Karlee Thalacker
Chelsea
Summary
Strong leader with a proven track record of developing teams that consistently surpass goals. Master's degree in economics with a specialization in finance. 12 years of management experience involving developing and maintaining a multi-million-dollar budget.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Community Manager
Fairfield Residential
05.2013 - Current
- Currently managing a recently stabilized 436 unit lease up in Chelsea since it's grand opening, maintaining a consistent occupancy of 93%
- Property generated cash flow 7 months ahead of budgeted schedule
- Reached stabilization 4 months ahead of schedule
- Leads a team of 10 individuals while surpassing occupancy goals
- Consistently meets budgeting goals which include increasing revenue and negotiating contracts with vendors to reduce expenses
- Consistently 5% above budgeted NOI
- Maintains delinquency below 10%
- Responsible for all administrative work at the property, including accounts payable/receivable, budgeting, and marketing
- Spent 2 years floating to help multiple properties across the region and continues to support the region
- Evaluated property conditions and recommended improvements
- Introduced effective emergency resolutions and managed special projects
Assistant Manager
Assisted Living Concepts
04.2012 - 03.2013
- Led a team of 30 individuals while meeting state regulations
- Greatly increased overall resident and employee satisfaction
- Increased occupancy through implementation of marketing/sales plans
- Responsible for hiring, training, and scheduling of all employees.
Account Manager
DMC Atlanta
01.2011 - 03.2012
- Hired and led a team of 10 to conduct B2B outside sales for Fortune 500 clients such as Quill and DirecTV
- Vital to the development and implementation of the DirecTV pilot campaign which tripled in size since in 2011
- Awarded top sales rep for the organization in 2011 and consistently closed 70% of customers
- Worked with office leaders to develop training packages.
Hilton Honors Manager
Homewood Suites by Hilton
06.2007 - 12.2010
- Essential to customer service and ensuring a strong client base
- Responsible for inputting guest reservations in the Hilton software system
- Also, maintaining accounts payable and night audit accounting through Citrix software
- Employee of the quarter in 2008
- Responsible for training
- Assumed manager on duty during evening and night shifts.
Marketing and Communications Intern
Sea Turtle Conservancy
05.2010 - 08.2010
- Planned and executed the most successful fund raising event of 2010 for Sea Turtle
- Conservancy
- Developed and maintained budget, including negotiating with vendors, to increase fundraising
- Raised $10K for Sea Turtle Conservancy, compared to $6K at the same event the prior year
- Served as project lead for volunteers and staff
- Developed marketing materials.
Education
Master of Science - Economics
University of Florida
Gainesville, FL12.2010
Skills
- Resident Relations
- Property Management
- Leasing and Sales
- MS Office Suite
- Customer Relationship Management
- Vendor Management
- Contract Negotiation
- Maintenance Knowledge
- Conflict Handling
- Price Structuring
- Local and State Laws
- Rent Pricing Optimization
Timeline
Community Manager
Fairfield Residential
05.2013 - Current
Assistant Manager
Assisted Living Concepts
04.2012 - 03.2013
Account Manager
DMC Atlanta
01.2011 - 03.2012
Marketing and Communications Intern
Sea Turtle Conservancy
05.2010 - 08.2010
Hilton Honors Manager
Homewood Suites by Hilton
06.2007 - 12.2010
Master of Science - Economics
University of Florida
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