David Kotowski

* As the resident HUGO BOSS product expert for Bloomingdale's Lenox Square, I work directly with our senior executives and participate in parts of the buying and merchandising process to ensure all of our BOSS Black & BOSS Orange are being presented well.
* In addition to having a personal sales goal, I am also compensated for the overall sales of these brands. I learn as much as possible so when co-workers have a question I am able to help them close their sale.
* HUGO BOSS and Bloomingdale's have a long history of doing business together, so I try to work alongside my account executive when they're available to travel to our store.

* Responsible for building Apartment Guide Internet-only business in various territories including Maryland, Texas, Florida, South Dakota, and New Jersey.
* I work with local markets and their Market Sales Managers to build their current book of business.
* Maintain relationships with existing clients and add new customers by acting as a marketing consultant for their companies.

* Supervised and directed all social media profiles for the company including corporate presence.
* Worked with the takeover team in various states for all new management assignments.
* Created marketing plan for new construction lease-up in Pearland, TX.
* Designed and produced marketing flyers and promotional items.
* Evaluated employee abilities and coached them as needed to achieve the best possible results.
* Drafted and distributed press releases for the company to announce new business and developments.

* Provided sales and marketing support to a portfolio of more than 3,000 units in three different markets; by designing and managing all marketing plans.
* Coordinated takeovers of six properties in North Carolina & Virginia. Traveled as needed to ensure that company standards were being met at all properties within my region.
* Supervised the stabilization of the largest property in the company's portfolio. In 6 months occupancy increased from 70% to 91%, allowing this bank-owned 1,286 unit asset to be marketed for sale to a new owner.
* Acquired and mentored new talent as required by staffing needs
* Lead the training of all sales associates within region through assigned online courses and in-person training.
* Provided feedback to Regional Manager about all aspects of property performance.

* Managed all Internet marketing resources and maintained listing information for over 30 communities and nearly 10,000 apartment units in four Southeastern states.
* Introduced marketing sources that were brand new to the company such as text message leads, website visitor tracking, and search engine keyword purchasing.
* Repositioned a brand new post lease-up construction project for sale (after original sale contract fell through due to low occupancy) in approximately 6 weeks. 60-day projected trend was redirected from 72% to 96%.
* Managed the set-up of three new construction developments. Responsibilities included ordering initial office and maintenance supplies, negotiating contracts for services, and creating all marketing collateral (including ads).
* Met regularly with department heads to discuss all community websites and worked with outside marketing company almost daily to ensure that all additions, updates, and changes were completed to our brand satisfaction.

*Created and implemented marketing plans for all new management deals.
* Established and maintained excellent relationships with associates in every position.
* Facilitated all training classes to new associates and provided ongoing training support to properties.
* Launched two large-scale, company-wide marketing and resident retention programs.
* Assisted with numerous management takeovers and quickly transitioned each community to meet company standards.
* Also managed and designed all Internet and Print advertising for properties.

* Managed all day-to-day operations of the property including supervision of 13 team members.
* Produced well articulated monthly performance reports for owner and investor reference.
* Assisted in the successful marketing and sale of a 490-unit asset as part of a larger portfolio sale.
* Facilitated several Marketing and Leasing classes as part of an in-house training program.
* Planned and directed consistent marketing program that resulted in approximately 220 move-ins and total income amounts that twice set collection records during a 10-month period.
* Succeeded in 2005 of achieving the lowest resident turnover rate company-wide of 44.6%.
* Participated in numerous meetings to update operating policies and procedures.