Real Estate Human Resources
Resume:
Christopher J. Zirke, Esq., SHRM-CP
***********.*.*****@*****.***
Berea, OH 44017
EXPERIENCE
Corporate United • Cleveland, OH
Vice President and General Counsel
February 2015 – Present
Oversee the drafting, negotiating, and enforcement of all agreements with Corporate United’s members and suppliers
Oversee and manage all legal matters relating to human resources, real estate and anti-trust
Mediate contract issues between Corporate United’s members and suppliers
Implement processes and procedures that help drive revenue and efficiency
KeyBank National Association • Cleveland, OH
Vice President Corporate Procurement – Sourcing Strategist- Real Estate Solutions
April 2012 – December 2014
Provided strategic third party management, contract negotiation, risk mitigation and cost savings for the Real Estate Solutions group
Lead and conducted all RFx events and direct negotiations for Real Estate Solutions for goods and services across the construction and facilities portfolios
Blue Falcon Franchise Group, LLC • Cleveland, OH
Chief Executive Officer
June 2008 – April 2012
Successfully implemented strategic growth plan which resulted in the addition of four new Jimmy John’s franchises between 2007-2010
Increased revenues from $500,000 to $3 million
Represented company in all employment related administrative hearings
Supervised six members of management staff and over 75 hourly workers
Negotiated property leases, sponsorship agreements, and all other company contracts
EDUCATION
Cleveland-Marshall College of Law • Cleveland, OH
J.D., May 2002
Messiah College • Grantham, PA
B.S., Economics, May 1998
ADMISSIONS
Ohio Supreme Court • November 2002
PERSONAL
Married with two children
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