Liz Ashurst

Experience

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  American Equity Property Management (AEPM)

  Jan 2000 - Jan 2006

  Property Manager / Leasing Agent

  Hired as part-time admin, then advanced to Property Manager and Leasing Agent of 3 CRE assets. Managed investor relations for commercial and multi-family limited partnerships. Worked directly with company owner.

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  Sunwest Real Estate Group

  Jan 2006 - now

  General Manager / Leasing Agent

  Managed CRE operations for start-up through a period of major growth. Maintained highest standards of team performance, financial control, customer service, and occupancy. Inside leasing agent for 2 assets.• Developed operational procedures, policies, and programs that enabled period of dramatic growth:o 800% portfolio growth, from 2 assets (167k sq.ft.) to 12 assets (1.5M sq.ft.).o Team growth from 3 to 13 staff members.• Created 14 annual operating budgets of over $11M with NOI of over $17M. Portfolio value at $200M+.• Supported 17 acquisitions and sales, including due diligence and management transition process.• Drove a culture of continuous improvement by encouraging staff to strive for advancement; o Retained Engineer for over 10 years, developing him to Chief Building Engineer/Project Manager.o Developed APM to VP of Leasing; 3 APMs to PMs; General Admin to Construction Admin.o 2 employees who left company later returned to my team.• Improved efficiency and transparency with implementation of Yardi Voyager, Nexus A/P Software, and IMPAK Facility Management System.• Worked directly with company owner and asset ownership in decision-making related to capital improvement projects.• Developed and implemented preventive and recurring maintenance standards individualized to each asset.• Oversaw all tenant improvement, renovation, and capital projects including design, finish selections, and furnishing. Show less