CHERYL A. JONES
**** ***** **** *****, ********, GA 30126
(C): 678-***-**** (E) ********@*****.***
PROFESSIONAL PROFILE
Creative professional with extensive management knowledge and solid history of
operational achievement. Self-motivator, with ability to train and coordinate, efforts of others to meet organizational goals. Exhibit excellent portfolio organization and time management skills. Versed in Microsoft Business Suite, Yardi, KNOCK, Rent Café, AMSI, Onesite, and Ops Technology.
CORE QUALIFICATIONS
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
03/2023 – 05/2023 Corporate Portfolio Risk Manager
COMPANY DISSOLVED Elite Management Group - Atlanta, GA
Directed property assessments to define, analyze, create plans and staff training that minimized potential risk, for 19 sites, by 25% with implementation of essential HVAC equipment increasing service request completion and EPA compliance
Construct company policy, procedures, forms, and required reporting
Assisting attorney with litigation discovery research resulting in $325K in reduced settlements
Arbitration and mediation of resident concerns preventing legal proceedings totaling $10K within 30 days
Critical thinking with insurance claims and project management completion diminishing revenue loss by $30K and initiation of contingency strategies to manage future exposure
10/2022 - 03/23 Property Manager – Cumberland Crossing
Lion Management Group - Marietta, GA
Day to day operations for a 320-unit Conventional community
Partner with vendors and construction teams to guarantee best pricing, establish scope of work, and monitor ages payables to ensure timely process and payment
Responsible for new construction and renovation bidding process to manage performance quality and pricing resulting in $5K-$7K savings per reno package
Monitor target & completion dates for unit move-out, demo, painting, cabinetry, flooring, HVAC, appliance installation, full punch, final walk through while amplifying occupancy 10% and simultaneously exceeding revenue goals by $20K.
02/2021 – 10/2022 Realtor – Miles Group & Associates
MGA Realty - Atlanta, GA
Marketing of properties & lead generation via SEO, social media, Open Houses, direct online, sphere, postcard mailing and texting campaigns
Accurate development & analysis of comparable market surveys resulting in strategic pricing positioning, resulting in offers within 2-4 days $20k-$40 over list price
Successful negotiation of contracts ranging from $200K - $500K
10/2016 – 02/2021 Property Manager – Sterling Riverside Townhomes
SMP - Atlanta, GA
Effectively increased revenue by 28% within 120 days exceeding budgeted monthly income by $35K during pandemic, with 17% decreased delinquency in 180 days, and directed property renovation process
Initiated & managed the Affordable Program to the community created a $30K increase in revenue
Successfully implemented employee training and team building programs
Coordinated maintenance efforts to bulldoze through 160 deferred service requests to 15 within 60 days, boosted customer satisfaction, curtailed OT generating enhanced work-balance for the team and NOI savings of $1,875 monthly
09/2014 – 09/2016 Community Manager – Somerpoint Apts
Kenco Apartments - Atlanta, GA
Stabilized income, delinquency, and occupancy within 180 days positioning property for sale
Increased revenue by 25% and reduced delinquency 39% exceeding NOI $25K monthly
Worked with team to maintain service request completion and rent ready availability
07/2013 – 01/2014 Community Manager – Hunter’s Grove Apts
First Communities Management, Inc New Management change
H.J. Russell & Company New Management change
3rd Group Property Management
New Owner purchase with Management change
Analyze, evaluate monthly and quarterly financial statements for a 200-units
Reconstructed collection efforts increasing revenue by 3%
06/2011 – 04/2013 Area Property Manager – Peoplestown, Ashley Westend, Ashley Cascade
Property Manager – Villages at Carver
Integral Property Management – Atlanta, GA
Managed 3 diverse communities comprised of Conventional, Tax Credit,and Affordable Housing; one a “special needs” pilot program for mentally challenged and/or physically disable individuals
Worked with site Managers and Maintenance Supervisors to ensure availability of rent ready apartment homes
Budgetary & Financial results examined, reconciled, and reported to ensure benchmarks are met
Engage in employee recruiting activities, onboarding and offboarding related to property transitions
Successfully reduced $250K delinquency, for multi-site totaling 600-unit community, by 50% within 129 days
Orchestrated successful plan undertaking 179 past due resident file re-certifications to meet State compliance mandates, subsequently increasing revenue by $4,500 monthly
09/2008 – 06/2011 Community Manager – Peachtree Corners
RAM Partners, LLC – Atlanta, GA
Increased revenue by $11K, within 60 days, renewing expired & future leases increasing rents by $30-$50
Development of Resident Retention measures to enhance customer satisfaction resulting in a 20% decrease of turnover year-over-year for a 348-unit conventional community
03/2005 – 11/2007 Regional Manager
Property Manager – The Villages at Castleberry Hill
H.J. Russell & Company – Atlanta, GA
Management of multi-sites comprised of luxury high-rise, mid-rise, ranging in 500-900 units plus commercial venues; CVS Pharmacy, storage units, 200 unit hotel
Provide weekly, monthly, quarterly reporting to client
Participate in weekly client calls and/or meetings
Worked with site Managers and Maintenance Supervisors to ensure availability of rent ready apartment homes
Created marketing collaborative to achieve and maintain an occupancy growth, of 15%, for a multi-phased community of Conventional Market, Tax-Credit, and Project Based Subsidized programs
Established aggressive collection program reducing delinquency from 8% to 1%
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science: Business Management
Rhode Island College - Providence, RI
Real Estate License: Salesperson
Georgia Real Estate Institute - Atlanta, Georgia
CERTIFICATIONS
2022 HCCP Candidate
2014 Licensed GA Real Estate Agent
2008 Certified Apartment Portfolio Supervisor (CAPS)
ACHIEVEMENTS
Excellence in New Property Acquisition Award
Top Manager - Portfolio Effective Gross Income
Top Performing Property Manager Annual Canned Food Drive
Property Manager of Month Nominee
November RAM Honor Roll Recipient
Property Manager of Month Nominee
District Manager, Top Five-Effective Gross Income - President's Award
President's Award
Proficient Fiscal Budget development
Excellent Written and Verbal Communication Skills
Effective Decision-making Ability
Client service-focused