Professional Resume Template for
Real Estate Manager
Brandon J. Prescott
Atlanta, GA
(404) 555-0182
brandon.prescott@email.com
linkedin.com/in/brandon-j-prescott
Professional Summary
Strategic Real Estate Manager with 6 years of experience optimizing multifamily and commercial real estate portfolios valued up to $38M. Specialist in lease administration, vendor management, facility maintenance, and tenant retention strategies. Successfully increased rental income by 12% through targeted lease renewals and implemented an automated maintenance dispatch system that reduced work order cycle times by 32%. Proficient in Yardi Voyager, AppFolio, and MS Excel for budget forecasting and CAM reconciliation.
Work Experience
Real Estate Manager — Summit Property Partners
Atlanta, GA | January 2023 – Present
- Supervised operations for a 280-unit multifamily property portfolio, leveraging AppFolio to automate rent collection and maintenance requests, which raised on-time monthly rent payments from 91% to 98%.
- Renegotiated 8 vendor contracts for landscaping, security, and cleaning services, using competitive bidding models to reduce annual property operating expenses by 14% ($45,000 saved).
- Managed a $1.2M capital improvement project for clubhouse and building facade renovations, completing all work 2 weeks ahead of schedule and 6% under budget utilizing MS Project.
- Coordinated tenant lease renewals and marketing campaigns, achieving a 94% retention rate and reducing vacancy downtime by an average of 18 days per unit using Yardi Voyager.
Assistant Real Estate Manager — Vanguard Residential Group
Atlanta, GA | June 2020 – December 2022
- Conducted weekly physical property inspections and resolved 150+ maintenance issues, reducing tenant-reported building issues by 28% using the Yardi Breeze platform.
- Administered annual Common Area Maintenance (CAM) reconciliations and monthly accounts receivable for 12 commercial tenants, correcting billing errors to recover $18,500 in unpaid fees.
- Facilitated the onboarding process for 45 new residential tenants, implementing digital lease signing via DocuSign to reduce average onboarding cycle times by 40%.
- Collaborated with property owners to compile monthly financial reports, utilizing Excel spreadsheet models to highlight cash flow anomalies and control budget variances within 3%.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (Concentration in Real Estate)
Atlanta Metropolitan University · Atlanta, GA · 2020
Skills
Lease administration, Property management software, CAM reconciliation, Tenant relations, Vendor contract negotiation, Capital improvement management, Preventative maintenance scheduling, Accounts receivable/payable, Local zoning compliance, Fair Housing Act (FHA) compliance, Yardi Voyager, AppFolio, MS Excel, MS Project
Projects
Multifamily Property Tech Upgrade
Role: Lead Project Coordinator
Tools: AppFolio, SmartRent, Slack
Directed the installation of smart locks and thermostats across 180 units, reducing vacant unit heating utility costs by 22%.
Commercial CAM Reconciliation Overhaul
Role: Assistant Real Estate Manager
Tools: Yardi Voyager, MS Excel
Rebuilt 3 years of historical CAM reconciliation spreadsheets, recovering $32,000 in unbilled operational charges for the property owners.
Certifications
- Certified Property Manager (CPM) – Institute of Real Estate Management (IREM) (2024)
- Certified Apartment Manager (CAM) – National Apartment Association (NAA) (2022)
- Accredited Residential Manager (ARM) – Institute of Real Estate Management (IREM) (2021)
Additional information
- Languages: English (Native), Spanish (Conversational)
- Volunteer Work: Habitat for Humanity construction volunteer (2021–Present)
- Availability: 2 weeks notice
Job Market Insights
Market data and opportunities for
Real Estate Manager
Job Market Insights
$65,000
-
$120,000
Avg:
$85,000
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, which is about as fast as the average for all occupations. The ongoing construction of multifamily housing units and commercial developments will continue to drive job openings. Over 39,000 job openings are anticipated annually to replace retiring workers. Managers who possess experience with advanced property management systems like Yardi Voyager or AppFolio and green building certifications will secure the best employment prospects.
4% growth over 10 years
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