Matt Edwards
Lake Zurich
Summary
Project management and property operations professional with over a decade of experience in luxury multifamily real estate. Proven ability to lead leasing and development projects for Class A communities, manage multimillion-dollar assets, and drive high occupancy and resident satisfaction. Successfully led teams across leasing, operations, construction, and marketing, delivering performance and NOI results.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Regional Manager
The Finger Companies
Chicago
05.2024 - 05.2025
- Oversaw a portfolio of 1,400+ Class A units across multiple communities.
- Directed hiring, training, and performance management of on-site staff.
- Managed budgets, payroll, and capital expenditures; streamlined operations to meet NOI targets.
- Adjusted marketing and leasing strategies weekly to maximize velocity and renewals.
- Conducted regular property audits to ensure operational excellence.
Property Manager
The Finger Companies
Northbrook
07.2019 - 05.2024
- Managed daily operations of 304-unit Class A property.
- Stabilized lease-up to 97% occupancy, maintaining resident retention.
- Directed budgeting, vendor management, compliance, and team supervision.
- Oversaw resident relations, renewals, and financial reporting.
Project Manager
The Finger Companies
Northbrook & Schaumburg
06.2019 - 05.2024
- Led lease-up and full management of 304-unit, $65M Class A development in Northbrook, reaching 98% occupancy.
- Directed construction coordination, contractor oversight, and delivery timelines for a 373-unit, $80M Class A development in Schaumburg.
- Coordinated vendors, budgets, phased move-ins, and marketing strategies.
- Delivered both properties on schedule and at full occupancy goals.
Leasing Director
The Finger Companies
Schaumburg
08.2011 - 07.2019
- Led leasing operations for 750+ unit residential community.
- Trained leasing agents in CRM systems, closing strategies, and customer service.
- Created marketing campaigns using Adobe Suite and managed social media.
- Maintained high occupancy and renewal rates year over year.
- Awarded Leasing Agent of the Year (2018) company-wide for top performance.
Education
Associate of Applied Sciences -
William Rainey Harper College
Palatine, IL01.2008
Skills
- Effective communication
- Property management
- Project management
- Compliance and inspections
- Lease-up strategy
- Staff training
- Marketing strategies
- Operational efficiency
- Leasing operations
- Capital project oversight
- Budgeting and NOI focus
- RealPage software
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Adobe Creative Suite
Timeline
Regional Manager
The Finger Companies
05.2024 - 05.2025
Property Manager
The Finger Companies
07.2019 - 05.2024
Project Manager
The Finger Companies
06.2019 - 05.2024
Leasing Director
The Finger Companies
08.2011 - 07.2019
Associate of Applied Sciences -
William Rainey Harper College
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