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• 15,000+ store dual-banner retail chain (merged with Family Dollar in 2015). Stores are 8,000 - 10,000 square feet. Territory includes north Texas and eastern Oklahoma (previous territories have included Colorado, New.
• Responsible for developing Market Plan to determine ideal store optimization.
• Continuously “in the field” monitoring property changes, including vacancy, co-tenancy, (re)development, ownership, management, access and zoning. Collaborate frequently with Operations management, Construction, and.
• Identify potential locations and relocations, evaluate for best sites and ROI, and negotiate lease or purchase terms and conditions, including Letter of Intent and Scope of Work.
• Prepare concise and thorough site packages & make presentations to senior management.
• During original tenure, supervised and mentored Assistant Real Estate Manager, who was responsible for northern Arizona.

Dallas, TX, US

Venture's Corporate Services Division's services include:- Lease renewal negotiations;- Rent relief negotiations for under-performing stores;- Site selection and/or lease negotiation for new or relocating stores (which can include presentations to client's Site Committee);- Surplus property disposition;- Market rationalization studies/consulting;- Project.

Columbus, OH, US

• d/b/a Limited Too and Justice–Just For Girls - 900 store (dual branded) retail apparel chain, now owned by Ascena Group (Limited Too brand now defunct). Locations were 3,500 – 4,500 square feet, located in regional.
• Created, executed, and continuously monitored and revised market penetration strategy.
• Developed and executed lease action plan for renewals and relocations of existing stores.
• Initiated market research, site selection, and deal negotiations to achieve objectives.
• Prepared site packages and pro formas, and presented in person to executive committee.
• Managed broker network (Staubach) to accomplish expansion goals for Justice concept.

Chesapeake, Virginia, US

8,000+ store “discount-variety” retail chain (hardlines and softlines). Stores are 8,000 - 10,000 square feet. Territory included northern half of TX + NM (and AZ in prior years). Locations are in major urban markets, suburban towns and rural areas. Publicly traded company.

• d/b/a HomeChoice Lease Or Own - 455 store retail chain which rented, rented with the option to buy, and sold consumer electronics, appliances and furniture. Locations were in 25 states, in large metropolitan markets.
• Collaborated with Acquisitions Department in evaluating prospective candidates’ locations, and providing due diligence on lease liability. Integrated hundreds of stores into the company, handling lease assignments.
• Initiated, negotiated and completed 34 new store openings, plus numerous relocations.
• Originated construction standards, resulting in capital savings and smoother execution of construction and remodeling projects.
• Created lease management database to track critical dates, rent and landlord data, and provide management reports.
• Established a site approval process, lease content standards and a lease review process, enabling quicker document execution by senior management.

• Retail chain that rented consumer electronics, appliances and furniture. Locations were in 17 states (scattered coast-to-coast), including a few franchised units.
• Facilitated growth of company from 58 stores to 146.
• Hired, trained and developed superior service-oriented and efficient department staff.
• Member of Leadership Committee, consisting of President, Vice-Presidents and other Directors. Participated in monthly business review, and strategic and fiscal planning.
• Developed company’s first ever site model, working with a leading demographic data company, utilizing linear regression methodology.
• Continuously updated and improved store design prototype standards and store image, while summarily reducing the average build-out cost per store by 35%.

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