GEORGINA PETROU
Granite Bay
Summary
High-performing professional with multiple years of experience delivering successful improvements for business operations, profitability and team development. Resourceful project manager and compliance specialist to thrive in fast-paced and changing environments. Dedicated to sustaining operational accuracy and delivering results for optimal profitability.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
General Manager
Designs Unlimited
Granite Bay
12.2023 - Current
- Oversees the project lifecycle to ensure the general contractor and sub-contractors are on track with the schedule, budget and quality expectations.
- Aiding in project design, budget discussions and timeline expectations for customers.
- Represents the company during negotiations with customers, the bidding process and scheduling suppliers.
- Prepare, gain acceptance, and monitor the implementation of the annual budget to ensure that budget targets are met, that revenue flows are maximized and that fixed costs are minimized.
- Direct the implementation of policies and procedures to ensure that the company complies with all health, safety and other statutory regulations.
- Completes administrative duties, such as organizing meetings, completing paperwork, accounts payable and preparing payroll.
Community Manager
Wasatch
Oceanside
01.2022 - 11.2023
- Took over management of a distressed property, reducing tenant delinquency and increasing occupancy. This community consisted of market rate as well as government assisted housing.
- Supervise/lead office and maintenance team, prepare payroll, monthly, quarterly/annual bonuses and performance reviews.
- Work closely with rehab team, organizing in house maintenance and scheduling outside subs for timely unit turns.
- Ordering parts, preparing and approving all property PO's & maintaining relationship with vendors through Nexus.
- Strong understanding and delivery of financial reports, ensuring expenditures fall within perimeters of the operational budget.
- Collaborate with leasing staff to ensure goals are being met, qualifying applicants and approving lease renewals.
- Lead bi-weekly staff meetings and host/implement monthly safety meetings.
- Attend weekly pricing meetings with YieldStar representative to discuss market trends and best pricing strategies/practices.
- Proficient with OneSite, RealPage, YieldStar, NetVendor, Con-Service, WorkDay, ADP & other PM platforms. I demonstrate a high level of verbal and written communication skills.
Real Estate Professional
HomeSmart Realty West
Carlsbad
01.2016 - 01.2021
- I worked with buyers/sellers as a licensed Real Estate professional, proactively networking, building and maintaining strong relationships with key decision makers. Maintaining an open line of communication while streamlining the transaction process.
- Preparing listing presentations, assisted clients with home presentation and market readiness.
- Upholding working relationships with vendors related to signage, flyers, brochures and marketing/circulation.
- Composing property descriptions, expressing a sense of urgency and timely input into the multiple listing service.
- Schedule, host and attend open houses, lead offer/counter-offer negotiations, achieving the best possible price.
- Gathering information based on the clients needs and setting up property searches for them.
- Maintain relationships with escrow and title companies, ensure free and clear titles, foreseeing and eliminating obstacles that could potentially impact the transaction.
- Arranging and scheduling home inspections with third party company and follow through with related repairs. Negotiating price adjustments accordingly based on the inspection results and performing the final follow up walk-through prior to close of escrow.
Real Estate Professional
Keller Williams
Carlsbad
01.2013 - 01.2015
- I worked with buyers/sellers as a licensed Real Estate professional, proactively networking, building and maintaining strong relationships with key decision makers. Maintaining an open line of communication while streamlining the transaction process.
- Preparing listing presentations, assisted clients with home presentation and market readiness.
- Upholding working relationships with vendors related to signage, flyers, brochures and marketing/circulation.
- Composing property descriptions, expressing a sense of urgency and timely input into the multiple listing service.
- Schedule, host and attend open houses, lead offer/counter-offer negotiations, achieving the best possible price.
- Gathering information based on the clients needs and setting up property searches for them.
- Maintain relationships with escrow and title companies, ensure free and clear titles, foreseeing and eliminating obstacles that could potentially impact the transaction.
- Arranging and scheduling home inspections with third party company and follow through with related repairs. Negotiating price adjustments accordingly based on the inspection results and performing the final follow up walk-through prior to close of escrow.
Property Manager
Penny Realty
Pacific Beach
01.2011 - 01.2012
- Managed a diverse portfolio of residential properties for multiple investors; these consisted of vacation rentals, residential and student housing.
- Responsible for evaluating market conditions, effectively pricing according to market trends.
- Maintaining occupancy for short-term, long-term and student rentals.
- Oversaw unit turnover processes, coordinating vendors and timelines after tenant move-out, followed by security deposit reconciliation.
Community Manager
Evans Property Management
Fremont
01.2000 - 01.2010
- Served as Community Manager for a large, two-phase luxury residential community operated as one asset while reporting to two investor groups.
- Supervise office and maintenance team, prepare payroll, monthly, quarterly/annual bonuses and performance reviews.
- Negotiate and approve property contracts, maintaining relationship with vendors, approve and process all property payables.
- Strong understanding and delivery of financial reports, ensuring expenditures fall within perimeters of the operational budget.
- Collaborate with leasing staff to ensure goals are being met, qualifying applicants and prepare associated paperwork.
- Generate the agenda for weekly ownership discussion; including but not limited to market and lease renewal analysis.
- Responsible for accruals, financial changes, balancing & tying out month end reporting in preparation for final accounting.
- Security deposit reconciliation for departing residents, ensuring timely return on deposit refunds.
- Overseeing tenant rent collections, preparing/serving notices and implementing legal proceedings whenever necessary.
- Minimizing operational costs by monitoring operational and capital budgets, managed expenses and maximizing occupancy.
Education
ACCREDITED RESIDENTIAL MANAGER (ARM) -
Institute of Real Estate Management
IREM
CURRENT CALIFORNIA REAL ESTATE LICENSE -
Anthony School
Skills
- Property management and real estate sales
- Occupancy rate optimization
- Fair housing compliance
- Tenant and landlord law
- Time management and organization
- Financial reporting
- Negotiation skills
- Budget oversight
- Team leadership and collaboration
- Vendor relationship management
- Effective communication
- Conflict resolution strategies
- Market analysis expertise
Timeline
General Manager
Designs Unlimited
12.2023 - Current
Community Manager
Wasatch
01.2022 - 11.2023
Real Estate Professional
HomeSmart Realty West
01.2016 - 01.2021
Real Estate Professional
Keller Williams
01.2013 - 01.2015
Property Manager
Penny Realty
01.2011 - 01.2012
Community Manager
Evans Property Management
01.2000 - 01.2010
ACCREDITED RESIDENTIAL MANAGER (ARM) -
Institute of Real Estate Management
CURRENT CALIFORNIA REAL ESTATE LICENSE -
Anthony School