Management Real Estate

JEFF S. SMITH

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DENVER, COLORADO 80202

303-***-****/HOME

646-***-****/CELL

**********@***.***

SUMMARY

A results oriented commercial real estate professional. Extensive

experience in asset and property management with an emphasis in operations,

leasing and project management for commercial properties including;

regional malls, neighborhood and power centers; high-rise, garden and

medical offices; warehouse, manufacturing, and flex projects.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Caribbean Property Group- New York, New York

2006-2011

Vice President of Asset Management

Responsible for the operations, property management, leasing, capital

projects, tenant build-outs and overall performance and value enhancement

for two Real Estate Investment Funds. This 5 million square foot

commercial portfolio was comprised of regional/neighborhood shopping

centers, warehouse/manufacturing/flex space parks and high-rise office.

. Ensure operational performance in accordance with investment

objectives;

. Responsible for lease transactions over 2.7 million square feet;

. Oversee all capital and construction projects, including tenant build

outs (up to $5M), roof replacements (up to $3.5M), building re-

developments, electrical and HVAC upgrades, life systems upgrades,

energy retrofits;

. Developed positive relationships and name recognition of CPG within

the brokerage community;

. Successfully repositioned/redeveloped several obsolescent buildings

within the portfolio, and subsequently leased to 90%;

. Review and approve annual business plans, leasing plans, capital

programs and operating budgets, expense reconciliations for each

asset;

. Review the preparation of monthly, quarterly and annual reports to

partners, investors and lenders;

. Critically review all agreements and ensure compliance (loan, lease,

management, operating);

. Implement new and enhance existing property management polices and

procedures;

. Develop economies and efficiencies within operations, including our

hospitality division;

. Recommend and implement new ways to enhance asset value;

. Work with operating partners to develop a strategic plan for each

asset (i.e. marketing plan, leasing strategy, product positioning,

etc.);

. Assist the investment team with underwriting and due diligence for

prospective acquisitions, including facility reviews, lease reviews,

tenant interviews, and assessment of local management and leasing

professionals;

. Recruit, train and develop management and leasing staff;

. Perform ad hoc financial analysis and management reporting.

Cushman & Wakefield-Phoenix, AZ and Las Vegas, NV

2003-2006

Director of Asset Services

Responsible for agency leasing, project management, property and facility

management for a third party, institutional grade portfolio of six

million square feet located in Phoenix, AZ and Las Vegas, NV.

. Responsible for recruiting, training and motivating Leasing Agents,

Project Managers, Portfolio Managers and Property Managers. Total

staff included 130 with 10 direct reports;

. Work directly with clients to ensure client satisfaction and prepare

and annually update a strategic leasing and management plan to include

business objectives, implementation programs, marketing, and budget;

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. Manage leasing agent and property marketing functions in conjunction

with Managing Broker and assigned brokers;

. Assist property marketing teams in leasing efforts or directly

negotiate leases and renewals to ensure maximum occupancy and positive

cash flow;

. Ensure that portfolio operations are consistent with the strategic

marketing and management plan and C&W's policies, standards and

procedures;

. Oversee completion of all tenant and capital improvements consistent

with client requirements and local codes;

. Direct and oversee local teams through due diligence activities for

clients;

. Full P&L responsibility for two branch operations including financial

analysis and variance reporting;

. Submit periodic reports to each client, in accordance with their

requirements, as a measure of C&W leasing and management performance;

. Lead or participate with leasing and management teams in preparing

marketing proposals, RFP responses, and other presentations;

. Maintain current working knowledge of local markets, current and

potential client base, and business opportunities;

. Work with C&W's executives to develop new areas of business

opportunities, i.e. asset management and advisory services;

. Participate actively in local professional organizations (BOMA, NAIOP,

IREM, etc.) to establish and maintain a presence in the business

community.

Fuller Management Services-Denver, CO

1991-2003

Executive Vice President

Responsible for all leasing and management functions for an ever changing

third party portfolio, including 25 neighborhood shopping centers, 15

office buildings, 8 industrial/flex space properties, 2,000 residential

units and 7 manufactured housing communities with direct responsibility

for a portion of the portfolio. Served as a court appointed Receiver for

over 180 projects for lenders, insurance companies and investors in

Colorado and Arizona.

. Directly responsible for the client relationships and all

communication, including major institutional clients and local

ownership groups;

. Negotiated complex office, retail, medical and industrial leases using

multiple lease formats;

. Review and approve annual business plans, leasing plans, capital

programs and operating budgets, expense reconciliations for each

asset, incorporating various property management software programs;

. Worked with management teams to develop on-going tenant/resident

relation programs for higher tenant/resident retention and increased

occupancy;

. During this time period, hired and supervised over 150 leasing,

management, accounting, engineering and maintenance personnel;

. Developed leasing, operating and safety manuals for all residential

properties;

. Opened and staffed 7 satellite offices in Arizona, Nevada and

Colorado.

Other Relevant Experience

R&B Realty Group-Denver, CO

Regional Manager

Responsible for all leasing and management functions for a national third

party, institutional grade portfolio of 7 neighborhood shopping centers

and 6 high-rise office buildings and 2 industrial/flex properties.

. Directly responsible for the client relationships and all

communication, including major institutional clients and local

ownership groups;

. Negotiated complex office, retail, medical and industrial leases using

multiple lease formats;

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. Review and approve annual business plans, leasing plans, capital

programs and operating budgets, expense reconciliations for each

asset;

. Worked with management teams to develop on-going tenant relation

programs for higher tenant retention and increased occupancy;

. Responsible for the regional staff of 60 employees including leasing,

management, accounting and engineering;

. Set up the entire retail division including hiring of all leasing,

management and accounting staff;

. Integrated existing policies and procedures with new ones specific for

the newly created retail division;

. Implemented new accounting programs at the Regional level versus the

corporate home office.

EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND

University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ

Bachelor's of Arts Degree

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