Nikhil Chhikara
Calgary,AB
Summary
As a seasoned Property Manager with over five years of experience in residential property management, I have effectively managed a portfolio of six high-rise buildings with over 1,200 suites. By leading a team of 35 professionals, I’ve showcased strong leadership and a results-driven approach, achieving a consistent 4% annual increase in Net Operating Income (NOI). My relentless self-motivation fuels my commitment to providing outstanding property management services, optimizing portfolio value.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certificate
Work History
Leasing Professional
Hines Real Estate
03.2024 - 09.2024
- Provided personalized tours of properties, showcasing unit features and amenities tailored to each prospect's needs.
- Coordinated move-ins and move-outs efficiently, minimizing vacancy periods between tenants.
- Maintained detailed records of tenant interactions, enabling effective communication across team members when addressing ongoing issues or requests.
- Streamlined leasing process for prospective residents, resulting in higher conversion rates.
- Participated in regular training sessions to stay updated on industry trends and best practices in property management.
- Increased lease renewals by building strong relationships with tenants and addressing their concerns promptly.
- Conducted comprehensive market research to understand competitor offerings and adjust rental pricing accordingly.
Area Coordinator
Boardwalk
08.2019 - 02.2024
- Supervise over 35 site staff members and 1200+ units (New leaders, landscaping, maintenance, cleaning, security and customer service)
- On-call duties for over 10,000 units
- Coordinate with HR to interview and fill job vacancies
- Scheduling of staff, review and verify staff hours worked for payroll using Dayforce
- Conduct individual performance reviews
- Manage disciplinary action as required
- Regularly complete thorough site visits to ensure quality of building interiors and exteriors
- Control inventory for building operations and oversee ordering of parts and supplies by site
- Coordinate advertising as required
- Analyze evolving market conditions to make recommendations on rental rate, pay scale, etc.
- Develop professional tenant relations, and respond in timely fashion to their questions and concerns
- Prepare annual operating and capital budgets for each property and conduct financial analysis on monthly basis.
Business Development Manager
Onlea
08.2018 - 04.2019
- Identify new business opportunities and potential partnerships to expand company's market presence
- Analyze market trends and competitive landscape to identify potential areas of growth and provide strategic recommendations
Business Development Manager
SI-UK
10.2014 - 07.2018
- Develop and maintain relationships with potential clients and partners in UK market to expand presence and reach of SIUK's business development initiatives
- Develop and maintain relationships with key stakeholders in education sector to promote SI-UK's services and secure partnerships and collaborations
- Identify potential strategic partnerships and collaborations with universities and educational institutions in UK to enhance SIUK's brand reputation and establish SI-UK as leading provider of educational services.
Education
Master of Arts - International Business Management
Middlesex University
England04.2012
Bachelor of Science - Hospitality Administration And Management
Oxford Brookes University
England04.2010
Skills
- Sales and Revenue Growth
- Leadership
- Team Management
- Financial Analysis
- Tenant Relations
- Strategic Planning
- Market Analysis
- Partnership Development
- Budgeting
- Property Maintenance
- Building Inspection
- Inventory Management
- Lease Negotiation
Languages
English
Hindi
Punjabi
Gujrati
Certification
- Managing Physical Asset, IREM - January 2021
Work Preference
Work Type
Full TimeLocation Preference
On-SiteRemoteHybridTimeline
Leasing Professional
Hines Real Estate
03.2024 - 09.2024
Area Coordinator
Boardwalk
08.2019 - 02.2024
Business Development Manager
Onlea
08.2018 - 04.2019
Business Development Manager
SI-UK
10.2014 - 07.2018
Master of Arts - International Business Management
Middlesex University
Bachelor of Science - Hospitality Administration And Management
Oxford Brookes University
Continued Education & Parental Leave
Took career break from October 2024 - August 2025 to focus on professional development, enrolled in a RECA course to become a licensed Property Manager in Alberta. During this period, I also dedicated time to caring for my three-year-old daughter, enhancing my organizational and multitasking skills.