Detail-oriented administrative technician with a strong background in property management and client relations. Skilled in data entry, report generation, and effective communication. Committed to enhancing operational efficiency and tenant satisfaction through proactive problem-solving and thorough record-keeping.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Administrative Technician
City of Newport New Human Services
Newport News
01.2023 - Current
Greets customers arriving for appointments and classes; logs arrivals and contacts Workers; screens and responds to general inquiries and complaints regarding human services programs.
Performs administrative support work such as word processing, creating spreadsheets, data entry and retrieval; reviews forms, data and other information to ensure accuracy and conformance to established procedures and policies; generates reports and records; screens telephone calls and operates a phone switchboard.
Processes income verifications; logs and distributes incoming faxes; retrieves, reviews and distributes State Broadcasts, child support notifications and Medicaid eligibility determinations to appropriate staff.
Creates and maintains a filing and record management systems; prepares monthly reports; answers phones and serves as first point of contact for Department; and responds to routine inquiries from the public, other departments and outside agencies.
Lease Consultant
Taylor Pointe Apartment
Chesapeake
10.2020 - 01.2023
Marketed diverse properties to prospective clients and consistently exceeded target closing rates.
Helped clients find leases to suit needs such as handicapped access, pet-friendly locations, and one-story configurations.
Verified tenant incomes and other information before accepting lease applications.
Responded to requests and scheduled appointments for property showings.
Inspected properties before and after new tenant move-ins to schedule maintenance, cleaners, and other services.
Responded to messages and inquiries from various parties and used well-developed active listening and open-ended questioning skills to promote quick issue resolution.
Distributed and followed up on tenant renewal notices.
Assisted prospective tenants in paperwork completion and other logistics to facilitate smooth move-in processes.
Collected rent and tracked resident payments and information in computer system.
Liaised between property owners and tenants about expectations, paperwork, payments, and other logistics.
Greeted clients, showed apartments, and prepared leases.
Contracted maintenance workers based on tenant needs and acted quickly to maintain tenant satisfaction during emergency situations.
Maintained long-term relationships with property owners and other professionals to deliver best-in-class leasing consultation.
Collected monthly rent payments and other fees, always properly recording and processing money.
Held high approval rating and maintained customer loyalty with top-notch service.
Escalated major issues to property manager for immediate remediation.
Conducted property showings to highlight features, answer questions and redirect concerns to close contracts.
Resolved conflicts between tenants regarding noise, encroachments, and parking.
Kept records accurate, detailed and fully compliant with reporting requirements to meet state, local and federal housing requirements.
Leasing Consultant Manager
Landmark Property Management Company
Newport News
03.2017 - 07.2020
Responded to messages and inquiries from various parties and used well-developed active listening and open-ended questioning skills to promote quick issue resolution.
Maintained operational facilities attractive to potential tenants by organizing regular maintenance, major repairs, and capital improvement projects.
Introduced prospective tenants to types of units available and performed tours of premises.
Monitored timely receipt and reconciliation of rent collections in accordance with landlord and resident statutes.
Processed project change requests and performed coverage research to handle repair issues.
Communicated with clients and tenants while offering strategic solutions to remedy problems.
Distributed and followed up on tenant renewal notices.
Kept records accurate, detailed and fully compliant with reporting requirements to meet all state, local and federal housing requirements.
Communicated regularly with key on- and off-site tenant contacts to achieve satisfaction with facility and services.
Always maintained enough unit’s market-ready.
Completed annual rent calculations using housing database software.
Collected, completed, and processed lease applications in compliance with Section 42 LIHTC program and company policy.
Education
Associate of Arts - Business Administration
Strayer University
Newport News, VA
01.2011
Skills
MRI accounting software
Property tours and inspections
Tenant and eviction laws
Affordable housing programs knowledge
Knowledge of building codes
Financial budgeting and reporting
Maintenance knowledge
City and county regulations
Customer service-focused
Lending
Exceptional oral and written communication skills
Knowledge of Virginia real estate laws
Marketing and advertising
Property management
Administrative support
Business development
Database management
Leasing and sales
Contract negotiation
Budgeting
Prospecting assistance
Fair housing policies
Local market conditions
Lease oversight
Telephone and email etiquette
Maintenance requests
Account management
Application verification
Property Inspections
Relationship building and retention
Contract Negotiation
Database Management
Training and mentoring
Spreadsheet management
Office administration
Report Development
Routing Mail
Faxing Paperwork
Organizing Mail
Document Conversion
Correspondence Handling
AR/AP
AP/AR Proficiency
Advanced MS Office Suite Knowledge
Accounting Skills
Bookkeeping
Business administration
Documentation and control
Customer and client relations
Performance improvement
Contract negotiations
Social media knowledge
Expense reporting
Contract agreement preparation
Letter preparation
Account Reconciliation
Invoice Processing
OSHA compliance
Accomplishments
Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
Resolved product issue through consumer testing.
Oversaw monthly collections and maintained high payment rates by building positive relationships with tenants.
Senior Benefit Programs Specialist III at City of Newport News – Department of Human ServicesSenior Benefit Programs Specialist III at City of Newport News – Department of Human Services