PLUS MANAGEMENT EMPLOYMENT
Our team members are committed to professionalism, attention to detail, and offering superior service to our residents, owners, and business partners. Come work for us and experience the difference! Working for +PLUS means:
Professional Team
Luxury Apartments
Unique Communities
Superior Service.
We strive to provide every plus to our residents by offering high quality apartment homes with a strong sense of community, delivered by a team of people who care.
If you have are willing to work hard, are a “natural” at customer service, and pride yourself on professionalism, please apply to any of our advertised positions, by clicking on the Open Positions link below:
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The Plus Management Leadership Team agrees quality and professionalism distinguish our team members from the average to the exceptional. Every day is an opportunity to add value to our team members, residents, and owners. Through education, empowerment, and accountability, the Plus Management team strives to deliver high quality apartment homes delivered by a team of people who care.
Executive Team
Dennis Burrows joined Plus Management in 2008 as Executive Director. Dennis spent much of his career working as CFO and Executive Vice President for Roper Lumber in Chester, VA and Granger Lumber in Jacksonville, FL. He was enlisted 3 years in the US Navy serving aboard a destroyer and 3 years in the Navy Reserves and conferred a degree in Accounting after his military service. Dennis’ areas of expertise include: accounting, systems, software, multifamily financing and financial oversight.
Tara Carter joined Plus Management in 2009 as Director of Operations. Tara previously worked as Asset Manager for Trammell Crow Residential, Regional Vice President for Colonial Properties Trust, Regional Manager for Riverstone Residential Group. Tara earned her MBA from St. Edward’s University in Austin, Texas and a BS in Business Administration and Marketing from College Misericordia in Dallas, PA. Her areas of expertise include: onsite operations, marketing and training, staff development, financial oversight, and creating the Plus culture.
Hank Lobdell joined Plus Management in 2011 as Regional Property Manager. Hank previously worked as Regional Vice President for Winn Residential, Regional Manager for AIMCO and Commercial Real Estate Broker for TradeMark Properties. Hank earned an MBA from Loyola University of Chicago and a BA in Political Science from Saint Leo University in St. Leo, Florida. His areas of expertise include: onsite operations, staff development and training, financial oversight, and maintenance operations.
Support Staff
Joan Barnett joined Plus Management in 2007 as Accounting Manager. Joan previously worked at a local CPA firm that handles the tax returns and financials of Plus Management properties. She was manager of these accounts and many more. Joan earned her CPA in 1997 and has over 20 years accounting experience. Joan earned a BA in Accounting from Immaculata College in Immaculata, PA. Her areas of expertise are: real estate accounting, construction accounting, corporate tax returns, auditing and financial statements.
Vickie Stanfield joined Plus Management in 2010 as Human Resources Manager. With over 15 years of H/R experience, her areas of expertise include: benefits, payroll, compensation & wage administration, safety, employee training and development and performance management. Vickie is a member of SHRM and in 2005, completed a two year Professional Development and Management Program. Vickie has been instrumental in creating electronic payroll and timekeeping programs, prescreening, on boarding and training for employees, risk management programs, and performance metrics since joining the Plus team.
Commercial Leasing
Sean Eichert joined Plus Management in 2009 as Commercial Real Estate Leasing Consultant. Sean previously worked as Director of Administration for the YMCA of Greater Richmond. Sean earned his BS in Business Administration from Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) in Richmond, Virginia. His areas of expertise include securing retail, office, and restaurant space for businesses owners, customer relationship management, niche marketing, lease negotiations, and construction project management. As a lifelong resident of the Richmond area, Sean brings local expertise and a variety of business skills to the community and the Plus Management team.
Property Managers
Ashley Tucker joined Plus Management in 2007
as a Property Manager. Ashley previously worked
for a local Settlement Agency, Appomattox Title Company, Inc. Ashley earned her BS in Real Estate from Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) in Richmond, Virginia.Her areas of expertise include leasing for multifamily, customer service management, on-site operations, lease negotiations, and vendor relationships. Being a lifelong Chester resident, Ashley provides expertise in her submarket and offers a friendly, knowledgeable approach to resident retention.
Nicole Walters joined Plus Management in 2009.
She is currently Property Manager of one of Chester’s newest communities, Festival Park. This is Nicole’s 7th year in property management and she has worked in all onsite roles. Prior to joining Plus Management, she worked for a national REIT, AIMCO, as an Assistant Manager.Nicole graduated from East Carolina University in 2003 with a BS in Interiors Merchandising and a minor in Business Administration. Nicole’s expertise is customer service and streamlining office operations. She completed Disney’s Moments that Matter Course as well as receiving the Customer Service Star of Recognition at previous company. Nicole lives in Chester and has a thorough understanding of her submarket as well as the surrounding Richmond market.
Kristie Brewer started her career with Plus Management in 2004 as a property manager.
She has resided in Chester and the surrounding communities for the past 20 years. She has extensive knowledge of the Plus Management portfolio of properties and is an expert in the Chester submarket.Kristie has continued her education through CVAA classes and Grace Hill’s online property management learning certificates. Her areas of expertise include: customer service and onsite operations.
Amy Burns joined the Plus Management team in July of 2010 and is the Property Manager of Bristol Village. She has more than 8 years of Property Management experience with expertise in resident retention , customer service, budget control and team development. Amy also worked in advertising for nearly five years and brings unique marketing experience to the team. Amy is a graduate of James Madison University with a bachelor’s degree in Anthropology. She is a life-long resident of Richmond and is involved in the Richmond Chamber of Commerce.
Cassandra Robertson joined Plus Management in August of 2010. She began her career in property management in 2005 and has worked in all onsite roles. Her career began in Northern Virginia so Cassandra is accustomed to a fast paced leasing and resident retention environment. She currently is the property manager of Plus’ largest community in Chester, Virginia.
Prior to joining Plus Management, Cassandra worked for a national REIT, Colonial Properties Trust and Bozzuto Management Company. Cassandra’s areas of expertise are onsite systems, resident retention, and military housing. Cassandra continues her education regularly through Grace Hill industry courses and Central Virginia Apartment Association (CVAA) classes. She lives in Lake Landor and has won national placement in roller skating competitions.
Maggi Rizzo joined Plus Management in 2011 as the Property Manager of Plus’ newest community in Shockoe Bottom, Cedar Broad. Maggi began her property management career in 2006 with S. L. Nusbaum Realty. In 2007, her community was awarded “Community of the Year” from the Central Virginia Apartment Association. Maggi has experience with VHDA/conventional as well as tax credit multifamily operations. Maggi enjoys the diverse challenges that property management provides. Her strengths are excellence in onsite resident services and resident retention. A former licensed Realtor in Virginia & Pennsylvania, she brings a broad range of experience from selling new construction to adjusting catastrophe claims, when she served as a Property Adjuster in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina. An eight year resident of Midlothian, VA Maggi shares her life with her husband Tim and three teenage sons, Justin Josh & Owen.
Munira Gheewala joined PLUS Management in 2011 and is the multi-site Property Manager for our downtown Richmond communities (American Tobacco Center, Dill Building, The Poythress, Marshall Street and Shockoe Commons). With over 8 years of experience in property management, Munira has managed diverse portfolios of properties with Drucker and Falk and R.C. Evans Management Group. Munira earned her BA in Business Administration from Georgia State University, has her CAM Certification through the NAA and also has her Real Estate Certification. Munira’s areas of expertise include: multi- site properties, renovations, lease ups, marketing, budgeting, and financial analysis.
JOB DESCRIPTIONS:
Leasing Professional
The Plus Management Leasing Professional reports directly to the onsite property manager, is expected to make sales, teamwork and customer service his/her top priority and is responsible for the following duties:
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- Demonstrate amenities, apartment homes, pricing and close leases.
- Maintain an acceptable closing ratio as directed by Property Manager.
- Greet customers and tour apartment community while listening to and focusing on customer’s preferences.
- Process incoming lease applications, run credit verifications, track all prospective tenants, and follow up on all leads.
- Generate prospect traffic through marketing efforts: Craig’s List postings, community outreach, resident referrals, and property tours.
- Prepare lease documentation and conduct lease signings.
- Minimize vacancy loss by securing leases within 5 business days of move-out.
- Coordinate all move-ins, move-outs, and transfers to achieve maximum occupancy and resident retention. Handle or assist in lease renewals.
- Utilize computer software to make all necessary updates including new tenant information and vacancies.
- Shop the competition and assist with preparation of leasing reports, sales and marketing plans.
- Assist Property Manager in achieving net operating income and occupancy goals.
- Provide excellent customer service and follow up with all resident service requests.
- Act in accordance with all fair housing laws.
Weekends are required. This is a commission-based sales/marketing opportunity for a polished, professional individual.
- A successful candidate should have:
- High school diploma, some college preferred.
- Experience within the real estate industry and/or customer service or sales background within luxury goods or services such as car sales, travel, advertising, furniture, or any high end retailer.
- High school diploma, some college preferred.
All candidates must be excellent communicators, self-disciplined, positive, energetic, resourceful, and possess a strong ethical foundation.
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- 75% company paid employee health insurance
- 100% company paid employee dental and life insurance
- Supplemental life insurance for employee and dependents available
- Vision insurance available
- Short term disability insurance available
- 401(k) with company match
- 12 “Use as you choose” days
- 7 holidays
- Enjoy your birthday off
- Flexible spending account for out of pocket medical
- 30% employee rental discount
- Bereavement and jury leave
- Continuing education reimbursement
- Company sponsored training
- Employee Assistance Program
- Fitness Center Access
- Referral bonuses
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