Operating Real Estate & Transaction Professional

RENTON, WA *****

C: 206-***-****

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JAMES C. LOVELESS, CPM®, MCR

OPERATING REAL ESTATE & TRANSACTION PROFESSIONAL

Portfolio Development & Strategic Planning … Lease Project Planning / Management … Market Surveys & Analysis

Capital Budget Forecasting & Management … Cost Containment … Build-Out Oversight … Progress Inspections

Complex Sales Contract & Lease Negotiation … Occupancy Agreements … Tenant Relationship Management

Acquisition, Management & Contract Oversight … Building & Space Assessment / Utilization

Financial & Cash Flow Analysis … Policies and Procedures … Permitting & Zoning Codes

Summary

Rigorously detailed Operating Real Estate & Transaction Professional with the proven strategic analysis and planning ability required to maintain and maximize real estate portfolio performance while bringing complex lease project initiatives to fruition on time and under budget. Works collaboratively to drive value enhancement and to achieve new standards of growth, profitability and performance.

Quality-focused leader who possesses a demonstrated record of directing all aspects real estate acquisition, management and leasing. Excellent “out of the box” business analysis and problem resolution abilities balanced with bottom-line finance and budgeting approaches that meet and exceed schedule, scope and budget goals and objectives. Particular expertise negotiating leases and real estate transactions and overseeing projects that meet the needs of both buyers and sellers, landlords and tenants.

Education | Certification | Affiliations

Certified Property Manager (CPM), Institute of Real Estate Management

Masters Corporate Real Estate (MCR), Corenet Global

Washington Real Estate License

BA Degree Business Administration, Central Washington University

Member Institute of Real Estate Management

Seattle King County Board of Realtors

Corenet Global

Experience

Lease Contracting Specialist

(2009 – Present) General Services Administration, Auburn WA – Responsible for performing a full range of acquisition, management and contract oversight for complex realty transactions, including managing lease projects, conducting market surveys and negotiating lease terms.

Senior Portfolio Manager

(2007 – 2008) The Schuster Group, Inc., Seattle WA – Recruited as a key member of the executive team, was responsible for the asset management of 8 investment fund properties (office, retail and resort), as well as facilities, construction and accounting supervision.

 Negotiated the sale of 3 properties with combined value of $21.870M.

 Effectively reduced rent delinquencies by 85%.

Senior Portfolio Manager, continued . . .

 Drafted the company’s first operational handbook for the asset management division containing operating policies and procedures.

Site Selection & Leasing Manager

(1994 – 2007) Safeco Corporation, Seattle WA – Advised and worked collaboratively with corporate senior management on devising long-term real estate asset development strategies, as well as managed and administered lease transactions throughout the US.

 Responsible for 70+ leased locations totaling 3.5 million square feet and valued at $163.1 M.

 Managed the acquisition and disposition of corporate owned real estate, including the sale of 5 properties valued at $387.4M.

 Negotiated 12 2006 leases totaling 550,000+ RSF with a combined value of $153.5 M.

 Directed the purchase, construction and commissioning within one year of a crucial nationwide Disaster Recovery Data Backup Center.

 Creatively negotiated the disposition of 300,000 RSF of excess leased office space in 2004 with resulting savings of $7.5 M annually.

 Led a combined team of company stakeholders and three brokerage firms in the rapid consolidation of 11 claims service centers into 4 call centers.

 Led the real estate transition team in the nationwide consolidation of 92 offices and the acquisition of over 850,000 RSF of new office space.

 Built the corporation’s first-ever Excel-based financial model used to evaluate lease alternatives and own/lease scenarios.

 Developed and administered a successful national brokerage representation program.

District Property Manager / Leasing Manager & Designated Broker

(1985 – 1994) Polygon Management, Inc., Kirkland WA – Responsible for directing the management and leasing activities for over one million square feet of commercial real estate, as well as overseeing asset management, leasing / sales and promotional programs.

 Targeted, developed and cultivated enduring and profitable broker relations.

 Coordinated space planning, supervised construction management and administered contracts.

 Negotiated all lease transactions and prepared formal lease proposals and related documents.

Additional Experience

Designated Broker / Sales & Leasing Manager, Benchmark, Inc.

District Property Manager, The Robert A. McNeil Corporation

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