Jeff Paynton has over 20 years of experience in property management, film production, marketing, and the arts. He holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from USC and has received additional business training. His experience includes leasing luxury apartments, managing film productions, increasing corporate sponsorships, and directing a theater company. He has strong skills in areas such as conflict resolution, team building, technology, and social media.

1. J E F F P A Y N T O N
jeffpaynton@me.com
1.310.985.2365
EXPERIENCE
3/2014 – Present NMS Properties
Property Management, Luxury Residential Apartments
• Executed majority of new resident move-ins during lease-up of 125-unit, ultra-modern luxury building, by
activating core marketing values through existing venues, creating and expanding accessibility of electronic
materials, deepening community integration, and consistently approaching effective prospect procurement.
• Secured ongoing client satisfaction through professional presentation and integration of serviceable corporate
policy, informative reference of market conditions, timely follow-through with supporting documentation, and
attentive solicitation of qualifying materials.
• Supported leasing efforts of team members by encouraging good client practices, consistently updating detailed
communication within residential interface, creatively providing accessibility of shared informative materials,
and facilitating multiple points of communication across multiple departments.
• Actively performed ongoing managerial duties including: Lease Renewals and Resident Retention, Unit Turn
Coordination, SODA Processing, Invoice Entry, Vendor Communication, Delinquency Reports, Resident
Notices, Rent Collection, Evictions, SEC-8, Bank Deposits, Posting Batch Receipts and working with Area
Manager regarding budgeting and pricing for maximum profitability and consumer satisfaction.
1/2010 – 3/2014 A Group Production, LLC
Executive Producer, Film, Television and New Media Production Company
• Implemented expert level skills performing as writer, director, editor (including; sound, color and special
effects) and graphic designer while building a collective group of individuals with cohesive intentions to uphold
unified brand vision.
• Managed multiple vendors, team members, artistic collaborators and business partners through all aspects of
entertainment production from concept and creation through post-production and marketing.
• Developed key strategies for greatest consumer impact and growth for digital marketing campaigns, while
building upon and adapting current directives to maximize exposure.
12/2004 – 12/2009 Christopher Street West
Corporate Sponsorship Development Director/Copywriter, Non-profit Human Rights Organization
• Expanded corporate contact base, structured programming opportunities and facilitated sponsor community
support through Solicitation, Customer Service, Contract Fulfillment, Brand Activation and Event
Coordination.
• Increased cash sponsorship by 55%, in-kind sponsorship by 300%, and strategically expanded media exposure
from 5,000,000 to 50,000,000 impressions with a resulting boost in festival and parade attendance figures by
53% and 41% respectively.
• Created, through close collaboration with Board Members, Team Leaders and Committee Chairs, the written
expression and outward presentation of professional internal goals and public communication.
4/2004 – 10/2005 I. W. Industries
Trade Show Manager, Decorative Plumbing Fixtures Company
• Facilitated positive customer service relations by addressing key issues in an interactive format.
• Creatively modified product branding issues and resolved presentational display marketing.
• Created and directed live, multi-media show presentations reflecting core values of style, design and concept.

2. EXPERIENCE (continued)
12/2002 – 4/2004 Valerie Theatre Company
Artistic Director, Non-profit Theatre Company
• Articulated and executed the artistic vision and company mission.
• Created and hosted workshops for New York City Public School Teachers with reputable Resident Artists.
• Produced an Annual Play Writing Competition on a national level.
• Actively implemented unique development opportunities on a grass-roots level.
12/2001 – 5/2002 Rachel Abroms Designs
Vice-President, Fashion Jewelry Company
• Established necessary departmental systems and operations for production, customer service, accounts
receivable, accounts payable, new product development and in-house sales.
• Directed showrooms in LA, NY and Dallas which support an international customer base of over 900 specialty
and department stores, while planning, designing and supporting an ambitious trade show schedule of 17
markets a year.
• Articulated and executed the specific statement, mission, strategies and tactics of our company business plan
while charting the financial implications of our actions.
5/1997 – 12/2001 AZCAST Products, Inc. / Carver Skateboards
Director of Sales and Marketing, Aluminum Home Furnishings / Action Sports Retail
• Created and facilitated marketing plans based on close communication with industry drivers and perspective
end-users.
• Disseminated brand advertisement through channels through multiple media channels.
• Assessed market trends and developed new products for profitability by performing various cost and revenue
analysis set against budgets.
EDUCATION
9/1991 – 5/1995 University of Southern California, Bachelor of Fine Arts. Graduated cum laude.
6/1990 – 8/1990 The Juilliard School/British American Drama Academy, Oxford, England
6/2002 UCLA Extension, Business Development and Management Practices
7/2004 – 5/2008 The Apple Store, MAC OS, Consumer and Professional Software Programs
SKILLS
CORPORATE TEACHER: Conflict Resolution  Team Building  Goals & Personal Productivity
TECHNOLOGY: MAC and PC OS  Microsoft Office  YARDI  On-Site  PSI  Pages  Final Cut
SOCIAL MEDIA: YouTube  Facebook  Twitter  Instagram  SnapChat  FourSquare
PERSONAL INTEREST: Interior Decorating  Community Integration  Travel  Baking  Quilting