Manager Sales

Jeff Ohle

Email: *********@********.***

Address: *** *********** *****

City: E Amherst

State: NY

Zip: 14051

Country: USA

Phone: 716-***-****

Skill Level: Director

Salary Range: $150,000

Willing to Relocate

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Jeffrey S. Ohle mobile716-***-****

193 Northington Drive E-Mail:*********@********.***

E. Amherst, NY 14051

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

Accomplished business professional with extensive management and business development experience. Goal-oriented professional capable of leading and managing complex projects. Proven success in Leasing and Sales, Marketing, Purchasing, Operations Management, and Staffing. Strong negotiating, problem solving, relationship building, and inventory management skills. Capable of creating and implementing business plans, budgets, and strategic objectives. Pursuing a business development position with a dynamic company that will utilize my diverse experiences and further develop my professional career.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Stoltz Management of Delaware, Inc., Bala Cynwyd, PA 2002 - Present

Regional Property Manager (2006 - Present)

Responsible for the daily operation of the 1 million square foot McKinley Mall in Buffalo, New York and three Retail Shopping Centers totaling 450,000 square feet located in Florida. Oversee Operations, Collections, Litigation, Leasing, Marketing, Tenant Coordination, Construction, Security, Customer Service and Public Relations.

Maintain full occupancy of vacant in-line mall space exceeding annual budgetary goals each year. Implemented property specific business plan with particular focus on increasing sales, reducing and controlling costs and maximizing income.

Consistently achieve annual increases in leasing goals from 2002 to present culminating in an annual Specialty revenue of $1M representing a 100% increase in revenue from 2002. Promote excellent relationships with all merchants and the community through on-going communication and problem solving.

Reduced operating expenses 25% through more efficient operating procedures, reduced contract costs, staff reductions and improving operating efficiencies.

Successfully leased vacant space resulting in $8 million of additional annual rental income over a 10- year period. Responsible for all staffing functions including hiring, scheduling, development, and performance review of Management staff.

Specialty Leasing Representative, McKinley Mall (2002 - 2006)

Directed Specialty Leasing Program for a 950,000 square foot enclosed shopping mall in Buffalo, NY. Responsible for all aspects of program including lease negotiations, billing and collections, prospecting, problem solving and creating additional revenue streams.

Increased specialty-leasing income by 100% over a five-year period.

Successfully negotiated and signed 60 new tenants, totaling $2.5 million in revenue. Extensive cold calling and face-to-face customer contact required.

Buffalo Retail Group, Inc., Buffalo, New York 1992-2002

Owner

Owner and operator of a retail business selling novelty and gift related products in Regional Shopping Malls. Developed store concept and implemented business plan to achieve profitability and sales growth. Responsible for all aspects of operations including lease negotiation, product selection and placement, purchasing, pricing strategies, inventory management, marketing, and financial oversight. Staffed and managed a team of 40 employees through goal setting, motivation, and rewarding excellent performance.

Successfully expanded from 1 store location in 1992 to 8 locations in 2001.

Achieved dramatic sales growth from $30K to $2.5M annually.

Significantly increased inventory and receivables turnover through better vendor management, resulting in favorable cash flow.

Created and implemented Internet site to further promote and grow the business.

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The Pyramid Companies, Syracuse, New York 1989-1992

General Manager, Carousel Center (1990)

Responsible for development of operational and Grand Opening plans for a 1.8 million square foot enclosed shopping mall in Syracuse, New York. Created business plan, developed initial operating budget, maintained compliance to project schedule. Assembled and led a six-member management team. Managed daily pre-opening mall operations including Marketing, Maintenance, Security, Tenant, Public and Community relations

Assistant General Manager, Walden Galleria (1989-1992)

Responsible for the daily operations of a 1.5 million square foot shopping mall in Buffalo, New York. Oversaw all departments including Operations, Leasing, Marketing, Security, and Public Relations. Oversaw a 250,000 square foot expansion of property. Successfully completed all staffing functions including hiring, scheduling, development, and performance review for a team of 60 employees.

Maintained full occupancy of common area and vacant in-line mall space met annual budgetary goals.

Implemented property specific business plan with local management team participation.

Achieved 25% increase in specialty leasing goals annually from 1990-1992.

Promoted excellent relationships with all merchants and the community through on-going communication and problem solving.

The Cafaro Company, Youngstown, Ohio 1987-1989

Corporate Marketing Director (1988-1989)

Responsible for assisting in all Corporate Marketing functions including development and implementation of specific marketing plans for 18 shopping malls. Created corporate strategies, worked with individual Marketing Directors to implement marketing plans. Significantly reduced operating expenses while achieving sales growth targets.

General Manager, Sandusky Mall (1987-1988)

Responsible for the daily operations of 1.2 million square feet of shopping center space in Sandusky, Ohio. Including a 750,000 square foot enclosed mall and two strip centers. Oversaw all departments including Operations, Specialty Leasing, Marketing, Security, Community and Public Relations.

Reduced budgeted operating expenses by 25% in one year as General Manager.

Increased Specialty Leasing revenue by 100% from $125,000 to $250,000 in one year.

EDUCATION

Youngstown State University, Youngstown, Ohio

Bachelor of Science - Business Administration

New York State Licensed Real Estate Sales Person

New York State Licensed Property & Casualty and Life and Accident & Health Insurance Broker

COMPUTER SKILLS

Proficient user of Microsoft Windows, Word, and Excel. Experience in creating and maintaining websites. Regularly utilize the Internet for research and electronic communication.

VOLUNTEER WORK

Youth Baseball coach, Amherst, NY

Special Olympics of NY

Excellent References Furnished Upon Request

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