RESUME
Linda S. Hessler
Bonney Lake, WA 98391
Email: *************@*****.***
Phone: 425-***-****
Seeking a challenging career as a Commercial Property Manager in the Pacific Northwest.
I have over 20 years’ experience overseeing a variety of real estate assets both commercial and residential and have a diverse background in many aspects of real estate. Strengths include strong negotiation skills, customer service, internal and external communication and the ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.
Work Experience
Vice President, Sr. Asset Manager (PNW Region) – Specialty Assets, Wealth Management
MUFG Union Bank N. A - Seattle, WA
November 2006 to July 2018
Oversee real estate assets held in personal trust for high net worth clients throughout the Pacific Northwest region. Responsibilities included:
Maintain all assets in portfolio to preserve their value
Perform annual review of asset performance including focus on concentration
Communicate with clients on assets and provide justification for sale or retention
Complete 1031 exchanges and sale or purchase of assets
Perform due diligence for acquisitions
Engage third party representation when necessary
Closing and onboarding of new acquisitions
Contract negotiation
Oversee capital improvement projects
Budgeting, re-forecasting and CAM reconciliations
Commercial leasing and broker selection
Work closely with internal partners to ensure client’s goals are achieved
Maintain relationships with centers of influence to enhance our new business opportunities
Generate revenue
Maintain relationships with referral sources to enhance our new business opportunities
Adhere to policies and procedures
Risk mitigation
Generate revenue
Extensive travel throughout the U.S. related to the ongoing management of assets
Sr. Property Manager
Columbia West Properties - Bellevue, WA
July 2001 to May 2006
Oversee commercial and multi-family portfolio including:
Day to day management of assets
Hire and manage staff of 12 employees in various positions
Assist in the due diligence process when acquiring new assets
Prepare leases and CAM reconciliation
Additional Residential and Hospitality Experience
Harbor Properties, Seattle 1998-2000 – Residential Facilities Manager, Harborsteps, Site 17 and Site 17 North, 98 Union. Lease up of Site 17 and 17 North
Omni Hotels, Los Angeles 1991-1995 - Business Development Assistant for hotel franchise and management opportunities
Notable Contributions
A recent 1031 exchange resulted in increasing the NOI for the portfolio from 2% to over 7% and generated over $500,000 in revenue for the Bank.
During the acquisition of Frontier Bank and Santa Barbara Bank and Trust, I coordinated the integration process for the real estate assets.
Education
Bachelor's in Business Management
University of Phoenix
Skills
PDS, Yardi, SEI, RIMS, TIMS, Excel, Word, Microsoft Office
Awards
Received recognition for my participation in the integration of the newly acquired Frontier Bank and Santa Barbara Bank and Trust.
Certifications/Licenses
Real Estate Broker’s license
Cannon Financial Institute’s Trust I course