Alongside the Department Head, Director-Office & Operational Space, Property, Planning & Development within Engineering, Construction & Expansion; CreateTO and the City of Toronto, Corporate Real Estate Management (CREM):• Manage Real Estate matters pertaining to the TTC’s owned/leased property assets (440,000 SF office, 17.4M SF industrial, 75 subway stations) in support of the TTC’s 2022-2036 Real Estate Investment Plan (REIP) and its strategic integrated long-term approach to managing real estate assets and property requirements • Strategic planning and space optimization, workplace modernization program management, property acquisitions, contract negotiations and transactions, board reports, legal agreements (Landlords, Metrolinx, Municipalities), decommissioning and disposition, property management, project managing construction projects (fit-out), to meet the financial and operational needs of the TTC and its various user group departments, stakeholders, board members and customers

• Project managed various real estate projects• Coordinated space planning of tenant’s office spaces to determine if should remain or relocate • Identified business opportunities and developed relationships with Executives, Landlords and Listing Agents• Negotiated agreements on behalf of Clients with accountability to reduce operating expenses • Pitched to CEO, CFO’s and created marketing proposals and presentations to win their business• Provided uncommon market knowledge at monthly sales meetings

• Project managed various real estate projects• Identified business opportunities and developed relationships with Executives, Landlords and Listing Agents• Negotiated agreements on behalf of Clients with accountability to reduce operating expenses • Pitched to CEO, CFO’s and created marketing proposals and presentations to win their business• Provided uncommon market knowledge at monthly sales meetings

• Provided leadership in all aspects of the construction management process relating to new builds, relocations, redevelopment and expansions, major and minor renovations, facilities management, and special projects (mergers, closures, accommodation, accessibility, renewal) • Assisted with capital planning; needs assessment, project scope, and budget development reports• Prepared Business Cases for Stakeholder approval• Collaborated with in-house design team to ensure standards were maintained and consistently rolled out • Retained Consultants and coordinated all aspects of the third-party Contractor bid process including the review of bid submissions and award of contracts; managed all Consultants• Procurement of vendor contracts and arranged install of signage, fixtures, furniture; managed all vendors• Built and maintained internal relationships with various departments and stakeholders• Scheduled and attended all site visits with the Developer, Architect, Contractors, Site-Superintendent • Ensured projects remained on schedule, meeting key milestones and deliverables• Accurately estimated, documented and monitored project construction costs versus approved project budget and made recommendations for Senior Management approval; responsible for payment of invoices• Monitored building deficiencies and reviewed constantly with the Contractor• Analytical approach to problem solving, prioritizing and challenges • Actively participated in monthly FM conference calls, PM and RRE meetings with Senior ManagementNotable Projects include:• 2012, Canada's 1st Foreign Exchange Centre, PATH Concourse of TD Centre; Received Act for Impact Award• 2011, Restoration and Major Renovation to Goderich branch post Tornado; Received Act for Impact Award

• Involved in the municipal planning process; ensured the Landlord obtained Site Plan Approval in a timely fashion, followed-up with the Landlord as well as the City Planner• Reviewed and assisted the Franchisee with respect to their role in the construction process• Prepared and submitted RFP, RFQ’s and awarded and managed all Consultants• Initiated building permit drawing commencement and provided recommendations for continuous improvement and best practices including changes to the architecture, design, construction, specifications, and value engineering of new stores • Reviewed Permit, Tender and for Construction drawings and monitored for deficiencies in design• Coordinated pad possession, site servicing and all sitework with the Developer• Tendered and coordinated signage and internal furniture, fixture packages• Scheduled and attended all site visits with Developer, Architect, Contractor, Site-Superintendent, Franchisee • Initiated all change orders, responsible for budget management and cost control• Monitored the project constantly to ensure it was on schedule and on budget, provided status reports• Provided 1.5 weeks of on-site support as the senior problem solver during Building Turnover• Responsible for compliance and obtaining all letters required by the AGCO (Building, Fire, Health)• Monitored building deficiencies and reviewed constantly with the Contractor• Ensured the store was fully functional and ready to open to the publicNotable Projects include:• 2008, Square One City Centre, 300th restaurant, new prototype• 2008, Downtown Halifax, infill, Historic building• Created the “How to Build a Boston Pizza’ Training guide

• Solely completed design and working drawing sets in AutoCAD for multi-million dollar residential and commercial projects • Project Management and administration; coordination of drawings with all Consultants • Created 3D models with both software and foam core• Measured, sketched and digitally photographed homes and car dealerships for renovation projects; prepared AutoCAD drawings and the completion of design and working drawings• N.A.R.A. (North American Retail Architects) jointly owned by Hicks Design Studio:• Measured, sketched and digitally photographed commercial spaces leased by Quizno’s• Prepared all working drawings in AutoCAD and created solutions for the interior design and strategic placement of Quizno’s equipment onto floor plans to suit leased spaceNotable Projects include:• 2005, Chelster Hall in Oakville, largest home in Canada

• Created 3D Architectural Renderings for various CompaniesNotable Projects include:• 2005, Constitution Square, Ottawa