Expert at directing day-to-day operations, due diligence, and managing all real estate transactions such as lease negotiations, as well as recommending strategies aligned with business objectives. Skilled in maximizing financial operation performance with emphasis on comprehensive budgeting and quantitative analysis, process improvement, cost reduction, and revenue generation. Effective at resolving complex real estate transaction issues, cultivating cross-enterprise alliances, as well as negotiating and securing business deals. Proven ability to multitask in a fast-paced, quota-driven environment.
Experience:
Presided over the evaluation of economic, demographic, and other market data to identify and prioritize key markets. ▪ Exemplified strong negotiation skills on legal agreements, lease proposals, purchases and sales. ▪ Conjointly worked with internal stakeholders to align and lead the real estate strategy. ▪ Provided expert oversight in zoning and licensing requirements per local and state guidelines. ▪ Increased ROI by streamlining operations, reducing operating costs, and steering continuous process improvement initiatives. ▪ Developed leasing budgets, managed tenant retention, and expanded personal broker network. ▪ Completed due diligence of potential purchases by performing extensive market research, lease reviews, and financial analysis. ▪ Oversaw the preparation of properties for disposition by providing key selling points for brokers. WORK HISTORY & ACHIEVEMENTS PARK PLAZA NEW YORK AND CALIFORNIA Director of Asset Management and Leasing 2003–Present ✔ Transacted and negotiated leases with national chains Dunkin Donuts, Popeyes and Jersey Mikes, financial groups such as Countrywide and Bank of America, medical groups such as PM Pediatrics and over 50 local businesses in the New York area. ✔ Maximized NOI by reducing operating expenses, optimizing performance of properties, and creating value-added strategies. ✔ Capitalized on industry knowledge and experience to canvas real estate opportunities for acquisitions. ✔ Exhibited superior financial acumen in allocating budgets for development projects and capital improvements. ✔ Spearheaded construction and build-out projects, managed subcontractors, reviewed, negotiated and approved proposals. ABN AMRO SECURITIES NEW YORK, NY Director of Institutional Equity Sales 1998–2003 ✔ Generated $8M in annual revenues by promoting investment ideas and selling equities to US investment institutional clients. ✔ Delivered informative presentations and recommendations to reallocate assets and improve investment performance. ✔ Nurtured long-term quality relationships with clients such as Fidelity, Putnam, Wellington, and Templeton. ✔ Uplifted brand awareness by orchestrating relevant road shows and multiple special events for clients.