K.J. Newman Email & Phone Number

Tampa, Florida, Us

Scottsdale, Arizona, Us

• Maximized rent growth opportunities to exceed pro-forma rents by more than 12%.• Achieved near top market ranking for overall price per square foot. • Implemented outreach and grassroots marketing campaigns to gain neighborhood exposure. • Maintained steady pre-leasing velocity prior to initial delivery of constructed units. • Coordinated acceptance walks alongside construction & quality control.• Strictly adhered to lease-up budget with results exceeding NOI. • Negotiated contracts with vendors to reduce costs while enhancing performance. • Coached and managed a leasing and maintenance staff of seven. • Addressed warranty concerns with contractors relating to construction.• Designed long term preventative maintenance schedule to assist with asset preservation.• Prepare financial reporting, month end accounting, projections and variance narratives.

Miami, Florida, Us

• Applied intense sales strategies with results increasing asset valuation in excess of $50MM. • Effectively planned and executed national advertising campaigns to enhance overall market exposure. • Exceeded budgeted NOI in excess of $175,000 by decreasing expenses and generating alternate fields of income. • Devised contract negotiation with vendors, residents and retail space leaseholders.• Supervise a staff of 15 comprised of leasing, maintenance, housekeeping, concierge and security. • Developed training methods for onboarding leasing agents to maximize sales potential.• Composed capital expense budget to enhance building aesthetics and functionality. • Establish and maintain professional rapport with clients and residents.• Oversee accounts receivable with consistent delinquency averaging less than 1% of gross potential rent.

Charleston, South Carolina, Us

• Redesigned receivables program leading to over $66,000 in bad debt recovery within initial 60 days. • Spearheaded charity fundraiser for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital to raise over $10,000.• Implemented proactive resident renewal program to reduce turnover while increasing rates lease over lease.• Participated in community outreach and grassroots marketing.• Assisted Management Company on a national level with lease audits, due diligence and acquisitions.• Adhered to company policy, fair housing regulation, local laws and statutes. • Completed internal property audits and financial reconciliations alongside accounting recordkeeping. • Processed, approved and denied applications for residency based on in place screening criteria. • Assisted with accounts payable, expense administration, and staff supervision.

Charleston, South Carolina, Us

• Developed critical marketing strategies during lease up to surpass occupancy goals and budgeted net operating income.• Effectively planned and executed advertising campaigns with national vendors to enhance overall market exposure. • Participated in community outreach and grassroots marketing.• Utilized social media networks to increase online exposure. • Analyzed budget guidelines to reduce costs and increase net operating income. • Prepared budget meetings to accurately reflect goals for management Company, investor and financial institution.• Maintained property bookkeeping and owner revenue reporting.• Managed resident delinquency by maintaining 100% collection ratio to date for rent payments.• Accurately prepared asset management reports as well as executed accounting month end closeout. • Dispensed legal documentation to residents and prospects in accordance with laws and statutes. • Developed sales training methods for new leasing consultants.

Charleston, South Carolina, Us

•Increased occupancy from 0% to 75% in less than 12 months during tough market conditions for a 336-unit community. • Responsible for daily touring and entering of traffic in accordance with fair housing laws and performing follow-up on a regular basis. • Update market survey regularly and closely monitor competitor's pricing and specials to make recommendations to property manager on concession changes.• Process applications in accordance with company policy and prepare and execute lease paperwork from Yardi Voyager 6.0 and the NAA lease platform BlueMoon.• Implement proactive resident renewal program to reduce turnover.• Assisted property manager with month-end close by reviewing delinquency, auditing ledgers and processing move-out accounting in accordance with Florida law. • Maintain professionalism and create exceptional rapport with clients and residents to ensure high level of customer service.• Inspect vacant units and targeted units on a regular basis to ensure outstanding presentation of apartment homes.• Assist in the execution of online marketing strategies such as creation of property Facebook, Twitter and updating and review online ads on a regular basis for accuracy.• Assist with planning resident retention events.