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With a progressive career spanning nearly two decades in property management, I specialize in leading large properties to success through strategic team leadership, operational excellence, and keen market insights. My experience encompasses management of a diverse range of multifamily, mixed-use, office and retail assets across multiple Northeastern markets.As an IREM Certified Property Manager (CPM), licensed NYS real estate broker, 2022 Project REAP fellow, and current CCIM candidate, I bring a blend of practical expertise and academic rigor to my role. I am currently pursuing an MBA at Baruch College's Zicklin School of Business, which earned top placement in College Factual’s “2020 Best Real Estate Colleges in the U.S.” ranking. I continuously augment my education and skills to drive superior property management outcomes.Committed to fostering diversity and inclusion in the real estate industry, I am an active member of CREW Network and hold several leadership positions in CREW New York, championing the advancement of all women in commercial real estate. Additionally, I contribute to various DEI initiatives within the Greater NY chapter of IREM.My areas of expertise span budgeting, cost optimization, personnel management, contract negotiation, facilities management, project management, team leadership and development, as well as excellent customer service and problem resolution. Some career highlights include:✔︎ Successfully restructured teams and implemented cost-saving measures, including renegotiating service contracts and optimizing staff performance, resulting in a reduction of operational expenses by $111k in one year. ✔︎ Mentoring employees to achieve organizational goals while facilitating their career advancement, such as a former porter now serving as the Head of Facilities at a hospital and leasing consultants who are now at the property manager level or higher.✔︎ Successfully navigating challenging situations with clients facing building code violations, implementing value-engineered repairs and advocating for preventative maintenance measures. These actions resulted in substantial annual savings exceeding $1.6M for the client.Beyond my professional pursuits, I am passionate about self-care and personal growth. As an avid CrossFitter and aerial fitness enthusiast, I enjoy learning new skills and overcoming physical and mental challenges. I’m also a dedicated mom to a son who recently began his HVAC career and a daughter who is a college freshman at UConn.Let's network!

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