Meredith McAlinden
Rosedale, Maryland 21237
Cell Phone: 443-***-****
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Career Summary
Extensive experience in residential and commercial property management. Working knowledge of AMSI and Yardi - Property Management Software. Effective management style with exceptional strength in motivation and organization. Successful record in developing and implementing projects within an organization and collaborating with outside contractors. Solid understanding of developing and maintaining internal and external customer relations.
As an experienced retailer, I would like to utilize my interpersonal and communication skills in selling, marketing, and merchandising the products for the company in which I would be working and thus increasing the overall turnover of the organization. This would lead to the publicity of the quality products of the company.
Clinique Consultant November 2011 - Present
Macy’s
• Meets/exceeds Clinique daily counter sales and standards through the Clinique Consultation.
• Listens well and uncovers individual client needs.
• Advises and teaches clients custom-fit skin care and makeup application.
• Shares expert product knowledge and demonstrates custom-fit solutions.
• Builds business through creating new Clinique clients.
• Participates in planning and executing special events and promotions.
• Builds a loyal clientele through follow-up contacts and creating/maintaining client relationships.
• Works with Counter/Business Manager to ensure merchandising and counter standards are met: Practices hygiene standards, check in new stock, take inventory, clean counter and testers.
• Developed a Facebook page for Clinique at White Marsh.
Multi- Site Property Manager August 2009 - August 2011
Tristar Management
• Maximized the income potential for the community
• Supervised the duties, delegation and responsibilities of all assigned subordinates, and carryout any changes deemed beneficial to the overall operation of the community operation.
• Supervised the coordination of the turnover process/status of vacant units
• Reviewed and approved/declined all applications to lease
• Processed and approved invoices (accounts payable) for payment
• Prepared annual budget for 4 “C” communities totaling 359 apartments
• Maintained an occupancy of 95% to 98% from August 2010 to August 2011
• Aggressively increased rents each month by 2% to 3%
• Saved over $10,000 in landscaping
Assistant Stable Manager March 2008 - June 2009
Jonesborough Arabian Farm
• Lunged and exercised horses daily
• Groomed and feed 24 horses
• Maintained stall cleanliness
• Assisted during horse shows; such as clipping, grooming and braiding
Property Manager August 2005 - March 2008
Fairfield Residential LLC
Hampton Hollow Apartments and Montclair Apartments
• Responsible for all day-to-day operations of property, including overseeing after hour’s maintenance
• Assisted in rent collections, including enforcing banking and delinquency procedures.
• Supervised outside contractors
• Hired, counseled and terminated employees according to company policy
• Compiled weekly/monthly reports i.e. market survey, vacancy report, advertising and renewals.
• Inspected the property daily, recording deficiencies and taking necessary action.
• Prepared budget for “B” property totaling 327 apartments. Increased rents over 10% thru out the year
• Maintained a 95% occupancy during full renovations of interior and exterior of buildings
• Responsible for selling and producing product to investors
Sales Associate May 2005 – August 2005
Bloomingdales
• Greeting all walk-in customers promptly and delivering "friendly and attentive service".
• Developing and maintaining your own clientele including phone contact, letters and phone calls.
• Understanding china and crystal and it’s features, advantages and benefit
• Responsible for opening and closing the registers
• Responsible for keeping the china department clean and "shoppable".
• Helped brides with gift registry
• Responsible in getting customers to purchase the Bloomingdales card
Property Manager April 2004 - May 2005
Landow Property Management
Fairmont Plaza and The Seasons
• Responsible for all day-to-day operations of property, including overseeing after hour’s maintenance
• Responsible for all leasing and marketing activities
• Prepared weekly competitors survey
• Responsible for all accounts receivable
• Maintained an occupancy of 98%
• Prepared budget for 2 “A” plus properties totaling 564 apartments
• Lowered delinquency from $20,000 to $3,000
Assistant Property Manager May 2001 - April 2004
Polinger Shannon and Luchs
Highland House West
• Managed all accounts receivable and accounts payable
• Provided managerial response to residents and vendor concerns
• First line troubleshooter for system software problems
• Responsible for all day-to-day operations
• Coordinated vacant apartment turnovers
• Implemented marketing and advertising strategies
• Prepared weekly and monthly reports
• Coordinated vendor services and products
• Lowered delinquency for “A” plus high rise by 90% within first 6 months
• Helped to prepare the budget
Senior Leasing Director February 2001 - May 2001
Polinger Shannon and Luchs
Highland House West
• Responsible for marketing and leasing of luxury high-rise apartment community
• Utilized advertising strategies to assure property occupancy
• Maintained an occupancy of 99%
Leasing Assistant September 1999 - February 2000
Highland House
• Assisted senior leasing director
• Marketed to potential clients
• Provided first-line customer service
Computer Skills
Microsoft Windows, Outlook and Excel
AMSI and Yardi property management software
Awards and Accomplishments
2007 Property Manager of the Quarter with Fairfield Residential
Top Sales Associate at Bloomingdales that opened the most accounts in 1 week
Top Extreme Sales Associate at Macy’s for highest sales and opened accounts
References upon request