Rene’ A. Walters

**** *. **** ****** #***** Phoenix, AZ 85064

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COMMERCIAL PROPERTY MANAGER

Multi site Portfolio / Tenant Relations / Profitable Negotiations

Dynamic, energetic and highly experienced in commercial property management. In depth experience in managing all core functions within the real estate industry with demonstrated capacity in supervising, directing, and guiding individuals /groups in the completion of tasks and fulfillment of goals. Solid history of success as a steadfast leader, mentor, and coordinator with track record of steering property improvement projects, building improvements while guiding teams. Talent for cultivating and supporting client, tenant and vendor relationships, leading to high occupancy rates, minimal turnover and renewal of long term leases.

Practice Related Competencies

NNN / Base Year / CAM Expense Reconciliations

Due Diligence Asset Review / Lea se Abstracts

Vendor Service Management / Contract Negotiation

Project Planning / Scope Bidding / Process & Track / Milestone Deliveries

Business Solicitation / Development / Marketing & Public Relations

Market Analysis & Competitive Maneuvering

Risk Assessment / Insurance Management

Life / Safety & Building Code Compliance

Team Building & Leadership / Training

Contract & Lease Negotiation / Administration / Enforcement

Forecasting / Financial Profit & Loss Management / Reporting

Detailed Monthly, Quarterly & Annual Operating Reports / Variance Analysis Asset Budgets

& Forecasting

Tenant Emergency Response & Remedy & Situation Assessment

Professional Experience

Mirado, llc. Phoenix, AZ

Designated Broker / Managing Member

9/2013 to present

(Opened Company: 8/2003 to 4/2007) (Reopened Company: 3/2008 to 07/2009)

Self employed commercial real estate firm directly responsible for all facets of business in addition to operations for 3rd party fee management. Portfolio consisting of 9 strip and shop / retail centers located across the valley totaling 950,000 sq. ft. and 289 tenants. Maximized performance of managed assets by analyzing market area minimum rents, tenant mix, efficiency ratios, demographics and understanding the competition for each property.

Selected Contributions:

Spearheaded development and roll out of innovative marketing campaign that maximized portfolio asset performance. Forged and sustained relationships with key decision makers within commercial entities to negotiate profitable management contracts and secure long term tenant agreements as primary focus to increase NET operating income for portfolio.

Increased overall occupancy of portfolio from 80% to 93% within one year of assumption of management contracts and “hands on” daily operations.

Boxer Property Phoenix, AZ

Commercial Property Manager / Leasing Broker

Outer Market Operations

(8/2012 to 8/2013)

Responsible for dual nature day to day on site operations, marketing and leasing for newly acquired 140,000sq.ft. Garden office asset located in the Metro Center, sub market for a national commercial real estate company. Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects with the same performance level at all sites; meeting company standards. Met financial objectives by collecting rent, forecasting, scheduling expenditures, analyzing variances,

reporting and initiating corrective action for delinquencies. Effectively communicated technical and financial information with maintenance staff, tenants, vendors and upper management.

Initiated, managed and monitored all vendor activities with respect to all capital, building and tenant improvement projects. Provided timely and courteous customer service for existing tenants; daily issues as well as for renewal retention.

Selected Contributions:

Leased 13,025 sq. ft. of garden office space within one month’s business calendar adding $128,560 worth of value to the asset and business climate.

Increased overall occupancy of portfolio from 28% to 60% within one year of assumption of management.

Whitestone REIT Carefree, AZ Carefree, AZ

Commercial Property Manager / Leasing Broker (8/2009 to 2/2011)

Responsible for day to day operations and leasing procurement for “mixed operations and leasing procurement for “mixed--use” portfolio; garden office, office/retail use” portfolio; garden office, office/retail and retail center comprising 3 properties; 173,175 sq.ft. 120 tenants for high end retail center comprising 3 properties for a commercial real estate public REIT firm. Developed operating income, expense and capital budgets to reflect the REIT’s objectives for operating the property, sustaining and enhancing cash flow and marketability of portfolio to maximize financial returns for the benefit property, sustaining and enhancing cash flow and marketability of portfolio to maximize financial returns for the benefit of tenants, owners and the community.

Selected Contributions:

Successfully coordinated execution of multiple property build outs and upgrades to enhance marketability and position of assets. Participated in multiple and concurrent construction and building maintenance projects delivering value to project contributors and shareholders.

Actively participated with Carefree / Cave Creek Chamber of Commerce. Instrumental in generating new language and amending existing zoning language; creating a new "sub" category.

Wessex Service Company –– Phoenix, AZ Phoenix, AZ

Designated Broker / Commercial Property Manager (5/2007 to 2/2008)

Directed team of 9 property managers and 14 other employees for high profile commercial real estate firm ranked #4 in the industry; portfolio exceeding 8 million sq. ft. comprising 118+ properties and 1,866 tenants. Held bottom line responsibility and oversight of property management functions including reporting, tenant relations, facility and oversight of contracted vendor services. Developed reports, administered budgets, allocated resources and ensured operational compliance with AZ Statutes.

Selected Contributions:

Earned recognition for maintaining properties at high occupancy with a low turnover rate utilizing prudent property management tactics and skilled client / tenant relations.

Reduced account payables for each property by 2% total rent roll and operating expenses by 15% while maintaining the same quality customer service.

Education and Credentials

University of Central Oklahoma 100 N. University Drive, Edmond, OK 73034

Bachelor of Arts Psychology (1985)

Scottsdale School of Real Estate & Business 7142 E.1st Street, Scottsdale, AZ 85251

Arizona Licensed Real Estate Broker (1997)

License # BR102172000 expiring October 2021

Technical Proficiency

All Microsoft Windows Operating Systems; Word, Excel, Outlook, Quicken, ACT, Peachtree, Rent Roll, Skyline and Yardi (Voyager) PM accounting software PM accounting software

Career Test Insights

Discovery Test -- Insights Learning and Development, Ltd. Learning and Development, Ltd.

“People see Rene’ as enthusiastic, ingenious, imaginative and dynamic" with highly honed interpersonal skills. She visualizes and brings to fruition futuristic outcomes that seem impossible to her team.”

Predictive Index Arizona, Inc. Arizona, Inc.

“Rene’ is a confident and ambitious “doer” and decision maker and a self starter who can delegate responsibility and authority when necessary.”

Understanding Strengths and Blending Differences - Ministry Insights International, Inc.

“Rene’ is a big thinker and negotiates conflict by bringing fresh ideas to solve problems." While dedicated to her own ideas; she verbalizes ideas and her feelings to her team in order to accomplish goals; by building confidence in others".

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