I joined Gables in September of 2008. It is the BEST decision I could have made. I found a Craigslist ad for an opening in Dallas. I knew about Gables and the strong presence Gables had in the apartment industry. I contacted a Regional Manager for an interview. I interviewed and two hours later it was a done. It felt like home the moment I walked through the door. That day changed everything. I was the Community Manager over two of Gables premier Dallas communities. The hard work at these two communities paid off when I was honored with the Community Manager of the Year Award for 2009. A month later, I was offered the Community Manager position at a beautiful new high rise. I was beyond excited. I knew it would be an amazing opportunity! While here, the community and the staff recently won the 2010 Star Community Award.

Being a Community Manager is challenging, rewarding, interesting, ever-changing, educational, and most of all fun. I don’t think there is a day that I don’t laugh out loud. Managing people can occasionally be stressful, but I find that with each situation presented, I learn something new about them and about myself. I have learned so much about people and the industry since joining the company. The manager wears a lot of hats. With the exception of actually fulfilling a service request, my role can consist of any job description on the property in any given moment. One minute, I am leasing, then resolving a resident issue, and then reviewing financials, then paying bills, marketing, and so on. It is the spontaneity and excitement which keeps me on my toes but also keeps me fulfilled.

• Community Manager – Gables Knoxbridge/Saltillo – Sept 2008 – April 2010
• Community Manager – Gables Republic Tower – April 2010 – October 2011
• Community Manager – Gables Villa Rosa – October 2011 to current