Sam Friedman

Luxury High-Rise Community Manager

San Francisco, California, United States

About

Experienced Community Manager skilled at developing solutions to increase occupancy, reduce delinquency, motivate team members, and increase resident satisfaction in many instances by over 30%. Passionate about making the lives of our residents the best it can possibly be by adding value and going above and beyond every day!

Experience

  • Community Manager at Irvine Company
    2025 - Present · 1 yr 7 mos

    Property Experience: Multi-site, 1,300+ units, luxury, garden style, staff 30+ • Revenue & Asset Performance: Directed revenue management and leasing strategy across multi-site portfolio, achieving rental rate growth of up to 12% and increasing occupancy by 5% driving NOI and asset value • Project Management: Managed multimillion dollar capital improvement projects (elevator, electrical, interior, exterior) ensuring on-time, on-budget execution and minimal operational disruption • Financial Management: Prepared annual budgets, forecasts, and monthly financial reporting; consistently meeting deadlines while identifying cost saving opportunities and variance trends • Operational Compliance: Ensured adherence to California housing regulations, timely recertification of BMR units, and permits/inspections across all communities

  • Community Manager at Greystar
    May 2021 - 2025 · 3 yrs 9 mos

    Property Experience: Multi-site, 500+ units, skyscrapers, luxury, lease-up, new property acquisitions, rent control, staff 20+ • Leadership & Development: Designed onboarding and training programs, leading to improved resident satisfaction and online reputation by up to 50% • Operational Excellence: Consistently ranked among highest performing managers, exceeding KPI’s for occupancy, revenue growth, expense control, and resident satisfaction • Revenue Management: Analyzed marketing trends and property operations to maximize lease rates and increase yearly profitability by up to 30% • Client Relations: Maintained strong owner and stakeholder relationships through transparent communication, detailed reporting, and strategic planning

  • Assistant Community Manager at Essex Property Trust
    Jan 2018 - Oct 2020 · 2 yrs 10 mos

    Property Experience: Multi-site, 120–700 units, garden style, luxury, corporate housing, new property acquisition • BMR & Corporate Housing: Recertify BMR and corporate housing units annually, ensuring compliance with all regulatory requirements • Efficiency Improvement: Coordinated with maintenance teams and vendors, reducing unit turn time from 5 to 3 days and overseeing weekly lease-up strategies • Financial Oversight: Processed hundreds of corporate checks and vendor invoices monthly, ensuring financial accuracy and timeliness

  • Founder and CEO at Platinum Entertainment
    Jan 2009 - Sep 2013 · 4 yrs 9 mos