Real Estate Property Management

• PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY •

Property Management

Lease Management and Administration

Sales and Acquisitions

Site Identification / New Store Openings

New Store Construction

Relocations and Expansions

Capital Improvement Projects

Project coordinator / Developer

Multi-unit management

Strategic planning and business development

Financial/budget/P&L accountability

Operations and Facility Management

Seasoned, results driven professional with extensive experience leading a Real Estate and Operations team through innovative management, training and support. Effective leader skilled in developing highly productive associates by implementing customer-focused training. Exceptional ability to establish rapport with customers and contractors, gain trust and build strong, long term relationships/partnerships. Proven record of effective short and long range tactical planning to improve Real Estate and Operational processes to achieve optimal profitability.

• PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE •

Executive Vice President Real Estate Operations Discount Drug Mart, Inc.

(2015 – Present)

Responsibilities include Directing all Real Estate and Store Operations, facility management, capital improvements, expansions, remodels along with the lease administration and property management for a chain of 77 stores, 15 retail/shopping centers and the corporate office. (See Attached Job Description Documents)

Director of Store Operations Real Estate Discount Drug Mart, Inc.

(2013 – 2015)

Responsibilities include Directing all Real Estate and Store Operations, facility management, capital improvements, expansions, remodels along with the lease administration and property management for a chain of 77 stores, 15 retail/shopping centers and the corporate office. (See Attached Job Description Documents)

Realtor Century 21 DePiero &

EXP Real Estate Co.

(2000 – 2010) (2021 – Present)

Commercial and Residential Realtor. Multi-million dollar top sales producer.

Divisional Director of Operations Advance America, Inc.

(2006 – 2013)

Overall operations of 20 financial centers in northeast Ohio. Conduct internal audits to insure compliance with all laws and regulations. Hiring, coaching and training management personnel on all products to maximize sales and accountability. Coordinate new store openings. Extensive use of Microsoft Office suite, PeopleSoft, POS Systems, C-video, background checks and financial reporting software. Coordination and presentation of new product training for region and center managers.

Coordinated the opening and relocation of centers within the district

Turned lowest ranking division in region to top producer in 6 months

Consistent company leader in new product sales

Managed Number One Sales Team in Ohio

Coordinate and present quarterly training meetings

District Manager Dollar Tree Stores, Inc.

(1995 – 2004)

Overall operations of up to 30 stores in Ohio, New York and Pennsylvania with district sales of $15-20 million (highest volume in region). Personnel management. Coordinate store relocations and new store construction. Regional trainer for district managers.

Directly involved and responsible for site identification and openings of over 50 stores during company’s early growth period, including relocation, construction and opening of 6 super stores in 1 year

Regional & company leader in comp sales and increases 8 out of 10 years

Top ranking in shrink control, regional leader in payroll and expense control as percent to sales

Personnel management – low turnover rate of store managers

Manage inventory mix on a store by store basis to ensure maximum sales increase

District Manager Value Merchants, Inc.

(1992 – 1995)

Overall operations of up to 20 stores in Ohio.

Sales and expense budgeting

Store relocations, new store construction

Personnel and payroll management

Inventory management and expense control

Retail Store Manager Discount Drug Mart

(1980 – 1992)

Responsible for the day-to-day operations of 60,000 sq. ft. drug/grocery store with sales of $20 million annually. Supervised 80 employees. Inventory control, ordering and merchandising. Assisted with weekly sale/ad layouts for company.

• EDUCATION•

Hondros College - Real Estate Cuyahoga Community College – General Business West Technical High School

•PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS/ACTIVITIES•

Lake Erie NCAA Basketball Officials Association (1995-present) - President (2013/14), Vice President (2012/13)

American Cancer Society Relay for Life - volunteer (2004-2022)

Coordinate annual food drive to benefit the Greater Cleveland/Medina County Food Bank(s)

Coordinate semi-annual blood drives in conjunction with the American Red Cross

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