Helen Calhoun

Experience

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  Adara Communities

  Apr 1993 - Feb 2012

  Community Manager/ Company Trainer/ Trouble Shooter

  Trained staff members on the application of the company’s own accounting program. Supervised small teams of 8 to 10 throughout the company at various locations and repositioned the performance on several properties. Implemented changes in policies and procedures that increased income and decreased deficits for several properties. Served as the test pilot for the company’s proprietary accounting software, facilitating seamless deployment by providing support to sister communities.

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  Atlantic Housing Management

  Feb 2012 - Oct 2016

  Property Manager in Huntsville. Regional over student housing in Huntsville, Denton and San Marcos.

  Managed The Arbors of Sam Houston, the largest student housing property in the Huntsville area, while concurrently overseeing two properties in San Marcos and Denton. Supervised 31 staff members, instilling a team-wide focus on customer service, parent attention, and occupancy rates. Developed strategies for increasing and stabilizing revenue while managing account collections, unit marketing, and roommate matching. Oversaw turn, make-readies as well as interior and exterior enhancements. Spearheaded key enhancements to the property in order to vastly improve its marketability in the area. Received several awards as a result of property improvements and customer service delivery, including Best in Huntsville for three consecutive years. Show less

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  Ashford Communities

  Oct 2016 - Jan 2019

  Senior Property Manager

  Short term position taken in order to refinance these two properties. I was responsible for all operational and financial aspects of two properties within the Westchase District to ensure company goals are met. Oversee personnel management, leasing, collections, resident services, maintenance, revenue enhancement, capital improvements, information reporting, and social media. Refinancing was accomplished!

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  The Preiss Company

  Jan 2019 - Feb 2020

  Property Manager at Gateway
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  Cardinal Group Management

  Feb 2020 - Jun 2022

  General Manager at Encore Sam Houston & Campus Edge

  Properties sold.

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  Waller Group

  Jun 2022 - Dec 2022

  Project Manager

  Create long and short-term plans. Delegate to contractors best positioned to complete projects. Make effective decisions when presented with multiple options for how to progress. Serve as a point of contact for all contractors, maintenance and residents. Communicate with investors and owners. Perform quality control on the project throughout development to maintain the standards expected. Adjust schedules and targets on projects as needed for financing.

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  University Partners

  Dec 2022 - May 2024

  Community Manager at The Armory

  The Armory at Sam Houston successfully sold after reaching 97% occupancy!

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  Asset Living

  Jun 2024 - Dec 2024

  General Manager

  Took on this project just in time to turn it. Started from 55% pre-leased and achieved 93% occupancy in less than 60 days. Lead the team to create positive experiences by exceeding all expectations and challenges faced in the UofH and TSU Market. Promote owner satisfaction through timely variance reporting and on-going communication about the property’s performance. Meet targeted revenues, monitor market data, oversee inspections, general appearance and appeal, analyze financial statements and promote a healthy balanced culture. Show less

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  Gables Residential

  Dec 2024 - now

  General Manager