Property Management Real Estate

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Brendan Breen Chicago, IL *.*****@*****.*** 312-***-****

www.linkedin.com/in/brendan-breen-rpa-cips

DIRECTOR, ASSETS & PROPERTY MANAGEMENT

Astute and diligent professional with extensive experience in generating bottom-line impact by optimization of management services, delivering superior client & end user satisfaction, and enhancing revenue streams. Demonstrated success in negotiating contracts, formulating ambitious leasing and value add strategies, and cultivating partnerships with stakeholders and outside vendors to accomplish revenue and profitability goals. Proven expertise in adhering to company policies/procedures, applicable laws, government rules, and regulations. Credible history of directing and supervising day-to-day portfolio and property management teams. Articulate communicator equipped with strong leadership, team-building, and organizational skills with ability to operate in dynamic and fast-paced environment, while maintaining compliance with strict time and budgetary constraints.

Core Competencies

• Contract Negotiation

• Acquisition / Disposition

• Risk Mitigation Strategies

• Client Service and Outreach

• Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Asset Re-Positioning

• Lease/CAPEX Analysis

• Budgeting & Forecasting

• Tenant Retention Programs

• Cross-Cultural Communication

• Strategic Assessment

• Project Management

• Team Leadership & Training

• Operational Optimization

• Process Improvement & Automation

Career Experience

CHICAGO HOUSING AUTHORITY – Chicago, IL

Senior Director, Commercial Properties 2023 – Present

- Oversight of commercial and non-residential property and asset management services, environmental response teams, special projects teams, vacant land division, real estate brokerage, income producing assets, and capital expenditure programs for properties held by CHA in the Chicago submarket, in furtherance of organizational strategic objectives.

- Preparation of assets for reposition or repurposing through inter-governmental collaborative efforts in service of the relevant community constituencies, or fulfillment of urban renewal or enhancement initiatives.

- Disposition, as needed, of improved and unimproved parcels of land held by CHA throughout city of Chicago, supervision of property and FM delivery for staff facilities and public access properties.

- Guidance, review, & approval of division operating budgets, short and long-term capital plans, contracts and service agreements with internal resources and external vendors.

Key Achievements:

• Creation of energy management plan for 14 non-residential assets to decrease energy use on average 17%

• Creation of vacant lands strategic plan to in compliance with CEO request for strategic guidance

• Successful renewal of cellular license agreements for candidate properties for value of $7,000,000 over 25 years

• Inspection of 1,277 parcels of vacant land throughout Chicago to determine and reduce risk and cost to CHA

• Creation of facilities strategic plan inclusive of profile creation, CAPEX needs, and PPM programming for non-res properties

• Review, revision, and creation of new commercial leases for all properties where there are current leaseholds

• Oversight of the Restore Home Program, a $50M program to restore 40 single family homes / 175 units

• Creation of the nationally recognized Healthy Homes Team and Sustainability Team Brendan Breen

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• Creation of the Vacant Lands Strategy and Vacant Lands Drone Program

• Real estate brokerage activities on behalf of the corporation, saving thousands of dollars in lease negotiations

• Spearheading the search for HCV South office space, 20K sq ft / 10 yr term

• Approval of $10M lease at the Board level for relocation of the HCV South Office

• Successful navigation of the sale of Harrison Courts, producing $11M LOI for the asset

• Negotiation and renewal of 2025 Cell Tower License Agreements totaling in excess of $4M

• Successful negotiation of Boost Mobile offer for 2020 W Schiller for $1.7M in new revenue

• Agreement in principle with Verizon Wireless and Comcast for Site Access Agreement - $4.4M

• Creation of Capital Needs Assessment Framework for future CAPEX assessments

• $30K in leasing revenue for South Wabash Vacant Land lots (2023 / 2024)

• Successful negotiation of Boys and Girls Club lease for value of over $500K

• Audit of Non-Residential Properties leases, resulting in identification of $763K of missing revenue

• Creation of Non-Residential Operating Framework & Vacant Lands Operating Framework

• Creation of Healthy Homes Budget and Capital Needs Program

• Creation of Sustainability Architecture

• Creation of Multi-Purpose room business plan, resulting in $50K of revenue in 2024 NATIONAL CORPORATION FOR TOURISM & HOTELS – Abu Dhabi, UAE Director – Portfolio Properties 2017 to 2023

Deliver asset management expertise for 1BN AED, 880-unit portfolio, including retail, commercial, and residential properties in UAE, UK, and EU. Administer internal management resources and third-party management companies, as well as retained leasing teams & consultants. Review and approve annual OPEX budgets, tenant inducements, capital improvements, and retention funds, and sinking fund placement.

Key Achievements:

• Realized operational savings of 17% by combining portfolio MEP and related contracts.

• Reduced annual tenant turnover to less than 2% through implementation of robust quality control program.

• Increased occupancy and generated inflow of 150M AED in 3 years by introducing Asset Repositioning Program.

• Closed 60M AED leasehold agreement for developed compound by successfully negotiating lease for 10 years.

• Directed successful development of 38 villa compound within strict time and budgetary constraints.

• Oversight of strategic value add or capital projects across portfolio to increase or maintain top-line revenues.

• Improved task completion to 95% by managing staff, vendor, & contractor objectives, methods, and feedback loop.

• Generated incremental YOY savings of 11% by introducing retro-commissioning energy reduction initiatives. THE JOHN BUCK COMPANY BUCK MANAGEMENT GROUP, LLC – Chicago, IL Assistant Property Manager Portfolio Field Relief Manager 2014 to 2016 Oversaw field relief management for Class A portfolio in Chicago’s Central Business District and wider area. Strategic execution of projects program for President of BMG and CAO. Coordinated with Director of Operations for portfolio-wide CAPEX program aimed at driving major improvements and replacements over 2-year tenure. Brendan Breen

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Key Achievements:

• Conducted storage audits for 53 tenants at 161 N. Clark Street to improve cash-flow and clarify occupancies.

• Assisted in renewal/renegotiation of tenant leases at 142 East Ontario by collaborating with PM and Asset Manager.

• Spearheaded R&M budget preparation for upgrades, repairs, and replacements at Deerfield and Parkway North Center in via coordination of 6 building, 85-acre campus inspection process with consultants and FM team.

• Resolved critical issues of water infiltration and ensured addition of 40% more capacity in garage to support sales efforts for Ritz Carlton Residences Chicago – Magnificent Mile.

• Developed, implemented, and monitored market readiness and sales program for Ritz Carlton Residences Chicago to sell-out remaining 56 condominium units at average price of $1.8M/$650 per sq. ft. JOHN BUCK INTERNATIONAL - MUBADALA JBI PROPERTIES SERVICES LLC – Abu Dhabi, UAE Special Projects Coordinator Assistant Facilities Manager 2010 to 2014 Delivered services as pre-development & development team member for Sowwah Square, AED 4B development consisting of Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange, four office towers, Galleria Mall, Four Seasons Hotel & Rosewood Hotel. Collaborated with Facility Manager and Asset Manager at Corniche Beach to support business plan, facilities, expansion, and CAPEX upgrades of property. Supervised and steered multiple improvement and CAPEX projects from inception to completion, while serving as training manager for new recruits.

Key Achievements:

• Performed and oversaw monthly KPI audits & daily compliance/quality checks of vendors, service providers, & project teams.

• Achieved Governmental Award for Excellence in Outreach & Communication with UAE nationals & beach patrons in 2012.

• Participated in execution of strategy resulting in achievement of prestigious Blue Flag to Corniche Beach, while bringing recognition to project throughout Gulf Cooperation Council community.

• Steered successful facility special projects program, including 80+ improvement projects completed in three-year tenure with 87% at/or under budget benchmark and in compliance with deadlines.

• Executed planned preventive maintenance (PPM) programs for grounds, buildings, and critical facility infrastructure aimed at reducing costs of repair and replacement and ensuring maximum usable life of assets. Education

MSc, Real Estate Investment & Finance Heriot-Watt University Dubai, UAE B.A., Political Science Lewis University Romeoville, IL Certifications

• Licensed Real Estate Managing Broker – State of Illinois, USA

• Real Property Administrator (RPA®) – BOMI International

• Facilities Management Administrator (FMA®) – BOMI International

• Commercial Real Estate - Cornell University

• Professional Development Series – Federal Emergency Management Agency

• Certified International Property Specialist (CIPS®) – National Association of REALTORS®

• LEED Green Associate – Green Building Certification Institute

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