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Progress Residential is a provider of high-quality, single family rental homes. Served on both the construction and due diligence team as a coordinator where I manage the renovation/turnworkflow of single-family rental properties across the metropolitan Georgia and Florida markets. ● Manages turn reporting and handoffs through data entry and task execution● Document and report project timelines, milestone dates, and key financial information● Build and maintain healthy relationships with vendors, construction supervisors, project managers ● Manage and coordinate the process from start to finish within the construction/renovation realm to transition homes to move-in ready by partnering with 3 Project managers, general contractors, renovation vendors, etc.● Utilize internal software to collaborate and communicate with several departments to oversee hundreds of homes at a time transition from acquisitions, due-diligence pre-construction, construction, to leasing and being made ready for future residents. ● Collaborate with local utility departments to ensure proper connection of utilities (water, power, & gas) and to find solutions for utility issues. ● Ensure that projects (homes) are made ready in timely manner for leasing department to onboard prospect families.

Pagaya-Darwin Homes is a leading single-family rental company combining AI technology, data analysis, and software applications to create a tech-forward real estate platform. Manages all SFR assets in the Florida market portfolio● Manages turn reporting and handoffs through data entry and task execution via CRM software● Documents project timelines, milestone dates, and key financial information● Initiate workflows with the Field Services team at the start and finish of each turn cycle and follow through to completion● Build and maintain healthy relationships with vendors, construction supervisors, project managers● Manages Utility activation and reporting● Audit and review the Florida market Scopes of work & Statement of Deposit Accounting chargebacks● Manages renovation and maintenance operations (including Weekend/On-call need)● Manages daily turn operations on the following software and platforms; One By Lesson, Nutiliti, Taskeasy, Zendesk, Monday.com, Origin (Pagaya | Darwin Homes proprietary CRM software)

LHP Capital is a real estate development firm and national leader in the development and management of affordable housing. I managed a 201 unit multi-family equal housing community. Completed a rotational community management training program by assistant managing a 100 unit and 156 unit Tax Credit & HUD Section 8 Senior Community.● Oversaw the daily operations of a 200 unit multi-family residential complex. Responsible for rent collection, accounts receivable, lease recertification (AR/IR) and compliance, lease up, & capital expenditure project management.● Maintained less than 10% rent delinquency and ensuring 98% occupancy rate with an average turn time of 7 days.● Managed maintenance staff in regards to make-ready & unit turns, curb appeal, emergency and on-call remedies, as well as daily maintenance work orders to maintain proper function and safety of the homes and the property overall. ● Managed and complete quarterly property inspections to adhere to Tax Credit and HUD compliance.● Sourced and manage vendor contracts. Work with accounts payable to ensure payables are in order as well as budget adherence regarding expenses and revenue, etc.● Effectively managed, developed, mentored, and led a high performing staff of 6 including but not limited to leasing agents and maintenance supervisors.● Developed and operated a $2.1M budget, track variances, and support the planning and control of capital expenditures

• Completed a rotational community management training program by managing a 100-unit and 156-unit Tax Credit & HUD Section 8 Senior Community• Responsible for rent collection, accounts receivable, lease recertification (AR/IR) and compliance, lease up, & capital expenditure project management

• Provide guidance and assist sellers and buyers in marketing and purchasing property for the right price under the best terms• Determine clients’ needs and financial abilities to propose solutions that suit them• Intermediate negotiation processes, consult clients on market conditions, prices, mortgages, legal requirements and related matters to ensure a fair and honest dealing• Display and market real property to possible buyers• Prepare necessary paperwork (contracts, offer letters, comparative market analysis, etc.)

• Managed a district composed of four cities regarding Membership, Manpower, Finance, and Program• Program: Cultivated relationships with community leaders to create Cub Scout and Boy Scout opportunities for boys ages 6-18 as well as opportunities for Venturing and career Exploring clubs catered to co-ed youth ages 14-21• Finance: Assembled a finance team to oversee district fundraising campaigns through community partners, special events, and product sales• Manpower/Membership: Recruited and managed a board of volunteers to ensure a healthy and quality program for 37 chartered units including over 930 youth

• Managed a 10-person Program Specialist team that included but not limited to:• Developed training, onboarding guide, policies, conduct reviews, and goals for Program Specialists• Developed and maintained quality programs and opportunities for youth as well as trained and oversaw staff• Managed the procurement and book-keeping process for all district product sales including camp cards, popcorn, and fundraising activities• Responsible for creating and collaborating with a team to construct a character enrichment curriculum that comprised of S.T.E.M and life skills• Organized special events to honor the achievements of scouts and their community leaders

ScoutReach - Program Specialist -Development; Responsible for creating and collaborating with a team to construct a curriculum with programs such as S.T.E.M, Citizenship and The Nation, Outdoor Survival Skills as well as interactive learning opportunities and events for the youth that are involved with Scouting in Metropolitan Atlanta,Ga.-Communications Curator; Content developer and Creator of the ScoutReach Division of the Atlanta Area Council publication known as the "ScoutReach Monthly". A monthly newsletter that reaches upward of 145 families across Metropolitan Atlanta. -Graphics Curator; Graphic Designer utilizing various softwares such as Adobe Creative Suite 6 specifically Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, as well as Microsoft office products like Excel, Publisher, Powerpoint, Word, etc. to develop graphics such as Event Flyers, Advertisement Banners for print and web, Shirt Designs, Invites, and Newsletters, etc. -See Portfolio Belowhttp://www.djunior.portfoliobox.io -Product Sales Bookkeeping; Responsible for inputting data in Excel Spreadsheets and documenting the ScoutReach Fundraising accounts and goals. Overseeing a 14 person team serving 60 plus Chartered units across Metropolitan Atlanta. -Membership; Responsible for managing and recruiting Adult Volunteers and Youth members into several units across Metropolitan Atlanta.

BioIQ is a healthcare technology company. Our unique technology platform enables organizations to connect with their member populations, measure vital health metrics, and achieve their health improvement goals.Key areas of responsibility: marketing automation, social media management, email marketing, product marketing, event planning , graphic design/collateral development.

Sports Writer for KSU Student Media, Covered Kennesaw Sports and Student Athletics.Utilized Adobe Indesign to create stories catered to the Student Body of Kennesaw State University.

Staff Writer and Men's Basketball Beat Writer Responsibilities included covering the Georgia Southern University Men's Basketball Team home and away games and producing stories for the Sports Page of the George-Anne Daily. 2009 I was named the Men's Basketball Beat Writer allowing me to cover every Home Game for the season. Conducted interviews with Coaches, Student-Athletes, and Public Relations to produce Sport Profile Features on certain Student-Athletes and Coaches. Also covered Georgia Southern University Eagles Football, GSU Golf Team, and GSU Women's Basketball and Soccer.Software utilized for producing stories included Adobe InDesign and Microsoft Office.