The candidate has over 10 years of experience in property management and real estate. They have held several roles at Cedar Properties including property manager, leasing agent, maintenance supervisor, and office manager. In these roles, they were responsible for leasing vacant units, negotiating leases, overseeing maintenance projects, and managing daily operations. The candidate also has experience in other industries such as bartending, football, and youth coaching. They received a Bachelor's degree in Sociology from the University of California, Berkeley where they were a student athlete on a football scholarship.