CHRISTY L. DESIREE`

M: 914-***-**** E: ad4gnc@r.postjobfree.com Wethersfield, CT

OBJECTIVE

Accomplished leader in Sales, Visual Merchandising and Marketing Communications, I am looking for a leadership position that can utilize all of my skills as a Specialty Leasing manager and continue to fulfill my passion for success.

SKILLS:

Sales Leader

Critical Thinker Problem Solver

Exceptional Lease Negotiator & Closer

New Business Development Consultant

Strong Marketing, Budget & Time Management Skills

Professional Visual Merchandiser

Proficient Computer Skills; Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Power Point, Lotus Notes, Adobe Reader XI, Salesforce, Quark Xpress, Snagit, Yardi, and Anaplan EXPERIENCE

10/20/2020 to 6/16/2023

8/12/13 to 10/19/2020

Specialty Leasing Manager, SPINOSO REAL ESTATE GROUP Syracuse, NY

Leased the Crystal Mall in Waterford, CT. Canvassed for new or established retailers, negotiated deals, generated leases, laid out new store plans, Liaison between the retailer and town’s Building Department and Fire Marshall to open new retail stores and kiosks to replace vacant spaces in the mall.

$50K generated above quarterly 2023 Specialty Leasing budget Specialty Leasing Representative, SIMON PROPERTY GROUP Indianapolis, IN

Leased several shopping centers; Crystal Mall in Waterford, CT, Emerald Square in North Attleboro, MA and Clinton Crossing Premiums Outlets in Clinton, CT, Leasing 40 RMUS/Carts, 60 Temporary Stores, 26+ Vending Units and 6 kiosks

Canvass, negotiate and secure new business while maintaining existing tenants

Achieved 3 Instagram Awards and 16 Ninja Short Term Leasing Awards 11/5/12 to 2/12/13 Freelance Visual Merchandiser, CHRISTY DESIREE` VISUALS

Freelanced for Westfield, LLC, Westfield Trumbull in Trumbull, CT

Created & improved Holiday Visuals for Pop-Up retail stores and RMUS 10/11/99 to 4/30/12 Specialty Leasing Agent, THE TAUBMAN COMPANY East Long Lake Rd, Bloomfield Hills, Michigan

Leased Westfarms Mall (13 yrs.) and Stamford Town Center (3-1/2 yrs.) with 24 RMUS, 24 temporary stores and 3 kiosks.

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Skilled multi-project manager

Trained & Mentored other Leasing Agents & Visual Merchandisers ACHIEVEMENTS

2002 to 2012 – 95.7% Average Occupancy rating for Common Area Programs every year and 100% store lease up Awards

2002 to 2011 – Highest Store Revenue over Budget goals Award (over 26 malls)

2009 – Number 1 out of 26 malls for the exceeding budget (15.4% above budget)

& highest occupancy rating (97% lease up for RMUS)

2007 – Highest kiosk revenue

2005 - OUTSTANDING ACHIEVEMENT OF THE YEAR AWARD

2003 – Outstanding Visual Excellence Award (Specialty Retail Magazine) EDUCATION

B.A. Fine Art, Westfield State University

Westfield, MA

ACHIEVEMENTS

Teacher’s Competency Award

High School Art Teacher Certification

Dean’s List; 3.94 GPA Senior Year

Intramural Softball Championship Award

Extra Credit, Trinity University – Rome, Italy Summer Program: (6 weeks)- Art Study; Painting, Drawing & Design and Architecture