1. Bill Montebello
Rancho Santa Margarita , California 92688 ♦ 949-735-5690 ♦ bill_montebello@hotmail.com
LEASING CONSULTANT
Residential Leasing Consultant with a friendly yet competitive sales-driven personality. Five years of successful
leasing experience in lease-ups and leasing of newly renovated apartment homes. Proven track record of maintaining
occupancy at 97% while increasing revenue by 30%. Highly skilled in the sales process, from start to finish;
presenting apartments and communities in a compelling way, overcoming objections, building relationships and
creating excitement. Professional work ethic with emphasis on providing excellent customer service, meeting goals
and achieving results.
Key Competencies:
· Enthusiastic team player with and a positive “can do” attitude
· Professional image and demeanor
· Ability to work and multi-task in a fast paced environment
· Effective written and verbal communication skills
· Interact effectively with prospects, residents, peers, vendors and management
· Adherence to company policies, federal and state Fair Housing Laws
· Strong community presentation and touring skills
· Persuasive sales ability: overcoming objections, negotiating, and closing
· Credit screening, verifications and qualifying applicants
· Outlook, MS Office, Yield Star, Yardi, One-Site, Active Building, Social Media
Professional Experience:
LEASING CONSULTANT- TEMP March 2014 – Present
JWILLIAMS STAFFING Irvine, CA
Successfully adapt to scheduled and on-call assignments at understaffed apartment communities; assist
residential management companies with leasing operations and office administration; increase occupancy by
showcasing amenities to prospective tenants, pointing out benefits of living in the community, creating urgency
to close the sale; maintain occupancy by interacting with current residents in order to renew leases, take
maintenance requests, resolve issues, and address account inquiries.
LEASING CONSULTANT- TEMP May 2014 – September 2014
SEQUOIA EQUITIES-HIDDEN HILLS Laguna Niguel, CA
Assisted prospective customers in choosing to make their home with Sequoia Equities. Professionally greeted
prospective residents, showcased the community, closed the sale processed and screened applications. Provided
exceptional customer service and maintained positive resident relations. Effectively posted online marketing ads
through Lease-Star, resulting in increased occupancy from 93% to 96%. Leasing operations including: pre-walking
tour path, models and amenities, taking maintenance requests and complaints from current tenants;
conduct move in/out procedures, lease renewals and renter’s insurance reminders.
LEASING CONSULTANT- TEMP September 2013 – March 2014
CAREER STRATEGIES Costa Mesa, CA
Assisted various understaffed residential communities maintain and increase occupancy by working directly in
leasing operations and office administration; posted online advertisements, prequalify prospective tenants,
showcase models and amenities, create urgency and close the sale; take maintenance requests from current
tenants; conduct move in/out procedures; walk vacant apartments homes to ensure readiness.
Bill Montebello

2. Rancho Santa Margarita , California 92688 ♦ 949-735-5690 ♦ bill_montebello@hotmail.com
Professional Experience :
LEASING CONSULTANT April 2010 – August 2013
ESSEX PROPERTY TRUST Huntington Beach, CA
Completed Lease-up of Essex Skyline, newly acquired residential building six months ahead of schedule;
successfully leased newly renovated apartments at Huntington breakers and increased revenue by 30%;
maintained occupancy between 95% and 97%, increased property revenue by decreasing late payments and
promoting lease renewals. Responsible for total leasing efforts and integrated marketing programs of the
property to include: qualifying prospective residents, screening applications, generation of all associated
documentation accompanying rental agreements; assist manager with rent collection; acquaint new residents
with leasing documents, community rules and policies; maintain current resident profiles; cite policies and
procedures of the company as they relate to Fair Housing and occupancy standards; organize resident social
functions; file work orders as needed and follow up to ensure quality of work.
LEASING CONSULTANT July 2008 - February 2009
INNOVATIVE STAFFING SOLUTIONS Costa Mesa, CA
Increased property occupancy and office efficiency by administering day-to-day leasing operations at multiple
understaffed residential apartment communities; greet prospective clients and conduct community tour, show
models, close the lease; pull credit reports and reviewed in accordance with Fair Housing and company
guidelines; prepared lease documentation and move-in packets in a timely manner; took maintenance requests
from current tenants and followed up on completion; inspected move in ready apartments.
JOB DEVELOPER January 2005 - December 2008
MAXIMUS Anaheim, CA
Work with diverse Cal Works recipient case load in efforts to effectively assist in job placement activities;
achieved a job placement rate of 87%; developed a large database of employers looking to hire Cal Works
participants in exchange for tax credits; coordinated job search plans, wrote resumes, arranged interviews and
assisted with employment applications; conducted workshops addressing employment barriers and job search
readiness; monitored use of computer resource room; followed up with employed Cal Works Participants to
ensure job retention.
E DUCATION:
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE - HUMAN SERVICES June 2000
CAL STATE UNIVERSITY FULLERTON Fullerton, CA
Selected Awards & Accomplishments :
· Star Leaser 50+ Net Leases , 2012
· Star Performance For Achieving 90% - 99% on a telephone shop , 2010
· Star Performance For Achieving 100% on a On-Site shop, 2010
· Certificate of Recognition for Leasing Essex Skyline Penthouse, 2011
· Outstanding Job Developer Award 85% - 90% Placement Rate , 2006