Vanessa Bowie Rankin

**** ************ *****, ******** *******, Colorado 80918

(Willing to relocate) 719-***-**** adg0nq@r.postjobfree.com

A problem solving, “people person” with integrity, and a can-do attitude.

Took necessary measures for recruiting, training and supervising over thirty leasing and maintenance staff members

Taught a project design management workshop and counterpart conference

Provided various measures for negotiating and organizing lease agreements along with capitol developments

Provided due measures for maintenance and modification regarding 1000+ residential units

Produced annual budget, monthly reports, weekly reports, and daily numbers

Produced various financial analytical reports and practicability reports of potential property achievements, including soliciting and assessing vendor bids

Proficient in: CRM, ILMS, AMSI, YARDI, MRI, On-Site, Word, Excel, Facebook,

Served on HOA for Tantra Lake and Ballpark Neighborhood Association

Was on the opening lease-up team for Premier Lofts

Knows business level Eastern Armenian

Held government SECRET clearance status

Ran four half- Marathons

Educational Background

M.P.A. Master of Public Administration, University of Colorado at Colorado Springs

Certificates in Public Management and Nonprofit Management from the University of Colorado at Colorado Springs

B.A. English, from the University of Colorado at Boulder

Accredited Residential Manager (ARM) designation from the Institute of Real Estate Management

Notary Public

Professional Background

Community Manager, Assistant Property Manager

2019-Current

Echelon Property Group: Palmer Park Apartments, Vistas at Plum Creek, Whispering Hills Colorado Springs & Castle Rock, CO

Managed 200,186, and 216 rental apartments with a staff of five advancing leasing strategies and safety protocols during Covid-19. Maintaining high occupancy and low delinquency. Responsible for leasing strategies, dispositions, staff coaching, resident retention, lease agreements, rent collection and enforcement of policies always in accordance with fair housing laws. Awarded Echelon “Gosling” (New Hire) of the Year 2019. Apartment Association Peak Awards 2020 Community Team Winner! Proficient in YARDI, CRM, On-site

Department of State Management Intern, Human Resources and General Service Offices

2011

U.S. Embassy Yerevan, Armenia

Had an inside view of the operations and management of a U.S. Embassy. Working across the range of General Services, Financial Management and Human Resources Sections in close working contact with the cross-cultural embassy staff. Daily duties included resume selection, housing coordination, inventory and other projects. Assisted with the formal Independence Day party, Embassy Awards ceremony, Marine security drill, and Art in Embassies Tour. In addition, furthered my studies in Armenian and Russian languages. Obtained Secret clearance.

Peace Corps Volunteer

2008-2010

Community Health Educator, Vardenik Armenia

Acted as a Community Health Educator in an Armenian village of 8,000 people. Primary assignment was teaching health and English classes to students from 1st through 11th grades. Also, acted as the co-chair for the Peace Corps Armenia HIV/AIDS initiative, Public Relations, Peer Support Network, and Volunteer Advisory Committee. Was the Pre-Service training Assistant Health Tech. Trainer for the A17 class, and on Welcoming committee for the A18 class. Team taught a Project Design Management workshop and wrote curriculum and team taught a bi-lingual Counterpart Conference for Volunteers and their Armenian counterparts.

Property Manager

2006- 2007

Tantra Lake Apartments, Waterton Property Management, Boulder, Colorado

Managed 210 rental apartments on a property of 318 units and served on the homeowners’ association. Led a staff of 7, leasing agents and maintenance crew. Responsible for yearly budgets, leasing strategies, scheduling yearly maintenance, hiring and firing staff, resident retention, lease agreements, rent collection and enforcement of policies. Duties included: Provided various measures for rent agreements along with the capitol developments. Provided due measures for maintenance and modification regarding 300+ residential units. Produced annual budget, monthly reports, weekly reports and daily numbers. Produced various financial analytical reports and practicability reports of potential property achievements, including soliciting and assessing vendor bids. Proficient in AMSI, YARDI, and One-Site.

Community Manager 2005-2006

River Run Apartments, 117 River Group, Avon, Colorado

Managed a complex of 117 apartments in a season desirability market reaching 100% occupancy in the off-season. Led a team of 4 leasing and maintenance techs. Collected rent, enforced policies, managed hiring and firing, conducted market surveys, and prepared staff and residents for conversion of apartments to condominiums. Lived on property and acted as a resource and role model.

Assistant Manager / Leasing Director

2004-2005

Premier Lofts, Corum Real Estate, Denver, Colorado

Was on the opening team for Premier Lofts. Acted as Assistant Manager and Leasing Director for luxury loft apartments. Duties included lease-up and resident retention, rent collection, keeping up with market trends, planning opening ceremony and resident parties, served on the Ballpark Neighborhood association, lived on property and served as a resource and role model.

Assistant Manager

2003-2004

The Breakers, The Feld Company, Denver, Colorado

Was the Assistant Manager of the Fridays Harbor village consisting of 214 apartments and the roving manager of 6 villages in the complex of 1001 apartments. Rent collection, lease signing, resident relations, evictions, vendor log, paying invoices, resident retention, and writing service requests. Employee of the Month, December 2003.

Residential Advisor 1998 Aden Hall and Hallett Hall, University of Colorado, Boulder, Colorado

Served as a resource for the freshman occupied Hallet Hall and the summer school occupied Aden Hall. Enforced school policies and planned healthy leisure events.

Character and Show Host 1998 & 2001 Walt Disney World and Disneyland

Made every guest experience magical by recreating select famous Disney characters, acting as a show host and as the Club Owner for the Club Buzz Show. Let my positive personality shine through and met people from all over the world.

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