Work Experience
Marketing & Operations Manager
Guide Property Services
Apr. 2023 – Present
- Spearheaded the establishment of in-house marketing services as the company’s sole marketer, enabling the company to offer clients a full suite of services including logo design, website development, pricing strategy, advertising contract management, and vendor coordination.
- Acted as primary point of contact for lease-up clients, facilitating all aspects of project setup and execution until portfolio manager assumes responsibility, while providing ongoing oversight to ensure property management teams met performance standards and client expectations.
- Prepared management proposals for potential clients, fully overhauled graphic design of proposal template, and implemented the use of multiple regression analysis to improve rent projection accuracy.
- Oversaw company’s online reputation, achieving a 575% increase in positive reviews per month.
- Ran Google Ads campaigns for properties under management that outperformed premium Zillow and Apartments.com contracts in lead generation and cost per lead.
- Analyzed cash flow statements to create quarterly financial narratives for investors.
- Created email marketing campaigns in MailChimp to target high-net-worth potential investors, achieving a 25% open rate, 3.6% CTR, and 775% increase in website traffic.
Marketing & Operations Intern
Guide Property Services
Jun. 2022 – Apr. 2023
- Developed marketing guidelines and templates to standardize apartment advertising company-wide and ensure Fair Housing compliance.
- Created apartment ad generator in Google Sheets with ChatGPT integration, significantly reducing marketing workload and human error while increasing ad quality and adherence to company advertising guidelines.
- Established new video tour editing standards, created branded YouTube thumbnails, and edited over 120 video tours.
- Collaborated with vendors to develop logo, branding, and marketing collateral for new-construction lease-up project.
- Monitored and analyzed agency-run Google Ads account to provide updates to leadership.
- Worked alongside CEO to prepare email newsletters and investment memorandums updating current and potential investors on new investment opportunities and the status of various current renovation/construction projects.
Leasing & Marketing Intern
Walls Property Management
Jun. 2021 – Sep. 2021
- Conducted property showings to highlight features, answer questions and redirect concerns, resulting in over 30 signed leases.
- Responded to requests and scheduled appointments for 15-25 property showings weekly.
- Maintained a consistent ad posting schedule, regularly updating to reflect unit availability across a portfolio of 40+ properties.
- Maintained spreadsheets using Google Sheets for organization and reporting of leasing data.
Advertising Sales Manager
The Thunderword Newspaper
Jan. 2019 – Apr. 2019
- Collaborated with graphic designers and editorial staff to develop and place ads on a weekly deadline.
- Helped customers in determining the design and layout of print advertisements.
- Assisted with proofreading and editing newspaper stories.
- Sent clients estimates of costs for advertising products or services and followed up by phone call or email.
- Developed sales leads and uncovered new business opportunities through prospecting and cold calling.
Freelance Event Planner
Jun. 2018 – Aug. 2018
- Conducted initial consultation with clients to discuss event details, venue options, and other logistics to understand vision and budget.
- Created and designed tailor-made event plans to maximize client budget and satisfaction.
- Evaluated and selected service providers and vendors according to customer requirements.
Marketing Intern
The Robbins Company
Summers of 2016-2018
- Leveraged technical writing skills to create engaging and informative content for a range of social media platforms including Twitter, LinkedIn, and email newsletters.
- Provided key administrative support to senior staff including organizing documentation of print advertisements and maintaining inventory of promotional products.
- Assisted with venue selection, logistics, and planning of industry events.
Education
Bachelor of Arts: Business Administration, Marketing Concentration
Western Washington University
Sep. 2020 – Mar. 2023
Associate of Arts: Business Emphasis
Highline College
Sep. 2018 – Aug. 2020