Retail real estate brokerage and advisory services with a focus on Tenant Representation of Retailers (ex. Specialty, Convenience, Service) and Restaurants (ex. Quick-Service, Fast Casual, Casual Dining) into major/mid-tier/smaller cities within metro and regional markets. Providing services including Expansion/Relocation strategy, Market Research, Trade Area/Competition Analysis, Site Selection/Acquisition, Preparing Letter of Intents, Purchase Contract/Lease Negotiations, Due Diligence/Entitlement Process support.With a combined perspective and insight gained from both commercial brokerage and corporate real estate experience, an in-depth understanding and knowledge of developing a strategic real estate plan for each market exists when working with a Corporate Chain, Franchise, or Independent owner. In adherence to the strategic initiative and approval of the real estate executive or owner/operator, the identification and securing of locations that meet the site criteria and development plan is implemented and fully carried out. Whether creating and executing an expansion strategy into new trade area markets or optimizing an existing market portfolio of stores/restaurants, the upmost goal is to diligently provide real estate services that maximize the highest potential of market exposure and sales volume. Possess an in-depth knowledge of trade areas within various regional markets along with a base of communication with primary developers, landlords, retail brokerage firms, and property owners regarding current site or space availabilities and ongoing/future development projects. Able to provide relevant attachments (ex.aerials, demographics, maps, etc.) and complete site approval packages for use by the real estate department in the submittal review process with internal executive management or the owner/operator. Licensed Real Estate Broker in Oklahoma, Arkansas, and Louisiana. Licenses Real Estate Salesperson in Texas.

Royal Seal is a build-to-suit developer for single tenant corporate retail/restaurant properties nationwide. Was assigned client directives for trade areas across the U.S. for market analyses, site selections, due diligence, land acquisitions, managing property owner and brokerage relationships, negotiating LOI’s and purchase contracts. National build-to-suit development clients included NTB (National Tire & Battery), HFT (Harbor Freight Tools), Sherwin-Williams, QSR’s. Royal Seal’s fully integrated construction services works nationwide in all venues (specialty,in-line,freestanding) with leading national retail (traditional,discount,specialty) and restaurant (QSR,Casual) chains.

U.S. Multi-Unit Franchisee-Arby's(277)/Taco Bueno(6). Directly managed RE site selection & individually secured acquisition of sites in high-priority trade area/regions. Responsible for the expansion of Arby’s brand (120 unit development expansion agreement in 2000 w/ARG). In 2005, Taco Bueno franchise agreement was added-9 store commitment. Developed & facilitated overall RE strategy for expansion of sites in 5 state area (OK,KS,MO,AR,SW IL). Responsible for USBC meeting all ARG/USBC Development Plan expansion goals & yearly timelines (12-16 sites/yr in site acquisition & openings). Managed alliances & activities with brokers, developers, attorneys, & third-parties. Facilitated approvals/regional tours with Arby’s Restaurant Group (ARG) & Taco Bueno Corp. Directly involved/handled the securing/acquisition of 68 new Arby’s locations, 6 new Taco Buenos, & 6 Arby’s relocation/rebuild locations.• Awards-1) 2006-ARG Development Award: Highest First 7-Day Sales-Granite City, IL Arby’s; 2) 2006-ARG Development Award: Highest Outstanding # of Openings for 2005-USBC; 3) 2007-ARG Development Award: Highest Outstanding # of Openings for 2006-USBC; 4) 2006 USBC/Arby’s Outstanding Development Award:-Real Estate Director; 5) 2008 ARG Development Award: Highest Outstanding # of Openings for 2007-USBC. • Other Achievements: 1) Initiated & expanded oil alliances in major Metro DMA’s (ex.Kingdom City, MO: I-70-Alliance with Shell oil operator-Arby’s sales-$2.0M.; 2) Achieved 52% increase in the yearly number of high-profile/quality secured site locations & overall openings since 2003. 3) Facilitated increase in USBC-Arby’s development openings from approx. 8 per yr to 14-16/yr; 4) Overall achievement of the expansion goals and responsibilities outlined to me in 2003; 5) Through new unit expansion, new sales growth, existing store sales growth, & success in other developments (ex.oil alliances)-USBC annual sales revenue had increased from $150M in 2003 to approaching $295M by 2009.

Direct involvement in acquisition & development of new free standing, co-branded alliance, in-line retail, military base, mall, & special venue restaurant locations. Utilized extensive tools, including Demographic/GIS software, sales projection modules, trade area analysis, & competitive analysis, to prioritize location & trade area opportunities with highest potential for new restaurant expansion. Directed network of 9-12 Brokers within 5-state Region. Directed activities of third-party consultants. Coordinated with project managers to determine the appropriate development costs of prospective site locations. Drafted & negotiated the terms and conditions of detailed real estate purchase contracts, ground lease documents, & alliance operating agreements. Finalized pro-formas used in assessing the feasibility of meeting financial goals for both McDonald’s Corp. & the Franchisees. Completed formal real estate packages for final approval presentations & recommendations to executive Director/VP management. Coordinated w/project managers, consultants, contractors, city or county officials, & attorneys in the completion of obtaining sign & building permits, traffic studies, & appropriate zoning uses. Coordinated with Asset Management Group in facilitating negotiations involving the extension of leases or the disposition of existing assets. Experienced in submitting Request for Proposal (RFP’s) presentations for city/county property acquisitions or leases. • Primary direct influence on real estate & development investments totaling $1-3 million dollars for each new opening with annual corporate development budgets of $25M-40M. • Secured over 64 new locations generating in excess of $119 million in new store 1st Yr. sales revenue. • Responsible for multi-level assignments within a 5-state geographic region-Washington, Alaska, Idaho, Montana,& Oregon.

Provided real estate site selection services to various regional and national retailers. Managed working relationships with retail and restaurant companies in providing services in site selection, strategic growth planning, market research, zoning requirements, financial analysis, and contract/lease negotiations. Clients included: Travel Agents International, Macheezmo Mouse Restaurants, Paper Zone, 3-Day Blinds, and Barnes & Noble. Secured 23 new-site locations for clients within NW US.

Retail Leasing Manager: Responsible for leasing a combination of retail power, lifestyle, and neighborhood centers. Established relationships with numerous developers and property owners. Managed site acquisition, site planning, permitting, design, and tenant mix selection. Organized project teams, along with developing and implementing leasing goals with corresponding deadlines. Identified and executed marketing strategies consistent with property owner’s financial goals. Drafted proposals and conducted negotiations with prospective tenants. Facilitated move-in of tenants by coordinating build-out plans with construction departments. Participated in annual conventions. Centers included: Crossroads-Bellevue,WA; Cordata-Bellingham,WA; etc.Tenant Representation: Provided retail strategy and site selection services to national and regional retail chain stores. Developed expansion plans and secured optimal locations with extensive trade area knowledge. Prepared and presented market penetration studies, competition overviews, and site analysis. Negotiated final terms and conditions of purchase (freestanding) and lease (ground-lease, build-to-suit, in-line, mall) transactions. Associate Broker Status. Clients included: Billy McHale’s, Barnes & Noble, Popeyes Chicken, Red Robin, Office Depot, Men’s Wearhouse, Mailboxes Etc.

Assisted in client representation and market research. Developed comprehensive database of property information categorized by geographic and economic factors. Utilized data software to provide demographic and economic summaries of qualified sites and transactions. Produced marketing packages used in presentations to prospective clients. Interacted with brokers and clients during feasibility studies and site selection services. Efforts led to increased productivity and easier access to information. Clients included: Blockbuster Video, CompUSA, Men’s Wearhouse, TGI Friday’s, Chili’s, Tony Roma’s, Michaels-Arts & Crafts, & Pier 1 Imports.