TAHA AHMED
Philadelphia
Summary
Results-driven operations and real estate professional with extensive experience leading multifamily, hospitality, and mixed-use assets across high-profile urban markets. Proven track record of stabilizing lease-up developments, increasing NOI and revenue performance, and overseeing large-scale portfolios spanning residential, commercial, and hospitality operations. Skilled in portfolio strategy, financial performance management, operational forecasting, team leadership, and process optimization, with experience managing cross-functional teams, complex stakeholder relationships, and high-growth assets for institutional ownership groups. Recognized for driving operational excellence, enhancing resident and guest experiences, and building scalable systems that improve efficiency, compliance, and long-term asset performance.
Open to relocation within Philadelphia, New York City, and the San Francisco Bay Area.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Associate Director of Portfolio Operations
Sentral
Philadelphia, PA
01.2026 - Current
- Promoted to Associate Director of Operations with Sentral after successfully stabilizing assets in San Francisco and Philadelphia, overseeing a Pennsylvania portfolio owned by Lubert-Adler consisting of 590 residential units and approximately 1 million sq. ft. of commercial space across 21 tenants; lead 31 team members while driving portfolio-wide operational strategy, P&L oversight, forecasting, expense control, KPI performance tracking, budget optimization, NOI growth, standardized operating procedures, and collaboration with ownership groups and stakeholders to improve operational efficiency, asset performance, and service quality across all sites.
General Manager
Sentral
Philadelphia, PA
06.2024 - 01.2025
- Managed operations for a 500,000 sq. ft. mixed-use development overseeing commercial and residential spaces; led a 12-person team, increased Net Operating Income (NOI) by 44% within 12 months through occupancy stabilization and revenue optimization, and directed budgeting, compliance, maintenance, vendor relations, capital projects, and resident experience initiatives to ensure operational excellence and tenant satisfaction.
Leasing Manager
Related Management Company, LP
San Francisco, California
09.2019 - 01.2023
- Managed all leasing operations for Mason on Mariposa in San Francisco during the COVID-19 pandemic, achieving stabilization within 16 months and securing rents 30% above market PSF through hands-on pricing strategy, market analysis, resident retention initiatives, leasing team leadership, property marketing oversight, applicant screening, resident experience management, detailed reporting for ownership and development teams, and collaboration on pro-forma pricing for new assets; subsequently supported the setup and launch of leasing operations for The Grand by Gehry in Los Angeles following Mason on Mariposa’s stabilization.
Leasing Consultant
Crescent Heights - NEMA
San Francisco, CA
07.2017 - 09.2019
- Managed leasing and resident relations by conducting property tours, marketing available units, executing lease agreements and renewals, performing applicant screenings, optimizing pricing strategies to reduce vacancy, maintaining market-ready inventory, and coordinating property inspections and maintenance to support operational efficiency and resident satisfaction.
General Manager
San Francisco Inn
San Francisco
07.2013 - 10.2015
- Managed hotel operations across front desk, housekeeping, and maintenance teams by leading sales and marketing initiatives that increased occupancy and revenue, including improving Average Daily Rate (ADR) by 46%. Oversaw scheduling, payroll, inventory, bookkeeping, nightly audits, and room management through WebRezPro, while implementing staff engagement, diversity, cultural, and reporting programs to enhance operational performance and guest experience.
Education
High School -
Tracy High School
Tracy, CABachelor of Arts - Business Administration
San Francisco State University
San Francisco, CA05-2017
Skills
- Strategic Operations & Portfolio Management
- Project & Performance Management
- Cross-Functional Team Leadership & Staff Development
- Financial Performance Management & Operational Forecasting
- Budgeting, Expense Control & NOI Optimization
- Multifamily, Hospitality & Commercial Asset Operations
- Lease-Ups, New Construction & Asset Stabilization
- Affordable Housing & BMR Compliance
- Fair Housing & Regulatory Compliance
- Vendor Management & Capital Project Coordination
- Systems & Platforms: Yardi, Entrata, OneSite, Salesforce, CRM Systems, RentCafe, WebRezPro, Riseio, Microsoft Office Suite
Timeline
Associate Director of Portfolio Operations
Sentral
01.2026 - Current
General Manager
Sentral
06.2024 - 01.2025
Leasing Manager
Related Management Company, LP
09.2019 - 01.2023
Leasing Consultant
Crescent Heights - NEMA
07.2017 - 09.2019
General Manager
San Francisco Inn
07.2013 - 10.2015
High School -
Tracy High School
Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration
San Francisco State University