Real Estate Management

ROBERT S. LOWENWIRTH, MBA

New City, New York ****6

845-***-**** linkedin.com/pub/robert-lowenwirth/1b/542/405 ***********@*****.*** REAL ESTATE MANAGEMENT PROFESSIONAL

Team oriented real estate management executive providing financial support, expense management solutions, efficiencies and education to operational business partners utilizing financial measurements, tools and processes while developing caring, client-focused staffs.

CORE COMPETENCIES

Management/Financial Reporting Budgeting/Forecasting Shared Services/Accounting Services Project Management Portfolio/Asset Management Operational/Transaction Decision Support Process Improvements Cost Savings Talent Development Team Building & Cross Functional Workgroups PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Avison Young, New York, NY 2015 - 2016

Finance Lead, Unisys Corporation Account

Financial leader supporting delivery of integrated facilities and project management services of a 1.8MM square foot, 35- site portfolio for a global technology company. Account, portfolio and asset level management reporting, planning, accounting & sourcing transactions and vendor management services.

• Team member for new account start up.

• Led development of finance and procurement function including a ground-up platform implementation to support the asset management team and client needs including accounting structure and process flows.

• Initiated supplier onboarding, contract origination, integration into procurement platform and contract administration protocols.

CBRE, Inc., Jersey City, NJ 2013 - 2015

Finance Director, Goldman Sachs Account

Senior leader and central resource for account wide financial management services for the 4.5MM square foot North and South American portfolio of a major global investment bank. Financial reporting, planning, process oversight, procurement management and support to the corporate real estate asset management team covering 40 locations including corporate, sales and critical data center sites.

• Transitioned finance function from a transaction based operation to a full service, analytical organization.

• Partnered with operational units to increase utilization of financial management tools for enhanced accountability & reporting.

• Provided education to field personnel regarding financial and operational workflows.

• Account leader with clients’ domestic and overseas corporate reporting organizations.

• Primary partner with client financial management team in rollout of global planning tool and related reporting requirements.

PRUDENTIAL FINANCIAL, Newark, NJ 1997 - 2012

Financial Executive, Corporate Service/Financial Management leader Strategic partner providing management reporting, planning and transactional / decision support to corporate shared service and real estate executives, service providers, clients and vendors. Reorganized function into multi-faceted service center, providing a company-wide portal to corporate & business unit leadership and operational stakeholders.

• Operational Profile – 6.4 million square feet; 135 locations; operating spend: $225-$250 MM; capital budget:

$50MM; gross assets: $1.0 billion.

• Operational Support - Financial leadership for $15MM security program for over 200 domestic locations.

• Cross-Functional Teamwork - $12 million cost avoidance achieved from strategic redeployment of corporate leases and assets.

• Program Development - $12 million program established for management of 500,000 square feet of excess space of home office and business unit leased locations. ROBERT S. LOWENWIRTH, MBA

New City, New York 10956

845-***-**** linkedin.com/pub/robert-lowenwirth/1b/542/405 ***********@*****.***

• Cost Savings - Over $28 million in recognized savings via re-engineering / operational projects: o Real estate tax savings / lease audit program management / credits for solar system installations. o Consolidation of building operating amenities / space redeployment initiatives / lease administration in sourcing.

• Planning & Reporting - Introduced tools, leveraged systems and modified processes to improve analytics and management information for stakeholders and decision makers.

• Project Management - Integrated project management, fixed asset and general ledger applications resulting in streamlined transactional processing, reporting and planning activities.

• Control Activities - Developed departmental workflows, standard operating procedures, vendor oversight testing, process risk assessments and SOX reviews.

• Talent Development - Led divisional reward & recognition program team for an organization of over 400 associates. Efforts resulted in a 50% participation increase. ROCKEFELLER GROUP, New York, NY 1984 - 1997

Director, Financial Operations

Multiple financial management assignments at the landmarked NYC real estate complex, including Rockefeller Center. Financial reporting, operational budgeting, long term corporate planning and executive presentations. Established and led Corporate Accounting Service unit. Consolidated support functions and acted as the central source for disbursement

& payroll operations, receivables and related administration and controls.

• Automated planning and reporting tools for subsidiaries and corporate reporting.

• Integrated corporate plans and treasury operations with subsidiary strategies to improve consolidated reporting.

• Improved electronic disbursement solutions, payroll system implementation, multi-entity consolidation and utilization of technology to enhance reporting capabilities.

• Managed the $1.3 billion Rockefeller Center bankruptcy resolution program (financial settlements, liaison with legal counsel and stakeholder / governmental reporting).

• Generated $0.3 MM in savings from re-engineering of the Corporate Accounting Services function. EDUCATION

M.B.A., Finance Manhattan College

B.S., Managerial Sciences Manhattan College

Certificate, Real Estate Finance & Investment NYU School of Continuing Education PROFESSIONAL / COMMUNITY / SOCIAL ORGANIZATIONS

CoreNet Global – NYC Chapter. World’s leading association for corporate real estate & workplace professionals, service providers and economic developers.

Boy Scouts of America. Long term participation in local Pack and Troop organizations. Friends of Rockland Lake and Hook Mountain. Historical/environmental preservation organization located in Rockland County, NY.

American Canoe Association / Inwood Canoe Club. Organizations dedicated to promote paddle sport activities, education and water safety.

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