Auran Shereef

KONNEX REALTY

Founder (April 2020 – Present)

• Engaged potential tenants through lead calls, property tours, and lease agreement facilitation.
• Manage leasing processes for dozens of units annually, ensuring high occupancy rates and tenant retention.
• Conduct thorough tenant screening, background checks, and contract negotiations to minimize risk and maximize rental income.
• Supervise maintenance coordination, ensuring 99%+ issue resolution within 48 hours and maintaining high-quality property standards.
• Optimize revenue streams through strategic pricing models, competitive market analysis, and targeted digital marketing campaigns.
• Implement AI-driven property management tools, CRM systems, and automated workflows to enhance operational efficiency and tenant satisfaction.
• Spearhead multimillion-dollar property acquisitions, renovations, and real estate investment strategies, driving consistent double-digit ROI growth.

VANTAGE COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE, Washington, D.C.

Commercial Real Estate Broker, (March 2021-Present)

• Spearheaded lead generation, negotiated building leases, and facilitated high-value property transactions.
• Developed strong relationships with landlords, investors, and business owners to expand client base.
• Conducted market research to identify investment opportunities and maximize property value.

HERITAGE AT FREEMASON HARBOR

Part-time Leasing Agent, (January 2019-April 2020)

• Engaged potential tenants through lead calls, property tours, and lease agreement facilitation.
• Provided exceptional customer service, ensuring high tenant retention rates.
• Assisted in marketing initiatives to attract new residents and maintain full occupancy.

M.C. DEAN, Sterling, Virginia

Assistant Project Manager – Construction & Electrical Systems (April 2016 – July 2016)

• Managed multi-disciplinary teams on a $500M+ Microsoft Data Center project.
• Oversaw scheduling, contract compliance, and financial tracking to ensure seamless execution.
• Delivered 30% cost savings through strategic procurement and vendor negotiations.

NORTHROP GRUMMAN MILITARY AIRCRAFT SYSTEMS, Palmdale, California

Manufacturing Engineer – F-35 Fighter Jet Production (May 2015 – October 2015)

• Led production planning & scheduling for F-35 fighter jet manufacturing.
• Improved productivity by 15% through lean manufacturing principles.

NASA GODDARD SPACE FLIGHT CENTER (Building 6), Greenbelt, MD

Project Engineer & Database Architect (June 2018 – Sept 2018)

• Developed IT project controls & reporting systems to manage NASA’s safety & compliance database.

THE KONNEX ORGANIZATION, Bethesda, Maryland

Founder & President – Engineering & IT Consulting (July 2016 – June 2018)

• Managed $5M+ in consulting contracts, providing process optimization solutions.
• Developed customized project tracking software for real-time budget monitoring.

• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering – University of Maryland, College Park
• Bachelor of Science in Computer Science – University of Maryland, College Park
• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Certification
• AWS Certified Solutions Architect
• Construction Management Certification (OSHA Compliance & Safety Standards)

• Property Management & Real Estate Software: AppFolio, Yardi, CoStar, Zillow, MLS
• Property Management & Real Estate Software: AppFolio, Yardi, CoStar, Zillow, MLS
• Construction & Project Management Tools: Sage Timberline, AutoCAD, Revit, Microsoft Project

• Interim Secret Clearance – Northrop Grumman (2014)
• Public Trust Clearance – NASA (2018)

• Proven leadership in property management and real estate transactions.
• Strong financial acumen with expertise in cost control and revenue optimization.
• Comprehensive understanding of real estate market trends and investment opportunities.
• Hands-on experience in construction oversight, leasing, and contract negotiation.