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Esther Leung

North York,ON

Summary

Experienced Housing Administrator with expertise in property management, tenant relations, and housing regulations. Proven leadership in overseeing teams to achieve seamless operations of residential facilities. Skilled in implementing cost-effective strategies and developing strategic plans to elevate resident satisfaction. Track record includes optimizing administrative processes to streamline operations and boost tenant retention rates.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Housing Administrator

Senior Person Living Connected
Toronto
06.2024 - Current
  • Provide housing administrative support for life lease and RGI housing, accounting for 388 units within two senior buildings.

For RGI Units: Manage the Choice-Based Cycle for 297 Units:

  • Manage Tenant Intake Eligibility Check: Verify applicants' eligibility for housing based on income and other criteria.
  • Choice-Based Allocation: Implement and manage a choice-based allocation system where eligible applicants can select from available units. Ensure the process is transparent, fair, and in accordance with housing policies.
  • Preparation of Tenancy Agreement: Draft and finalize tenancy agreements with approved applicants.
  • Orientation: Conduct orientation sessions to familiarize new tenants with their rights, responsibilities, and community guidelines.
  • Liaison Between Tenant and Maintenance Team Act as the primary contact between tenants and the building maintenance and facilities team.
    Ensure timely communication and resolution of maintenance issues and repairs.
  • Unit Turnover Management: Coordinate all activities related to unit turnover, ensuring that vacated units are quickly and efficiently prepared for new tenants. This includes scheduling inspections, organizing necessary repairs or renovations, and ensuring units meet all safety and quality standards.
  • Issue and File LTB Notices and Eviction Applications: Manage the legal aspects of tenancy, including issuing Landlord and Tenant Board (LTB) notices (N4, N5, N7 and N1) and filing eviction applications when necessary. Experienced in both L1 and L2 application and sheriff eviction.
  • Tenant Education Responsibilities: Educate tenants on their responsibilities regarding rent payments, maintenance, and community rules.
  • Unit Safety: Provide information on safety practices and emergency procedures within their units and the building.
  • Organize Tenant Engagement Events Plan and organize events to promote tenant engagement and community building.
    Hold quarterly tenant meetings to discuss community issues, gather feedback, and provide updates.
  • Conflict Resolution and Mediation Mediate disputes between tenants and provide conflict resolution services.
    Address grievances and work towards amicable solutions to maintain a peaceful living environment.

Facilities and Housing Administration Assistant

Senior Person Living Connected
Toronto, Canada
06.2023 - 06.2024
  • Provide direct support to vacancy management for Life Lease and RGI Housing for over 400 units in 2 senior buildings
  • Mange the choice base cycle for RGI Housing (297 unit). Oversee the intake and access the eligibility of the applicants.
  • Ensure a smooth process for the unit turnover for both buildings
  • Issue and file LTB notice and eviction application.
  • Collaborate with maintenance and housekeeping staff to ensure the overall cleanliness and functionality of the senior residence
  • Coordinate repairs and improvements as needed
  • Address resident concerns and conflicts, promoting a positive living environment
  • Mediate disputes and collaborate with residents to find amicable solutions

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Executive Assistant I

Hospital Authority - Major Incident Control Center
Hong Kong
01.2022 - 10.2022
  • Contribute to bed diversion efforts for Covid-19 quarantine-mandated patients
  • Provide essential support in managing administrative tasks related to classified hospital data and patient privacy information
  • Execute bed diversions during major medical emergencies
  • Stand by to offer emergency support during mass events, including marathons and parades
  • Plan, coordinate, and organize medical team drills for scenarios like Hill Fire Exercise, Aircraft Crashing Exercise, and Clinical Waste Leakage Drill
  • Collaborate with entities such as the Hong Kong Police Force and Hong Kong Fire Service in organizing and conducting drills.

Administrative Assistant- Union

Association of Hong Kong Nursing Staff
Hong Kong
01.2022 - 10.2022
  • Assist to organize and support for union activities
  • Responsible for organizing the union's bi-yearly office bearers election
  • Undertake administrative and clerical duties
  • Provide secretarial support to the office bearers and executives of the association
  • Handle member enquiries and complaints.

Community Officer- Part Time

Home Affairs Department- Public Enquiry Center
Hong Kong
06.2021 - 01.2022
  • Provide administrative and secretarial support in the Public Enquiry Center
  • Answer inquiries from the public about government's services/policies
  • Provide support for the declaration service.

Summer Intern

Round Table (Political Party)
Hong Kong
06.2019 - 08.2019
  • To assist in planning & organizing community events and providing elderly support for the neighborhood
  • Handle face-to-face enquires and complaints for the residents
  • Provide administrative and clerical support to the district councilor.

Education

Bachelor in Social Sciences Public Administration And Policy (Major: Politics) -

City University of Hong Kong
01.2021

Skills

  • Advanced MS Office Suite
  • Knowledge Data Entry
  • Yardi
  • Rent Cafe
  • Documentation
  • Detailed Meeting Minutes
  • Meeting Planning
  • Report Analysis Excel
  • Spreadsheets

Certification

  • Certificate of The simplified administration of RGI Toronto (December 2023)
  • Joint Health and Safety Committee Training -Part 1 (April, 2024)

Languages

  • English
  • Cantonese
  • Mandarin

Timeline

Housing Administrator

Senior Person Living Connected
06.2024 - Current

Facilities and Housing Administration Assistant

Senior Person Living Connected
06.2023 - 06.2024

Executive Assistant I

Hospital Authority - Major Incident Control Center
01.2022 - 10.2022

Administrative Assistant- Union

Association of Hong Kong Nursing Staff
01.2022 - 10.2022

Community Officer- Part Time

Home Affairs Department- Public Enquiry Center
06.2021 - 01.2022

Summer Intern

Round Table (Political Party)
06.2019 - 08.2019

Bachelor in Social Sciences Public Administration And Policy (Major: Politics) -

City University of Hong Kong
Esther Leung