Property Manager

Sharen Branch **** Eagles Feather Lane, Riverdale, Ga 30274

Email *********@***.*** Phone 845-***-****

Multisite Portfolio /Tenant Relations /Profitable Negotiations

Dynamic, energetic, and highly experienced in affordable housing property management with solid history of success,

including oversight of multimillion-dollar properties. Steadfast leader, mentor, and coordinator with track record of

steering property improvement projects, building and guiding top-performing teams, and optimizing internal operations.

Talent for cultivating and supporting tenant relationships, leading to high occupancy rates, minimal turnover, and

renewal of long-term leases. Excellent managerial skills, experiencing recruiting, hiring, and supervising leasing and

property management, maintenance staff along with vendors and contractors.

Education

Institute of Integrated Nutrition – CHC AADP Present

Kaplan University - B.S. Health and Wellness 2/2012

Marist College - B.S. Liberal Studies - (Organizational Leadership & Communication) 6/2007

Marist College - Certified Paralegal 8/2005

Wilberforce University 2 years Liberal Arts & Marketing 6/1984

Technical Proficiencies & Training & Certifications

Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook). Quicken, AMSI, Sharepoint. Oracle

Property Management Software, BJ Murray, Rent Roll Pro, Yardi and Onesite, Eiv, Reac, Tracs. Talx

Hud Subsidized Multi Family Housing Certification 1999

Tax Credit Certification 2001

Quality & Processes Training 2004

Local Law Compliance Training 2004

Certified Paralegal 2005

Licensed Notary 2014

Fair Housing and Beyond 2011

IREM Ethics 2011

AHA Housing Choice Voucher Recertification Certification Training 2014

Trustwave Security Training 2014,

AHA Fair Housing Training 2014,

Nan Mc Kay HCV Certification 2014

Work Experience

Atlanta Housing Authority( Contractor)

Housing Services Administrator 06/2014 – Present

Communicates with participants and property owners to explain the responsibilities of the Section 8 Housing or other

tenant based rental assistance programs, provide housing assistance to low-income families, and to establish and

maintain effective working relationships. Prepares and reviews lease documents between participants and landlords to

ensure participants are aware of and understand the provisions of the lease. Prepares contracts between Housing

Services and participating rental property owners to ensure rental property owners understand the rights and

responsibilities of program participation. Prepares recertification and verification documents, periodic reports on case

load status, and related topics as required.

White Dove Church Of God Atlanta Georgia

Business Manager 2012 - 2013

Responsible for overseeing management and coordination of a variety of business related functions such as finance,

budget, public relations and nonprofit housing, property management and leasing. homeownership counseling,

recertification’s and foreclosures.

Hallkeen Mgmt Liberty New York

Property Management 2010 - 2011

Senior and Disabled, 125 units affordable (LIHTC) and market rate property management, leasing, staff supervision,

budgeting and variance reporting, recertification’s with an emphasis on tenant relations and retention. Implemented

Health and wellness program for residents. Onesite, Reac and MOR, Microsoft Excel, Hud Reporting.

In Spa Rations Center for Wellness Marlboro, New York

Director Of Wellness 2005 - 2009

Directs development and delivery of innovative Wellness Center programs and services. Implements continuous

improvement of wellness center programs and services. Integration and coordination with various groups and

organizations. Develops, monitors, and reports on Wellness Center operating budget and financial results. Manages

internal and external contractors.

Arco Management Suffern, New York

Property Manager 2003 – 2005

Managed all aspects of on-site general operations of ten properties totaling 1,205 units and earned satisfactory reviews

from annual audits for three consecutive years. Third party receiverships, Coop/Condo, Section 8, Tax Credit & Rent

Ups. Achieved an average occupancy of greater than 90% and economic occupancy greater than 85% .Responsible for

recertification’s. Monitored and coordinated contractors, including maintaining a comprehensive list of contractors and

those available to respond to emergency situations. Recruited, hired, and trained ten property management, maintenance

and leasing staff members.

Picerne Real Estate Group Newburgh New York

Property Manager 2001-2002

Manager, Senior low income tax credit building, 66 units, responsible for daily operations, and all administrative duties

including leasing, annual recertification’s and tenant relations. Yardi, Microsoft Office.

Signature Housing Solutions Kingston New York

Property Manager 1998-2001

Manage and supervise all aspects of the operation of this multifamily low income housing tax credit, 202 subsidized,

apartment complex, 122 units, responsible for all administrative duties and day to day operations supervisor of

maintenance as well as coordination of all tenant relations, leasing, recertification’s and all landscaping and property

maintenance.

MCE Property Management Kingston New York

Housing Consultant 1997-2001

Part /time real estate salesperson for apartment rentals and home sales screening applicants for landlords and

management companies. Working with referral based clientele.

Storage USA Mahopac, New York

Assistant Manager 1997-1998

Managing 650 units at Storage Facility, General Office Administration, customer service, office supply purchases, bank

drops, leasing, move-ins, move-outs, transfers, light maintenance and properly upkeep, MS 1C Computer system,

Enforcement of site rules and regulations.

Related Management Port Chester, New York

Property Manager 1995-1996

Responsible for managing a 65 Multi/Family Unit Building - General Office Administration, Micro Rent Account Lease

administration, recertification’s, leasing, Apartment/inspections, supervisory skills, DHCR & HUD Regulations, Certified

Occupancy Specialist designation.

Community Property Services Bronx, New York

Administrative Housing Director 1994-1996

Established and implemented procedure and structure for local Community based organization, Assisted broker in all

real estate transactions, residential safety, inspections, commercial, open houses seminars, coop/condo, foreclosures,

HUD, VA loans, rent ups, rentals.

Ontrack Realty Corporation Bronx, New York

Office Manager 1991-1994

Responsible for managing office, Training office staff, interaction with firms and agencies both public and private,

processing of homeless families, HIV/Aids, Victims of domestic violence, and substance abuse population for housing

lease negotiations etc. Servicing Bronx, Manhattan, Queens, Brooklyn, Staten Island. Westchester County and Long

Island.

New York Housing Authority New York, New York

Housing Assistant 1988-1991

Responsibilities include administration of rental assistance process, conducting apartment inspections computer skills,

data entry, and retrieval, lease negotiations with outside agencies, daily interaction, with public and private agencies,

management of rental units, rent collection, apartment repairs, move in and move outs, administration of rent adjustment

and recertification’s, landlord and tenant court appearances.

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