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Cincinnati, Oh, Us

Cincinnati, Oh, Us

United States

•Oversee all aspects of New Development Lease-Ups (Multifamily Market Rate, Affordable, Senior, BTR, and Student) at Asset Living. •Collaborate with Business Development team in New Business efforts to expand and grow the Asset Living portfolio.•Collaborate with and support Division Presidents in achieving occupancy and department goals for the organization.

Houston, Texas, United States

Houston, Texas

Houston, Texas Area

• Reported directly to COO and SVP of Operations• Responsible for overseeing the marketing and leasing efforts of the entire ASSET Student portfolio• Oversaw and directed 21 Corporate Regional Leasing and Training Directors on leasing and marketing of Assets• Responsible for conducting on-boarding trainings for General Managers, Regional Supervisors, and Regional Leasing and Training Directors• Conducted companywide trainings via webinars on leasing, marketing, and systems• Oversaw our training platforms and manage courses and expectations for all property level positions• Established ASSET standards that were rolled out company wide, including but not limited to • Leasing: Follow Up Guidelines, Leasing and Sales 101 Course, and Shop Metrics (online, phone, and in-person). • Marketing: Event Planning Standards, Guerilla Marketing Standards, and Social Media Branding Guides. • Training: Establishing GM training guide and metrics for on-boarding, Utilizing Gracehill to establish required courses by position level, created an ASSET University with resources and trainings consisting of leasing, marketing, systems, and leadership skills.• Hosted Regional and SVP trainings for all ASSET team members to train on company standards, new systems and reporting, marketing and leasing standards, and leadership skills• Assisted in RFP’s and presented in client pitches to gain new business• Established market group trainings focused on moving the needle and rolling out ASSET standards• Traveled to Assets and provided actionable items to help drive in leasing results• Built and proposed a General Manager mentorship program to build a farming system to prepare next Regionals• Created metrics for online, phone, and in-person shops and established a shop program across the portfolio• First year in position we were able to increase our entire ASSET Student portfolios pre-lease by 2.5% while retaining and adding on new clients given our success in competitive markets

Atlanta, Ga | 80% Travel

•Reported directly to SVP of Operations and VP of New Development Marketing•Acting Regional Supervisor and assists in Regional Marketing Director duties•Achieved highest portfolio pre-lease percentage in first year as Regional.•Achieved 93% or above pre-lease on all four new development lease ups in portfolio.•Oversaw all operational and leasing aspects over a New Development portfolio•Responsible for hiring and training a full leasing, marketing and management staff for properties in the New Development portfolio•Developed initial rates, income projections, and marketing plan during lease-up•Closely monitored construction timeline and consult on development operations•Reported to and maintain a close relationship with investment partners and 3rd party owners involved in the New Development Portfolio•Created and implement branding strategies for all new developments in their respective markets efficiently to quickly grow brand awareness among the student population at respective universities•Created Strategic Marketing Plans with detailed daily, monthly and yearly marketing plans which are used to effectively and efficiently promote our property to achieve a 100 percent pre-lease.•Analyzed quantitative and qualitative market data to help create and implement marketing strategies to ensure effective use of marketing materials while staying at or below allotted property budget.•Utilized social media (Facebook, Google Analytics and AdWords, Twitter, Instagram, etc.) to promote properties

Atlanta, Ga | 100% Travel

Awarded 2014 Asset Ambassador Of The Year Award •Reported directly to SVP of Operations•Visited new markets for future developments to put together a market analysis and marketing plans.•Oversaw leasing and marketing strategies at 13 new developments for 2015-2016 with each asset reaching 96% or above pre-lease.•Oversaw and completed a successful leasing and marketing strategy at 12 new developments for 2014-2015 with each asset reaching 93% or above pre-lease.•Oversaw and completed a successful leasing and marketing strategy at 14 new developments for 2013-2014 with each asset reaching 93% or above pre-lease.•Create and implement branding strategies for all new developments in their respective markets efficiently to quickly grow brand awareness among the student population at respective universities•Create Strategic Marketing Plans with detailed daily, monthly and yearly marketing plans which are used to effectively and efficiently promote our property to achieve a 100 percent pre-lease.•Travel to properties not meeting pre-lease expectations and help assess the situation by comparing advertising means and marketing materials to local competitors and market needs.•Provide struggling properties with new marketing ideas in efforts to help grow sales numbers by utilizing social media, online advertisements, guerrilla marketing, business to business partnerships, and by helping build campus relations with university officials.•Analyze market data to help create and implement marketing strategies to ensure effective use of marketing materials while staying at or below allotted property budget.•Utilize social media (Facebook, Instagram, Google Analytics and AdWords, etc.) to promote properties•Manage the hiring process of property employees at management and student staff levels at new developments along with leasing, marketing, and product training.•Managed a team to complete multiple Due Diligence projects to assess potential property acquisitions.

100% Travel

•Analyzed quantitative and qualitative market data to help create and implement marketing strategies to ensure effective use of marketing materials while staying at or below allotted property budget.•Traveled to properties not meeting prelease expectations and help assess the situation by comparing advertising means and marketing materials to local competitors and market needs.•Provided struggling properties with new marketing ideas in efforts to help grow sales numbers by utilizing social media, online advertisements, guerrilla marketing, business to business partnerships, and by helping build campus relations with university officials.•Managed leasing and marketing training for employees at owned assets and assist in the hiring of property employees at management and student staff levels at new acquisitions.•Utilized social media (Facebook, Google Analytics and AdWords, Twitter, Craigslist, etc.) to promote properties•Managed the start-up of four acquisition properties in new markets by implementing our systems and our policies, training employees, and conducting lease audits to ensure SOX compliance•Created Strategic Marketing Plans (SMP) for three acquired properties in new markets listing out detailed daily, monthly and yearly marketing plans. Utilizing various mediums, upcoming campus or community events, and local business or university contacts which could be used to effectively and efficiently promote our property to achieve a 100 percent pre-lease.

Austin, Texas

•Managed and secured 25 leases•Helped property achieve "A" goal in sales during 1st month of hire•Achieved "A" goal in sales 2 months consecutively

Athens, Georgia

•Managed and secured over 150 leases, worth over $750,000 in revenue•Conducted sales transactions for prospective clients via tours, cold calls, and social media marketing•Developed and implemented resident appreciation programs to promote community growth•Gained valuable customer service and problem solving skills through resident and parent interaction•Oversaw inventory management for over 150 apartments and over 400 beds•Supervised a team of six staff members to perform requisite tasks

Lawrenceville, Georgia

•Managed accounts payable and receivables for over 200 clients •Processed and executed safe packaging of products to be shipped•Managed and executed mailbox lease holder agreements•Prepared resumes, MS Word documents, Excel sheets, and PowerPoint presentations for customers

Round Rock, Texas

•Capitalized on multilingual skills in achieving a record for sales made in a day•Member of the award-winning staff at T-Mobile for having the highest sales total in a month•Numerous rewards and recognitions achieved for high volume sales on a daily, weekly, and monthly basis•Performed managerial duties, including bookkeeping, opening and closing, and inventory management