Project Manager Real Estate

CLIFTON B. HAYWARD

**** ******* **., ***. ** Washington, DC, 20009 305-***-**** **************@*****.***

Motivated Real Estate professional with 10+ years domestic and international experience applying analytical, financial and operational skills in various roles and projects. Proven ability to excel in a fast-paced environment and demonstrated success in overcoming challenges to deliver only the highest quality results.

KEY QUALIFICATIONS

Portfolio Management Transaction Management Lease Administration

Market Research Financial Analysis & Reporting Property Management

Site Selection Relationship Management Project Coordination

EXPERIENCE

ABC IMAGING, INC., Washington, DC 2011 – Present

Real Estate Manager: Partner with Executive Team to develop real estate department and strategies for owned and leasehold properties. Hired and manage new RE team, establish milestones for new and existing leases, negotiate terms and interact with business owners of real estate, property management and leaders in the commercial brokerage community.

• Conducted in-depth financial analysis of lease administration system identifying $80k+ of unapplied funds and multiple system shortcomings.

- Created new lease administration program to track key provisions, critical dates and expenses allowing proactive management and eliminating future errors.

• Manage global real estate transactions coordinating the process from strategy to execution.

- Purchased three properties and refinanced an additional six properties.

- Completed site selection, and lease negotiations for stores in Philadelphia, San Francisco, New York City, Seattle and Shanghai, China successfully obtaining crucial business terms.

- Secured annual net savings of 35% in New York City store relocation.

• Coordinate construction and serve as Project Manager during improvement projects ensuring proper communications between internal team and external ownership. Prepare monthly reports, accruals and approve rental payments.

INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR 2010 – 2011

Real Estate Manager: Performed portfolio and property management services on behalf of private investment entities: created tenant lease files, abstracted lease agreements, and implemented operating and capital budgets.

• Established the lease administration system and created a chart of accounts for Foxhall Partners.

JONES LANG LASALLE AMERICAS, INC., Arlington, VA (Global Real Estate Services Firm) 2009 – 2010

General Manager: Managed two Class-A commercial office properties with a combined total of 300,000 sq. ft. Supervised and evaluated five direct reports and led bi-weekly team meetings.

• Prepared annual operating budget of $8M+, capital budget, quarterly reforecasts, and true-ups of operating expenses, regularly interfacing with Senior Management, Asset Manager and staff.

• Oversaw $1.5M tenant improvement project coordinating with the General Contractor, Project Manager and tenant throughout duration of project.

• Managed newly-certified LEED-EB Gold property consisting of 150,000 sq. ft, created a comprehensive management plan and oversaw the EnergyStar system.

• Coordinated all interaction between Operations, Leasing, Construction and Accounting.

JOHN BUCK INTERNATIONAL, Abu Dhabi, UAE (Real Estate Services Firm) 2008 – 2009

Property Management Consultant: Created and implemented key performance indicators as part of a three person team. Met with Asset Management and reviewed findings, provided analysis.

FIRST MANAGEMENT GROUP, INC., Washington, DC (Investment Management Firm) 2005 – 2008

Project Manager: Performed investment management services and led projects for environmental remediation efforts, development, and redevelopment projects for a portfolio of retail, industrial and office properties. Supervised third party consultants and managed internal staff of two at lead office.

• Prepared annual budgets including $9M capital, $100M operations and $200M construction.

• Identified and billed five years of unbilled CAM; updated monthly project cost reports; provided detail variances; and approved and coded all property and project invoices.

• Achieved all strategic goals set by project team, Fortune 100 company, and client for site remediation in advance of proposed $200M construction project in Southern California.

• Successfully negotiated pre-construction contract and managed technical and design teams consisting of five or more consultants.

• Generated financials and monthly investment reports and presented to Senior Management.

• Effectively managed environmental remediation contracts; oversaw $4M Clean OhioEPA Grant; and provided construction management for two industrial properties.

AQUILA PROPERTY COMPANY, Miami, FL (Private Equity Firm) 2003 – 2005

Property Manager: Managed two multi-tenanted assets with 200,000 sq. ft. for a private company.

• Stabilized financially underperforming assets within 2 years of a 5-year timeline.

• Prepared, implemented and managed $2.5M in building and tenant improvements.

• Implemented strategic marketing plan to rebrand and reposition properties increasing occupancy by 25% and Net Operating Income (NOI) by 42%.

• Coordinated refinancing of $5.3M mortgage and subsequent sale of the portfolio.

VORNADO REALTY TRUST, Arlington, VA (National REIT) 2000 – 2003

Property Manager: Managed two multi-tenanted buildings comprised of 550k sq. ft. of Class-A commercial office space, 50k sq. ft. of retail arcade and a parking garage with 2,000 spaces. Managed outside service agreements, conducted property inspections, drafted business plans and led meetings.

• Facilitated lease renewals valued at $3M and managed tenant build-outs valued at $4M.

• Successfully completed $3.5M in capital improvement projects.

• Managed $60M refinancing, executed 50 estoppels and performed due diligence within 4-month deadline.

EDUCATION & CERTIFICATIONS

NEW YORK UNIVERSITY- Schack Institute of Real Estate New York City

Graduate Certificate/Masters of Science in Real Estate Current

AMERICAN UNIVERSITY Washington, DC

Bachelor of Arts in International Business Studies 2001

LEED Green Associate – 2010

LEADERSHIP & COMMUNITY

WEEKLY MEDITATION GROUP – Founder & Administrator 2010 – Present

ONE MANGO TREE, a fair trade company – Sales & Marketing Advisor 2008 – 2009

URBAN LAND INSTITUTE’S YOUNG LEADERS GROUP, Member 2005 – 2008

LANGUAGES & SKILLS

Spanish – Conversant; MS Office: Excel, Project, PowerPoint, Word Yardi JD Edwards Kardin

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