Managed a real estate portfolio of 103 Wendy's and Taco Bell restaurants totaling 275,000 sf spread across 6 states in the Southern US (FL, GA, SC, TN, TX, NM) for a multi-unit QSR franchise.Led market analysis and site selection efforts to build a pipeline that enables the company to fulfill its 5-year development agreement almost 2 years ahead of schedule.Participated in 4 M&A transactions valued at over $40M resulting in the purchase of 39 restaurants in 3 new markets. Worked with cross-functional teams, including engineering, legal, finance, and operations, to develop 9 de novo restaurant builds, 13 remodels, 3 store closures, and several capital and cost savings projects.Achieved a 20% reduction in the repairs and maintenance spending by adopting a preventative maintenance approach with an in-house technician program, renegotiating service agreements, and empowering our operations team.

Procured a steady pipeline of commercial real estate properties for retail and QSR clients, including a 250 multi-unit Wendy's franchisee. Leveraged market knowledge and GIS applications to assist clients in performing market analysis, trade area evaluation, and strategic plans.Helped clients prepare site packages and obtain third-party approvals.

Developed projects and business plans for technology start-ups, including a $2 Million manufacturing facility. Prepared pro-forma statements and evaluated performance metrics to ensure project profitability.

Assisted managing retail, entertainment, and residential architectural design and construction projects up to $12 Million.Collaborated with lead architect monitoring project performance, report progress to stakeholders, and handle estimates, work schedules, blueprints, permits, variances, and financial statements.

Coordinated 6 intergovernmental summits, bilateral meetings, and international cooperation programs throughout Latin America, Spain, and Portugal.Liaised with government officials and diplomats from member States and represented the organization in meetings and events.Served as depository for the organization's treaties, amendments, ratification letters, and member credentials.

Secured the participation of Venezuelan films in 27 international festivals and competitions.Expedited film permit processing times by 50% and liaised with other government agencies to reduce redundant paperwork as acting Film Commissioner.