Experience

Dorchester Management II

• Real Estate
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Director of Portfolio Management

  • Jul 2023 - Present



Pennrose

• United States
• Real Estate
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Vice President Operations

  • Mar 2022 - 2023



Columbia Residential

• United States
• Real Estate
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Regional Property Manager

  • Jun 2017 - Mar 2022



Key Property Management Services (KPMS)

• Real Estate
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Regional Property Manager

  • Nov 2015 - Nov 2016

  • Oversee property management and compliance operations for properties located in Pittsburgh, Columbus and Washington DC. Properties include HUD, LIHTC, HOME programs and conventional housing. • Improved collections by over 50% in three-months. • Collaborated with local Housing Authority in public/private partnership to develop comprehensive plan for resident approvals. • Oversee property management and compliance operations for properties located in Pittsburgh, Columbus and Washington DC. Properties include HUD, LIHTC, HOME programs and conventional housing. • Improved collections by over 50% in three-months. • Collaborated with local Housing Authority in public/private partnership to develop comprehensive plan for resident approvals.



DeCesare, Inc.

• Orlando, Florida Area

• Owner

  • Sep 2013 - Nov 2015

  We prepare comprehensive asset and property management reports with recommendations to enhance asset value and improve NOI for owners and developers. This includes financial analysis, site inspections, marketing plan analysis and preparation along with staffing reviews. We prepare comprehensive asset and property management reports with recommendations to enhance asset value and improve NOI for owners and developers. This includes financial analysis, site inspections, marketing plan analysis and preparation along with staffing reviews.



Morgan Communities (Morgan Management LLC)

• United States
• Real Estate
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Regional Property Manager

  • 2014 - 2014



Cambridge Management Inc.

• Orlando, Florida Area

• Regional Property Manager

  • Nov 2012 - Sep 2013

  Oversight of Central Florida portfolio of LIHTC and HUD properties. Oversight of Central Florida portfolio of LIHTC and HUD properties.



SUNTRUST BANK/SUNTRUST CDC, LLC

• VICE PRESIDENT, ASSET MANAGER

  • Jun 2006 - Oct 2011

  Responsible for implementing the strategic direction of the assigned portfolio of over 4,700 units and for maximizing its operating performance and value. Review monthly and year-to-date property operating performance comparing actual budget/proforma variances and recommend methods to reduce variances and improve performance and minimize operating deficits. Perform annual site visits reviewing physical structure, neighborhood and market conditions, risks and opportunities and Section 42 compliance methods and procedures. Review and approve annual tax returns, audits and operating budgets for each property in portfolio. Updated and implemented processes and procedures for monitoring investments. Work with leasing teams to successfully develop strategies and provide regular direction relative to rent levels and occupancy targets. Oversee the performance of portfolio during construction, initial lease up and stabilization while monitoring costs and quality of product. Subject matter expert on Low Income Housing Tax Credit Program. Implementing strategies to resolve management, financial and non-compliance issues with General Partners. Show less



Southeast Capital Partners

• Professional Training and Coaching
• 1 - 100 Employee

• ASSET MANAGER

  • Aug 2003 - May 2006

  Asset management of 2000+ unit multi-family apartment and condominium portfolio which includes 5 Class "A" apartment properties; 1 market rate, LIHTC and Section 8 property and 4 condominium properties. Responsibilities include financial analysis, market strategies, budget creation, analysis and implementation, oversight of 3rd party management firms, contract negotiation, design and development of properties and liaison between partnerships and equity partners. Successful lease up and disposition of 3 Class "A" properties: 380 units; Successful lease up of 244 unit community in midtown Atlanta obtaining an average of $1.34 per square foot in rent. $1.4M rehab of 247 unit property resulting in occupancy increasing from 79% to 95%. Increased occupancy in soft market area from 68% to 91%. Successful interfacing with four government agencies to set standards between LIHTC, Housing Choice and Bond units. Designed new corporate website & continual implementation of quarterly updates. Monitoring of LIHTC, Bond and Housing Choice compliance reports. Assist in the conversion of construction financing to permanent financing. In-depth knowledge of condominium conversion process. Preparing lease up budgets and overseeing preparation of stabilized budgets. Show less



HARBOR GROUP MANAGEMENT

• REGIONAL VICE PRESIDENT

  • Sep 2002 - Mar 2003

  Responsible for Mid-West Region of 2,100 market rate apartment units, including advertising, leasing, marketing, financial reporting, team building, contract negotiation and on-site strategies. Created and implemented innovative corporate marketing strategies after identifying defined target markets. Redesigned property logos and advertising materials, web sites and signage. Implemented successful resident and merchant referral program. Improved property performance by negotiating financially beneficial on-site contracts increasing NOI. Portfolio achieved a comprehensive delinquency of less than 1% of GRI. Initiated portfolio wide weekly manager's conferences and on-site staff training programs. Prepared and implemented portfolio wide resident satisfaction survey. Successful repositioning of 3 properties in Arkansas. Show less



DECESARE, INC

• CONSULTANT

  • Jan 2002 - Nov 2002

  Advised several developers in development of multi-family and assisted living communities, including planning, architectural review, marketing review, general contractor selection and utility buyouts, contract negotiations and development of marketing campaigns. Implemented marketing and leasing campaigns which led to higher than area average occupancy levels. Trained on-site staffs in leasing and marketing techniques. Reviewed architectural drawings for Fair Housing Compliance, making necessary adjustments for final approved construction drawings. Negotiated significant discount in land purchase. Show less



DEL AMERICAN INC

• EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT

  • Jan 1986 - Jan 2002

  Responsible for operation of real estate and property management firm of 5,000 Class A and LIHTC units located in Florida and Minnesota. Experience includes preparation and administration of budgets, planning marketing strategies, negotiating contracts, purchasing, accounting, maintenance, hiring, training and development of corporate policies and procedures. Instrumental in designing marketing and promotional materials, researching target markets, providing in-depth analyses, projecting and executing budgets, analyzing monthly/quarterly financial statements, serving as liaison between owners and properties, revising corporate policy and procedure manual, design and implementation of comprehensive training and development program. Instrumental in the design and development of landscape and signage packages, and interior and exterior amenities to achieve a comprehensive thematic approach to design of community. Negotiated all utility contracts and acted as liaison with General Contractors. Successfully leased up and stabilized 10 luxury AA Class multi-family communities while increasing rents from 5-15%. Increased revenue on stabilized properties by monitoring unit availability and market trends. Mentored associates to maximize performance and create strong leaders. Developed corporate and on-site policies and procedures and ensured compliance process. Lead team that won Pillars of the Industry Award for Best Garden Apartment Community in 1999. Named Employee of the Year in recognition of exceptional production and performance. Show less