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Kim Arnason

Property Manager
Calgary,AB

Summary

Well-grounded Property Manager bringing 14+ years background negotiating and preparing legal documents relating to tenant occupancy, designing and implementing effective marketing initiatives and responding to tenant concerns. Certified in Residential Tenancy ACT, working towards Property Management Licence. Hardworking team player possessing excellent problem analysis and resolution talents.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Community Resident Manager

Zen Residential Ltd.
07.2023 - Current

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  • Increased tenant satisfaction by promptly addressing maintenance requests and resolving issues in a timely manner.
  • Manage property, and administrative functions for three large condominium complexes, single family and multi-family newly built homes.
  • Oversaw move-in/move-out processes to ensure seamless transitions while minimizing vacancy periods.
  • Conducted thorough background checks and interviews to ensure selection of high-quality tenants, reducing turnover and maintaining stable community environment.
  • Provided for peaceful and safe tenant relations through complaint management and conflict resolution.

Leasing Agent

Trinity Place Foundation
04.2023 - 06.2023
  • Responsible for renting out housing properties and assisting tenants with their needs
  • Maintained detailed records of all leasing transactions for easy access during audits or internal reviews.
  • Invited prospects to fill out application upon completion of property tour.
  • Organized community events to foster a positive living environment and increase resident retention rates.
  • Established rapport with potential tenants during tours, highlighting community features tailored to their specific needs and preferences.

Tenant Services Coordinator

Forward Housing Association
12.2021 - 04.2023
  • Maintained positive tenant relationships with vulnerable seniors in low-income housing buildings (Managed three properties with over 325 tenants)
  • Served as the primary point of contact for tenant inquiries, providing prompt assistance and escalating concerns when necessary.
  • Supervised daily operations of property in accordance with corporate policies and procedures.

Remote VAW Support Worker (Training Resource Outreach Department)

Assaulted Women’s Helpline
03.2020 - 08.2021
  • Assisted with researching new or changing public, government and private social services for women experiencing domestic violence, homelessness, mental health and or addictions in multiple provinces across Canada

Property Administrator

Strategic Group
08.2018 - 03.2019
  • Managed, all tenant work order requests (either by phone or email) using Angus AnyWhere software

Leasing Administrator

First Service Residential Ltd.
04.2017 - 08.2018
  • Revamped the Sales & Leasing Department procedures by updating all leasing documentation, educating Leasing Staff on the Residential Tenancies Act and assisted Leasing Managers with tenant evictions and the procedures for applying to Tenancy Dispute Court

Education

Human Services Counsellor Diploma - Social Work

George Brown College
Toronto, ON
04.1998

Skills

  • Working torwards Property Licence with RECA, August 2024
  • Residential Tenancy Act (RTA) Certification
  • Proficient with: Microsoft Office: Excel/Outlook/Word
  • Computerized Maintenance Management Systems: Yardi/ Angus AnyWhere / Buildium, Rent Café /Yardi / SharePoint
  • Experience scheduling and dispatching work orders and follow up with tenants
  • Proven effective communication skills through collaboration with team members, trades, and tenants
  • Created; presented to management; implemented Tenant Arrears Policy This became a part of the company procedures which successfully reduced tenant arrears by 30% within the first three (3) months
  • Demonstrated the ability to effectively deal with stressful situations by using conflict management skills
  • Appointment Commissioner of Oaths – Alberta (March 2, 2025)

Educationandprofessionaldevelopment

  • EmPOWER Women in Trades Certificate, Manpower & S.A.I.T., Calgary, AB, 09/2019
  • WHMIS Training, S.A.I.T, Calgary, AB, 10/2019
  • First Aid/CPR Certification, S.A.I.T., Calgary, AB, 10/2019
  • Residential Tenancy Act Certification, Calgary Residential Rental Association, Calgary, AB, 04/2017
  • Professional Business Writing (Continued Education), University of Calgary, Calgary, AB, 09/2016
  • Human Services Counsellor Diploma, George Brown College, Toronto, ON, 06/1998

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual

Certification

  • EmPOWER Women in Trades Certificate (Manpower & S.A.I.T., Calgary, AB-September 2019
  • Residential Tenancy ACT Certification - (Calgary Residential Rental Association, Calgary, AB)-April 2019
  • Professional Writing (Continued Education)- (University of Calgary, AB)-September 2016

Timeline

Community Resident Manager

Zen Residential Ltd.
07.2023 - Current

Leasing Agent

Trinity Place Foundation
04.2023 - 06.2023

Tenant Services Coordinator

Forward Housing Association
12.2021 - 04.2023

Remote VAW Support Worker (Training Resource Outreach Department)

Assaulted Women’s Helpline
03.2020 - 08.2021

Property Administrator

Strategic Group
08.2018 - 03.2019

Leasing Administrator

First Service Residential Ltd.
04.2017 - 08.2018

Human Services Counsellor Diploma - Social Work

George Brown College
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