Md Zahir Chowdhury
Saskatoon,Canada
Summary
Accomplished property manager with a proven track record in successfully managing both residential and commercial properties. Adept at ensuring optimal operations, tenant satisfaction, and financial performance. Skilled in lease negotiations, fostering positive tenant relations, implementing effective property marketing strategies, and consistently maintaining high occupancy rates across diverse portfolios.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Sr. Residential Portfolio Manager
AVENUE LIVING COMMUNITY
05.2019 - Current
- Create a best-in-class customer experience by delivering prompt and courteous service to prospective and current residents
- Provide leadership and coaching to teams, including leasing specialists, maintenance staff, suite turn associates, and administrators
- Develop and maintain strong relationships across the organization and with external contractors and vendors
- Ensure all maintenance and repairs are performed safely, promptly, and cost-efficiently
- Manage property operations by addressing tenant complaints, enforcing rules of occupancy, inspecting vacant units, coordinating repairs, and planning renovations
- Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and the overall resident experience across property portfolios
- Develop and adhere to an annual maintenance budget and plan, ensuring cost targets are met
Sales Manager
AVENUE LIVING COMMUNITY
11.2017 - 05.2019
- Provide daily leadership, mentorship, and management of sales staff, including leasing agents, retention agents, and office administrators
- Develop the sales team to consistently meet and exceed daily, weekly, and monthly sales, retention, and collections targets
- Prepare and analyze daily sales and retention reports, recognizing improvement opportunities and implementing action plans
- Monitor and track progress of sales plans, initiating corrective actions as needed and communicating updates internally
- Communicate regularly with senior sales leadership to provide updates and align on strategic goals
Leasing Specialist
AVENUE LIVING COMMUNITY
06.2015 - 11.2017
- Respond to leasing inquiries promptly and professionally; ensure timely arrival for all suite showings
- Facilitate the move-in process, ensuring new tenants’ comfort and safety
- Inspect buildings for cleanliness, branding compliance, and report the condition of vacant suites ready for showings
- Monitor rental advertisements on websites and newspapers to ensure available units are effectively showcased
- Handle all new tenant paperwork, including submitting credit applications for approval
Sales and Inventory Manager
WIS INTERNATIONAL
02.2011 - 05.2015
- Lead and manage a team of15-20 inventory auditors to conduct inventory counts and resolve stock level discrepancies for major retailers
- Perform inventory control, accounting, and auditing tasks by reconciling variances and addressing stock shrinkage issues
- Implement effective loss prevention practices to minimize inventory losses and enhance operational efficiency
- Verify purchase orders, process vendor returns, and audit invoice discrepancies to ensure accuracy and compliance with policies
- Review and compile comprehensive inventory reports using software tools such as MS Excel, WISdom, and SAP
Education
Certified Property Manager-Candidate -
Institute Of Real Estate Management
08.2023
Accredited Residential Manager - undefined
Institute Of Real Estate Management
07.2019
Business Administration - undefined
Saskatoon Business College
12.2011
Bachelor of Commerce - undefined
Bangladesh National University
12.2002
Skills
- Budget Management
- Customer service
- Communication skills
- Time management
- Vendor Management
- Data Analysis
- Team Leadership
- Organizational Leadership
- Conflict Resolution
- Annual performance reviews
Timeline
Sr. Residential Portfolio Manager
AVENUE LIVING COMMUNITY
05.2019 - Current
Sales Manager
AVENUE LIVING COMMUNITY
11.2017 - 05.2019
Leasing Specialist
AVENUE LIVING COMMUNITY
06.2015 - 11.2017
Sales and Inventory Manager
WIS INTERNATIONAL
02.2011 - 05.2015
Accredited Residential Manager - undefined
Institute Of Real Estate Management
Business Administration - undefined
Saskatoon Business College
Bachelor of Commerce - undefined
Bangladesh National University
Certified Property Manager-Candidate -
Institute Of Real Estate Management
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