Trenton N. Cofield
Property Manager, Conventional multifamily
San Diego, CA · (619) 555 0116 · name@example.com · linkedin.com/in/trentonncofield
Key Qualifications
EXPERIENCE
Twelve years in multifamily property management, seven at community manager level
INDUSTRIES
Conventional multifamily, mixed income apartments, institutional ownership
SPECIALTIES
Occupancy and revenue management, delinquency control, capital projects, team leadership
SYSTEMS
Yardi Voyager, RealPage, Entrata, Building Engines, Microsoft Excel
CREDENTIALS
Certified Property Manager, Institute of Real Estate Management; California real estate salesperson license
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science in business administration, San Diego State University
Results at a Glance
$940k
Year across two
2.8
Million dollar exterior
58%
Percent by rebuilding
38%
Three years
Executive Summary
Multifamily property manager with twelve years running apartment communities in southern California. Holds a Certified Property Manager designation and a California license. Owns the rent roll, the budget and the team, and has taken three underperforming assets to full occupancy without buying it with concessions.
Signature Achievements
- Lifted economic occupancy from 88.4 percent to 96.1 percent at a 412 unit community in fourteen months.
- Grew net operating income by 940,000 dollars a year across two assets through rent optimization and expense discipline.
- Cut delinquency from 4.6 percent to 0.9 percent of billed rent by making collections calls a daily task rather than a monthly one.
- Delivered a 2.8 million dollar exterior and roof capital program funded from the reserve study without disrupting residents.
- Reduced turnover from 58 percent to 41 percent by rebuilding the renewal offer process and service response standards.
- Held the operating expense ratio at 38 percent for three years while regional utility and insurance costs climbed.
Professional Experience
Property Manager
Pacific Mesa Residential, San Diego, CA 2020 to present
Runs a 412 unit institutionally owned community with a team of eleven and a 6.2 million dollar operating budget.
- Owns occupancy, pricing and the rent roll, and reforecasts revenue with the asset manager each month.
- Prepares the annual operating and capital budget and reports variance with written explanation.
- Supervises leasing, maintenance and grounds staff including hiring, coaching and performance reviews.
- Keeps the community compliant with fair housing law and Americans with Disabilities Act accessibility requirements.
Assistant Property Manager
Coronado Bay Communities, Chula Vista, CA 2016 to 2020
Supported a 320 unit community and handled the financial side of daily operations.
- Posted rent, managed delinquency notices and prepared the monthly financial package.
- Handled resident disputes, lease violations and the eviction filing process with counsel.
- Covered as acting manager for six months during a vacancy in the role.
Leasing Manager
Torrey Sands Property Group, Oceanside, CA 2013 to 2016
Led leasing for two communities totaling 480 apartments.
- Supervised four leasing consultants and set weekly traffic and closing targets.
- Built the market survey and pricing recommendation routine used at both properties.
- Held combined occupancy above 95 percent through a period of new supply.
Licensure and Certification
Certified Property Manager, Institute of Real Estate Management
California real estate salesperson license
Certified Apartment Manager, National Apartment Association Education Institute
Education
Bachelor of Science in business administration, San Diego State University, 2013
Certified Property Manager coursework, Institute of Real Estate Management, 2019
Core Skills
Occupancy and revenue management · Operating budget ownership · Delinquency and collections · Capital project delivery · Team leadership · Rent roll analysis · Fair housing compliance · Vendor management · Resident retention · Financial reporting