Shari C. Klein
*** *** ***** **** ( Redwood City, California 94061
650-***-**** ( ***********@*****.***
Real Estate Portfolio Manager Overview
Talented and motivated Real Estate Portfolio Manager looking to be a part
of your team. Skilled in reviewing and analyzing contracts, leases and
agreements ensuring compliance with company's policies and procedures. Well-
developed verbal and written communication skills. Strong negotiation
skills. Background includes negotiating corporate leases and contracts.
Expertise in developing creative solutions to legal and business
challenges. Ability to interact with senior management and be flexible with
respect to changing priorities and tight deadlines.
Professional Experience
PROPEL BIOFUELS INC., Redwood City, CA . January 2013 to Present (Temporary
Position)
Corporate Real Estate Paralegal, Real Estate Department
Review, Analyze and prepare Letters of Intent. Negotiate escrow
Instructions, Purchase and Business Sales Agreements, leases, lease
amendments, SNDAs, Guaranties and other related documentation with sellers,
buyers, landlords and their respective brokers and attorneys. Manage escrow
process and procedure. Identify and resolve issues that are impediments to
moving transactions forward. Manage critical dates and lease
administration process. Collaborate and manage outside Legal Counsel on the
prioritization of issues and projects. Manage data on sites within
Development Reports to insure that pipeline status is adequately
represented. Liaison to insurance broker managing process relating to
insurance certificates and related policy issues. Notary.
BARE ESCENTUALS, INC., San Francisco, California . 2007 to March 2011
Senior Portfolio Manager, Real Estate Department
Reviewed and analyzed of Letters of Intent, contracts, leases and other
agreements to ensure compliance with the company's policies and procedures.
Negotiated and drafted contracts and other relevant documentation with
exceptional attention to detail, including leases, lease amendments, lease
termination documentation, storage space agreements, temporary space
agreements, Estoppel Certificates, SNDAs for new and existing stores within
fleet; coordinated execution of contracts and other related documentation.
Managed lease administrative function and team. Tracked critical dates.
Interpreted and enforced contract provisions. Abstracted leases. Conducted
desk top audits. Processed monthly rent roll. Ability to complete high
volumes of tasks and projects quickly with accuracy and little guidance
while having great attention to detail and meeting tight deadlines. Client-
service oriented with great organization skills; able to easily switch
gears. Understands the necessity to act with a high level of integrity and
discretion in handling confidential information. Proficiency in Word and
Excel. Notary Public.
THE PICTURE PEOPLE, San Francisco, California . 2006 to 2007
Leasing Manager, Real Estate Department
Reviewed, drafted, and negotiated leases for entire U.S. portfolio of
shopping center, lifestyle centers, and strip malls. Built and managed
relationships with outside counsel, third-party brokers, and landlords.
Summarized commercial lease documents, amendments, subleases, and related
documents. Abstracted leases. Reviewed and processed SNDA and estoppel
documents within required timelines. Outstanding communications skills,
including written, verbal, and interpersonal skills. Excellent analytical
skills, with demonstrated ability to review and organize numerous legal
documents
GAP, INC., San Francisco, California . 1997 to 2006
Senior Lease Manager, Real Estate Law (2005 to 2006)
Lease Manager, Real Estate Law (1997 to 2005)
Drafted and negotiated conforming and non-conforming store leases,
contracts and leases for regional offices, lease amendments, temporary
space agreements, and related documents. Provided legal expertise for
property management functions, such as lease renewals, desk top audits,
real estate payables and rent defaults, construction allowance recovery,
code violations, and litigation. Prepared lease summaries/profiles.
Positive work demeanor, enthusiastic, flexible, confident, and the ability
to cope with stress.
CAREER NOTES: Prior success as Litigation Paralegal for Hassard
Bonnington, Seyfarth Shaw and Adams Duque and Hazeltine
Prepared document and medical document reviews, prepared document
productions, summarized depositions and assisted Attorneys for trial
preparation.
Educational Background
SONOMA STATE UNIVERSITY, Rohnert Park, California
Patient Navigation Certification (Pending)
NEW COLLEGE OF LAW, San Francisco, California
Juris Doctor (JD)
UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA, Los Angeles, California
Bachelor of Science in Public Administration
CATHERINE COLLEGE, Burbank, California
Paralegal Certificate
Additional
Volunteered for Stanford Hospitalas a Patient Navigator, Stanford CA
Volunteered for Jewish Family Services with Holocaust Survivors and with
individuals with disabilities
Mentored with The California Mentor Network