REAL ESTATE RELATED POSITION (PROPERTY MANAGEMENT)
SHUNTA SIMS
QUALIFICATIONS
Superior problem-solving and implementation skills. Dedicated, detail-oriented and highly organized manager with proven skills in maintenance, budget management and development, cost containment, financial reporting and marketing. Self-starter with excellent communication skills, particularly regarding tenant relations. Able to set and meet both short and long-term goals. .
EXPERIENCE
THE HABITAT COMPANY ATLANTA, GA 08/04-09/09
DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS
• Responsible for managing property financial reporting.
• Developed and maintained strong team relationships with all site personnel.
• Analyzed and provided recommendations to improve property operations and financial performance.
• Responsible for service providers lease expirations, budget preparation
• Oversaw on-site resident file audits to ensure compliance with HUD
• Inspected properties quarterly to insure proper management and guarantee performance of owner’s objectives for the properties.
• Ensured income and major expenditures are made according to business plans and are appropriately approved and reported.
• Oversaw budgeting process for property operating income and expenses.
DIRECTOR COMPLIANCE AND EDUCATIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Oversee and manage all aspects of the compliance policies and procedures to include training of 30+ employees of affordable housing communities under contract with Atlanta Housing Authority
• Responsible for supervision of quality control (QC) reviews
• Provided business direction and ongoing development of quality control and implementation of same
• Provided day to day management for the operations of the compliance
• Oversaw quality assurance team review of resident files for compliance with HUD regulations
• Provided quality control reports of any findings, exceptions, and recommended actions to executive management
• Provided up to date on issues in the industry related to compliance
• Provided oversight of owners “Moving To Work†initiative (CATALYST) to employees
• As system analyst, provided ongoing training to all Atlanta-based Habitat employees on Yardi Voyager
• Managed Yardi iPHA implementations and acquired knowledge of Yardi SQL database schema.
• Developed custom classroom training curricula for various Yardi modules, including hands-on exercises
• Developed region-specific Yardi user manuals and published documentation in hard copy formats for end-user reference
• Developed operational manuals
• Reviewed property financials ($7,000,000 budget annually) for owners and provided variance explanations for ledger items over/under 5% of budget
• Developed analytical reports to identify performance (operational and strategic)
• Maintained consistent and routine dialog with owners via monthly, quarterly and specialty management meetings to brief on THC’s ability to meet benchmarks.
ATLANTA HOUSING AUTHORITY ATLANTA, GA 11/02-04/04
PORTFOLIO MANAGER
Acted as the primary point of contact (PPOC) between all departments within AHA to Private Management Companies (PMCO's) and any external clients. Oversaw pubic housing program including selection, re-certification, safety, resident services, and maintenance of units in accordance with regulations.
• Audited files to ACOP compliance
• Monitored adherence of PMCO's fiduciary contractual obligations
• Reviewed Daily Operating Reports of all 18 properties for trends
• Finalized budgets (in access of $5 million) and financial reports
• Analyzed and reviewed monthly Tenant Account Receivables (TARs) percentages to ensure owners objective of <2% is met
• Evaluated the completion and accuracy of monthly owners report to provide written financial feedback to the PMCOs
• Constructed and monitored fiscal budgets which included operations, capital, and security
• Reviewed quarterly cash flow reconciliation from PMCOs to assess funding needs
• Delivered daily customer service satisfaction to vendors, residents, and internal clients
• Retrieved and filtered departmental information to needed end-user
• Actively involved with legal concerns that arose
• Communicated daily with PMCO's point of contact
• Developed and maintained relationships with Resident Leadership and Association Initiatives
• Oversaw the abatement of environmental challenges affecting health and safety of residents
• Established training coordination between AHA and PMCOs
• Interpreted data from monthly owners report to input into Key Performance Indicator (KPI) scoring grid
• Assessed the PMCO's essential operation to ensure compliance with HUD's regulations.
• Conducted Semi-Annual Asset Management Reviews to identify PMCOs strengths, weaknesses, and best practices. Internally evaluated and interpreted PMCOs overall performance. Provided written feedback to address areas of concern
• Attended after hours monthly Zone Commanders and Resident Association meetings
• Reviewed weekly Occupancy and Leasing Report to ensure performance, productivity and sustainability
• Conducted monthly Field Reports to identify deficiencies and marketability of the communities.
EQUITY OFFICE PROPERTIES TRUST ATLANTA, GA 10/00-01/02
ASSISTANT PROPERTY MANAGER
Responsible for the management of two (2) office buildings totaling over ½ million square feet.
• Resolved shutdown of building security cardkey system (Casi-Rusco)
• Coordinated new effective security protocol with IT contractor and chief engineer to revamp security system processes within effective timeframe
• Planned and conducted annual fire drills for buildings
• Conducted life safety/fire warden training and evacuation for tenants
• Conducted monthly property inspections to identify functional, aesthetic and safety issues
• Constructed annual operating budgets and variance reports
• Worked with service vendors, contractors, and maintenance staff on a daily basis
• Interacted with tenants extensively on a daily basis
• Composed and prepared tenant manual
• Implemented necessary repairs to retain property value
• Maintained effective recycling program
• Performed daily site inspections
• Managed service requests from tenants within site through a work order system
• Worked with tenants on compliance issues and lease negotiations
• Managed preventive maintenance contracts for critical equipment such as: Supplemental HVAC units, UPS units and Fire Suppression System
• Selected to act as Regional JD Edwards Field Support Specialist/Trainer
• Developed and implemented tenant relations and customer service programs such as quarterly Blood Drives, Health Fairs and Tenant Socials
EQUITY RESIDENTIAL PROPERTIES ATLANTA, GA 03/00-07/00
PROPERTY MANAGER
Responsible for the management of 420-unit apartment complex.
• Maintained budget control and monitored all site accounting activities to include A/R
• Formally evaluated leasing, maintenance, and accounting
• Hired, trained and supervised a staff of eight personnel
• Scheduled all maintenance and make-ready activities
• Created, organized and supervised community recreational activities
TRIZECHAHN OFFICE PROPERTIES ATLANTA, GA 03/99-03/00
PROPERTY MANAGER
Responsible for management of 1.2 million square feet of office, office/service and office distribution space
• Prepared monthly financial statements and handled tenant A/R
• Developed annual operating budgets and variance reports
• Computed percentage rent due from retail tenants
• Assessed late fees and contacted delinquent tenants
• Procured HVAC service contacts from tenants
• Obtained and reviewed contractors and tenant insurance certificates
• Generated energy cost savings by retrofitting lamps
MILES PROPERTIES ATLANTA, GA 11/97-01/99
COMMUNITY MANAGER
• Supervised 2.7 million dollar renovation for two properties
• Created 98% occupancy within three months
• Shrank bad debt to 1% within 5 months
• Monitored all site accounting activities to include A/R
• Directed all sales, accounting and operations activities with full profit and loss accountability
• Negotiated purchase contracts and services contracts
• Developed marketing strategies including promotional and advertising campaigns
• Evaluated leasing, maintenance, and accounting procedures for new forms of efficiency
• Maintained Section 8 and tax credit leases
• Scheduled all maintenance and make-ready activities
• Hired, trained and supervised a staff of 14+ personnel
EDUCATION/AFFILIATIONS
Georgia State University BBA- Real Estate 1998
Champions School of Real Estate- Licensed Realtor (inactive)
CPM Candidate-IREM
RPA Candidate-BOMI INSTITUTE
CREW member
Registered Real Property Appraiser
Capstone Institute of Mortgage Finance
Dale Carnegie Course®
NAHRO Associate
Certified Manager of Housing - NCHM
Certified Manager of Maintenance – NCHM
Tax Credit Specialist - NCHM
Housing Certified Compliance Professional – NAHB
Certified Professional of Occupancy - SAHMA
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