Career Spotlight: Rachel Fossum

Name: Rachel Fossum Company: Birchfield Apartments / Sweetwater Property Management  Title: Assistant Manager  Email: rfossum@sweetwaterpm.com Local NC Affiliate: GFAA

Tell us about your career:

I am an AANC 20 in their 20's 2023 scholarship recipient, I started my career with Sweetwater Property Management in April of 2021 and quickly fell in love with my job and company. I have worked on-site at luxury & renovation properties as well as assisted managing three communities at a time. The amount of training and knowledge this industry has provided me gave me the tools for success, and the everchanging market keeps me on my toes, making this career an amazing fit for my personality. I can't wait to see where it takes me!

What advice do you have for someone just starting in your field:

Take classes and be eager to learn and retain any/all information your company, superiors & mentors provide. Also, network, and lead with kindness, you never know who you may meet, or leave an impression on.