Manager Real Estate

Frank J. Farella, MSRE, CPM , RPA, FMA, SMA, LEED AP

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SUMMARY A dedicated, conscientious individual with more than 30 years

of professional experience. Background reflects skills and

qualifications in the area of Real Property, Facilities and

Building System Administration. A successful record of

solid management experience with proven leadership, problem

solving and decision making capabilities. Able to work well

independently and as part of a team effort. Excellent

written and communication skills.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

RFR Realty LLC. June 2007 to May

2014

General Manager

375Park Avenue (Seagram's Building), New York, NY

. Coordinated and supervised the overall operation of 1 million sq/ft

Class "A" Property.

. Responsibilities include all financial reporting, construction

management and energy management systems.

. Oversee all A/P and A/R functions.

. Responsible for annual operating and capital expense budgets.

. Responsible for the preparation of bid documents for property service

contracts. Review and analyze bids received. Make recommendations to

Owner.

. Establish tenant services. Administer web based tenant service program.

. Prepare monthly tenant billing invoices.

. Conduct property inspections.

. Maintain personal contact with tenants and leasing personnel to ensure

solid reliable relationships.

. Organize tenant appreciation events.

. Prepare and update tenant information manual and critical building data.

. Oversee preventative and predictive maintenance program for all

equipment.

. Conduct life safety training for all fire wardens and associated

personnel.

. Coordinate the purchasing of all supplies.

. Responsible for the oversight of special projects, plaza events,

developed projects.

. Worked in tandem with the senior leasing manager in the marketing and

leasing of property.

Macklowe Management LLC. June

1998 to May 2007

Assistant Director of Property Management, Director of Commercial Services

767 Fifth Avenue (General Motors Building), New York, NY

. Responsible for the management and operation of twelve (12) owner managed

commercial properties. Portfolio totals over 9,000,000 square feet of

commercial space.

. Supervise a staff of eight (8) Property Managers.

. Assistant to the Senior Vice President in the management and operation of

(4) residential high-rise luxury properties totaling 784,000 square feet

and/or 1,000 units.

. Develop and coordinate capital and operating budgets.

. Create comparative spreadsheet analysis for potential acquisition

properties.

. Responsible for the development and implementation of operational

procedures.

. Involved in all aspects management issues, tenant issues, mechanical

projects, owner work/tenant build-outs, energy management initiatives.

. Oversee various capital projects as well as assist leasing in obtaining

critical data for lease negotiations.

Major properties include the following:

> 767 Fifth Ave, 1,903,517 sq. ft. commercial

. 825 Eight Ave, 1,596,233 sq. ft. commercial

. 1540 Broadway, 906,287 sq. ft. commercial

. Grand Central Tower, 635,530 sq. ft. commercial

. 125 West 55th St, 545,330 sq. ft. commercial

. 1330 Sixth Ave, 524,622 sq, ft. commercial

. 540 Madison Ave, 277,330 sq. ft. commercial

. 400 Madison Ave, 192,193 sq. ft. commercial

. River Tower, 376,511 sq. ft. residential

. 305 West 50th St, 208,703 sq. ft. residential

. 777 6th Ave, 197,870 sq. ft. residential

Frank J. Farella

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JMB Properties Company /Heitman Properties of N.Y. Ltd.

March 1987 to May 1998

Portfolio Manager (April 1995 to May 1998)

900 Third Avenue, 40 Broad St., Royal Executive Park 1 & 2 (Rye Brook),

1211 Avenue of the America (Asset Manager)

. Coordinated and supervised the overall operation of 3,000,000-sq. ft.

of Class "A" Properties.

. Responsibilities included all financial reporting, construction

management and energy management systems.

. Oversaw all A/P and A/R functions, CAM and RET billing and

reconciliation.

. Developed all operating specifications for bid process.

. Worked in tandem with the Senior Leasing Manager in the marketing and

leasing of various properties.

. Integral part of due diligence team in the acquisition and disposition

of properties throughout the Eastern Region.

Property Manager (April 1990 to April 1995)

40 Broad Street, New York, NY

. Coordinated and supervised the overall operations of a 300,000-sq. ft.

Class "A" office tower.

. Responsibilities included the supervision and monitoring of all

accounting and financial reports, annual budget, income enhancement,

common area maintenance escalation, real estate tax escalation and

reports.

. Responsible for building service work order system, preventive

maintenance and inventory control systems.

. Thorough knowledge of all heating, ventilating and air conditioning

systems, fire/life safety systems as well as physical components of

the building.

. Supervised all phases of base building and tenant improvement

construction from project planning through completion.

Director of Engineering/Chief Engineer (March 1987 to April 1990)

40 Broad Street, Various Properties; New York, New Jersey, Connecticut and

Westchester

. Implemented, scheduled and delegated all capital projects and work

assignments to mechanical personnel. Implemented operational guidelines

and procedures.

. Reviewed and evaluated performance of all mechanical staff.

. Performed periodical mechanical audits of all equipment and made

recommendations on upgrading and/or repairs where necessary.

. Assisted Property Managers in preparation of annual operating budgets for

mechanical supplies, equipment and capital projects.

. Reviewed MEP/Fire Alarm/Sprinkler drawings for compliance for site-

specific construction projects and T/I.

. Technical advisor to Senior Portfolio Manager comprising of 3.4 million-

sq. ft. of commercial real estate throughout the Northeast.

Cushman and Wakefield June 1980 to

March 1987

Stationary Lead Engineer

1 and 2 United Nations Plaza, New York, NY

EDUCATION: New York University

Master of Science Degree in Real Estate (Development,

Investment and Finance)

Adelphi University

Bachelor of Science Degree (Major: Business Management and

Communication)

SPECIAL SKILLS: Proficient with HP 12C, HP 19B, Microsoft Word,

Excel, PowerPoint, Project, Outlook, Argus, Lotus,

Workspeed, Angus, Shortpath, Aware Manager

Frank J. Farella

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PROFESSIONAL Certified Property Manager (CPM ) Real

Property Administrator (RPA)

DEVELOPMENT Facilities Management Administrator (FMA) Systems

Maintenance Administrator (SMA) Certified Energy Manager (CEM)

Candidate Stationary Engineers License

C.F.C Universal Certification LEED AP

Certified

ACHIEVEMENTS: Outstanding Portfolio Manager, Eastern Region: 1997;

Outstanding Property Manager, Eastern Region: 1991, 1992,

1993, and 1995; Outstanding Office Building Maintenance

Supervisor: Eastern Region 1987, 1988, and 1989 (JMB

Properties). Seagram's Building 2007/2008 Historical

Building of the Year BOMA NY. 2008/2009 Middle Atlantic

Region Historical Building of the Year

PROFESSIONAL Real Estate Board of New York

ASSOCIATIONS: New York University Alumni Association

Building Owners & Managers Institute; Served on the Board

of Directors; Term (07- 09) and (12 - 14)

Institute of Real Estate Management

CHARITABLE Rogosin Institute

AFFILIATIONS Saint Judes Research Center

OTHER I.R.E.M. (CPM Mentoring Program)

INTERESTS: NYU (Guest Speaker M.S. in Real Estate Program)

Carpentry, Golf, Cooking

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