Khara House, CAM, MA
Director of Community Engagement at The Bella Group, LLC- Claim this Profile
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De Jackson
Khara is a brilliant writer with a stunning voice. I look forward to watching her success for many years to come.
Trystin Bailey
Khara House is an exemplary professional from no matter what angle you approach the term. As a person, her level-headedness and natural inclination to advance a team (as leader or otherwise) is admirable. As a writer, her fusion of bold truth, solid prose, and (whenever needed) a refreshing jolt of wit, is just what the doctor ordered. Loyalty, when earned, reliability, genuineness, and passion in her work are what you can expect from Khara House.
De Jackson
Khara is a brilliant writer with a stunning voice. I look forward to watching her success for many years to come.
Trystin Bailey
Khara House is an exemplary professional from no matter what angle you approach the term. As a person, her level-headedness and natural inclination to advance a team (as leader or otherwise) is admirable. As a writer, her fusion of bold truth, solid prose, and (whenever needed) a refreshing jolt of wit, is just what the doctor ordered. Loyalty, when earned, reliability, genuineness, and passion in her work are what you can expect from Khara House.
De Jackson
Khara is a brilliant writer with a stunning voice. I look forward to watching her success for many years to come.
Trystin Bailey
Khara House is an exemplary professional from no matter what angle you approach the term. As a person, her level-headedness and natural inclination to advance a team (as leader or otherwise) is admirable. As a writer, her fusion of bold truth, solid prose, and (whenever needed) a refreshing jolt of wit, is just what the doctor ordered. Loyalty, when earned, reliability, genuineness, and passion in her work are what you can expect from Khara House.
De Jackson
Khara is a brilliant writer with a stunning voice. I look forward to watching her success for many years to come.
Trystin Bailey
Khara House is an exemplary professional from no matter what angle you approach the term. As a person, her level-headedness and natural inclination to advance a team (as leader or otherwise) is admirable. As a writer, her fusion of bold truth, solid prose, and (whenever needed) a refreshing jolt of wit, is just what the doctor ordered. Loyalty, when earned, reliability, genuineness, and passion in her work are what you can expect from Khara House.
Credentials
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Becoming an Ally to All
LinkedInMar, 2022- Oct, 2024 -
Communicating about Culturally Sensitive Issues
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Creating a Positive and Healthy Work Environment
LinkedInMar, 2022- Oct, 2024 -
Diversity and Inclusion in a Global Enterprise
LinkedInMar, 2022- Oct, 2024 -
Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging for Leaders and Managers
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Inclusive Leadership
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Rolling Out a Diversity and Inclusion Training Program in Your Company
LinkedInMar, 2022- Oct, 2024 -
Skills for Inclusive Conversations
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Unconscious Bias
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Confronting Bias: Thriving Across Our Differences
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Developing a Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging Program
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Leading Diverse Teams & Organizations
CourseraFeb, 2022- Oct, 2024 -
Inclusive Leadership: The Power of Workplace Diversity
CourseraOct, 2021- Oct, 2024 -
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in the Workplace Certificate
USF Corporate Training and Professional EducationMay, 2021- Oct, 2024 -
Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging
LinkedInMay, 2021- Oct, 2024 -
Introduction to Public Relations
Alison - Empower YourselfOct, 2019- Oct, 2024 -
Certified Apartment Manager (CAM)
National Apartment AssociationJun, 2018- Oct, 2024 -
Arizona Real Estate Salesperson
Arizona Department of Real EstateSep, 2017- Oct, 2024 -
An Introduction to American Law by University of Pennsylvania on Coursera
Coursera Course CertificatesFeb, 2017- Oct, 2024 -
Adult Mental Health First Aid USA
National Council for Mental WellbeingSep, 2022- Oct, 2024
Experience
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The Bella Group, LLC
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United States
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Real Estate
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1 - 100 Employee
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Director of Community Engagement
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Jun 2020 - Present
Duties including directing and developing public relations, community engagement, business and community relationships, corporate philanthropy, single family assets, escalated resident concerns, property support, training, research and development, assistance with marketing research and programming, etc.
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Certified Apartment Manager (CAM), NAAEI
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Jun 2018 - Present
The CAM credential demonstrates an industry professional's skills, knowledge, and ability to manage apartment communities and achieve owners’ investment goals.
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Community Engagement Coordinator
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Jul 2019 - Jun 2020
Multifamily professional in Northern Arizona, with duties including public relations, community engagement, establishing various levels of business and community relationships, overseeing social giving, management of single family assets, escalated resident concerns at 12 multifamily apartment communities, property support, training, research and development, assistance with marketing research and programming, etc.
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Property Management and Operations Coordinator
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Jul 2017 - Jul 2019
Providing support to the President of a multifamily company in Northern Arizona, with duties including management of single family assets, escalated resident concerns at 12 multifamily apartment communities, property support, training, research and development, assistance with marketing research and programming, public relations, etc.
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Property Manager
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Jul 2014 - Jul 2017
Served as Property Manager for a community of 250+ units, including oversight and responsibility for all property operations. While focusing on maximizing occupancy and ensuring the economic security and value of the community, I also maintained a strong focus on customer relations and customer service. Duties included overseeing leasing, ensuring prompt and courteous attention to resident requests, generating reports, overseeing resident retention, and other tasks. My time in this role culminated in the receipt of the Arizona Multihousing Association's (AMA) Property Manager of the Year (OTV) 2017 Tribute Award. Show less
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Assistant Property Manager
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Jan 2013 - Jul 2014
Assisting in administrative operations of a 250+ unit apartment community, including leasing, resident retention, rent collection, marketing, et cetera. Daily, weekly, and monthly duties also include networking with local businesses, college campuses/organizations, and institutions; assisting in new employee training; generating, monitoring, and updating reports; maintaining detailed, accurate resident communications and records; and providing day-to-day assistance to the manager and office and maintenance teams. Show less
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City of Flagstaff
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United States
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Government Administration
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200 - 300 Employee
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City Council Member
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May 2022 - Present
I was appointed to Flagstaff's City Council in May 2022 and elected to a full term in November 2022. My focus is on community and neighborhood engagement, working toward solutions for affordable housing in our community, supporting the mission of the City of Flagstaff, and serving as a civil servant for Flagstaff's vibrant, diverse, and innovative community. I was appointed to Flagstaff's City Council in May 2022 and elected to a full term in November 2022. My focus is on community and neighborhood engagement, working toward solutions for affordable housing in our community, supporting the mission of the City of Flagstaff, and serving as a civil servant for Flagstaff's vibrant, diverse, and innovative community.
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Freelance - Writer/Poet
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Canada
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Writing and Editing
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1 - 100 Employee
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Writer/Poet
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Sep 2000 - Present
As a poet I engage in word play and language study to discover new means of expressing myself and my world, and new ways of creating both. Presented as a featured reader with Thin Air magazine (2010, 2011), and at the 2012 Northern Arizona University Peaks Interdisciplinary Conference. Provide presentations and workshops publicly and privately on writing and poetic craft. Published poetry in print and online. As a poet I engage in word play and language study to discover new means of expressing myself and my world, and new ways of creating both. Presented as a featured reader with Thin Air magazine (2010, 2011), and at the 2012 Northern Arizona University Peaks Interdisciplinary Conference. Provide presentations and workshops publicly and privately on writing and poetic craft. Published poetry in print and online.
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Freelance Writer
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Sep 2006 - Jul 2014
Web content producer, on topics ranging from Arts & Entertainment to Poetry and Prose. Creating web-based content for online readership. Web content producer, on topics ranging from Arts & Entertainment to Poetry and Prose. Creating web-based content for online readership.
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Northern Arizona University
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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ENG 105 Instructor
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Aug 2011 - Dec 2012
Teaching three sections of primarily First-Year students an introductory course of English in which students were encouraged to read and write critically in the university setting; writing focuses included analysis, evaluation, informational, persuasive, etc.
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Intermediate Poetry Workshop Instructor
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Jan 2012 - May 2012
Teaching one section of ENG 371: Intermediate Poetry Writing, in which upper-level undergraduate students were engaged in the reading and writing of poetry; class sessions focused on workshopping and peer-reviewing student work, responding to the works of established poets, and discussing modern trends in poetry.
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Project Forward Leap
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United States
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Education Administration Programs
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1 - 100 Employee
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Residential Instructor
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May 2008 - Aug 2012
Providing residential care for a group of summer institute students at a local college/university, including planning and facilitating recreational activities, mentoring groups of 6-10 sixth grade girls, developing a healthy living and studying environment, etc. Providing residential care for a group of summer institute students at a local college/university, including planning and facilitating recreational activities, mentoring groups of 6-10 sixth grade girls, developing a healthy living and studying environment, etc.
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Website Manager
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Dec 2007 - Oct 2011
Maintaining the store website by managing monthly updates, creating and editing page designs, and adding and maintaining online merchandise. Maintaining the store website by managing monthly updates, creating and editing page designs, and adding and maintaining online merchandise.
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Writing Center Tutor
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Aug 2010 - May 2011
Assisting students in pinpointing, examining, and refining primary (high order) writing concerns.
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ENG 100 Tutor
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Aug 2010 - May 2011
Tutoring L1 and, primarily, L2 students with an emphasis on writing skills
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Thin Air Magazine
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United States
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Writing and Editing
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1 - 100 Employee
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Poetry Editor
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2010 - 2011
Managing the selection of Poetry content for Thin Air Magazine, the Graduate literary journal of Northern Arizona University. Position duties included reading poetry submissions, assigning readings to Poetry staff, assisting in fundraising, publishing, and publicity efforts, et cetera. Managing the selection of Poetry content for Thin Air Magazine, the Graduate literary journal of Northern Arizona University. Position duties included reading poetry submissions, assigning readings to Poetry staff, assisting in fundraising, publishing, and publicity efforts, et cetera.
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Examiner.com
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United States
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Online Media
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500 - 600 Employee
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Shakespeare Examiner
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2009 - 2010
Creating Shakespeare-based content, with a particular focus on his plays and poetry. Monitoring news outlets for the latest Shakespeare-related events, performances, releases, etc. Creating Shakespeare-based content, with a particular focus on his plays and poetry. Monitoring news outlets for the latest Shakespeare-related events, performances, releases, etc.
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Messiah College
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United States
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Writing Center Tutor
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Jan 2008 - May 2008
Providing academic support to students, specifically in regards to the formation of well-rounded academic papers with a focus on thesis, clarity, and other high-order writing concerns.
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Residence Assistant
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Aug 2007 - May 2008
Provided residential care for a group of 30+ First-Year students, including working with a team of peers to plan/facilitate building and/or individual residencial hall floor activities, providing academic and emotional support, et cetera.
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Education
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2009 - 2011
Northern Arizona University
Masters, English -
2004 - 2008
Messiah College
Bachelor of Arts, English with Writing Emphasis
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