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Sarah Kieninger

Greenwood

Summary

Service-Oriented Property Manager experienced in tenant acquisition and retention, achieving high tenant satisfaction. Managed personnel and property operations effectively while collaborating with maintenance staff and property owners to enhance community living. Committed to leveraging expertise in conflict resolution and relationship-building to drive organizational goals and foster a harmonious environment.

Overview

4
4
years of post-secondary education
8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Community Manager

Zinger Property Group
Indianapolis, IN
2025.02 - 2026.03

• Oversee daily operations of 166-unit residential high-rise property.

• Facilitated resident relations, lease renewals, conflict resolution, and policy enforcement to enhance community satisfaction.

• Market and lease vacant units, conduct tours, and process applications.

• Coordinate maintenance requests, supervise vendors, and ensure timely work completion.

• Developed and managed budgets while monitoring expenses to ensure financial health of property.

• Compiled occupancy, financial, and performance reports for ownership to inform decision-making.

• Train and lead on-site staff to deliver excellent service.

Property Manager

The Life Properties
2022.05 - 2025.02
  • Maximized rental income while minimizing expenses.
  • Decreased delinquency by $300k in 6 months.
  • Planned and executed promotional activities, resulting in increased occupancy rates.
  • Maximized rental income and minimized expenses, enhancing overall property profitability.
  • Conducted regular inspections to identify and address property damage proactively.

Assistant Manager

Hayes Gibson Property Services
2021.01 - 2022.05
  • Managed all aspects of building occupancy and maintenance to ensure tenant satisfaction
  • Coordinated with tenants and vendors to effectively address maintenance and facility needs
  • Meets with prospective tenants to show properties, conduct interviews, receive rental applications and explain terms of occupancy
  • Processes applications and conducts credit checks
  • Collects monthly fees and maintains records of payments and rental activity
  • Collected monthly fees and maintained accurate records of payments and rental activities
  • Collaborates with property management team to produce advertising materials
  • Supported team projects by completing various assigned tasks.

Server/Bartender

Red Robin
2020.11 - 2021.03
  • Consistently achieved the highest guest check averages among all full-time servers through suggestive selling and dessert-to-go orders
  • Recognized as Lead Server, overseeing opening/closing and mentoring new servers on menu items and company policies.
  • Assisted colleagues during rush periods to enhance teamwork and deliver exceptional service for guest dining experiences.

Transition Specialist

Milhaus
2020.03 - 2020.08
  • Coordinated with onsite operations, lenders, investors, and executives to support due diligence process for transitions
  • Conducted audits of pre-takeover systems, reports, leases, and documents to ensure compliance and accuracy
  • Collaborated with support teams to complete transition checklist and delegate tasks effectively

Leasing Consultant

Barrett and Stokely
2018.08 - 2020.03
  • Met with potential renters to guide them through tours of available units
  • Followed up promptly on leads to enhance renter engagement
  • Performed background checks, credit checks, and other tasks to qualify potential renters.
  • Conducted background and credit checks to ensure qualified renters
  • Handled the collection of rent payments, security deposits, and application fees
  • Provided excellent customer service to tenants providing personalized service
  • Maintaining clean workspaces and common spaces including the office and onsite facilities.

Education

Purdue Global
Indianapolis, IN
2026-07

High school diploma - English and Business

Decatur High School
Indianapolis, IN
2013.08 - 2017.05

Skills

  • Property Management
  • Multi-Family Property Management
  • Tenant Relations
  • Compliance Monitoring
  • Experience in complying with housing regulations including Fair Housing and Section 8
  • Tenant and Eviction Laws
  • Budget management
  • Judgment and decision making
  • Microsoft Word expertise

Accomplishments

  • Supervised team of 5 staff members
  • Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
  • Demonstrated skill and career growth by being promoted 1 times in 1 years.
  • Achieved lower delinquency by completing rent roll audits with accuracy and efficiency.
  • Documented and resolved high balances and incorrect HAP ledgers which led to lower delinquency and higher economic occupancy.

Timeline

Community Manager

Zinger Property Group
2025.02 - 2026.03

Property Manager

The Life Properties
2022.05 - 2025.02

Assistant Manager

Hayes Gibson Property Services
2021.01 - 2022.05

Server/Bartender

Red Robin
2020.11 - 2021.03

Transition Specialist

Milhaus
2020.03 - 2020.08

Leasing Consultant

Barrett and Stokely
2018.08 - 2020.03

High school diploma - English and Business

Decatur High School
2013.08 - 2017.05

Purdue Global
Sarah Kieninger