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Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
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Certification
CAPITAL PROJECTS & CONSTRUCTION EXPERIENCE
PRIOR EXPERIENCE
INDUSTRY SERVICE & LEADERSHIP
LEARNING & DEVELOPMENT HIGHLIGHTS
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Alisha Halls

Charlotte,NC

Summary

Dynamic and results-driven leader with 29 years of progressive experience in multifamily property management, bringing deep expertise in people development, organizational training, capital project oversight, and team performance. Proven track record of designing and delivering large-scale learning initiatives, building high-performing teams, and driving operational excellence across complex, multi-site portfolios. Adept at bridging the gap between field operations and workforce capability — with hands-on experience collaborating with contractors, vendors, and construction teams on renovation and capital improvement projects. A committed lifelong learner who views every opportunity to learn as a future opportunity to teach, I believe that learning together is the most powerful way to build culture — and that the best leaders don’t need to be the smartest person in the room, they just need to make sure they’re sitting next to them.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Vice President, Residential Southeast

GCI Residential
01.2021 - Current
  • Serve as executive leader overseeing a large multifamily portfolio across multiple markets, directing a team of Regional Managers, Community Managers, Maintenance Directors, and support staff across the Southeast region.
  • Partner with senior leadership to align workforce strategy with organizational goals, driving high-performance culture through targeted coaching, mentoring, and succession planning.
  • Spearhead annual CAPEX planning and budget development — conducting site walks, assessing capital needs, and managing the execution of full-scale renovation projects across multiple communities simultaneously.
  • Direct vendor and contractor relationships to ensure quality control, on-time delivery, and budget compliance portfolio wide.
  • Co-created and co-lead the 'TraiNerds' — an internal training committee responsible for designing, developing, and rolling out multiple large-scale training initiatives organization-wide, including curriculum creation and live facilitation.
  • Co-developed and facilitated a peer connection program designed to immerse new hires in company culture, accelerating engagement and improving retention of high performers.
  • Co-created and lead GCI News, a quarterly company-wide broadcast featuring organizational updates, key initiatives, and culture-driven content including skits and storytelling — strengthening employee connection and internal communications across the portfolio.
  • Prepare and present monthly reports and quarterly variance reports for the assigned portfolio; oversee invoice approval, budget compliance, and purchasing oversight for subordinate staff.

Regional Property Manager

GCI Residential
01.2014 - 01.2021
  • Managed a portfolio of 5 multifamily communities, overseeing all operational, financial, and personnel functions across assigned sites.
  • Achieved a landmark performance milestone: every property under direct leadership earned GCI's prestigious Presidents Club designation — an honor recognizing top-performing communities evaluated on income, expenses, and team performance.

Education

High School Diploma -

Round Rock High School
Round Rock, TX
05.1995

Education

Lone Star College
Houston, TX

Skills

  • Learning & Development Strategy
  • Curriculum Design & Facilitation
  • Succession Planning
  • Onboarding & Culture Integration
  • Vendor & Contractor Management
  • Budget Development & CAPEX Planning
  • Multi-Site Portfolio Leadership
  • Performance Management
  • Employee Engagement & Retention
  • Team Mentoring & Coaching
  • Compliance & Policy Administration
  • Performance monitoring
  • Training and mentoring

Certification

  • CAM – Certified Apartment Manager | NAAEI (National Apartment Association Education Institute)
  • CAPS – Certified Apartment Portfolio Supervisor | NAAEI
  • Ongoing professional development in property operations, leadership, and team performance

CAPITAL PROJECTS & CONSTRUCTION EXPERIENCE

  • Oversaw ongoing full-scale renovation projects across multiple multifamily communities simultaneously, coordinating with contractors and vendors to ensure scope, quality, and budget compliance.
  • Conducted regular site walks to assess capital needs and develop annual CAPEX plans and budgets across a large, multi-site portfolio.
  • Managed contractor and vendor relationships for routine maintenance, major renovations, suite turns, and capital improvement work.
  • Executed annual service contracts in coordination with Maintenance and Residential Vice Presidents, ensuring continuity of construction and maintenance operations.

PRIOR EXPERIENCE

  • Multifamily Housing Industry | Various Markets
  • 1997 – 2014
  • Began a 29-year career in multifamily housing in 1997 as a Leasing Consultant with no prior industry experience — quickly promoted to Assistant Manager and continued to advance through progressive leadership roles.
  • Achieved first Community Manager role in 2003; continued to grow into Executive Manager positions across well-regarded multifamily organizations including Camden Property Trust, Greystar, and JMG Realty.
  • Successfully led a lease-up community with Fore Property Company — overseeing the full process of opening, marketing, and stabilizing a new development from the ground up.

INDUSTRY SERVICE & LEADERSHIP

Committee Leadership, Greater Charlotte Apartment Association (GCAA)

  • Membership Committee Chair (2014) | Membership Committee Co-Chair (2016)
  • YAPS Committee Co-Chair (2015) | YAPS Committee Vice Chair (2019)
  • Operations Committee Co-Chair (2017)
  • Service on various committees (2009-2023)

Member, Board of Directors 2012-2017 and 2022-2025, Greater Charlotte Apartment Association (GCAA)

Membership Committee Member 2017-2023, Apartment Association of North Carolina (AANC)

LEARNING & DEVELOPMENT HIGHLIGHTS

  • TraiNerds Committee Co-Founder: Built and led an internal training committee that designed and rolled out several large-scale, company-wide training programs — from concept through facilitation and ongoing iteration.
  • Peer Connection Program Co-Developer & Facilitator: Created a structured new hire immersion program focused on cultural integration and early engagement, directly supporting retention of high performers.
  • Curriculum Design & Facilitation: Created original training materials and facilitated sessions on multiple topics across all levels of staff, from front-line team members to site management.
  • Mentorship & Coaching: Consistently developed both front line high performers and managerial leaders; contributed to succession planning at site and regional levels throughout tenure. Proven history of developing promotable teams in various roles.

Timeline

Vice President, Residential Southeast

GCI Residential
01.2021 - Current

Regional Property Manager

GCI Residential
01.2014 - 01.2021

High School Diploma -

Round Rock High School

Education

Lone Star College
Alisha Halls