Deborah J. Wilden
Cottonwood,AZ
Summary
Professional with solid experience in leasing and property management. Strong ability to build relationships with potential tenants and ensure lease agreements are executed efficiently. Skilled in customer service, sales, and conflict resolution. Known for teamwork, adaptability, and achieving high occupancy rates.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
Work History
Leasing Consultant
Inspiration Apartments, PB Bell Property Management
- Responsibilities: The main point of contact with prospective residents. Assist the Community Manager in the marketing of an apartment community located in Cottonwood, AZ. In addition, effectively engage and interact with each visitor and resident to successfully showcase the benefits of the complex, and problem-solve any issues with current residents using excellent listening skills. I am service-oriented, with a high level of energy to effectively multitask. Although I am a part-time employee, I have consistently exceeded the goals set for full-time employees. For the last two months, I have been ranked the top producer within the entire company for all leasing consultants managing our size of property
President & CEO
Cottonwood Chamber of Commerce
Cottonwood
- Responsibilities: The day-to-day management of a non-profit organization with 450 members serving Cottonwood and the Verde Valley in North Central Arizona.
- Special Talents:
- Provided small business and economic development assistance to companies one-on-one, as well as through our Chamber's Cottonwood Economic Development Council
- Interacting with the business community and governmental entities served
- Managed large events to promote tourism or member relations. Responsible for the development and implementation of small business programs and benefits for members
- Increased the awareness of the Chamber locally, regionally, throughout the state, and the western U.S.
- Board Member of Verde Valley Leadership
- Negotiated grants and contracts
- Worked with tourism-related businesses and increased visitor count and enhanced their marketing efforts
- Marketed the Verde Valley to tourists, potential businesses, and residents
- Motivated a paid and volunteer staff of fourteen to perform at their highest level
Executive Director
Wickenburg's Economic Development Advisory Commission
Wickenburg
- Responsibilities: Contracted by the Wickenburg Chamber of Commerce to form a new economic development group in Wickenburg and design a plan of action, by-laws and all necessary legal documents. A presentation of this plan was made to the Town of Wickenburg and community leaders in record time and is running successfully.
President & CEO
Northwest Valley Chamber of Commerce
- Responsibilities: The management of the chamber with 750 members serving the communities of: Surprise, Sun City, Sun City West, Youngtown, and El Mirage
- Special Talents (Same as listed under the Cottonwood Chamber, with the addition of):
- Founding officer and board member of the Surprise Economic Development Council
- Management of six large events to promote tourism or member relations
- Motivated a paid and volunteer staff of eleven to perform at their highest level
- More than doubled the membership and increased the budget by almost 300%
Director of Economic Development
Glendale Chamber of Commerce
Glendale, AZ
- Responsibilities: Assist the City of Glendale, AZ in the implementation of three economic development programs: (1) Retention/Expansion visitation program, (2) Business Assistance, (3) Business Relocation Assistance. My duties also included the successful start-up and day-to-day management of a county-wide Procurement program to assist Glendale companies to win government contracts.
Marketing Manager
EPIC Realty Services
Washington, D.C.
- Responsibilities: The training of over thirty sales personnel and marketing of 3,000 homes in seven branch offices located throughout the western United States. Consistently produced more in sales than all other regions in the United States. One of seven asked to prepare a business plan for the company, outlining the direction the company should take in the near future. The company was then sold.
Real Estate Sales
Del E. Webb Realty & Management/George Green Realtors
- Responsibilities: Commercial real estate and land sales. Bought and sold land and single-family homes as investment property.
Account Executive - Stock Broker
Smith Barney and Boettcher & Co.
- Responsibilities: Specialized in the sale of Real Estate Limited Partnerships and Private Placements. The daily brokerage of stocks and bonds. Conducted investment seminars with the Branch Manager.
Senior Area Sales Representative
Pitney Bowes, Inc.
- Responsibilities: Corporate accounts; U. S. government, Bureau of Indian Affairs, U-Haul International, and Ramada Inn. Assisted in the Advanced Sales Training and New Product Introductions for the Phoenix and Tucson offices.
- Specialty: electronic and computerized equipment
- Awards: Arizona Sales Representative of the Year (twice), Sales Representative of the Month (several times), "Top of the Class" award at the National Training Center
City Councilmember
City of Cottonwood
Cottonwood, AZ
2021 - 01.2026
- Currently: Serving as City Councilmember, Cottonwood, AZ (Term expires 2026). (Vice Mayor 2023 & 2024)
Education
Bachelor of Science - Public Administration
University of Arizona
Skills
- Fair housing regulations
- Customer service expertise
- CRM software
- Leasing and sales
- Creative problem solving
- Training and mentoring
- Property management and marketing
- Lead generation
- Lead conversion
Timeline
Leasing Consultant
Inspiration Apartments, PB Bell Property Management
President & CEO
Cottonwood Chamber of Commerce
Executive Director
Wickenburg's Economic Development Advisory Commission
President & CEO
Northwest Valley Chamber of Commerce
Director of Economic Development
Glendale Chamber of Commerce
Marketing Manager
EPIC Realty Services
Real Estate Sales
Del E. Webb Realty & Management/George Green Realtors
Account Executive - Stock Broker
Smith Barney and Boettcher & Co.
Senior Area Sales Representative
Pitney Bowes, Inc.
City Councilmember
City of Cottonwood
2021 - 01.2026
Bachelor of Science - Public Administration
University of Arizona