1. VALERI KENNEDY-STEWART
6055 Placer West Dr. #15, Rocklin, CA 95677 • Home: 916-912-3838 • valeri_kennedy@yahoo.com
Professional Summary
Experienced Residential Property Manager successful at raising occupancy rates by securing long-term tenants.
Detail-oriented and organized Property Manager effective at managing personnel, property and special projects.
Skills
Tenant and eviction laws Tax Credit Certificate
Budgeting USDA Certification
Complex problem solving HUD Knowledge
Adaptable ARM Certification
AMSI Yardi
Work History
Property Manager, 06/2010 to Current
Hyder & Co. – Rocklin, CA
Decreased operating costs by 50% by implementing cost control procedures.
Completed final move-out walk-throughs for tenants.
Carefully screened applicants for tenancy.
Trained and motivated office staff.
Communicated effectively with owners & residents.
Followed up on delinquent tenants and coordinated collection procedures.
Evaluated and recommended changes in rental pricing strategies.
Monitored in a timely receipt and reconciliation of rent collections in accordance with landlord and resident
statutes.
Communicated with landlord regarding building and tenant issues.
Developed, reviewed and submitted property operating and capital budgets.
Scheduled contractors for maintenance issues.
Managed a community of nearly 200 apartment homes.
Maintained current contract files as prescribed by company contract policies and procedures.
Planned special events such as lotteries and project tours.
Audited files and reported any issues requiring follow-up to program manager.
Verified income, assets and expenses and completed file tracking sheet for each applicant.
Completed annual rent calculations using housing database software.
Maintained constant balance of property petty cash account.
Coordinated with janitorial and engineering staff on maintenance and upkeep.
Temp Employee, 04/2008 to 06/2010
Renoir Staffing –Folsom, CA
Maintained current contract files as prescribed by company contract policies and procedures.
Scheduled contractors for maintenance issues.
Carefully screened applicants for tenancy.
Assistant Manager, 02/2006 to 04/2008
Westlake Realty Group – San Mateo, CA
Secured an average of 5 rental agreements each month.
Completed final move-out walk-throughs for tenants.
Prepared specifications, solicited bids and approved subcontracts for building services.
Maintained a sufficient number of units so that they were market-ready at all times.
Scheduled contractors for maintenance issues.
Maintained original leases and renewals for the management office.
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Exceptional oral and written communication skills
Affordable housing programs knowledge
Fair Housing training

2. Responded to all Common Area Maintenance (CAM) inquiries.
Verified income, assets and expenses and completed file tracking sheet for each applicant.
Completed annual rent calculations using housing database software.
Developed and executed plan to achieve and maintain 100% or better rate of occupancy.
Coordinated with janitorial and engineering staff on maintenance and upkeep.
Business Manager, 07/2005 to 02/2006
Pinnacle AMS. LLC. – Walnut Creek, CA
Carefully screened applicants for tenancy.
Completed final move-out walk-throughs for tenants.
Analyzed and evaluated monthly and quarterly financial statements.
Trained and motivated leasing staff during bi-monthly trainings.
Property Manager, 03/2003 to 07/2005
Trinity Management Services – San Francisco, CA
Developed and executed plan to achieve and maintain 99% or better rate of occupancy.
Maintained constant balance of property petty cash account.
Completed annual rent calculations using housing database software.
Coordinated with janitorial and engineering staff on maintenance and upkeep.
Completed final move-out walk-throughs for tenants.
Introduced and monitored effective lease renewal programs.
Carefully screened applicants for tenancy.
Analyzed and evaluated monthly and quarterly financial statements.
Maximized rental income while minimizing expenses through effective planning and control.
Followed up on delinquent tenants and coordinated collection procedures.
Monitored the timely receipt and reconciliation of rent collections in accordance with landlord and resident
statutes.
Education
Associate of Applied Science: Health Science,
Merritt College - Oakland, CA