Real Estate Project Manager

JAY M. LEPSELTER

Senior Vice President

Hilco Real Estate, LLC

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San Diego, CA 92106-2418

Phone: 858-***-****

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CAREER PROFILE:

SENIOR-LEVEL REAL ESTATE AND RETAIL EXECUTIVE with over 30 years

experience in the creation, development, implementation and

management of nationwide leasing programs for the retail and

shopping center industries. Achieved a key place of distinction

within the market for consistently exceeding corporate expectations,

restructuring and financial performance.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE pre Hilco:

Vice President- Real Estate

The Wet Seal Inc. January 2008 to July 2009

Was Brought in as part of a new senior management team at

this publicly traded retailer of 500+ stores to reset the

direction and metrics of the two retail brand businesses occupancy

expense. Set up test of off mall alternative. Restructured the real

estate portfolio of the struggling Arden B chain.

Senior Vice President-Real Estate and Construction 2005 to 2007

CHARLOTTE RUSSE, San Diego, California

Managed all of the activities of leasing, construction, lease

administration, repair and maintenance, legal, store planning,

fixture procurement, new corporate headquarters procurement and

relocation.

Presided over the wind down and disposition of the 66 stores in the

Rampage chain, creating an aggregate profit as opposed to using the

sizeable reserve set aside to dispose of the brand.

Senior Vice President-Real Estate 1997 to 2005

WHITEHALL JEWELLERS, INC., Chicago, Illinois

Oversaw the expansion and market penetration of a jewelry chain

consisting of nearly 400 stores.

Vice President-Real Estate 1990 to 1997

ZALE CORPORATION, Irving, Texas

Oversaw the expansion and repositioning of the nation's largest

jewelry chain of more than 1000 stores. Worked with CEO and COO on

strategizing short and long-term capital investments, worked with

division Presidents on executing market by market long-term strategy

and directed the real estate department and program. Worked with

senior management and creditors committee to restructure the real

estate portfolio under Chapter 11 bankruptcy. Strategized and

negotiated closings, lease assumptions and Lease restructuring

directly with creditors committee.

Executive Vice President 1987 to 1990

THE DANIEL GROUP, Baltimore, Maryland

Partner in a shopping center consulting firm under contract with

major developers and select retailers throughout the US .

Vice President, Real Estate and Development 1984 to 1986

NINE WEST SHOES

(formerly Fisher Camuto Corporation)

Developed, planned and led the corporation's penetration into the

retail marketplace. Responsible for the establishment and subsequent

growth of the national retail chain.

Director of Real Estate 1983

WALDEN BOOK COMPANY, INC., Stamford, Connecticut

Vice President, Real Estate Division 1979 to 1982

GORDON JEWELRY CORPORATION, Houston, Texas

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Regional Leasing Administrator 1977 to 1978

GENERAL NUTRITION CENTER, INC., Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Project Manager, Releasing Division 1974 to 1976

ARLEN SHOPPING CENTERS CO., Chattanooga, Tennessee

(currently CBL & Associates)

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PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES:

Member/Guest Speaker/Lecturer at numerous International Council of

Shopping Center programs including:

. ICSC Leasing Institute

. University of Shopping Centers

EDUCATION:

Bachelor of Arts Degree, 1974

Major in Broadcast Communications, Minor in Political Science

AMERICAN UNIVERSITY, Washington, DC

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