Kristen Covington
About Kristen Covington
Kristen Covington serves as the Vice President of Application Support and Property Technology at Waterton, where she has worked since 2021. With a background in business administration and extensive experience in property management, she has managed a portfolio of over 1,600 units and led a team of 38 employees.
Current Role at Waterton
Kristen Covington serves as the Vice President of Application Support and Property Technology at Waterton. She has held this position since 2021, contributing to the company's operations in Chicago, Illinois. In this role, she oversees application support and technology initiatives that enhance property management processes. Additionally, she has been with Waterton since 2014, where she initially served as the Senior Director of Application Support for ten years.
Previous Experience at Landmark Residential
Before joining Waterton, Kristen Covington worked at Landmark Residential as a Regional Manager from 2009 to 2012. During her three years in this role, she operated in the Tampa/St. Petersburg, Florida area. Her responsibilities included overseeing community renovations and collaborating with project managers, general contractors, and various vendors to ensure successful project execution.
Education and Academic Background
Kristen Covington studied Business Administration and Management at Triton College, where she earned an Associate's degree between 2015 and 2021. Prior to her college education, she attended Larkin High School, where she completed her studies and received a High School Diploma from 1994 to 1998.
Management and Leadership Skills
In her current and previous roles, Kristen Covington has managed a portfolio of over 1,600 units and supervised a team of 38 employees. Her experience in management includes overseeing community renovations and ensuring effective collaboration among various stakeholders in property management.
Technical Proficiency and Software Skills
Kristen Covington possesses strong proficiency in a variety of software and tools essential for property management and application support. Her expertise includes AMSI, Yardi, Onesite, Real Page, Entrata, Corelogic SafeRent, LRO, Yieldstar, Microsoft Office Suite, Microsoft FRX, Great Plains, SQL Servers, AWS, Profit Sword, Textura, M3, Risk Console, and Microsoft BI.