Professional Resume Template for

Commercial Property Manager

Clarissa R. Sterling

Phoenix, AZ

(602) 555-0174

clarissa.sterling@email.com

linkedin.com/in/clarissa-sterling

Professional Summary

Solutions-focused Commercial Property Manager with 6 years of experience overseeing retail and office real estate portfolios valued up to $45M. Specialized in lease administration, facility operations, tenant relations, and vendor management. Proven track record of reducing operational expenses by 14% through utility audits and contract renegotiations, while maintaining a 96% tenant retention rate. Expert in financial reporting, capital improvement forecasting, and CAM reconciliations. Proficient in Yardi Voyager, RealPage, and CoStar.

Work Experience

Commercial Property Manager — Pinnacle Asset Group

Phoenix, AZ | January 2023 – Present

  • Directed operations for a 350,000-square-foot office and retail portfolio, maintaining a 96.4% occupancy rate across 28 commercial tenants through proactive lease management and monthly tenant satisfaction reviews.
  • Negotiated 12 service and vendor contracts, utilizing competitive bidding processes to lower building maintenance costs by 14.5%, saving $68,000 in annual operating expenses.
  • Prepared annual operational budgets and capital improvement plans totaling $2.3M, administering triple-net (NNN) Common Area Maintenance (CAM) reconciliations with zero audit discrepancies.
  • Supervised 6 on-site maintenance technicians and contractors, completing 98% of tenant work orders within 24 hours and reducing facility emergency response times by 32% over a 12-month period.

Assistant Commercial Property Manager — Vanguard Realty Partners

Tucson, AZ | June 2020 – December 2022

  • Assisted in managing a 200,000-square-foot commercial plaza, coordinating tenant onboarding, lease tracking, and compliance audits for 18 retail and medical offices.
  • Managed CAM reconciliations and monthly rent billing processes utilizing Yardi Voyager, reducing accounts receivable aging over 60 days by 48% and collecting $14,000 in past-due balances.
  • Coordinated 5 facility upgrade projects, including a $320,000 parking lot resurfacing and HVAC replacement, finishing 12 days ahead of schedule and 8% under budget.
  • Conducted weekly property inspections to identify maintenance issues, resolving 150+ building code compliance risks and preventing potential regulatory fines of up to $25,000.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Business Administration

Phoenix Valley University · Phoenix, AZ · 2020

Skills

Lease administration, CAM reconciliation, Facility operations, Tenant relations, Budget forecasting, Vendor contract negotiation, Capital improvement planning, Building code compliance, Rent collection, Accounts receivable, Yardi Voyager, RealPage, CoStar, Gridium, AppFolio

Projects

Retail Plaza Energy Retrofit

Role: Lead Property Manager

Tools: Yardi Voyager, Gridium, MS Excel

Directed a facility-wide LED lighting and smart thermostat upgrade across 80,000 sq ft, cutting utility costs by 18% and earning $12,000 in local energy rebates.

Tenant Portal Integration

Role: Assistant Property Manager

Tools: AppFolio, Yardi Voyager, Slack

Led the migration of 42 commercial tenants to a digital maintenance and rent portal, accelerating work order resolution times by 40%.

Certifications

  • Certified Property Manager (CPM) (2024)
  • Real Property Administrator (RPA) (2022)

Additional information

  • Languages: English (Native), Spanish (Professional working proficiency)
  • Professional Memberships: Active member, Institute of Real Estate Management (IREM) (2022-present)
  • Availability: 2 weeks notice

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Job Market Insights

Market data and opportunities for

Commercial Property Manager

Job Market Insights

$65,000

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$115,000

Avg:

$82,000

Growth Outlook:

The demand for property, real estate, and community association managers in the United States is projected to grow 4% from 2024 to 2034, about as fast as the average for all occupations. The need to replace workers who transfer to other occupations or retire will create approximately 39,000 job openings annually. In commercial sectors, managers who possess strong skills in building operations software, sustainability practices, and tenant relations will experience the strongest job prospects.

4% growth over 10 years

Key Skills Required

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Direct experience managing retail, office, or industrial property portfolios including CAM reconciliations || Proficiency with property management software platforms such as Yardi, MRI, AppFolio, or RealPage || Proven ability to oversee facility maintenance, manage vendor contracts, and maintain high tenant retention

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