Brandy Clark Senior Vice President
How important is it to have a mentor to growas a leader?What are some steps to build that type of relationship? It’s important to have a mentor to help grow as a leader because they can help to give you the unbiased guidance you need to achieve your personal career goals. Often, we need someone to help encourage us along, but also give constructive feedback when needed. A mentor will help to stretch your abilities. If you think a mentor would be beneficial to you, seek out someone who you respect and is knowledgeable in property management, you want to make sure it’s someone you find easy to communicate with. Be frank, let the mentor know what your career objectives are and that you are looking for some helpful guidance on how to get there. Most of us have had a mentor that has helped us along the way and look forward to “paying it forward”.
What advice would you give women just starting in their career in property management? My advice for women just starting in property management would be to encourage them to always seek out the solution. Your focus on the solution should far exceed your focus on the problem. Often issues arise that can feel like a roadblock. Remember, roadblocks can’t be the end when it comes to being successful. There is always an alternate route. Take the training, ask questions, participate, and be the solution. What makes you feel the most alive either at work or in your personal life? What makes me feel the most alive in my career is having the opportunity to create communities. My favorite quote is “it’s not what it is, it’s what it can become” by Dr. Seuss. We look past the present conditions of a distressed asset, whether it be due to physical condition, poor operations, market conditions, or bad reputation. With collaboration, a good business plan, and really hard work, we turn apartment buildings into profitable communities. After 20 years of having my hands in some super difficult assets, I still LOVE getting to be a part of the transition! It’s hard work, but the transformation is so rewarding.
Melanie Divincenzo Area Manager
Is there a particular female leader who inspires you or that you look up to? Why? Erica Fedeczko is an inspiration to me as a leader and a friend. Erica has taken the time to teach and guide me through my journey with Trinity Property Consultants. The part that makes Erica an amazing woman is that she tells you as it is. Not to defer you from a decision, but to cast a different light on a better outcome.
Cassidy Clark Vice President of Marketing and Recruiting
Where will we find you on a Saturday at 10:00 am? Sitting in my living room, drinking a cup of coffee, and spending time with my kid.
How important is it to have amentor to grow as a leader?What are some steps to build that type of relationship? It’s very important to me to have a mentor. Erica and I have always maintained an honest open relationship. I would say we are each other’s left and right hands!
What is your most meaningful accomplishment during your career? Why does it mean so much to you? Looking back at my career, I am most proud of the strong relationships that I’ve been built along the way! I invest in people and want people to invest in me. They say “if you do what you love, you’ll never work a day in your life”, but I always say that if you like and respect the people you work with, you’ll never work a day in your life. This type of philosophy has made the most impact on my career. Last winter, I was extended the offer of Vice President of Marketing & Recruiting right before my 30th birthday. I learned that during this process, so many of the great people I had worked with over the years reached out to refer, validate, and recommendme to the committee for the job. It was at that moment, I realized that this company trusts me, respects me, and has invested in me. I had flashbacks to all the great discussions, meetings, trips, conversations, and relationships in my career up to that point. It was an easy decision to take the position after that! Where will we find you on a Saturday at 10:00 am? I want to say working out at SoulCycle or Barry’s Bootcamp, but if I am being honest… your girl is definitely still snoozing! Even my dogs know that Saturdays are for sleeping in. After that, I take full advantage of the weekend. I love shopping local, trying new restaurants, and exploring new parts of my city! I take the weekends to clear my head so that Monday I am back with energy, optimism, and creativity to start the week.
What makes you feel the most alive either at work or in your personal life? Being able to guide my teams within their career and helping individuals find their next home.
Dana Duong Director of Marketing
Is there a particular female leader who inspires you or that you look up to? Why? Nora Lum! She shares the first-generation Asian-American experience, came from a humble background, and is now strutting the red carpet. What advice would you give women just starting in their career in property management? Approach everything from the perspective of the resident. Would you want to fill out a 20-page paper application? Would you want to get your sink fixed a week later?These aren’t just apartments and square footage, these are homes.
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