ANGEL CORDERO DE JESUS

**** ** *** **, ***** Fl. 33173

786-***-**** ac20bs@r.postjobfree.com

MANAGEMENT: Operations, Property, Business

Proven manager with over 15 years of experience directing property and leasing functions in the real estate, retail, and shopping center industries. Demonstrated ability to negotiate and administer contracts and deals for optimum revenues and profitability. Consistently drive projects and programs in compliance with organizational and regulatory requirements. Expertise recruiting, developing, and coaching teams of high-performance employees. Unique combination of management acumen and hands-on technical knowledge.

Property Negotiation & Management Temporary & Permanent Local Leasing Cost Reduction

Business Development & Growth Capital Project Management Financial Management

Operations Management Team Building & Leadership Public & Community Relations

Strategic Planning Budgets & Forecasts Process Improvement Issue Resolution Due Diligence

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Gumberg Asset Management – Miami, Florida June 2017 to Present

Is a nation-wide leader in retail real estate industry. For over 30 years, the company’s operational expertise and vision have resulted in enhanced property value and enduring success for some of the world’s largest institutional investors and owners of real estate.

General Manager, Southland Mall

Direct business to generate revenues and profitability in alignment with corporate requirements. Spearhead new client development, including contract negotiation. Orchestrate strategic planning and resource allocation. Oversee budget, forecasts, financial controls, and payables. Maximize retail design, presentation, and merchandising of properties. Manage temporary/permanent local leasing. Report on sales performance and identify market opportunities. Cultivate relationships with partners, investors, and the community. Ensure customer support and satisfaction. Recruit, train, evaluate, and lead team of 9 employees and multiple contractors.

Simon Property Group – Barceloneta, Puerto Rico 2013 to March 2017

Top real estate investment trust in the US, with over 5,000 staff and 241 million SF of leasable area.

General Manager, Puerto Rico Premium Outlets

Direct business to generate revenues and profitability in alignment with corporate requirements. Spearhead new client development, including contract negotiation. Orchestrate strategic planning and resource allocation. Oversee budget, forecasts, financial controls, and payables. Maximize retail design, presentation, and merchandising of properties. Manage temporary/permanent local leasing. Report on sales performance and identify market opportunities. Cultivate relationships with partners, investors, and the community. Ensure customer support and satisfaction. Recruit, train, evaluate, and lead team of 9 employees and multiple contractors.

Enhanced in-line temporary leasing over 50% and specialty leasing over 15%.

Reduced operating expenses by 3% through streamlining of efficiencies.

Increased Capital Expenditure by more than 100%.

Directly responsible for Anaplan Planning System implementation.

Strategically help to position the center as the number one outlet destination in PR.

Vornado Realty Trust – Caguas, Puerto Rico 2003 to 2013

Real estate investment trust with major holdings in locations such as New York and Washington, DC.

Regional Manager

Drove Puerto Rico operations, including 2 Regional Malls (Las Catalinas Mall and Montehiedra Town Center) accounting for over 1.5 million SF. Researched and recommended existing centers and potential new sites. Generated leads and new leases. Devised and deployed plans to increase traffic and sales while reducing costs. Managed capital expenditures and budget preparation. Administered security, maintenance, and housekeeping functions. Negotiated and managed service contracts. Built and supervised 10-person team.

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Boosted revenues by 52% with leasing to specialty and temporary retail merchants.

Turned around underachieving center occupancy from under 70% to over 90%.

Reduced Operating budgets consecutively in 2011 and 2012.

Berenson Associates Inc. – Caguas, Puerto Rico 1999 to 2003

Operations Manager

Coordinated security, interior/exterior maintenance, and facility management programs. Organized new tenant construction and ensured building structural integrity. Prepared and presented operating budget. Supported specialty and temporary leasing. Developed and directed personnel.

Established and enhanced mall security efforts for outstanding functionality.

Lead the integration of national contractors to our local operations.

Atlantic Pipe Corporation – Catano, Puerto Rico 1994 to 1999

Quality Assurance Engineer

Prepare and manage the QA/QC plan for the North Coast Super aqueduct project.

Determine sampling procedures and techniques.

Research and Development projects.

Prepare and manage department's budget.

Field problems troubleshooting.

Review and approve all material's testing documents.

Warner Lambert Inc. - Vega Baja, Puerto Rico 1992 to 1994

Manufacturing Technologist

Development of equipment qualification protocols.

Run protocols for process qualification and validation.

Directly involved in the validation process of Rolaids Sodium Free tablets.

Implement cycle time studies in the manufacturing and packaging areas to develop productivity indexes.

Design procedures to improve productivity.

FORMAL EDUCATION

Bachelor of Science, Industrial Engineering

Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico

AFFILIATION

International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC)

TRAINING

ICSC Management I & II

ICSC Leasing I & II

Design & Proportioning Concrete Mixes

Durable Concrete

Hydrotile Pipe School

Mechanical Metallurgy Testing

LANGUAGES

Bilingual fluency in English & Spanish

COMPUTER SKILLS

Salesforce.com, JDE, Anaplan, Procure to Pay, Microsoft Office Suite

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