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
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
Director Asset Management
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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