Jessica Phillips

Jessica Phillips has extensive experience in the property management sector, currently serving as a Talent Advisor for Corporate Operations and Leasing & Marketing Operations at Cardinal Group Management since July 2017. In this role, Jessica manages an 894-bed student housing community with over $7 million in annual operating expenses, leading a team of 14 employees while maintaining a delinquency rate below 2%. Key achievements include developing a successful leasing program that surpassed leasing goals significantly ahead of schedule and fostering a Master Lease Agreement with the University of Tennessee at Knoxville that boosted occupancy by 20%. Jessica's career began as a Community Intern and Leasing Team Member at Cardinal Group, where impactful contributions led to a $540K increase in income within six months. Prior to this, Jessica gained experience as a Marketing Intern at Appalachian State University after earning a Bachelor of Science in Advertising from the same institution.