Heather Barness

Heather Barness

Leasing Consultant

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Manager at Velair Property Management

  • Education

    • Decorah High School

      2002 - 2006

      Activities and Societies: Large and Small Group Speech, DECA, FFA, Drama Club, Golf, Cross Country, and Graduated with Honors General Education

    • Iowa State University

      2006 - 2010
      Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) Journalism and Mass Communications

      Activities and Societies: ISUtv, Broadcasting Club, Lyrica ISUtv 2007-2010• Executive Producer• Newswatch- Co-anchor; fall 2007 and spring 2008 News correspondent fall 2008 and spring 2009 Interactive Team spring 2009 Co-Producer fall 2009 and spring 2010• Put news broadcasts together, assign duties, interact with a variety of individuals, and promote our station at a variety of functionsLyrica 2006-2010• President… Show more ISUtv 2007-2010• Executive Producer• Newswatch- Co-anchor; fall 2007 and spring 2008 News correspondent fall 2008 and spring 2009 Interactive Team spring 2009 Co-Producer fall 2009 and spring 2010• Put news broadcasts together, assign duties, interact with a variety of individuals, and promote our station at a variety of functionsLyrica 2006-2010• President 2007-2010• Panned the very first retreat for the group and organize executive meetingsSHARE 2007-2008• Alternative Spring Break participant 2008• Fundraised for trip, attended meetings, and helped plan details of tripHixson Opportunity Awards• 2006 Recipient• 2008 Seminar Leader• 2009 Peer Mentor• Put together lesson plans for two semesters, introduced Iowa State freshmen to the university, was a resource for my students, and taught recitation class for two semesters Show less

  • Experience

    • Dominium

      Sept 2011 - Nov 2013
      Leasing Consultant

      • Took prospective residents on a guided tour while building rapport and giving information• Answered phones, entered work orders and planned resident events• Started at the Oakdale location then was transferred to St. Anthony• Closing ratio average of 40% while keeping occupancy at or above goals to maximize profits• Nominated for an individual MADACS award in 2013 and property award in 2012

    • Bader

      Nov 2013 - Jan 2014
      Property Manager

      • Collected past due rents while learning about the current and prospective residents• Worked on getting property to full occupancy• Managed and communicated with staff members• Restructured managerial office to promote community growth

    • Express Employment International

      Feb 2014 - Feb 2016

      I specialize in Office and Administrative positions including but not limited to Office Manager, Receptionist, Administrative Assistant, Executive Assistant, Accounting Specialist, Customer Service Representative, Dental Hygienist, and Office Assistant. Our team works with full time, part time, long term and short term assignments.Express Employment Professionals-Our Mission:To professionally market and provide quality human resource solutions through an international franchising network that profit our associates, customers, franchisees, corporate staff, stockholders and communities in which we conduct business.Our Vision:To help as many people as possible find good jobs by helping as many clients as possible find good people. Show less I find exceptional talent to help businesses grow and better their bottom line.-Work with companies to find the best, qualified fit-Put great candidates in front of decision makersWe work with anything from a Press Brake Supervisor to an Executive Director. I have placed a variety of positions including a Master Electrician, Engineer Maintenance Supervisor, Contracts Administrator, Purchaser, various sales professionals to a Project Coordinator. Even if there is a skill set we haven't placed, we are not afraid to tackle it and see what we can do! Show less

      • Contract and Search Specialist

        May 2015 - Feb 2016
      • Direct Hire Professional Recruiter

        Feb 2014 - May 2015
    • Velair Property Management

      Mar 2016 - now
      Manager

      At Velair Management, we focus on helping our team succeed. I am the Area Manager to help Property Managers be successful at Laverne Apartments in Ames, Iowa and Arbor Glen Apartments in Dubuque, Iowa. We offer spacious and affordable apartment homes.

    • Stitch Fix

      Jan 2019 - May 2019
      Stylist
  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Dominium University Certification

    • Express University Certification

    • Grace Hill

  • Volunteer Experience

    • Teacher

      Issued by Decorah Lutheran Church
      Decorah Lutheran ChurchAssociated with Heather Barness