Monica Retka

Multifamily, BFR, & Office Asset Manager | The Excelsior Group

Role
Director Asset Management at The Excelsior Group
Location
Minneapolis, MN, US
LinkedIn followers
500 followers
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About Monica Retka

Real estate professional with 10+ years’ experience in multi-family residential, mixed-use, and office product types• Proficient in HUD-insured loan compliance and capital expenditure management• Deep expertise in property-level budgeting and reforecasting, excel-based modeling, stakeholder coordination, and data stewardship• Demonstrated track record contributing at the highest level in fast-paced & dynamic roles on newly formed teams in remote, hybrid, and in-office work environments • Proficient at synthesizing complex data insights to senior leadership and investors• Champion of cultivating a data-driven decision-making asset managementThe Excelsior Group has more than 20 years of experience in developing, funding, and operating properties throughout the Twin Cities. In 2021, The Excelsior Group sold its multifamily property management business which at the time consisted of 27 multifamily properties and nearly 4,500 units in the Minneapolis/St. Paul metropolitan area to Lincoln Property Company. Today, The Excelsior Group remains a developer, investor, and sponsor of multifamily, office, and industrial assets.

Experience

  1. Director Asset Management

    The Excelsior Group

    Feb 2024 — Present · Minneapolis, MN, US

    Create and implement annual asset-level business plans individually tailored to align with investment objectives• Primary liaison to senior leadership and investors, delivering asset performance updates, valuations, and strategic recommendations in executive-level presentations, investor reporting, and in-person quarterly fund/board meetings• Oversee capital projects, refinancing initiatives, and asset repositioning efforts to enhance long-term performance• Hire and hold third-party property managers and leasing teams accountable to occupancy, rent growth, and expense control targets• Manage and mentor a team of 2 Associates and Analysts, establishing performance expectations and fostering professional development

Education

  • School for International Training

    Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution

    2014

  • Vanderbilt University

    Bachelor of Science - BS, Human & Organizational Development, Medicine Health & Society

    2010 — 2014

Skills

  • Data Analysis
  • Fundraising
  • Sales
  • Call Tracking
  • Salesforce.com
  • Automotive Industry
  • Social Media Marketing
  • Community Outreach
  • Public Speaking
  • English
  • Customer Service
  • Primary Research
  • Multi Family Properties
  • Marketing
  • Crm
  • Employee Training

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