MEGAN KINIRY
West Hollywood
Summary
Well-qualified Property Manager/Marketing and Leasing Specialist with extensive knowledge in all areas of on-site/off-site Residential Property Management and proven success in improving operations, communications, and profits. Effective at managing personnel, property, and special projects/activities. Highly proficient and focused on achieving occupancy goals, working closely with property owners, and building lasting relationships with tenants, vendors, and team members to further company goals. Comfortable leading a team as well as assuming a strong supporting role. I believe a strong and united team is important and I have equal respect for all levels and positions. Fully compliant with all Fair Housing Certifications and can obtain any new credentials that may be required for a state outside of California. Ready to leverage my training and experience to take on new professional challenges!
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
ON-SITE PROPERTY MANAGER
BEN LEEDS PROPERTIES
01.2002 - Current
- Oversee property operations ensuring tenant satisfaction and adherence to lease agreements through clear communication and proactive solutions.
- Responsible for collection of rents, serving/posting notices, arranging and scheduling maintenance and vendor services, conducting walk-throughs with/without tenants, and constructing unit turn repair recommendations and timelines.
- Conduct in-person and video tours for prospective tenants, Open Houses, create and produce individualized marketing flyers for prospects, signing/reviewing deposits, leases, and other legal documents, mediations, and assisting with legal proceedings when necessary.
- Coordinate move-in and move-out processes, minimizing vacancies and maximizing rental income.
- Monitor progress of construction and maintenance projects and notify appropriate individuals of project updates, delays, and schedule changes.
- Conduct regular site inspections and coordinated with Management to maintain safety standards and address maintenance needs and potential hazards.
- Mitigate risks associated with legal disputes involving tenants or vendors by resolving conflicts professionally while adhering to applicable laws.
- Deliver emergency 24-hour on-call service for tenants on building issues.
MARKETING & LEASING SPECIALIST
BEN LEEDS PROPERTIES
01.2017 - 01.2025
- Responsible for operating and maintaining a very successful Marketing and Leasing Department team that included over 150 properties in CA, NV, and OR.
- Analyzed market trends to optimize pricing strategies and occupancy rates for properties.
- Developed and negotiated contracts for listings with partnering sites.
- Streamlined application processing by implementing digital tools for efficiency.
- Streamlined leasing processes for increased efficiency in handling applications, credit checks, and documentation.
- Facilitated leasing processes through effective communication with prospective tenants and property managers.
- Developed training materials for staff to improve knowledge of leasing regulations and procedures and tracking spreadsheets to monitor and record past/present/future rents (and estimations) to show how they performed to obtain the highest rental rate possible.
- Responsible for nearly all vacancy listings on our website and partner sites, including copy and photography.
- Scheduled photographers and/or videographers as well as provided my own photography services to be produced for our website and partner listings.
- Current with new laws and requirements set by the state of CA to keep in compliance.
- Point person to work with Section 8, HACLA, LACDA, OXNARD, and various Rental Assistance and Low Income Housing Organizations.
NANNY/FAMILY ASSISTANT
TITUS WELLIVER/JOSE STEMKINS
01.2014 - 01.2020
- I have served as a nanny/family assistant to multiple families since 2002.
- Responsibilities always included safety and care of children (ranging in ages from newborn to 13 years), driving, tutoring, coaching, meal preparation, wellness, health, and care.
- The Welliver position included additional overnight stays and very early morning start times/late nights to accommodate the parents' demanding work schedules.
- Also cared for pets (dogs/cats/horses), ran errands, grocery shopped, and anything else needed to assist the family.
PHOTOGRAPHY/FAMILY ASSISTANT
PETER & SUSAN SHERIDAN
01.2002 - 01.2016
- Responsible for any and all photographer's needs, including: serving as second shooter for large contracts, make-up artist, equipment / lighting set-up and tear-down, child handler, filing and organizational tasks, photo layouts, and deliveries.
OFFICE MANAGER/HR
DALI, INC
01.2000 - 01.2003
- Responsible for day-to-day operations including HR position and handling accounting.
- Served as the assistant to all Upper Management Team, helped to edit professional documents and articles for publications, answer calls/emails, and book travel/accommodations.
Education
M.S. - MUSICAL THEATER, MUSIC & DANCE CHOREOGRAPHY
LEES MCRAE COLLEGE
NCSkills
- Appfolio
- YARDI
- Photo editing
- Excel
- Google Spreadsheets
- PC / Mac
- Property maintenance
- Building inspections
- Space planning
Timeline
MARKETING & LEASING SPECIALIST
BEN LEEDS PROPERTIES
01.2017 - 01.2025
NANNY/FAMILY ASSISTANT
TITUS WELLIVER/JOSE STEMKINS
01.2014 - 01.2020
ON-SITE PROPERTY MANAGER
BEN LEEDS PROPERTIES
01.2002 - Current
PHOTOGRAPHY/FAMILY ASSISTANT
PETER & SUSAN SHERIDAN
01.2002 - 01.2016
OFFICE MANAGER/HR
DALI, INC
01.2000 - 01.2003
M.S. - MUSICAL THEATER, MUSIC & DANCE CHOREOGRAPHY
LEES MCRAE COLLEGE