AKIA BROWN
Washington, DC
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EDUCATION
Master of Arts in Procurement & Acquisitions 2009-2011
Webster University: Washington, DC
Bachelor of Science degree in Marketing 2002-2006
University of Indianapolis: Indianapolis, IN
Real Estate Sales License 2006
Re/Max, School of Real Estate: Carmel, IN
EMPLOYMENT EXPERIENCE
Polinger Shannon & Luchs
Leasing Consultant 01/2009-current
As a leasing professional I am responsible for auditing all lease agreement files for accuracy
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and compliance with both company and government guidelines.
Responsible for the procurement of equipment, components and systems for a high-rise
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building and their operating systems, the construction of special purpose buildings,
professional or technical services, and/or a variety of supplies.
Utilize marketing expertise for outreach and solicitation efforts. During these efforts I
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initiate new collaborative relationships with local businesses; was able to assist small
companies in gaining new clientele.
Edgewood Management
Leasing Consultant
09/2008-06/2009
In this 250-unit multi-family tax-credit community; gained vital persuasion and negotiation
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skills to accomplish individual assignments.
Evaluated past encounters with prospects and residents to determine the most effective
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approach to overcome objections.
Acted as the marketing lead and expert in the recommendation, production, and solicitation
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of strategic marking plans; the marketing plans assisted in the process of persuasion, using
supply and demand or total savings as a determining factor.
Great knowledge of contract documents; accurately prepared all lease contract paperwork,
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explained initial lease agreement documents and lease recertification documents, and
maintained lease filing systems in accordance with company policies.
Mitchell Management Inc.
Leasing Consultant
02/2008 – 09/2008
Conducted market surveys to analyze and evaluate each marketing channels’ profitability
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level and to determine its effectiveness in assisting the leasing staff achieve company goals,
recommended systems to improve closing ratio, and negotiated profitable contract
agreements.
Maintained thorough product knowledge of the property and that of major competition.
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Responsible for all material, equipment, and service needs for the construction and
renovation projects for 3 out of the 9 properties to include managing purchasing, controlling
inventory, overseeing operation, and strategically scheduling vendor activities to ensure
project competition was accomplished on time.
Strong ability to compile information and records to draw up purchase orders for
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procurement of materials and services.
Composed a variety of communications, to included; staff memos, resident notifications, and
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project management instructions in accordance to company as well as state and federal rules
and regulations.
Sanibel & Lancaster
Administrative Assistant
02/2008 – 09/2008
Ÿ Was solely responsible for the day-to-day administrative functions for the office and proving
assistance to the CEO. Acted as the liaison for the office and clients, screening all calls and
visitors for assignment to the appropriate agent.
Ÿ Received, reviewed, and routed all incoming correspondence to appropriate staff member;
Prepared and oversaw the accurate processing into final format of all administrative
documents in accordance with company policy.
Ÿ Utilized knowledge of office automation software processing procedures and function keys to
execute office automation tasks.