Michael Slavotinek
A driven professional pursuing long term growth opportunities in commercial
real estate development.
Charlotte, NC 28210
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EXPERIENCE
Lidl US, Charlotte, NC — Senior Real Estate Manager FEB 2021 - PRESENT
- Oversee the regional Carolina development team
- Provide oversight for site selection, acquisition, and negotiation
- Develop and implement real estate strategy of North and South Carolina
- Present market data to senior leadership for approval of new acquisitions
- Act as liaison to corporate headquarters for all regional data and updates
- Prepare detailed budgets, schedules, and action items for all regional projects
- Maintain a portfolio of over 50 locations varying in completion and scope
Lidl US, Charlotte, NC — Real Estate Manager
MAY 2018 – FEB 2021
- Identified, negotiated, and entitled new properties based on internal demographic requirements to develop new grocery stores
- Prepared market research and investment packages for internal approval
- Managed project budgets and schedules to meet critical milestones
- Utilized relationships with local brokers and landowners to optimize efficiency
Lidl US, Raleigh, NC — Development Associate
SEPTEMBER 2017 - MAY 2018
- Managed internal and external consultants to ensure all land use development entitlements were obtained for new store development throughout North and South Carolina
- Tracked crucial milestones related to construction, legal obligations, and entitlement
SKILLS
Project Management
Land Acquisition
Land Development
Entitlements
Contract Negotiations
Strategy Development
Commercial Leasing
Site Development
Market Analysis
Personnel Management
Public Speaking
NB+C, Elkridge, MD — Site Acquisition Specialist
MAY 2016 - SEPTEMBER 2017
- Identified new locations for wireless infrastructure development
- Obtained all required land use approvals
- Utilized GIS Mapping to identify new opportunities EDUCATION
Coastal Carolina University, Conway, SC — B.A. Business Mgt. Wall College of Business School graduate with a focus in Strategic Management
North Carolina Real Estate Committee – Brokers License PROJECTS
Lidl US Carolina Expansion
A team member that assisted with opening 30+ new Lidl locations throughout the Carolinas. Involved in multiple aspects including site acquisition of new properties, entitlement of new sites for new store development, and coordination with other departments to ensure on schedule store openings.
Verizon Small Cell Expansion
A team member that assisted with the increased network demand in the Washington DC Metro to help deploy small cell antennas for Verizon Wireless. Worked with local municipalities, utility companies, and other key business partners to develop Master Service Agreements to expedite the future deployment of network equipment.