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Portland, Oregon, United States

Responsible for overseeing the financial health of Cascade Management's portfolio of multifamily residential properties. Passionate to develop and manage a system of data analysis to monitor the cash position for the portfolio and at a high-level develop action plans for underperforming assets and cash and budget management. Collaborate with departments including accounting, compliance, property management and on-site property teams in monitoring and evaluating financial, legal and operational development activities to ensure fiscally sound and viable investments. Provide excellent client management services and support enhancing Cascade Managements mission, vision and values. Analyze debt service, taxes and insurance requirements to ensure consistency with operating agreements. Cascade Management is a prominent real estate property management firm serving Oregon and Washington since 1974. The company's portfolio consists of 175 properties totaling 7,500 units.

Seattle, Washington

Served as Chief Executive Officer of the Washington Multi-Family Housing Association (also known as WMFHA). WMFHA is the largest professional trade association in the state of Washington serving managers, owners, builders and industry suppliers of the multifamily housing community and is the Washington state affiliate of the National Apartment Association (NAA). Developed the strategic vision for the association to serve the housing industry and the broader community, provide educational opportunities to further career development, advocate for legislative policy favorable to the housing industry, and connecting and celebrating multifamily professionals. Grew the association into the 6th largest of 150 NAA affiliates throughout the country, earning many industry awards and recognition.

Greater Seattle Area

Oversaw the multifamily housing division for an integrated real estate investment and property management company that owned and managed retail, industrial and multifamily assets under Investco Financial Corporation. Multifamily portfolio consisted of 15 properties, 2,500 units in Seattle and Western Washington. Responsible for portfolio financial performance; mentor and supervise corporate and on-site personnel; develop corporate policies, processes and associate team training programs; create marketing plans and leasing strategies; improved budgeting and financial reporting; achieve strategic goals; risk management; inspect and maintain asset physical property.

Portland, Oregon Area

Responsible for the operational and financial performance of the company’s multifamily housing division and maintenance division. Oversaw property management personnel, assessing and monitoring property operations and performance; resident, agency and client relations; compliance and legal issues; business development and new property transition. Supervise 10 executive level regional portfolio managers, affordable program compliance staff, marketing personnel, maintenance company and administrative support staff for multi-state property management operations. Contribute to strategic business development, growth, and organization of business operations, including long term vision planning. Property management division and maintenance departments both set company records for revenue in 2010. Guardian Real Estate Services is a prominent residential fee-management organization with a portfolio consisting of 120 properties and 12,000 rental units in six states.

Portland, Oregon Area

Oversaw day-to-day operations of multi-family residential portfolio consisting of up to 25 properties, 1,800 apartment units plus retail tenants in mixed use properties. Duties included: development of management and marketing plans; budgeting and financial management; personnel hiring, development, mentoring and oversight; develop training programs; client relations; asset management and establishment of maintenance programs. Projects include conventional, LIHTC Section 42, HUD and Rural Development subsidized properties.

Business Administration

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), Business Administration, Marketing