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Chicago, Illinois, Us

Oversight of commercial and non-residential property and asset management services 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 fulfilment of urban renewal or enhancement initiatives. Execution of Public-Private-Partnerships (PPPs) to develop or re-develop candidate properties and advance neighborhood or commercial / industrial / special use sector revitalization plans. 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. Focused on high levels of occupant satisfaction while pursuing sustainable and socially responsible strategic direction in the management and operation of the portfolio.Some day in the not too distant future, we will solve the housing crisis in Chicago - because all citizens deserve the dignity of house, hearth, and home.

Zayed Sports City, Abu Dhabi, Ae

Development & implementation of asset management strategy for international portfolio of properties in the UAE, United Kingdom & European Union, oversight of third party management companies & internal management resources, and relevant leasing teams. Review and approval of annual operating budgets, capital improvements and long-term CAPEX plans. Evaluation, due diligence, and assistance in underwriting of potential acquisitions, preparation of assets for repositioning, refinancing, and disposition, production of asset management plans for current and future holdings. Financial analysis, market studies, and industry standard reporting of variances, discounted cash flow analysis, IRR / MIRR projections, ROI and scenario contingency modeling. Close collaboration with and guidance of property management teams to maximize current cash flow and residual value for ownership, strive to provide benchmarked or above market value products for tenants.Striving to maintain high levels of occupant satisfaction while pursuing sustainable and socially responsible strategic direction in the management and operation of the portfolio.

Chicago, Illinois, Us

Provided field relief management to Class A commercial office buildings in the Buck Management Group portfolio while reporting to Buck Management Group President and Chief Administrative Officer-Assisted in budget preparation for Parkway North Center, Deerfield, via inspection of 6 buildings & 85 acre campus -Analysis of all property operational, contractual, financial and capital facets to create budget for 142 East Ontario St -Project completion in excess of $250K for R&M special works, capital improvements, testing and commissioning -Completed storage audit for 53 tenants at 161 N. Clark Street, resulting in net positive impact on property cash flows -Planning and execution of numerous tenant social, appreciation, or special events at JBC portfolio properties -Routine processing / approval of all property expenses and recurring payments, through Nexus management system -Implemented market readiness program for unsold units at Ritz Carlton Residences Chicago – Magnificent Mile -Provided support to Director of Operations for CAPEX program at Ritz Carlton Residences Chicago – Magnificent Mile - Administration of numerous life safety drills, FACP inspections, repairs and testing of FLS systems & components -Active participation in leasing of commercial office space, budget preparation for leasing assumptions and marketing -Special Project assignments assigned on ad hoc basis by Director of Property Management and Chief Admin Officer

Ae

Integrated FM, operations, & property management services at the Corniche Beach, a 7 million sq. ft. property owned by the Municipality of Abu Dhabi City:- Coordinated site resources as applicable to: landscaping & MEP services, control room / pump room upkeep, tenant kiosk inspections, maintenance of offices, buildings and components, shower / toilet block cleaning and repairs, PPM programs, continuity of utilities delivery & infrastructure function, and life safety services - Successful execution of facility special projects involving numerous improvement or capital works in collaboration with Facility Manager; over 80 projects completed during 3 year period- Served as tenant liaison for 28 retail / F & B tenants; ensuring response to maintenance requests, attending monthly meetings, review & resolution of contractual issues with Asset Manager- Participated in leasing program for vacant units, including preparation of space for move-in, site tours, documentation, tenant induction, and unit handover - Events support: application review, mobilization / demobilization monitoring, site condition surveys, internal resource coordination & assistance as needed during shows, festivals, & national celebrations- Supported administration of service provider contracts: Lifeguards, M.E.P., Landscaping, First Aid, Cleaning, Security, & Specialized Vendors - Incident commander during medical emergencies & severe weather events; ensured restoration of utilities / critical systems or switchover to back-ups during outages - Developed site specific standard operating procedures (SOP) for MEP/Civil Works, Special Projects Program, & Capital Works Program- Oversaw HSE initiatives, large scale improvement projects, as well as small scale redevelopments, for landscaped areas - Conducted bi-monthly emergency response plan drills involving multiple service providers across large distances on site to maintain readiness of ERP teams

Operations, lease administration and management for 28 retail and commercial properties in Illinois and Wisconsin: - Performed regular inspections of properties to ensure operation of building systems, tenant satisfaction levels, proper maintenace and code compliance- Negotiated lease terms and renewals on behalf of ownership; responsible for successful program of tenant retention- Participated in process of recapture of space where lessee was in default; supervised preparation of space for leasing - Performed CAM/RE Tax/Operating reconciliations for 12 properties and administered collections for chargebacks- Assisted in successful tax protests for multiple properties resulting in more than $100K of savings to owners- Executed numerous building maintenance or improvement projects involving different vendors- Supervised or executed leasing for retail, office and shared-office space

Mba Essentials

Master Of Science - Msc, Real Estate Investment And Finance

Commercial Real Estate Program

Investment Strategies In Real Estate Program

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), Political Science & Government

Advanced Real Estate Principles

Learning To Look At Western Architecture