Lori Vedder
***********@*****.*** · 609-***-****
One Pondview Drive, Apt. J1 Swedesboro, NJ 08085
www.linkedin.com/in/lorivedder1989
property management professional
Strategic Planning · Project Coordination · Financial Management
Core Competencies
•Forward-looking Leadership
•Maintenance Coordination
•Vendor/Contractor Negotiations
•Capital Improvements
•Project Oversight
•Financial Reporting
•P&L Management
•Tenant-Client Relations
•Budget Optimization
METRO COMMERCIAL – Mount Laurel, NJ 2021-2024
Property Manager
Professionally managed a 1M+ sq. ft. portfolio in New Jersey and Pennsylvania, consisting of commercial properties with 90+ retail and office tenants.
Focused on a high level of tenant satisfaction.
Functioned as liaison for landlords and third-party owners.
Coordinated new tenant fit-outs with third party contractors.
Secured bids and negotiated CAM and capital projects to ensure budget goals.
Prepared annual operating expense and capital expense budgets, as well as report on variances within budget.
Approved expense invoices through AvidXchange.
Negotiated annual service contracts reducing CAM costs.
WHITESELL CONSTRUCTION COMPANY – Mount Laurel, NJ 2019-2021
Property Manager
Managed approximately 1 million square feet of industrial warehouse and flex office space. Facilitated positive working relationships with tenants and vendors. Coordinated tenant meetings and performed quarterly and annual tenant inspections. Managed maintenance technicians assigned to the portfolio.
•Coordinated new tenant fit-outs with the construction department and served as liaison with Township Construction/Fire officials.
•Secured bids and negotiated CAM and capital projects to ensure budget goals.
•Prepared annual operating expense and capital expense budgets, as well as reported on variances within budget.
•Approved expense invoices through AvidXchange.
•Negotiated annual service contracts reducing CAM costs.
WELLTOWER, INC. -Voorhees, NJ 2017-2018
Real Estate Manager
Effectively managed a professional portfolio of Class-A medical office buildings in New Jersey, over 400,000 square feet and 60+ tenants. Acted as liaison between landlord and tenants. Prepared operating expense projections/budgets on an annual basis and explained income and expense variances monthly. Focused on providing very high levels of customer service, tenant relations, and retention.
•Renegotiated all service agreements within the portfolio for 3% to 5% per contract savings.
•Established and set up satellite offices at each property within the portfolio to better serve the needs of the tenants.
•Arranged and successfully led quarterly group tenant meetings to address tenant concerns and issues.
GEIS REALTY GROUP, INC. - Wayne, PA 2015 - 2017
Property Manager
Leveraged longstanding expertise in property management to optimize the performance of real estate portfolios in Pennsylvania and New Jersey consisting of 500,000 square feet of commercial and medical office buildings. Effectively managed internal maintenance technicians and sourced, secured, and maintained productive relationships with external vendors and contractors and focused on providing very high levels of customer service, tenant relations, and retention.
•Held regular meetings with Condo Association Presidents to prepare for semi-annual meetings with owners and board members.
•Thoroughly reviewed monthly updates on the financial condition of the association as it related to improvements, condominium fees, and additional assessments.
LEVIN MANAGEMENT CORPORATION - North Plainfield, NJ 2007 - 2014
Promoted from within to manage a 1M+ sq. ft. portfolio in New Jersey and Pennsylvania. The portfolio consisted of 14 commercial properties with 90+ retail and office tenants.
Sr. Property Manager / Property Manager
Professionally managed portfolio and acted as liaison between landlord and third-party owners. Participated in tenant hearings and insurance depositions. Efficiently prepared operating expense projections, budgets, and variance reports on a monthly, quarterly, and annual basis. Sourced, secured, and maintained productive relationships with vendors and contractors. Focused on providing extremely high levels of customer service.
•Renegotiated multiple existing service contracts, lowering monthly service costs by 10% per contract.
PROLOGIS-Cranbury, NJ 2000-2007
Began as an Administrative Assistant and was promoted to Property Manager for the daily management of an 11M square foot industrial warehouse portfolio.
Property Manager / Assistant Property Manager / Administrative Assistant
Led key management functions including annual operating budget preparation, income, and expense variance reports, and expense reconciliations. Expertly handled lease coordination and full-lifecycle capital project management. Negotiated cost-effective maintenance service agreements.
Set up tenant leases and supervised the collection of rental payments. Scheduled and supervised maintenance and administrative staff.
As an Administrative Assistant, provided excellent support to three property managers. Managed travel schedules and reservations, processed vendor service agreements, and tracked tenant and vendor insurance certificates. Proactively addressed and resolved tenant issues during the absence of property managers.
•Successfully spearheaded implementation of property management services for a newly developed master plan Business Park in Canada.
•Sourced and established professional service providers to perform contracted services within the newly established portfolio.
EDUCATION
Associate Degree, Psychology, Rowan College of South Jersey, Gloucester County
Floral Design Certification, IAP Career College
TECHNICAL SKILLS
Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook), Yardi Property Management System, MRI Property Management Software, PeopleSoft, IBS (budget and accounting system), AvidXchange Purchase Order and Invoice System,