Joy Knust
Blue Springs, MO 64015
Career Objective:
Currently seeking Senior Executive Management opportunity overseeing the development, management, projects, safety, financial aspects, budgeting, leasing and success of the portfolio/community, Human Resources. Note-Available to travel.
Education:
Memorial High School, Tulsa, OK
Tulsa Junior College, Tulsa, OK
Oklahoma University, Norman, OK
Designations and Appointments:
Oklahoma Brokers Real Estate License
President 2009; Building Owners and Managers Association, (BOMA) Tulsa Chapter
Real Property Administrator (RPA);Building Owners and Managers Association International
Certified Property Manager (CPM) Candidate; Institute of Real Estate Management (IREM)
Facility Management Administrator (FMA) Candidate; Building Owners and Manager Association International
Experience:
TechRidge Properties, Tulsa, OK
Property Manager: November 2007 – Present
Directly responsible for the management and lease renewals of thirteen office buildings totaling over 550,000 square feet, 155 tenants; supervise staff of 7 employees and contractors. Oversee & responsible for all aspects of management, maintenance contracts, tenant construction, life safety, capital projects, budgets, accounting, billing and status reports on the office park, negotiate lease renewals, expansion and worked with legal group to draft and complete lease agreements.
CB Richard Ellis Oklahoma/Trammell Crow Company, Tulsa, OK
Senior Real Estate Manager: January 2000 – November 2007
Responsible for the management of seven properties (11 buildings) totaling over 950,000 square feet, supervise staff of 11 employees and vendors. Successfully qualified and entered building in The Office Building of the Year (TOBY) award. Provided third party management for multiple building owners, each with their own accounting and reporting requirements. Oversee maintenance, tenant improvements, elevator remodel, capital improvements, life & safety issues, code requirements and inspections.
Sevo Miller, Tulsa, OK
Property Manager: 1997 – 2000
Management responsibilities of residential properties, including monthly reports, budgets, accounts payable, collections, leasing, tenant relations and maintenance.
Columbia Property Management Company, Columbia, MO
Broker Officer/Director of Property Management: 1990 – 1997
Broker Officer for property Management Company. Oversee all operations
and management of company and properties, industrial, commercial, retail &
residential. Responsible for 20+ employees and 1.5 MM square foot
portfolio.
References are readily available upon request
Summary of Qualifications
Responsive & Superior Client/Customer Service
Multi task in fast paced environment –manage multiple projects simultaneously
Supervise, train, coach and motivate staff-team building skills
Human Resources-Recruitment, interviews, background review, hiring, employee benefits, employee reviews
Proficient in lease/contract analysis and negotiation
Maintain property records & lease files
Competitive bidding/proposal process
Day to day operations, management and administration
Implement marketing strategies for property
Maintain asset to highest possible level
Construction management
Oversee improvement & capital projects
Quarterly & Annual budget preparation
Financial responsibility of multiple properties
Develop contract specifications and negotiate service contracts
Manage Tenant Improvements
Capital budget preparations & project supervision
Emergency procedures Manuals and Life Safety Issues
Perform facility inspections and evaluations
Office, Medical, Industrial, Retail,Residential and HOA experience
Building, vendor and tenant insurance requirements
Industry knowledge to implement appropriate risk management practices
Monitor customer payments, collections and legal action
Ability to travel-road warrior
Event planning for tenant/resident events
Computer proficient
Fair Housing knowledge
Available to relocate as needed
Attention to detail & organization skills
Rehab experience
Customer service call center
Operating expense preparation/ reconciliation
Ensure compliance with leases
Preventive maintenance schedules
Works closely with legal department, governmental authorities, construction manager
Tenant/Landlord inquiries and issues
Enhance curb appeal, signage, property visibility, vacancy preparation
Market analysis
Develop strategies to improve performance and reduce/control costs
Conducts weekly and monthly meetings
Property transitions
Performance driven & strong work ethic