Property Manager

CAROLYN L. STEELE

***** ******

Tomball, TX *****

I am interested in exploring employment opportunities with your organization. The enclosed résumé indicates my background and experience - my drive, enthusiasm, and personal initiative can only be revealed during a face-to-face meeting. In advance, thank you for your time in consideration of my record and potential.

I offer you an experienced professional with a solid record of performance and accomplishment. My background provides extensive experience in management and marketing responsibilities, as well as in organizing, motivating, and training personnel to achieve goals. Additionally, I am hardworking, dependable, and aggressively goal oriented, and I am available for employment now. Also, I possess excellent customer service and communication skills, as well as effective time management abilities. I am confident that I have developed the skills, abilities and expertise that will serve me as a valuable addition to your organization.

Should my qualifications be of interest, I would appreciate the opportunity for a personal interview at your convenience. If you need additional information at this time, I will gladly respond on request.

Again, thank you for your time. I look forward to hearing from you soon.

Sincerely,

Carolyn Steele

encl résumé

CAROLYN L. STEELE

11935 Oakner

Tomball,TX 77377

OBJECTIVE:

Seeking challenging position of responsibility where skills and experience can be effectively utilized to contribute to company success.

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS:

l Background provides experience in Marketing, Sales Management, Sales, Public Relations, Personnel Management and Supervision, Customer Service, and Property Management.

l Extensive experience dealing with people, ability to quickly establish rapport and inspire trust and confidence. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; Good listener. Particularly effective in situations requiring diplomacy and tact.

l Experienced in planning, organizing and coordinating diverse projects and events. Self-starter with superior analytical and organizational skills. Able to comprehend needs, both global and situational, and to address said needs efficiently and effectively.

l Natural aptitude for advertising and promotional. Knowledgeable and skilled in creating ads, banners, flyers, etc.

l Accustomed to full managerial responsibility. Able to handle multiple tasks easily.

EMPLOYMENT HIGHLIGHTS:

7/04 – 11/08 Autumn Winds LLC Anderson, IN

Property Manager

Responsible for all aspects of day-to-day operations of Autumn Winds Apartments. Duties included, leasing, collections, marketing, overseeing maintenance and repairs, bookkeeping and extensive customer service. Implement rent increases and maintained 90% occupancy while the city was going thru an unemployment slump.

3/99 – 7/04 Schlemmer Management Company Greensburg, IN

Property Manager

Responsible for all aspects of day-to-day operations of 210 unit apartment complex. Increased occupancy from 79% to 91%. Effected new rate schedule to enhance revenue. Duties included extensive customer service, showing and leasing apartments, supervision of 4 maintenance personnel, overseeing all maintenance functions, and ensuring compliance with all Fair Housing Laws.

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EMPLOYMENT HIGHLIGHTS: (Continued)

7/98 – 3/99 SEARS SIDING & WINDOWS Houston, TX

Marketing Supervisor

Responsible for the growth and development of Sears Siding and Windows in-store marketing program for Houston, Austin, San Antonio, Lubbock, and Amarillo, Texas. This included recruiting, training, and development of productive sales personnel, development and implementation of marketing strategies, development of advertising, etc.

3/97 – 6/98 SEARS/AMERICAN MAGNETITE, INC. Baton Rouge, LA

Branch Marketing Manager (11/97 – 6/98)

Responsibilities and duties parallel to those listed above, except responsible for Baton Rouge and surrounding areas.

District / Branch Marketing Manager (3/97 – 11/97)

Responsibilities and duties parallel to those listed above, except responsible for Houston and Austin, Texas and surrounding areas.

12/90 – 8/95 THE FINGER COMPANIES Houston, TX

Property Manager (6/93 – 8/95)

Responsible for all aspects of day-to-day operation of Tree Top Apartments, a 179-unit property. Duties included leasing, collections, overseeing maintenance and repairs, bookkeeping/accounting, organization of parties and other social events, and extensive customer service. Maintained an occupancy rate of 93% throughout tenure with company.

Assistant Manager (9/91 – 6/93)

Duties and responsibilities essentially parallel to position listed above, except at Evergreen Forest Apartments.

Weekend Leasing Agent (12/90 – 9/91)

Part-time sales and service responsibilities at Tealwood Apartments.

8/88 – 12/90 HOUSTON EYE CLINIC Houston, TX

Community Relations Assistant

Responsible for organization and coordination of Health Fairs and Free Eye Screening for senior citizens throughout the Houston Metropolitan area. Worked extensively with area Chamber of Commerce, business owners and managers, as well as numerous non-profit and charitable organizations.

2/81 – 8/88 HOUSTON LIGHTING AND POWER Houston, TX

Service Representative

Responsible for handling customer requests such as service transfers, answering billing questions, and resolving any other problems. Additional duties included skip tracing of delinquent customers and functioning in a Public Relations capacity as needed.

References Available Upon Request

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