Walida Howard
Charlotte, NC 28269
302-***-**** (H)
**********@***.***
Professional Profile:
Reliable, self-motivated achiever, with record of success in management and organizational skills, desire a position, which is challenging and rewarding in the business, finance or marketing industry where my current skill set may be utilized and further developed to the fullest.
• Managed 500+ residential units
• Negotiated contracts for services to be rendered
• Acted as a marketing and promotional liaison between the corporation and the surrounding community
• Built and developed professional partnerships with outside vendors
• Proven tract record in efficiently lowering the overall costs and expenditures in the operational budget
• Developed marketing strategies and business models to reflect the change in the market over a 3 and 5 year span
• Manage 500+ Military Housing project in Dover, DE (Dover Air Force Base)
Education
• M.B.A. Marketing –Wilmington University, New Castle, DE May 2008
• B.S. Finance –Wilmington University, New Castle, DE January 2007
Experience
Pinnacle/America Management 2007-present
Marketing Manager Dover, DE
• Supervised marketing efforts for a 800+ military housing project in DE
• Supervised a staff of 10
• Roll out marketing campaigns to increase occupancy
• Market project via website
• Conduct marketing and brainstorming meetings
• Event Planning
• Community based marketing
• Presentation marketing
• Strategic planning
Ingerman Group 2007-2008
District Manager/Property Manager Dover, DE
• Supervised 4 multi-unit residential complexes in the MD and DE region
• Supervised over 20 staff and personnel
• Accounting and financial responsibilities
• Developed and managed the operational budget for 4 sites
• Ensured HUD and Tax Credit compliance
• Developed marketing programs and incentives to increase profits
• Develop sales presentations and marketing materials
• Participate in the development of internal and external communication programs that support product and marketing position
• Work closely with marketing team to ensure successful execution on marketing plans
Intercoastal Group 2002-2007
Property Manager Chester, PA
• Managed a multi-unit complex of more than 300 residential dwellings
• Manager the overall budget and reconciled accounts regularly
• Supervised a staff of 15
• Responsible for contract negotiations and awarding contracts to outside vendors
• Implemented several creative marketing strategies to increase the volume of applicants and new residents
• Assist with development necessary marketing collateral to support sales, including customer testimonials, product data sheets, and other necessary materials
• Work collaboratively with the marketing and sales teams, and outside vendors to recommend, plan, implement, and assess client seminars, conference sponsorships, speaking opportunities, client entertainment, and other marketing-elated events
Patterson-Schwartz Associates 2002-2006
Realtor Newark, DE
• Bought and sold residential and commercial real estate.
• Acted as a consultant to customers seeking the most effective brand of financing
• Assisted colleagues with creative publicity for properties listed with the company
• Implemented marketing strategies to sell and list homes
• Implemented marketing strategies to promote myself and company
• Maintain and distribute company give-aways and small gifts
• Coordinate and distribute customer holiday gifts/thank you's
• Assist with development necessary marketing collateral to support sales, including customer testimonials, product data sheets, and other necessary materials
Roziman and Company 2001-2002
Site Manager Wilmington, DE
• Managed a 200 unit residential complex
• Developed and managed the operational budget
• Ensured HUD and Tax Credit compliance
• Supervised a staff of 6
• Managed all move ins and outs
• Received and managed resident grievances and complaints
• Promoted residential community to locate market
• Provide logistical support for the business development team
References Available Upon Request