Customer Service Real Estate

HARLENE M. STEINBERGER

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Costa Mesa, California 92626

H 714-***-****; C 312-***-****

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SUMMARY

Accomplished results driven top commercial leasing executive with a

solid career track for successfully exceeding leasing goals within

highly competitive markets. Exceptional communicator with strong

negotiation, problem resolution and needs assessment aptitude. Core

strengths in strategic planning, visual merchandising, lease

negotiation, relationship building and P&L/Budgeting. Skilled in

Microsoft Office programs.

EXPERIENCE

The Mills/ a division of Simon property group, orange, california

Director of Leasing, 2005-2009

Held responsibility for merchandising and leasing The Block at Orange, an

800,000 square foot Regional Mall anchored by Saks Off 5th and Neiman

Marcus Last Call. Successfully leased space to companies such as Gymboree,

The Children's Place, Forever 21, and Nike. Also, responsible for

merchandising Ontario Mills, a 1.4 million square foot Regional Mall

anchored by Nordstrom Rack, Saks Off 5th, Bed Bath & Beyond and JC Penny.

Successfully leased space to companies such as Anchor Blue, Fossil, Movado,

Solstice Sunglass Boutique.Exceeded the budget pro forma in terms of rent

and limiting tenant allowances.

. Ongoing deals pending for nearly 25,000 square-feet of additional

space.

. Worked in tandem with the Marketing, Tenant Coordination and Leasing

Teams.

. Upgraded and maintained co-tenancy and occupancy of malls.

Urban retail properties co., Chicago, Illinois

Vice President of Leasing, 1998-2005

Responsible for the effective leasing of one the company's mall properties

and several community centers located in the Midwest. Responsibilities

included prospecting for new tenants, cultivating relationships with local

and national retailers, maximizing rents, providing customer service,

communicating with company employees at various stages of negotiations,

i.e. mall management, tenant coordination, lease administration.

. Re-leased retail component of Brookfield Fashion Center.

. Served as retail leasing agent for three (3) Malls in ND including,

Columbia Mall, Kirkwood Mall and Dakota Square as well as 5 - 6

community and neighborhood centers.

. Interacted with regional and national real estate brokers.

. Represented tenants for downtown city locations.

. Maintained open and continuous relationship with Metropolitan Life.

. Oversaw budgets, reports and presentations.

. Redesigned layout to accommodate requirements of higher-end retailers.

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Urban Retail Properties Company, Chicago, Illinois

Lease Administrator, 1995-1998

Serve as liaison between various departments (i.e., leasing, legal, tenant

coordination) in the lease documentation process. Facilitate with the

finalization of lease documents by active participation in negotiation and

resolution of all issues that arise in the process.

EDUCATION

UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN, Madison Wisconsin

Bachelor of Science with Business Emphasis

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