Laura Waldrep Email & Phone Number

Solon, Oh, Us

• Globally expanding MRI's Data Management Services; $3.8M generated in annual revenue in 2020 by Data Management Services department; $7.5M budget in 2024• Oversees North America, South Africa, and India's DMS teams consisting of 50+ Analysts, Client Managers, Managers, & Sr. Managers• Continuing innovation efforts to improve efficiency & productivity without compromising the quality of our real estate software and data management services• Developing next level of leadership• 2019 Circle of Excellence Recipient - "The primary purpose of the Circle of Excellence Program is to recognize those employees who have exceptional job performance and whose overall contribution to MRI is above and beyond expectations."• Leadership Excellence & Opportunity Program (Feb 2022 - Feb 2023) - Ten MRI employees were selected to participate in a one-year leadership program hosted by MRI's Executive Leadership Team. I worked in teams on new company projects/initiatives, received certifications for completing independent Harvard ManageMentor online courses, attended quarterly in-person working sessions, wrote reaction papers for assigned leadership books, and created documentation playbooks.

Solon, Oh, Us

• Managed, trained, and motivated team of 25 analysts• Worked with client managers and analysts to maintain and enhance Investor Central databases as well as internal applications• Implemented training materials for clients and new hires. Designed and taught training classes for analysts• Recruited new hires at UGA Career Fair

Solon, Oh, Us

• Responsible for process improvement initiatives of internal data management software applications• Strategized and developed an all-inclusive work station with software enhancements

Solon, Oh, Us

• Designed report specs from a SQL database focused on client specifications and needs; responsible for overseeing projects from start to finish

Solon, Oh, Us

• Managed MRI's largest real estate portfolio clients

Solon, Oh, Us

• Interfaced with LIHTC syndicators and direct investor clients• Managed relationships with clients as point of contact and leverage IT resources internally

Athens, Ga, Us

Graduated from UGA on May 9, 2009 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Family and Consumer Sciences. Double major in Consumer Economics and Housing, with a Residential Property Management Emphasis.

• Demonstrated model home at new subdivision showing prospective customers the property and explaining the benefits and design process of Benchmark Homes• Evaluated the need and created a website to advertise and promote a new Benchmark subdivision• Communicated with general contractors and subcontractors concerning building codes and design specifications• Updated current Benchmark website with recent newspaper articles, pictures and specials• Managed accounting finances at central office using an Excel database

• Managed and organized creative promotions/displays for store-wide sales and specialized in offering personal attention and conveyed enthusiasm for customer service• Trained and supervised new employees on operating procedures• Interfaced with our affiliated businesses: Ridgeview, Smyrna Towers, Delmar Gardens, and Smyrna Emory-Adventist Hospital

Executive Mba

Managementor - Leadership Excellence Opportunity Program

Housing, Consumer Economics, Residential Property Management