Experienced Property Manager

LISA VELLAR

OBJECTIVE

To secure a property management position within a dynamic organization that will provide new challenges and opportunities in property management. This position would allow me to employ my proven leadership, management, marketing and decision making abilities to their fullest potential.

EXPERIENCE

2015-Present Allied-Orion Denver, CO

Community Manager

Transition a 374 unit “A plus” community from lease-up to stabilized property.

Oversee the marketing/leasing staff to ensure that management's goals are met.

Solicit and evaluate bids for new contract services. Including monitoring warranty work needed.

Direct day-to-day operations of the property including personnel, financial management, maintenance, preventive maintenance; repairs of facilities, grounds, equipment, utilities and infrastructure.

Prepare weekly and monthly financial and occupancy reports, budget variance report, then forward to RPM and RVP for review.

2014-2015 Gables Residential Houston, TX

Community Manager

Communicate regularly with senior management, owners and investors on rental rates, physical condition of property and financial expenses.

Collect rents, deposits and manage financial expenses, budgeting and forecasting for owners.

Coordinate marketing efforts.; research and marketing analysis.

Resident relationships and management.

Facilitate property maintenance issues, including scheduling regular maintenance and repairs, negotiating contract with vendors and conducting property inspections.

2013-2014 Holland Residential Colorado Springs, CO

Community Manager

Prepare and manage the operating budget in order to control expenses and meet financial objectives, as well as processing all invoices for property.

Accounts payable/ receivable such as processing vendor invoices promptly enter PO's for orders as well as placing all orders with vendors in a timely manner to ensure apartments are completed as scheduled.

Providing excellent resident relations and customer

Coordinate marketing efforts.; research and marketing analysis.

Maximizing income through improved occupancy and strong rental collections.

2009-2014 Riverstone Residential Group Colorado Springs, CO

Property Manager

Took property from 78% occupancy to 95% occupancy within three months of assuming position, and held occupancy with increasing rents above market for three plus years.

Completed weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual reports on time.

Supervised and coordinated construction projects (capital improvements and tenant fit-up projects), maintenance and repair items, subcontractors and vendors, maintenance staff for contract requirements, and daily operational activities for property.

Negotiated vendor contracts.

Communicated regularly with residents, contractors, vendors, and maintenance staff.

Successful in hiring professional and dedicated employees.

Conducted daily inspections of property.

Exceeded owner’s goals for occupancy and delinquency each year.

Managed and maintained a stable a positive NOI that exceeded budget expectations.

2004-2009 Griffis Blessing, Inc. Colorado Springs, CO

Property Manager

Managed the portfolio of two properties for four years.

Supervised and managed $800,000 of interior and exterior renovations on two properties.

Interior rehabilitation of units to conform to ADA requirements.

Supervised and coordinated construction projects (capital improvements and tenant fit-up), subcontractors, vendors, and maintenance staff.

Negotiated resident lease renewals and vendor contracts.

Communicated regularly with tenants, contractors, vendors, and the maintenance staff.

Reduced operating expenses by 15% while maintaining the same quality of customer service.

Researched and implemented changes to vendors/subcontractors to be more cost effective.

1998-2004 Century 21 Canon Land and Investment Pueblo, CO

Property Manager

1996-1998 Summit Property Management Pueblo, CO

Property Manager

EDUCATION

1993-1997 University of Colorado, Co Spgs

1991-1992 Pensacola Junior College

1987-1991 Florence High School

TRAINING AND AWARDS

Outlook, Excel, and Word

Onesite, Yardi, Leads 2 Lease, OnSite

Certified apartment manager, CAM

Star performer

Property of the Year

Midas Award

Currently training to obtain Real Estate Sales/Broker license

Professional references available upon request

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