Haley Merriott
Independence
Summary
Focused on bringing consistent results through a tenacious and hardworking approach to managing leasing operations. Well-versed in recordkeeping, reporting and regulatory requirements. Analytical and detail-oriented leader skilled at directing team members and maintaining smooth day-to-day functions.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Leasing Manager
Main Street Renewal
07.2021 - 01.2026
- Trained leasing professionals on regulatory requirements, company policies, and office procedures.
- Collected, completed, and processed lease applications.
- Monitored performance of individual leasing agents and coached on successful strategies.
- Created and submitted daily reports on leasing activities.
- Worked with property managers to maintain market readiness and facilitate smooth transitions.
- Explained terms of lease and amounts to be paid to tenants.
- Established key relationships with potential leasers and renters.
- Managed daily and weekly marketing and leasing plans.
Lead Leasing Agent
Main Street Renewal
07.2020 - 06.2021
- Resolved conflicts between tenants regarding noise, encroachments, and parking.
- Greeted clients, showed apartments, and prepared leases.
- Assisted prospective tenants in paperwork completion and other logistics to facilitate smooth move-in processes.
- Collected monthly rent payments and other fees, always properly recording, and processing money.
- Verified tenant incomes and other information before accepting lease applications.
- Responded to requests and scheduled appointments for property showings.
Pre K Teacher
Cadence Education
02.2013 - 04.2018
- Monitored students' academic, social, and emotional progress and recorded in individual files.
- Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
- Worked with teaching staff to evaluate individual progress and recommend appropriate learning plans.
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
- Consulted with parents to build and maintain positive support networks and support continuing education strategies.
- Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
- Maintained organized, fun and interactive classroom to help children feel safe.
Host/To Go/Trainer
Chuys
09.2012 - 02.2013
- Took reservations by phone and walk-in, keeping scheduling demands, and kitchen output in time to avoid overbooking.
- Supported servers, food runners, and bussers with keeping dining area ready for every guest.
- Took reservations and to-go orders by phone, answered customer questions, and informed of accurate wait times.
- Monitored seating area and checked restrooms regularly to keep spotless.
- Trained new hostesses on customer service best practices and restaurant policies to maintain high standards of service.
- Input orders accurately into POS terminal, split bills and accepted payments.
Education
No Degree - Elementary Education
University of Central Missouri
Warrensburg, MOHigh School Diploma -
Lee’s Summit High School
Lee’s Summit, MO05-2011
Skills
- Leasing reports
- Performance optimization strategies
- Department planning
- Maintaining closing ratios
- Maintaining occupancy levels
- Operational reporting
- Department oversight
- Marketing expertise
Certification
- Missouri Real Estate License
- Kansas Real Estate License
- Certified Missouri and online notary public
Timeline
Leasing Manager
Main Street Renewal
07.2021 - 01.2026
Lead Leasing Agent
Main Street Renewal
07.2020 - 06.2021
Pre K Teacher
Cadence Education
02.2013 - 04.2018
Host/To Go/Trainer
Chuys
09.2012 - 02.2013
No Degree - Elementary Education
University of Central Missouri
High School Diploma -
Lee’s Summit High School