LaShella Church

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CAREER OBJECTIVE

Experienced Manager looking forward to assisting you in achieving your

goals, by providing superior financial analysis with a proven ability to

save costs and grow revenue through analytical thinking.

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

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ppppppppppppProfessional with ten years experience and expertise in

accounting systems, fiscal and business management, financial reporting,

and brand marketing. Proven record of identifying and implementing

financial and operational processes, that improves productivity and Profit

& Loss. Effective communicator with strong problem resolution skills and

core competencies in the areas of; financial services, client relations,

accounts and contracts management marketing, research analyst, and staff

management.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Assistant General Manager

Sterling Organization

7/2014-Present

. Create great relationships with tenants and ensure compliance to lease

terms (collection of AR insurance certificates, sales reporting, rules

and regulations, sign criteria, etc.).

. Monthly analysis of tenant sales to determine health of tenant and to

determine when percentage rent is due.

. Perform periodic property inspections and prepare inspection reports.

. Build strong partnerships with contractors and vendors to ensure that

all housekeeping and maintenance issues are completed and company

standards & contracts are being met.

. Respond as required to emergency situations (after hour calls, storm

response, etc.)

. Prepare long term maintenance plans for capital improvements.

. Write bid specifications, prepare request for proposals, implement &

manage all service contracts.

. Review codes on all vendor invoices.

. Assist with preparation of annual operating budgets and if necessary

re-forecasts'.

. Prepare capital plans.

. Prepare monthly financial reports.

. Establish, monitor & evaluate operating results to enhance cash flow &

profits.

. Track deficit rent, master lease agreements, escrows, prepare year

CAM, and tax insurance reconciliations.

. Create & implement marketing programs.

. Assist leasing department in renewals and new lease negotiations.

. Assist in the due diligence process for acquisitions & dispositions.

. Review & abstract all lease documents.

. Interact with city government officials on issues, and special

projects as necessary.

Purchasing Agent

8/2012 - 4/2014

World Changers Church International Atlanta, GA.

Oversee the approval and control of the purchasing functions, within limits

of delegated authority. Investigates all new developments relative to

material and supplies and make recommendations designed to reduce costs and

improve quality.

. Responsible for managing the daily operations of Procurement including

buyers/expediters, placement of orders, expediting orders, follow up

of backorders, and day to day liaison with user departments.

. Serve as the customer service arm of Procurement ensuring that

products are ordered in a timely manner and work directly with vendors

to resolve shipment discrepancies and errors. Support multiple

facilities for procurement needs, including all departments.

. Work directly with Accounts Payable and the Procurement team to

resolve pricing, quantity and other discrepancies which impede the

ability to pay invoices in a timely manner.

. Review and provide direction of work assignments for

buyers/expediters, set priorities, and prepare work schedules.

. Evaluate performance of procurement staff members, ensures appropriate

training and development of staff according to their training needs.

. Develop performance standards and ways to improve the quality of work;

make decisions on work problems presented by subordinates.

. Oversees Group Purchasing Organization (GPO) and other relationships

for all purchasing agreements. Assists departments in the

administration of the supply/equipment contract portfolios, contract

compliance and utilization reports.

. Prepares purchase orders by verifying specifications and price;

obtaining recommendations from suppliers for substitute items;

obtaining approval from requisitioning department

. Maintain and plan budgets through the contract change process. Input

budgets into the purchasing system.

. Assist in monthly, quarterly, and annual accounting closes.

. Posting journal entries. Assist with cash management responsibilities

(e.g. checks, wires, and client capital calls).

. Reconciled balance sheets and income statement accounts monthly.

Business Manager/Financial Assistant

Lincoln Properties Atlanta, GA

April 2009-5/2012

Provide financial support and analysis to Operations and Marketing areas

for strategic business decisions and cost savings initiatives, as well as

managed property by applying best practice standards and implementing

process improvements to achieve an annual increase in net earnings of 20%.

. Perform audits of financial records and property operation budgets

which resulted in an annual savings of 25K.

. Provided financial support and analysis to Operations and Marketing

areas for strategic business decisions and cost savings initiatives.

. Processed accounts payable, invoices; prepared weekly and monthly

budget and operational expense reports for submission to management.

. Analyze and interpret monthly variances and trends between budgets,

actual and prior results in developing projections and forecast.

. Improved occupancy rate from 90% to 100% by improving property's

appearance and adding additional landscaping for a 153-unit mid-rise

property.

. Developed marketing concepts and provided strategic leadership of

marketing team to drive development of marketing plans for leasing

advertisements to attract new tenants.

. Ensure proper tracking and analysis of marketing tools used to build

brand awareness.

. Managed and trained marketing team members by streamlining certain

office procedures saving employer $50,000 annually in labour costs.

. Select and negotiated with approved vendors; provide category sourcing

strategy and execution.

. Reduced operating costs by 20% by effectively negotiating with two

major service providers to win favourable contracts.

. Analyzed bids and request for proposals.

. Assist in budget preparation to ensure that expenses remain within the

budget.

. Worked with the owners to compile financial related documents.

. Updated computer database as tenants submitted notice to vacate.

Schedule tenant move-outs and resident move-ins to ensure a smooth

transition. Reviewed and approved all applications.

. Maintain Company customer service standards, responds clearly and in a

timely manner to residents' needs and complaints, and ensures

resolution.

. Maximized NOI and occupancy levels, while minimizing void periods in

units.

. Manage program to budget and account for operating income and

expenses.

. Maintain proper insurance of property, prepare quarterly certificate

of insurance reports, and work with insurer to resolve claims.

. Prepare annual reviews for staff, monitor performance, and coordinate

recruitment and performance management with Human Resources.

Associate Community Director/Book Keeper

Worthing Companies Atlanta, GA

June 2007- January 2009

Directed, coordinated, managed and organized all project account

activities. Developed processes to retain clients, organizations, and

associations to implement business activities.

. Manage daily operation and analysis of the Accounting system to ensure

accuracy of accounts payable, accounts receivables, general ledger,

scheduling, regulate charges/surcharges, and vouchers.

. Developed and implemented strategic marketing plans to achieve less

than 5% vacancy rate.

. Championed teamwork and associate morale initiative by ensuring

compliance with lease agreements in a 546-unit facility while

maintaining community occupancy of 95% each month.

. Prepared and executed job-planning guidelines that defined operational

procedures.

. Liaison for operation and maintenance customers in job planning,

execution, and follow-ups.

. Responsible for selecting and negotiating with approved vendors and

placing purchase orders in response to product requirements

established by various departments within the organization.

. Provide external and internal routine maintenance checks, repair and

rebuilding of wide range project vintage for accurate and timely

reporting.

. Research product and approved vendor contracts, attend vendor

meetings, tradeshows, and other required departmental functions.

. Tracked and evaluated market trends.

. Coordinated scheduling of client meetings and prepared for those

meetings.

. Follow up with construction schedule to meet the lease's commencement

date.

. Negotiate service contracts and renewals.

Property Account Manager/ Accounting Clerk

ING Clarion/ Gables Residential Atlanta, GA

May 2005 - March 2007

Provided financial and property project support to Commercial Director and

Executive office teams.

. Conducted ongoing analysis of accounts receivables to achieve

reduction in collection and delinquencies to less than 1% per month.

. Prepared monthly audit balance sheets, income statements, and detailed

cost and inventory data and variance reports for comparison analysis

and submission to management.

. Analyzed and interpreted monthly variances and trends between budgets,

actual and prior results in developing projections and forecast

. Achieved leasing objectives of 375-unit facility, ensuring

compliance of 1,017-unit capacity of 95% occupancy.

. Supervised evictions processes, organizational planning, rent

roll, retentions, and social events.

. Assisted in staff training, marketing, and general office

operations.

. Coordinated employee schedules and assignments, off-site team

projects, and established amiable relations with vendors and staff.

. Processed requisitions and issuance of purchase orders to authorized

suppliers.

Assistant Property Manager

Intermark Management Atlanta, GA

April 2003 - May 2005

. Processed accounts payable, developed, implemented budget and

operational expenses.

. Developed business process improvements that led to a 20% increase in

client retention.

. Consistently achieved all sales and leasing objectives with a 250-

unit facility.

. Attained highest leasing goals of 60% on the property.

. Utilized marketing expertise in helping business achieve a 100%

occupancy rate in a lease up property.

. Ensures that rent collection procedures are followed and benchmarks

are achieved.

. Occupancy levels are at budgeted levels and higher, where possible.

. Ensures that property budgets are followed and achieved, where

possible.

Marketing/Brand Assistant

ILC & Associate Atlanta, GA January

2000- March 2003

. Planned and implemented a management consultation programs which

increased employee morale in the workplace by 90%.

. Trained store managers and sales associates about features and benefits

of product selling.

. Developed marketing programs through store visits, clinics, and seminars.

. Responsible for developing new programs to enhance brand image and

community relations.

. Served as the key member of the management team with responsibility

for leading the company through marketing activities that increased

sales, traffic, and brand awareness.

. Monitored and analyzed sales volumes, market share trends.

. Coordinated product management and cost reduction projects with

internal and external resources to achieve results in product

development, production planning, trade promotion, sales, and market

research.

. Responsible for sales generation, loss prevention, cost control,

merchandising, and visual presentations.

. Responsible for working with male and female apparel.

SKILLS PROFICIENCY

Microsoft Access Microsoft Excel Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Word

Yardi Rent Roll MRI JP Edwards

Donor Real Page

EDUCATION

2011-Strayer University (MBA)-Master Business Administration/Finance

2004-Licensed Real Estate Agent

2002 -American Intercontinental University Bachelor (BBA) - Marketing/

Design

1997-Georgia Medical Institute-Certified Medical Assistant

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