Wesley Dowden

About Wesley Dowden

As a District Manager at UDR, I am committed to driving operational excellence while embracing innovation to deliver exceptional results. With over 15 years of experience in property management, I thrive within a people-focused culture with stability, autonomy, and long-term relationships. I enjoy fast-paced, collaborative environments and have a proven track record of success, including achieving 16% under budget for YTD controllable expenses in 2024 and 9.6% NOI growth year-over-year in 2022. My credentials include CAM and CAPS certifications from the National Apartment Association and completion of UDR’s Certified Manager Program.Passionate about building inclusive and high-performing teams, I have led transformative initiatives such as piloting remote business management, implementing self-guided touring, and centralizing teams to streamline sales, application approvals, and renewals. My goal is to create environments where innovation and service excellence go hand in hand.

Experience

1. District Manager

   UDR

   May 2021 — Present · Dallas, TX, US

   Lead a portfolio of apartment homes with 20+ associates in Dallas, TX.• Achieved 16% under budget for YTD Controllable Expenses in 2024.• Achieved 9.6% NOI Growth YOY in 2022.

Education

• University of Louisiana Monroe

  BBA

Skills

• Sales
• Leases
• Coaching
• Onesite
• Retail
• Management
• Team Building
• Resident Retention
• Needs Analysis
• Marketing
• Crm
• Forecasting
• Fair Housing
• Credit
• Sales Management
• Financial Reporting
• Strategic Financial Planning
• Leadership
• Property Management
• Customer Satisfaction
• Training
• Customer Retention
• Accounts Payable
• Customer Service
• Budgets
• Event Planning