Cara Pollei, CAM, HCCP

Compliance Monitor at Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs
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(386) 825-5501
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Austin, Texas Metropolitan Area
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Loa Hemati, CTS

Being a long time staple in the apartment industry, Cara possess a vast amount of knowledge on the subject. I worked with Cara while she was managing a LEDIC property in San Marcos. As the Regional Staffing Manager for Hire Priority, I can tell you that Cara is a no nonsense kind of woman! She has high expectations, and demands a staff that takes as much pride in their work as she does. San Marcos is a little far for most of the candidates that we have, but that didn't stop Cara from continuing to search for the right team member. She isn't afraid to put in the extra hours, if that's what it takes to hold out for the right fit! Cara has shown a great balance of authority and compassion - making her a strong leader. I'd be confident in recommending Cara to anyone looking to hire for a strong management position!

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Experience

    • United States
    • Government Administration
    • 100 - 200 Employee
    • Compliance Monitor
      • Mar 2017 - Present

    • United States
    • Real Estate
    • 200 - 300 Employee
    • Senior Community Manager
      • May 2011 - Feb 2017

      • Oversee daily operations for a 156-unit Tax Credit Apartment Community, including processing invoices, creating financial reports, fulfilling service orders, and managing contracts. • Maintain property in accordance with Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs. • Prepare interiors and exteriors for annual and bi-annual State, ownership, and lender inspections; ensure that property adheres to all rules and regulations; achieved 100% pass rate. • Process applications in accordance with the Tax Credit Income and Screening Guidelines. • Received Property Manager of the Year for all LEDIC's locations in 2014 for converting an underperforming property with 72% occupancy rate to a consistent 95% occupancy rate. • Manage property through catastrophic flood that damaged 60 units; serve as onsite contact for global contractor; achieved 94% occupancy in renovated units within 3-5 days of reopening. • Train community staff at multiple locations; manage maintenance staff and office personnel. • Acting remote Peer Reviewer; assist compliance department with annual recertification file reviews and audits for 100+ LEDIC properties in various locations across the country. • Assist in the lease-up file processing for a Section 8, Project Based Community in Mississippi. • Develop annual budget in accordance with ownership expectations and guidelines; oversee spending and enforcement for 10 major departments, including capital improvements. Show less

    • Property Manager
      • Oct 2010 - Apr 2011

      -Manage the day-to-day operations of an Affordable Housing Community -Manage a staff of 3 persons, consisting of 1 Assistant Manager and 2 Maintenance persons -Ensure that property records are accurately maintained and ensure that all lease files are maintained in a secured area and located behind two locked doors for security. -Complete all required reports in an accurate and timely manner. -Inspect property regularly to insure that it is well maintained and has good curb appeal. -Supervise outside contractors working on the property. -Maintain work orders on all maintenance requests and respond to those requests within 48 hours. -Review, approve and process invoices as goods and services are ordered on a weekly basis. -Ensure that apartments are cleaned and made-ready after move-outs. -Collect rents and institute proper procedures against delinquent accounts and maintain accurate records. -Initiate eviction procedures for those residents who fail to pay rent. -Collect security deposits from residents and record date and time of collection. -Properly coordinate the administration of supportive services with the Social Service Provider to ensure resident support. -Market the property and generate qualified traffic. -Review monthly income and expense reports and report on any variance from budget. -Handle resident complaints and maintenance related-issues to avoid a Fair Housing Complaint. Show less

    • General Manager
      • Nov 2008 - Oct 2010

      • Managed daily operations of property, while overseeing Assistant GM and 18 Leasing Agents. • Verified financial reports prepared by the AGM; prepared and approved bi-weekly payroll. • Coordinated all pre-leasing activities and events, including pool parties and promotions. • Marketed 192 pre-lease units for student housing community via guerrilla-marketing methods. • Researched and proposed advertising avenues for the local market, focusing on local visibility. • Completed Grace Hill and Real Page internal trainings regarding fair housing, workplace violence, marketing, and company specific administrative training. Show less

    • United States
    • Real Estate
    • 300 - 400 Employee
    • Property and Office Manager
      • Oct 2004 - Nov 2008

      • Performed office management duties, including managing office personnel; accepting rental and fee payments, preparing vacancy reports and work orders, and processing applications. • Streamlined payroll, invoicing, and financial reports, resulting in lower labor costs. • Converted underperforming rental properties, and increased property income by implementing month-to-month fees, enforcing renewal processes, and upgrading property amenities. • Managed 121 apartments, 40+ homes, and 5 Laundromats located throughout San Angelo. • Implemented marketing strategies and prepared marketing materials for rental properties. Show less

    • Leasing Consultant
      • May 2003 - Sep 2004

      • Handled legal documents and issues according to the Texas Apartment Association Lease. • Performed frontend customer service duties, including accepting rental payments, showing apartments, preparing applications, and creating vacancy reports for managers. • Planned and coordinated special events for residents, including parties and holiday events. • Handled legal documents and issues according to the Texas Apartment Association Lease. • Performed frontend customer service duties, including accepting rental payments, showing apartments, preparing applications, and creating vacancy reports for managers. • Planned and coordinated special events for residents, including parties and holiday events.

Education

  • Angelo State University
    BBA, Management
    2001 - 2004

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