Real Estate Manager

Rene? Zemp

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Executive Profile

. Accomplished, solutions-oriented Asset Manager with over 5 years of

success in property and portfolio management, accounting, and domestic

and international taxation. Brings seasoned and multifarious skills in

operations, managing employees, client relations, negotiation, and real

estate; and a proven track record of strengthening employee morale and

client satisfaction.

. A dynamic and engaging leader offers a rich history of increasing

operating margins, shrinking expense, managing accounting and

bookkeeping, and collaborating with and supporting consultants,

engineers, managers, etc. Forward thinking with the ingenuity and

business acumen to energize operations, foster expansion, and capture

strong and long standing revenue growth. Fluent in English and German.

Executive Expertise

Tenant Relations Asset Management Organizational Efficiency

Vendor Management Cash Flow Analysis Capital/Operating Budgets

Interior Construction Real Estate Operations Business Process

Projects Real Estate Property Optimization

Domestic & International Management Supervision, Training &

Taxation Development

Career Trajectory

Vice President ULM Holding August 2010 - Present

Asset Manager

Operations Management:

. Oversee New York City commercial real estate portfolio operations for

Germany-based owner.

. Supervise 8 employees including Engineers, Administrative Assistants,

Porters and a Property Manager.

. Recruit, train and develop team members.

. Effectively oversee accounting and bookkeeping for US entities and

foreign ownership.

. Liaise and correspond with financial advisors and domestic and

international tax consultants.

. Assess and compare operating metrics with actual performance.

. Manage establishment of capital expenditure budgets and plans.

. Direct third party management and manage preparation of capital operating

budgets.

Property Management & Real Estate:

. Provide tenant management and address concerns.

. Monitor building maintenance and provide financial planning.

. Produce long term plans in order to streamline property operations.

. Manage real estate portfolio of over $250 million.

. Direct architect, engineer, and contractor in order to effectively

oversee complete office refurbishment projects over 100,000 square feet.

. Effectively formulate leases and rent review strategies, and manage

leasing agents.

Client Relations & Negotiation:

. Communicate with engineers and architects for building constructions.

. Collaborate with European partners to discuss real estate strategy.

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. Collaborate with financial services professionals, stakeholders and

vendors.

. Effectively direct tenant negotiations and negotiate third party

contracts.

Accomplishments:

. Decreased vacancy rate from 30% to less than 10% by pre-building units

and renovating commercial buildings to suit potential tenant needs.

. Direct operations, successfully generating $12M of gross revenue

annually.

. Reduced operating expenses, boosted operating margins and portfolio

values, and secured financing.

Dr. Grewe & Partners February 2009 - August 2010

TAX AND INVESTMENT CONSULTANT

. Provided real estate clients with assistance for financing construction

projects.

. Produced and readied domestic and international tax forms and schedules.

. Successfully consulted clients about tax issues, effectively resolving

any issues and answering inquiries.

. Executed individual and corporate tax returns for domestic and foreign

persons/entities.

. Performed research and organization on international tax issues.

. Assisted clients by providing tax-related investment advice and solving

intricate tax problems.

. Oversaw accounting and bookkeeping for domestic real estate companies

with foreign ownership.

Accomplishments:

. Addressed taxing and accounting procedures to enhance organization of

finances and improve accounting clarity and accuracy.

University of Leipzig March 2004 - February 2008

RESEARCH & Teaching Assistant

. Conducted extensive research in the real estate investment and taxation

fields.

. Effectively taught real estate investment and taxation to masters'

students utilizing extensive communication and leadership skills.

. Participated in a variety of research studies about real estate

investment strategies.

Education & Training

PHD IN REAL ESTATE MANAGEMENT AND INVESTMENT JUNE 2007 UNIVERSITY OF

LEIPZIG, GERMANY

Major: Real Estate Management and Investment

MASTER IN BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION FEBRUARY 2004 UNIVERSITY OF LEIPZIG,

GERMANY

Major: Real Estate Management and Investment

Minor: Taxation Service Management Economics

Publications

Zemp, Rene. Immobilien-Spezialfonds im Rahmen der strategischen Asset

Allokation europ ischer Vorsorgeinstitutionen (German Edition).

Books on Demand, 2007. Print.

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