across ten different states. I maintain professional relationships with stakeholders, business-related organizations, including bondholders, bank trustees, and bond underwriters to achieve financial obligations for each project.• Drove over $1.8M reduction in operating and maintenance costs by ensuring successful completion of new vendor service agreements.• Optimized business efficiency and streamlined community's financial operations by updating accounting policies and procedures.• Led the development and implementation of communication strategies to maintain consistency across all platforms pertaining to digital multimedia, vendor chains, education, and promotions.

Irving, Texas, Us

Servitas, LLC is a privately owned company focused exclusively on student housing development and management. At the forefront of the privatized collegiate housing industry since its earliest days, Servitas is a leader in the full spectrum of student housing and student-centric mixed-use developments. Focused on providing the highest level of service to its higher education clients, Servitas has served more than 45 schools across the United States with projects ranging from $7M to $370M in total cost. The firm provides its clients with the full suite of development services: market and demand research, financial structuring (including public-private partnerships), program development, construction administration, and property management. Servitas believes that each project is special, and so its senior leadership dedicates significant hands-on time to each and every one. Servitas’ corporate offices are located in Dallas and Houston.

Irving, Texas, Us

Vestavia Hills, Alabama, Us

I managed multicultural housing projects to boost student diversity and success in coordination with non-profits in 15 different states. I led day-to-day area operations to meet set budget constraints and quality standards. I guided and trained training to staff members on proprietary software, regulations, and procedures. I sustained relationships with multiple government agencies and key stakeholders for business growth and development. I evaluated and maintained accounting records, administrative files, and monthly reports to ensure information accuracy.• Established innovative preventative maintenance and large-scale capital plans for over $500M contracts.• Enabled prompt resolution of complex issues and mitigated business risks by promoting a culture of transparency, cross-functional communication among employees.• Achieved over $300K raise in training and conference support revenue to underwrite company training conferences, seminars, and professional development opportunities as a Corporate Vendor Liaison.• Improved company staff retention and motivation level by destining recognition programs.

Memphis, Tn, Us

I ensured effective management of a $500M portfolio of off-campus projects with over 32 communities and 24K beds. I conducted effective marketing campaigns, programs, and services based on customer and market data that drove revenue, while reducing costs.• Led acquisition, development, and disposition of over 40 off-campus communities.• Enhanced total revenue growth for managed fee accounts by over $500K in one year.• Increased managed and third-party ownership agreements by over 27% in one year.• Reduced portfolio operating expenses by over 10% through the execution of more robust operational controls.•Responsible for the overall leadership, direction, coordination, and delivery of services for students in “private/university partnership” housing facilities with annual budgets of over $100,000,000•Focused on creating key relationships with colleagues and shareholders to ensure quality and productivity.

Memphis, Tn, Us

• Managed public-private partnership student housing facilities, with combined annual budgets of over $150M. •Oversaw staff hiring and mentoring activities, training employees on e-Site, Entrata, Yardi, Real Page, sales reporting, processes, and regulations.• Ran the overall business direction, strategic planning, service delivery, resource allocation, and risk mitigation tasks. •In conjunction with the University, ownership groups, and other professionals, establish programs which promote the student’s educational objectives, physical/environmental objectives, social objectives, and recreational objectives. Develops and enjoys an excellent relationship with the University and the Communities in which we operate. •With a strong background in organizational leadership we utilized customer/ownership feedback to implement programs that led to increased revenue and lower expenses.

Memphis, Tn, Us

•Managed a $60M portfolio for the Nation’s first private/public university student housing partnership.

• Oversee all management functions for a large student housing complex with an annual budget of $2,500,000•Developed and implemented an effective sales and marketing program which increased occupancy by 250% and increased summer camp/workshop revenues by over 155% in a one-year period•Directed all human resource functions for a staff of 52 including recruitment, hiring, training, supervision and termination

Richmond, Ky, Us

•Responsible for all human resource management-hired, trained, scheduled, supervised and assessed the undergraduate and graduate staff in two co-ed residence halls•Taught and assisted with development of curricula for the Resident Assistant credited course•Consulted students during the planning, implementation and evaluation of educational, recreational and social growth opportunities•Advised the Area Council, Judicial Board and Residence Hall Association student groups•Created and instituted an effective marketing plan for the Division of Student Life•Developed market research instruments to be conducted on an annual basis

Doctor Of Education - Edd, Higher Education Leadership

Ma, Student Personnel Services In Higher Education

Bba, Marketing

Honors Diploma, Business And Economics