Cory Blackston
Alexandria
Summary
Professional property management expert with proven experience in overseeing diverse property portfolios. Skilled in tenant relations, lease negotiations, and budget management. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving results, adaptable to changing needs. Reliable, organized, and effective in driving property value and performance.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
SENIOR PORTFOLIO MANAGER
Gates Hudson
01.2023 - Current
- Manage a diverse portfolio of HOA and condominium communities, acting as the primary liaison between board members, homeowners, and vendors to ensure smooth operations and effective communication.
- Coordinates community budgets for more than 14 properties, creating detailed reports that inform strategic decisions, leading to improved cost management, and driving operational efficiency for all locations.
- Lead contract negotiations and facilitates competitive bidding processes, closely monitoring vendor performance to ensure consistently high service quality and cost efficiency.
- Facilitated portfolio performance review and implemented new strategies.
- Collaborated with team members to develop customized investment solutions tailored to individual client needs and objectives.
COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION MANAGER
Stoladi Property Group
03.2021 - 01.2023
- Developed balanced budgets to effectively manage and support the community, encompassing base building improvements and end-of-life repairs, to ensure long-term sustainability and financial efficiency.
- Collaborating with vendors and developers to create detailed project schedules while also managing client expectations and needs.
- Successfully developed detailed schedules, timely forecasts, and strategic asset management plans to complete multi-million-dollar capital projects.
- Managed a high-traffic high-rise in the DC metropolitan area, conducting violation inspections, overseeing management staff, coordinating with clients, and ensuring the organization of monthly projects and repairs.
- Enhanced communication between homeowners and board members through regular meetings and detailed reports.
COMMUNITY DIRECTOR
Cardinal Management Group
12.2019 - 03.2021
- Managed all aspects of the portfolio including financial reporting, ensuring projects were coordinated, and completed by the approved deadline.
- Assist with the development and management of the community website to ensure website functionality is sufficient for clients, team members increased productivity within the project by 24%.
- Monitoring workflow for clients while also performing quality control inspections to guarantee the successful completion of capital projects.
- Coordinated and hosted multiple summits and initiatives to secure funding for high-profile community renovation projects.
- Coordinated volunteer opportunities within the community, promoting civic engagement among residents.
OPERATIONS DIRECTOR
The Wink Hotel
04.2017 - 11.2019
- Resolved issues related to programming and customer service procedures, ensuring smooth operations and elevated levels of client satisfaction.
- Developed internal processes for task management, provided insights for account growth and additional revenue opportunities, and implemented formal client review requests.
- Assisted in developing strategies to market the portfolio, aiming to attract new clients and increase revenue.
- Hosted multiple client update meetings to review current trends, revenue performance, forecasts, and financial updates for the portfolio each quarter.
- Oversaw daily operations across multiple departments, ensuring seamless coordination and efficient execution of tasks.
OPERATIONS MANAGER
MGM Hotel National Harbor
01.2015 - 04.2017
- Oversaw the management of over seventy-five employees, including front desk staff, customer service attendants, and valet supervisors. Developed and executed scheduling plans for high-profile events, including pick-up and arrival coordination.
- Develop procedures for continuous improvement by re-engineering processes to ensure quality and efficiency.
- Responsible for all aspects of The Hotel portfolio including financial reporting, project management and developing internal processes for task management ensuring client satisfaction on all levels.
- Developed a weekly update system to track progress on all projects, new developments, and client updates, ensuring timely communication with staff and management.
- Conducted regular performance reviews, identifying areas for improvement and developing action plans to address them.
Education
Bachelor of Business Administration - Management
Austin Peay State University
Clarksville, TN05.2013
Skills
- Investment strategy
- Fixed income analysis
- Client relations
- Client relationship management
- Problem-solving
- Time management
- Effective communication
- Decision-making
- Portfolio management
- Trading strategies
- Asset allocation
Websites
Certification
- Professional Community Association Manager (PCAM).
- Certified Manager of Community Association (CMCA)
Timeline
SENIOR PORTFOLIO MANAGER
Gates Hudson
01.2023 - Current
COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION MANAGER
Stoladi Property Group
03.2021 - 01.2023
COMMUNITY DIRECTOR
Cardinal Management Group
12.2019 - 03.2021
OPERATIONS DIRECTOR
The Wink Hotel
04.2017 - 11.2019
OPERATIONS MANAGER
MGM Hotel National Harbor
01.2015 - 04.2017
Bachelor of Business Administration - Management
Austin Peay State University
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