Project Management Property

CHERYL A. MEEHAN

********@*****.***

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New Haven, CT 06515

Cell 863-***-****

CAREER PROFILE (and story of my life…)

** ***** ** *********** ********** and Documented Contributions in Project Management, Property Management, Residential Leasing and Marketing, with Emphasis on Strong Resident, Employee, Owner/Investor and Contractor Relations.

Dedicated, quality-focused professional offering strong qualifications in property & project management, leasing & office administration, including up-scale/luxury market properties, failing properties in need of revitalization, LIHTC, historical renovation, Section 8/HAP Subsidy & bonded communities. Precise, detail-oriented worker with proven skills in managing volume of tasks in deadline-driven environment. Sound judgment and decision-making skills. Recognized at every step of career path for positive attitude and work effort, maintaining highest professional ethics and standards. Proven ability to establish rapport and build relationships with people from diverse backgrounds. Adept at handling new challenges. Fair Housing compliant.

COMPETENCIES

Certified Occupancy Specialist (COS)

Site Compliance Specialist (SCS) Tax Credit Certified

Enterprise Income Verification (EIV) System Certified

HUD Tenant Rental Assistance Certification (TRACS-202D) System Certified

Budget and Variance Report Experienced Workflow Planning & Prioritizing

Optimize Use of Time & Resources Compliance Filing & Record Keep

Special Event Planning Community Outreach/Marketing

Interview, Hire, Review, Terminate Staff Excellent Written & Verbal Skills

YARDI, Yardi & more Yardi Computer Literate/Microsoft Office/Excel

TIMELINE OF EXPERIENCE

Regional Manager TLK Properties and CS Management & Acquisitions, LLC

November 2013 to March 2020

Springwood Gardens and Kelly Gardens, New Britain, CT (176 Market Rate Units)

Accomplishments thus far include maintaining constant 98% occupancy and increasing resident retention by 85%, due to open door policy, Landlord/Tenant communication, making aesthetic interior & exterior improvements, and simultaneously increasing rents across the board by 9%. Took property out of deficit and into profitability within 12 months. Many capital improvements are on my current agenda to produce long-term overall resident retention, thereby decreasing the expenses associated with turnover and causing stabilization. Received corporate award in 12/2019 for "Excellence in Management" and awarded for "Consistently Outperforming Budget on Controllable Items."

I performed all site visits, property & unit walk-throughs, and file audits to prepare for investors on any potential CT investments. That was fun and rewarding.

Due to a major fire and loss of 24 apartments, I became very familiar with working with the City of New Britain, State Police Arson Squad, Red Cross, Mayor, News Media, Insurance Adjusters, Asbestos Remediation and related procedures.

Flats at 390, Meriden, CT (106 Market Rate Units)

Performed diligence and related market studies leading to purchase of this property, now under CS Management/Acquisitions, LLC portfolio. Effectively reduced selling price by $225K due to defects I logged on 3 walk-through inspections. Responsible for name change and hiring of new staff. Work closely with designer to collaborate new interior designs and unit upgrades. Monitor contractors at all times through renovations. Modifications to site include sub-metering of all units, securing new vendors, conducting file audits and unit-by-unit inspections, determining overall anticipated capital expenditures and projected profit/loss. Focus on transitioning 30 units currently offline to a make ready status within 6 weeks. Assure owners and investors of fiscal success by implementing strong marketing plan and resident retention.

The Packard, West Hartford, CT (77 Upscale Historical Units)

Performed diligence and related market studies to add this property to corporate portfolio. Focus is to maintain current resident base while collaborating on new decor, choice of contractor and materials, revamp challenging parking problems, restoration of units highly neglected, maximizing fiscal health, and getting leases current.

Owner Assistant

& Property Manager Renaissance Management Company, New Haven, CT May 2013 to November 2013

Transitional position upon relocation

Capitol Apartments (40 Elderly Section 8 Units)

and Renaissance Hill, New Haven, CT (80 Section 8 Family Units)

Assistant to Owner and overall administrative to assure compliance support for 370 Section 8 subsidized apartments. Property Manager of 120 units. Owner's Assistant duties included, complete management of office operations, including enforcing policies & procedures, work order generation and reconciliation, securing vendors as necessary, price and product comparisons for maintenance supplies, recertification appointments, rent processing, all company correspondence, utility spreadsheets & comparisons, and scheduling and monitoring of fire, safety & HUD inspections. Completely revised three Tenant Selection Plans, updated three application formats to remain in compliance, and refined all related compliance forms, checklists and correspondence. Held company to all regulatory agreement specifications via in-house audits.

Property Manager Birchez Associates, Kingston, NY

No Asst. Mgr. January 2011 to May 2013

The Birches at Esopus, NY

and The Birches at Saugerties, NY (140 55+ Units)

55+ Senior LIHTC, Section 8, Nursing Home Transition Diversion (NHTD) Subsidy. Successfully completed prior company backlog of 96 out-of-compliance recertifications for previous year, in addition to my workload of 140 in the current year. Maintained 100% occupancy on both sites. Achieved 100% compliance with New York State and third-party audits.

Property Manager: Taymil Partners, LLC, Framingham, MA

No Asst. Mgr. February 2009-November 2009

Hemingway Place - E. Haven

and 511 Main Street Apartments - W. Haven (177 Units)

Conventional and Section 8, unit by unit renovation under strict budget and timeline, supervised major capital improvements on two properties. Increased occupancy from 85% to 100% in 3 months.

Project/Property Manager: Redbrick Partners, LLC, Washington, DC

No Asst. Mgr. October 2006 to February 2009

Rivercrest Apartments, Poughkeepsie NY (96 Units). I changed name to Hudson Row.

Renovation for Condominium Conversion (Red-Herring) & related construction. Secured 100% occupancy 2 months ahead of unit availability.

Project/Property Manager: Carlisle Property Management, Miami, FL (2) October 2004 to October 2006

Lake Mirror Tower, Lakeland, FL (76 units)

Historic Renovation/Construction of 1926 hotel to apartments, Lease-Up, Luxury High Rise with 23 floor plans. 91% occupied 3 months ahead of absorption schedule, saving company $186,000, enhancing investor potential.

Project/Property Manager: Carlisle Property Management, Miami, FL (1) June, 2003 to October, 2004

Villas at Lake Smart, Winter Haven, FL (220 units)

New Construction, Lease-Up, Tax Credit and related compliance. Full start-up of systems, marketing plans, hiring of staff, policies and procedures.

Stabilized property and staff successfully in order to take on next challenge with a historical renovation project with the same company.

SPECIFIC ACHIEVEMENTS AND GROWTH

Property Manager: Hudson Row Apartments, 2633 South Rd Poughkeepsie, NY

No Asst. Mgr. October 2006 – Feb 2009

Relocated to take charge of reconstruction / redevelopment for condominium conversion project

Changed the name and property logo to “Hudson Row”

Maintained current residents at 90% during 1st through 3rd phase conversion

Monitored and managed all vendors during construction while adhering to construction and operations budget

Applied for and obtained all necessary Town Building Permits & Certificates of Occupancy

Managed property and construction staff

Collected above pro-forma rents necessary for construction loan by 5%

Property Manager: Quail's Bluff, 550 Burns Avenue, Lake Wales, FL

July 2002 to October 2002

Accepted a large challenge to correct accumulating deterioration of 112 market units.

Increased capital investments by 20% by improving interior units and grounds maintenance, including major pool repairs, paving, remove/replace trees & landscaping, irrigation, roof repair and A/C repair and replacement.

Revived poor reputation. Increased occupancy from 77% to 97% in 12 weeks.

Made positive aesthetic improvements, impacting current residents and surrounding community.

Increased resident retention by 75%.

Property Manager: The Arbours At Garden Grove, Winter Haven, FL

No Asst. Mgr. August 2001 to July 2002

Knowledge of all phases of property management, including new construction, punch lists & code enforcement

Single-handed management of 90 market units in lease-up (70% occupancy in 2 months)

Proven track record with consistent closing ratio of 80%

Effective company employee / great interaction with owners, investors & contractors

Able to achieve goals, make deadlines, under demanding circumstances

Advanced from leasing consultant to property manager in two months, increasing operating & reducing salary expense

Created unparalleled enthusiasm with residents of all ages

Organized Grand Opening/Ribbon Cutting Ceremony

Creative flair for advertising, sales and marketing ideas

Complete knowledge of Fair Housing guidelines

Computer literate. Proficient with Windows, Microsoft Word, Word Perfect, Excel

Quattro Pro. Extensive YARDI training

Implemented first year budget. 100% proven track record of remaining under budget

Strong adherence to collection policies - zero evictions in 11 months

Authored newsletter and compiled "welcome packet" through area vendors & Chamber.

Leasing Manager: Seramonte Apartments, Mix Avenue, Hamden, CT

A great start to my career August 1997 to June 2001

Leasing Trainer & Resident Services Coordinator

Managed turn-key of vacant apartments (450 market units - 38 year old property - 14 floor plans)

Supervised maintenance staff of 8, monitored maintenance training programs

Increased occupancy rate from a steady 3-year slump of 65% to 99% within 5 months, which held for 3.5 years

Retained residents for highest percentage in 15 years

Improved property by installing cost-effective renovations simultaneously increasing rent by 8% each year

Closed on 7 of 10 Internet inquiries, acted in concierge capacity for relocating residents, creating a specialty

Developed Corporate Leasing Training Program for statewide properties, including marketing, policies & procedures, scheduling, attaining personal & leasing goals with emphasis on inter-corporate promotions

Monitor leasing staff for three properties (1,025 units)

Responsible for all local advertising of three properties

Performed market evaluations and comps. Networked effectively with competition in the area.

EDUCATION

Ross Business Development - EIV Best Practices Certified - 9/2013

Ross Business Development - TRACS (202D) Certified - 9/2013

National Center for Housing Management - Certified Occupancy Specialist (COS) 7/2013

Housing Credit College - Tax Credit Certified Site Compliance Specialist (SCS) 11/2011

Albertus-Magnus College - Certified Paralegal, Real Estate Law, Civil Procedure & Evidence, Family Law, Criminal Law/Legal Investigation, Torts, Transfer/Ownership, American Jurisprudence, Commercial Law, Estates and Trusts, Legal Analysis & Writing

Western New England College - Marketing, Business Math, Psychology.

AFFILIATIONS & COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT

Current Member Mid-State Chamber. Former affiliations: Ulster County, Saugerties, New Paltz, Poughkeepsie, Lakeland, Winter Haven, Hamden Chambers of Commerce.

Member Esopus Business Alliance (marketing and networking). Hosted various meetings and events at apartment site(s).

Former Board Member DLP-Downtown Lakeland Partnership: objective to integrate downtown living with merchant sales.

Former Member ABWA-American Business Women's Association (author newsletter).

Graduate of Lakeland Police Department Citizen's Police Academy.

Graduate of National Paralegal Association.

Children, Incorporated - active participant & sponsor of needy child in Kentucky.

Hospice - Certified Terminal Patient Volunteer. Cared for the very first 2 AIDS patients in CT.

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