Brenda M. Slaughter
Briargate Dr., Missouri City, TX 77489 813-***-**** aduox0@r.postjobfree.com
CAREER SUMMARY
Motivated professional, talented leader, and driven problem-solver with several years of experience in managing contract workload and offer outstanding attention to detail and coordination. Focused problem-solver addressing complex issues and delivering results through strategic, operational, relationship building, and influencing attributes. Apply technical, tactical, and commercial skills in implementing change and driving new initiatives across functions inside organizations and with external agencies.
AREAS of EXPERTISE include:
Strategic and Operational Planning Change Management Process Improvement Relationship Management
Project Management Contract Management Employee Development Mentoring and Coaching
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Assistant Property Manager GREYSTAR MANAGEMENT SERVICES – Houston, TX 6/2021 – Present
Electronically deposit and post rent checks and vendor checks through CheckScan, along with any bank deposits required
Affordable housing applications
Complete all deposit accounting, move in’s, move out’s, FAS’s, to ensure EOM closeout is completed and balanced
Issue concessions and credits when necessary or applicable to Resident’s account
Create, complete and submit Incident reports, when applicable to Community on-site circumstances
Draft and amend lease contracts, add and apply monthly rentable items/services and walk units for new resident move-ins
Notarize documents associated with application approvals
Ensure files comply with TAA guidelines and Greystar’s policy and procedures
Host and assist with resident events
Enter maintenance service requests and sign off on Vendor service orders
Complete and submit monthly marketing survey to upper management
Monitor, assign and train Leasing Agent on daily tasks/schedules, policies and procedures
Resolve Resident disputes and issues
Collected and posted all rental payments, ensuring (3) day notices were drafted and delivered in a timely manner to meet monthly delinquency goals
Sent out renewal letters (120) days in advance for upcoming expiring leases
Received, logged, and accurately coded all invoices and reviewed with Property Manager for approval
Filled in as acting Community Manager in absence of Community Manager
Managed leasing staff, ensuring all follow-ups to prospects were made and occupancy goals were achieved
Assistant Property Manager BG PERSONNEL SERVICES (Temp Services) Houston, TX 11/2012 – 6/2021
Answered phones and any inquiries, and assisted with the daily opening and closure of model units
Showed potential new models and vacant units and informed customers about services available
Assessed customer needs and educated potential residents on lease agreements
Drafted lease agreements for accuracy and completion
Verified new unit move-ins were ready for occupancy and provided welcome packets
Input, managed, and signed off on service orders
Contract Specialist THE HARRIS CENTER FOR MENTAL HEALTH AND IDD – Houston, TX 7/2015 – 1/2021
Drafted, reviewed, and negotiated (redline) Affiliation Agreements, MOU’s, BAA’s/DUA’s, until fully executed
Drafted and reviewed Intellectual Developmental Disabilities (IDD), Texas Home Living (TxHmL), DayHab Respite, Facilities/Pooled, Pooled Housing & Transition, Revenue, LOA and Standard Professional Contracts from start to finish
Amended existing contracts as needed with appropriate templates through electronic Cobblestone System
Assisted Director of Contracts with research, full execution, and amendments of real estate leases for The HARRIS CENTER
Intermittently attend Operations/Resource/ RFP/RFQ/Board Proposal meetings for assigned contracts
Maintained Certificate of Insurance in Contract Database assuring contractor met the minimum regulatory requirements
Maintained positive relationships with vendors and providers to execute the Contract Agreement
Maintained open communication with End User to determine scope of services and other necessary information
Identified risk and liability problems within the contracts; evaluated contracts for compliance and expenditure concerns
Managed and assisted with negotiations contracts, renewals and amendments, and drafted requisitions for expense
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Assistant Property Manager EUREKA MULTIFAMILY GROUP – Houston, TX 12/2013 – 7/2015
Leasing Consultant for apartment leasing
Collected and posted all rental payments, ensuring (3) day notices were drafted and delivered in a timely manner to meet monthly delinquency goals
Reviewed and ensured resident rental insurance coverage was compliant to community’s requirements and guidelines
Filed evictions and appeared in court on behalf of the Community (for evictions), and reported negative debts to collections
Sent out renewal letters (120) days in advance for upcoming expiring leases
Received, logged, and accurately coded all invoices and reviewed with Property Manager for approval
Entered and confirmed completion and close out of work orders
Filled in as acting Community Manager in absence of Community Manager
Collected, organized, and ran Monday morning reports
Walked the property and units regularly for lease violations, according to Community’s requirements and policies
Managed leasing staff, ensuring all follow-ups to prospects were made and occupancy goals were achieved
Quality Control Coordinator MEADOR STAFFING SERVICES – Houston, TX 9/2012 –11/2013
Ensured all city codes and permits were current and valid
Ensured required permits and inspections complied with City of Houston ordinances
Updated and maintained currency of all Inspection, Warehouse and Quality Control Inventory logs
Created purchase orders using Visual
Assisted in maintaining and enforcing regulatory compliance and company safety requirements
Ensured all engineer/technician equipment and tools were up to date with servicing
Scanned, printed, backed-up, and conjoined Parts Inspection Reports with Work Orders to appropriate files/folders and emailed to corresponding departments/management teams
Assisted in conducting and maintaining employee training records in company safety, operations, and emergency procedures
Assisted in inspecting and maintaining all fire/safety equipment
Assisted in conducting monthly safety meetings and establishing off-site training programs
Greeted customers entering reception area
Answered multi-line phone and directed calls accordingly
Received sorted, and distributed mail
Responsible for guest log, customer sign in, and visitor badge issuance
Copied, faxed, and scanned relative to work duties and responsibilities
EDUCATION AND CREDENTIALS
Bachelor of Science Degree: Paralegal Studies Liberty University – Lynchburg, VA In Progress
Associate of Applied Science Degree: Paralegal Program Center for Advanced Legal Studies – Houston, TX (2015)
Texas Notary Public Commission #129562221 Exp. 10/2/2025
KEY SKILLS
Microsoft Office Suite
SAP, Oracle, SharePoint,
ProDoc, Westlaw, e-Filing
Data entry/file management
Scanning, Typing 50 wpm
Conflict Resolution
Customer Service/Client Care
Vendor Relations
Employee Training
Property Tours/Management
Yardi, Onesite, ILM Software, Bluemoon software
Invoice Processing
Corporate Policies/Procedures
Multi-Family Properties
Standard Operating Procedures
Risk Management
Regulatory Compliance
Contract Amendments
Verbal /Written Communication
Well-trained in Aptean R.O.S.S
Administrative Support