When it comes to execution, your budget is no longer all about the numbers—it becomes all about the people who will be involved in executing it, from the very bottom of your organization on up; and that’s why building success into your budget requires that you take the same approach. This session delves into the importance of including all team members in the budgeting process to give it every possible advantage.  You’ll learn how to build fiscal understanding and awareness at every organizational level that will improve your overall bottom line; better practices in responsibility and accountability; how each level can positively contribute to cutting expenses; how to educate your team to make budget decisions that make sense; and much more!

Workshop Details

  • Date: Thursday, September 15,2011
  • Time: 10:30 am – 12:00 PM
  • Room: Solana C
  • Level: Intermediate to Advanced

Can’t attend The Brainstorming Sessions A 1.5-hour Special Feature, will be broadcast LIVE from Brainstorming on MproTV. Cost $39.95

Presented by Karen Kossow, Multifamily Consultant and Jessica Vega, Training & Marketing Manager, Legend Management Group

Karen Kossow has extensive experience in the areas of leasing, marketing and troubleshooting. She has also worked with numerous product lines ranging from affordable to upscale. Formerly VP of Sales and Marketing with Kettler Management, she oversaw a portfolio of over 16,000 apartments in over 70 locations throughout the Washington DC and New York metropolitan aresa. Prior to joining Kettler, Karen was employed at Charles E. Smith Residential. She began as a Leasing Manager and was subsequently promoted to Pacesetter, Marketing Manager, and ultimately appointed Director of Marketing. Prior to Charles E. Smith Residential, Karen served as Activities Director at Dreyfuss Brothers Management. A graduate of William and Mary, Kossow received a Bachelor of Arts degree in French with a psychology minor. She recently served on the AOBA-DC Metro AACE Award Committee. Karen hosted local radio show “Apartment Chat,” and since 2002 has served as a facilitator and speaker for the Multifamily Pro Brainstorming Conference. In July of 2006, she was named one of the industry’s “Rising Stars” by Multi-Family Executive Magazine, and in July of 2007 was profiled as one of five people named “The New Order” by Multi-Family Executive Magazine. Ms. Kossow is a speaker at National Industry Conferences and has been published in industry publications. She was the 2005 Vice-Chair and 2006 Chair of the DC Metro Property Management Association Marketing Council. Karen is currently consulting and can be reached at karenkossow@hotmail.com.

Jessica Vega is Training and Marketing Manager for Legend Management Group.