JEFFREY S. LEMAY

Phone: 954-***-**** Email: ac59nz@r.postjobfree.com

Address: **** ** **** *****, *******, FL 33321

QUALIFICATIONS AND OBJECTIVES

Commercial Real Estate Manager offering over 28 years of operating profit driven results and increased value to assets placed under my management, through consistent delivery of operating plan objectives. Effective strategic leader with creative cost saving negotiation skills and complete financial management expertise, leading to cost savings and revenue growth. Ability to manage personnel, properties and projects in accordance with established business plan objectives. Proven leadership and expertise in translating strategic vision into actionable and quantitative plans, which meet and exceed short and long term business goals. Currently seeking a position as the lead professional for a portfolio of Class “A” office properties, which will build upon my skills and offer challenging career opportunities.

Demonstrated Expertise:

Real Estate Management

Construction Management

Financial Planning and

Management

Tenant Relations &

Satisfaction

Service Contract

Negotiations

Process Improvement

Construction Management

Revitalization Planning &

Implementation

Relationship Building

Community Relations

Strategic Positioning

Project Management

Annual Operating Expense

Reconciliations

Cannibalization Analysis

Lease Negotiations

Property Acquisitions and

Dispositions

Site Selection/Acquisition

PROFESSIONAL PROFILE

Crocker Partners Property Management, LLC Fort Lauderdale, FL July 2014 – May 2018 Senior Property Manager

Responsible for the daily operations of a 28 floor, high rise Class A office tower in the downtown Fort Lauderdale CBD. Duties included all aspects of financial management, and adherence to the annual operating and capital budget. A major part of my contribution to the asset was construction management, including soliciting of RFP’s, bidding, management and delivery of finished construction of all tenant and capital building improvements in accordance with budget and lease parameters and completion on schedule, as established by the Annual Operating Budget and project requirements. Key Contributions:

Along with our team of leasing professionals, increased occupancy from 68% to 89% over the previous three years as a result of the cosmetic and operational improvements performed.

Over the past three years in this position, successfully prepared and issued RFP’s, solicited and analyzed construction bids and negotiated AIA construction documents / contracts for over 100,000 square feet of new improvements totaling over $5,000,000 in tenant and building capital improvements. The renovations contributed to the successful increase in occupancy and placed the property in direct competition with properties which are 15 – 20 years newer.

Performed due diligence for the re-capitalization of the ownership of the property. The 50% partner in the asset was sold to a new investor who provided additional capital for the redevelopment plans for the project.

Worked with project architects to develop plans for the scheduled interior/exterior renovations which relocated the main entry of the property from the west to the east exposure of the building along with creating over 6,000 S.F. of new retail space.

Tricony Management, LLC Fort Lauderdale, FL 2005 - 2014 General Manager

Responsible for the daily operations and strategic planning of four Class “A” Office properties totaling over 620,000 rentable square feet along with enclosed parking structures of over 1 million square feet located in Cypress Creek sub-market of Fort Lauderdale. Planned and managed projects including tenant improvements, building renovations, and capital improvements.

Key Contributions:

Successfully solicited, analyzed, negotiated, and executed construction contracts for over 450,000 square feet of tenant and building capital improvements.

Reduced operating expenses by utilizing network of service providers and aggressive, periodic solicitation of all service contracts. These actions resulted in the reduction of operating expenses over a five year period of over $3.00 per square foot.

Prepared Requests for Proposals (RFP’s) for construction projects (capital improvements and tenant build outs), analyzed bids and through thorough analysis awarded contracts based upon Landlord’s criteria.

Played a major role in the due diligence process and acquisition and disposition of four Class “A” office properties.

Bill and collect over $9M in monthly rents and operating expense escalations in accordance with the provisions of many different lease agreements.

Urban America, LP Miami, FL 2001 - 2005

Senior Property Manager

Held accountable for managing largest open air regional mall in Dade County, Northside Shopping Center, which was constructed in the late 1950's and purchased by Urban America. Planned and coordinated renovations and the re-development of the project, in conjunction, with a countywide effort to focus on economically challenged areas.

Key Accomplishments: Managed all capital construction improvements and tenant construction projects while directly supervising staff of 8 maintenance engineers, assistant manager, and administrative assistant.

Held title of President of Merchant’s Association and worked with our promotions company to create events to increase retail traffic considering input from all merchants, Landlord and management.

Developed and implemented a strategic financial plan and related operational budget to generate more traffic in the shopping center by working with local city officials and tenants. Trammell Crow Company Fort Lauderdale, FL 1997 - 2000 Senior Property Manager

Managed over 1.2 million square feet of diverse commercial properties, including Class “A” office, warehouse, flex space, and retail for institutional owners.

Assisted in the preparation and presentation of management and leasing proposals, which, generated revenue growth and greater presence in the related markets in which the properties were located. Compass Management & Leasing, Inc. Miami, FL 1990 - 1997 Property Manager / Property Accountant

Provided property accounting and operational leadership for 500,000 RSF Class “A” office tower, along with attached parking structure representing an additional 1,500,000 SF located in Downtown Miami CBD. Also prepared monthly financial statements, managed accounts receivable billing/collections in excess of $1M per month and received training for the management and leadership of Asbestos Abatement Program. Key Contributions:

Managed the demolition, asbestos removal and reconstruction of over 250,000 square feet of Class A office space in Downtown Miami.

EDUCATION HISTORY

Florida Atlantic University B.B.A. in Accounting - 1988 PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

Licensed Florida Real Estate Broker

Realtor - Member of Greater Fort Lauderdale and Palm Beach Realtor's Association

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