David Steinberg
***** ****** ******* ***, ****** Ranch, CA 93126
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Objective:
To expand my career in development utilizing years of documented achievement. Leadership:
-California License Real Estate Agent
-Serving Mentor for the ICSC Mentor Program
-ICSC Scholarship Judge
-Former member of Cal State University Northridge Business Advisory Committee Experience
Rite Aid Real Estate Director MAY 2007 - PRESENT Territory: AZ, CA, CO, CT, DE, ID, MA, ME, MI, NH, NJ, NY, OH, OR, PA, VA, VT & WA Led the strategic planning and execution of real estate development initiatives across multiple regions, including new store openings, relocations, remodels, and property dispositions. Directed cross-functional teams and coordinated with internal and external stakeholders to analyze markets, secure site approvals, negotiate leases, manage entitlements, and forecast long-term growth. Spearheaded innovation projects, new store formats, and third-party partnerships to enhance site traffic and reduce costs. Served as a key responder during crises and played a leading role in major company initiatives, including software conversions and distribution facility planning. Averaged 12 deals annually. Highest single year was 17 deals. CKE Restaurants Inc. Senior Real Estate Manager MAY 2006 – MAY 2007 Responsible for growing the Carl’s Jr. and La Salsa brands through company and franchise expansion. Evaluated store assets for remodel, relocation, or closure; assessed market penetration and development tools; and created a strategic growth plan. Led the revamp and implementation of a streamlined expansion process to enhance the Real Estate department’s credibility and pipeline productivity. Also mentored two Real Estate Managers, guiding them in site selection, negotiations, approvals, and franchisee relations. 18 deals in the first 12 months.
Pennant Food Corp. Director of Development MAY 2001-MAY 2006 Led growth analysis and development planning, overseeing new site selection, negotiations, and project entitlements. Managed architectural and engineering coordination, construction budgeting, scheduling, contractor selection, and site inspections. Managed internal updates, legal reviews, and resource coordination. Improved efficiency by value engineering building designs, creating new prototypes, cutting construction costs by 9%, entitlement/permitting time by 30%, and construction timelines by 25%. Averaged 8 deals annually.
Cimm’s INC Director of Development JANUARY 1993-APRIL 2001 Developed national growth strategy, identified new development opportunities, and secured tenants for properties. Led franchisee coordination, city approvals, community meetings, and design approvals. Created development flowcharts, project budgets, cash flow projections, and cost analyses. Oversaw all contracting, including architects, engineers, and contractors, negotiated real estate deals, and conducted on-site construction inspections. Territory: CA, HI, TX, VA WA Skills:
Real Estate . Negotiations . Real Estate Contracts . Site Selection . Strategic Planning . Mapping . Budgeting Value Engineering . Entitlements . Project Management . Building and Site Plan Layouts . Mentoring Education:
Bachelor’s Degree in Management Systems Analysis from Cal State University Northridge