Kara Rawson Email & Phone Number

United States

Culver City, Ca, Us

Culver City, Ca, Us

Culver City, Ca, Us

Culver City, Ca, Us

Culver City, Ca, Us

Culver City, Ca, Us

Los Angeles, California, Us

Los Angeles, California, Us

Was Property Manager of an 89-unit, senior Project Based Section 8 property during a 2.7 million-dollar renovation to layer Tax Credits and Bond.Set-up all initial certification files for the CTCAC layer.Brought REAC score from 49 (right before property was purchased) to 98 in 8 months, prior to renovation start date.Received a 98% approval rating from the residents.Promoted to Property Manager of 199-unit Senior Project Based Section-8 property with 100% Tax Credits in 2012.Scored a 76% approval rating at a notoriously difficult property by providing excellent customer service and hosting resident activities that go “above and beyond” the standard requirements.Became HUD Compliance Team Lead in 2014 (Conduct file reviews for 8 properties)Was invited to Co-teach Management Essentials Class, a required course for all TSA on-site Managers in 2014Invited to participate in the Corporate Responsibility Team in 2014.Personally developed and authored/ co-authored multiple company-wide policy and procedures documents.

Helped coordinate 8 million-dollar apartment to condo conversion in Beverly Hills.Liaised and negotiated with city and regional departments including the City of Beverly Hills Department of Planning, Building and Safety, Public Works, and Fire Department on all matters pertaining to the processing of project applications.Served as a project spokesperson including preparation and delivery of presentations to the Architectural Commission and local planning department.Assisted Project Manager with all facets of project operations including bid analysis, scheduling, project construction cost control, and management of subcontractors.

Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Ca

Managed 257-unit conventional property with a large college student demographic. Oversaw contractors including processing bids, change orders, and applications for payment. Negotiated and administered contractual agreements for major renovation projects.Prepare annual budgets, monitor accounts receivables, approve accounts payables and accounting reports to meet the financial goals of the propertyNegotiate vendor contracts.Assisted in training Assistant Managers and Leasing Consultants new to the company.Supervise team of five full-time employees.

Dallas, Texas, Us

Coordinated 3 million-dollar renovation, re-tenanting 80% of units within eight months of acquisition. While under construction, the property consistently maintained 95% occupancy while commanding the highest rental rates in the market. Assisted with daily operations of a 406 multi-family unit project. Promoted to Property Manager after receiving Certification in Tax Credit ManagementOversaw Completion of 240-unit Lease-up Senior Tax Credit Property in Norwalk, CA.Performed public information seminars for the community, performed all applicant interviews, completed final “punch-walks” with the General Contractor, set-up all utility and required service contracts for the property and met all Leasing deadlines until 100% occupancy was reached.Full profit and loss responsibility for managed assets, including developing and maintaining budgets, accounts payable/ receivable, collections, rent reconciliation, general ledger, payroll, and expense reports.Supervised team of four full-time employees.

Newport Beach, Ca, Us

Worked with maintenance staff of 10 people and coordinated all unit turns (20-25 per month average)Followed-up on quality of work performed for all occupied unitsWorked closely with Leasing Staff to ensure units were available in a timely manner

Houston, Texas, Us

Greeting all residents, future residents and internal team members in a professional and consistent positive mannerTouring apartment homes and community grounds including models, amenities, and vacant apartmentsPreparing lease documents and related paperwork for managementFacilitating the move in /move out processBasic bookkeeping and clerical workPromoting positive resident relationsRespecting the boundaries of confidentiality, fair housing laws and safetyExecuting on site marketing and advertising directives