Commercial Real Estate Property Manager Executive
Highly knowledgeable and results-driven executive with over 21 years’ experience in all facets of commercial real estate. Adept at developing and executing portfolio directives, anticipating, and responding to Tenant issues, and managing NOI of diverse portfolios. A proven ability to think strategically, formulate, and implement action plans. Recognized leader with a motivational, collaborative, and decisive management style.
Core Competencies:
Commercial Property Development Property and Facilities Management
Project and Construction Management Management of 3rd Party Service Providers
Due Diligence and Environmental Risk Management Acquisitions and Dispositions
Collections Tenant Relations and Customer Service
Financial Accounting and Budgeting Contract Negotiations and Monitoring
Professional Experience
ShopCore Properties 2022 to Present
Regional Property Manager
Managing grocery anchored shopping centers in Georgia and Alabama.
Responsible for tenant relations, operations, oversee vendor contracts, risk management, enhance property curb appeal, maintain budget, variance reports, working autonomously from corporate office.
Selig Enterprises – Atlanta, GA 2013 to 2022
Property Manager
Property Management
Managing 800,000 sq. ft. (150 tenants – 58 properties)
Diverse portfolio consists of mixed-use, power centers, and neighborhood shopping centers
Supervising 3rd party management companies for condos and apartment properties
Board member of Master Association – Secretary of Treasury
Contributed the development and approval of the CAM, Electric, Utilities and Capital/Major Expenditures portions of the Annual Budget
Responsible for monthly Variance reports
Monitor collections of assigned portfolio and coordinated default proceeding
Worked with outside Attorneys for evictions, judgements, and court appearances
Supervised and executed all Major/Capital projects in regard to bid process, awarding contract to GC, reviewed architectural drawings, and final inspections with local municipality inspectors of projects
Handled all tenant issues and resolved per Lease, maintained positive tenant relationships, enforced shopping center policies
Worked with Leasing, Accounting, and Construction Departments
Reported changes in Trade Areas of centers that might affect the viability of properties, worked with community leaders, tenants, and patrons to ensure that appropriate public relations, customer service, and company
Saul Centers, Inc. - Atlanta, GA 2005 to 2011
Assistant Vice President - Property Management
Property Management
Regionally Managed over 700,000 sq. ft. (152 tenants) in Georgia and Florida
Saul Centers corporate office is based in Washington D.C. - autonomously maintained field-office in Atlanta
Cross-trained administrative assistant for Property Manager duties and responsibilities
Supervised 3rd party management company
Promoted to Assistant Vice President Property Management Southeast Division in 2008
Traveled to Florida properties semi-monthly and as needed
Contributed the development and approval of the CAM, Electric, Utilities and Capital/Major Expenditures portions of the Annual Budget and provide input for monthly variance reporting
Supervised and executed all Major/Capital projects in regard to bid process, awarding contract to GC, reviewed architectural drawings, and final inspections with local municipality inspectors of projects
Handled all tenant issues and resolved per Lease, maintained positive tenant relationships, enforced shopping center policies
Worked with Leasing, Accounting, and Construction Departments
Reported changes in Trade Areas of centers that might affect the viability of properties, worked with community leaders, tenants, and patrons to ensure that appropriate public relations, customer service, and company image
Involved with the development of a Community Improvement District for an Overlay District
Notified appropriate Insurance Representatives of property improvements, enhancements, changes, damages, and claims
Assisted Leasing by showing spaces and creating budget for Tenant Allowance and build outs
Inspected all final Tenant build-outs Tenant Allowance projects for renewals
Responsible for presenting Tenant’s rent reduction request to Management Committee for approval
Collected Tenant rent for Collection Department for the Tenants with payment plans and worked with outside Attorneys for eviction files
Implemented and created a hurricane mobilization plan for Florida properties by negotiating labor rates, implemented a contractor emergency response and responsibilities for all hurricane damage
Annually negotiated all Vendor Contracts: utilizing a 3-quote system
Assisted in due diligence for (3) acquired properties in Orlando, FL and Atlanta, GA
Coordinated with Construction Department and helped supervise a major shopping center renovation for Hunt Club Corners project in 2008
Inland Mid-Atlantic Management – Charlotte, NC 2004
Senior Property Manager
Property Management
Regionally managed over 900,000 sq. ft (155 tenants) of retail space
Directly responsible for annual budget, service contracts, and monthly operating statements generated for investors
Portfolio consisted of new construction and mixed-use/lifestyle centers
Promoted to manage a flagship property of Inland Group: Birkdale Village (Maxi Award nominated property) – a premiere lifestyle development
Supervised on-site managers and maintenance staff Coordinated and supervised all contracted services
Followed established procedures regarding records maintenance of lease documents, tenant delinquencies, purchase orders, and leasing reports
Prepared monthly budget variance reports including all rent and service income, general operating expenses, extraordinary repairs, leasing commissions, and tenant alterations
Completed Lease abstracts for new tenant
Oversaw tenant build-out, building projects, and move-in/move-out inspections
Acted as a liaisons between tenants and leasing, legal, construction, and accounting departments
Negotiated terms and conditions for Tenant renewals and assignments
* Worked for Inland for 5 months due to Spouse’s job relocation to Atlanta, GA
Graham Corporation – Knoxville, TN 1999 to 2003
Commercial Property Manager
Property Management
Managed (9) shopping centers totaling 1.3 million sq. ft. – Anchor Tenants consisting of Lowe’s, Target, Walgreen’s, Kroger, national, regional, and local retailers
Duties included working directly with the Owner/President and Vice President to ensure a thorough understanding of its investment objectives, the development of property-specific strategic plans, and then overseeing the implementation of set initiatives
Primary contact for all related property management calls, after hour emergencies, and Tenant concerns
Ensured Tenants compliance with Lease terms, including store hours, use clause violations, security, and safety concerns
Negotiated Tenant renewals and prepared Lease Extensions & Amendments
Achieved in excess of 6.25% annual growth each year in Lease renewals
Supervised all contracted services
Reviewed and approved Tenant signage criteria to concur with Lease and Landlord’s requirements
Project/Construction Management
Participated in due diligence processes for the acquisition of individual properties, site selection, and pro-forma preparation/reviews for a Lowe’s Home Center development project
Involved directly with a major construction project which consisted of a 150,000 total sq. ft vanilla box build-out for Kroger, Goody’s, and new retail space
Aided in coordinating a major strip center remodel that coupled a Re-Grand Opening for a Kroger and 10,000 sq. ft addition to center
Supervised capital improvements, project renovations and tenant improvement construction from bidding, incorporating ADA upgrades, approving progress payments, to insuring final punch-list completion
Implemented the installation for a new landscape design concept for (7) existing shopping centers
A key member of project to convert an old Lowe’s bldg. into an Expo Center (Project received a City Beautification honor called “Butterfly Award 2001”
Risk Management/Loss Mitigation
Primary contact for all insurance claims and loss control prevention issues
Performed weekly property inspections to minimize liability issues
Worked directly with store managers to resolve liability concerns
Executed monthly property light and timer inspections
Managed Tenants compliance for required Insurance Binders
Assisted insurance Adjusters during exploratory phase of claims
Provide applicable documentation for claims
Due to diligent property occurrence reports and daily activity notes, company saved $250,000 in insurance lawsuit
Represented employer and assisted insurance Attorneys in real estate related litigation and depositions
Education
Oak Ridge High School, Graduated 1989
Oak Ridge, TN
Roane State Community College, 1990 - 1991 Part-time student/ worked full-time job Oak Ridge, TN
University of Tennessee, 1991 – 1994 Major: Political Science Knoxville, TN