Skylar Collins-Gomez
An energetic, outgoing, hardworking sales professional interested in an opportunity for career growth. A goal-oriented team
player with a proven track record of growth and achievement acquired through persuasive and interpersonal communication
skills. I possess the ability to multi task with exceptional communication styles and the natural ability to lead. I utilize
networking competency to create lasting relationships by analyzing business trends and providing solutions that align clients’
needs and a corporation’s product.
Essex Property Trust, Los Angeles CA Sept 2009 - present
Leasing Agent Sept 2009 – Nov 2010
Lease- Up Specialist Nov 2010 – Feb 2011
Assistant Lease-Up Manager Feb 2011 – Present
Multi-Site Acting Manager April 2013 – Jan 2014
Utilized customer focused and persuasive selling techniques to generate and retain residents.
Maintained a strong closing ratio and provided excellent customer service to residents and prospects.
Assisted the Leasing Manager and team with creative marketing strategies, planning resident functions, and every day
duties.
Assisted manager in daily operations and developed marketing strategies to increase occupancy and resident
retention.
Prepared weekly reports, market surveys, hot sheets, audited lease files and documentation for accuracy.
Responsible for bookkeeping, rent collection, evictions, achieved perfect month end close-outs, and weekly updates
to corporate.
Responsible for post lease up rent increases and renewal management program. Achieved 7% budgeted rent
increase, and increased NOI.
Help lead and managed a community undergoing full interior and exterior renovations while maintaining a favorable
occupancy and minimized need for concessions by utilizing strong problem solving skills, superior customer service,
and exceptional sales ability.
Brought to underperforming properties to train, mentor staff, and stabilize occupancy.
“Property of the Year” – Studio 4041, Essex Property Trust, “Star Performer”
“Achievement of Excellence Award” - Essex Property Trust, “Right Hand Man”
“Top Gun Award”- Essex Property Trust, “Top Sales”
Benchmark
OSHA Certified
IREM
CPM Cadency, 1 course remaining
Seminole State University
Associates in Science
On-Site, Yardi, Payscan, Yieldstar, Microsoft Windows XP and Vista, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher, Outlook, Access, Admaker, AUM, Rent
Payment, Resident Portal, and Internet proficient. Able to understand and read some Spanish.
Leadership/Management Sales/Service Design/Development Coaching/Mentoring Problem Solving Facilitation/Training Negotiation Supreme
Client Relations Organizational Development