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Hartford, Connecticut, United States

• Lead the identification, evaluation, and execution of real estate opportunities to support business growth and operational efficiency. Negotiate acquisitions, dispositions, and all lease and contract transactions..
• Negotiated and successfully closed long-term lease for new industrial property valued at $14M within past year, as well as negotiating multiple new and renewal leases within the past year, achieving a 4% lease cost.
• Led cross-functional teams in opening and operating high-profile locations in market expansion.
• Source new locations that align with organization goals. Perform comparative financial analysis, and as subject matter expert present business plans to stakeholders.
• Lead all aspects of asset management, including budget forecasting, capital planning/funding, and lease administration. Hire and manage property management companies across multiple locations.
• Analyze portfolio operating costs and identify discrepancies on a quarterly basis, resulting in 2% reduction in occupancy costs to organization within past year.

Stamford, CT

• Set leasing strategy and procured new tenants while steering transactions from financial forecasting to lease execution. Cultivated positive relationships with tenants and negotiated lease rates to exceeded market.
• Provided strategic leadership to manage a high-value commercial property for financial success and positive standing in the market.
• Maximized revenue and ensured favorable terms by negotiating above-market increases for all existing tenant leases up for renewal.
• Achieved a 10% year-over-year reduction in operating expenses by forecasting operating and capital expense budgets for the building.
• Managed all facets of operations for a 64,000 SF multi-million-dollar commercial office building while overseeing maintenance contractors, construction of tenant buildouts, and maintaining positive relationships with.

Westchester And Fairfield Counties

• Developed a new commercial real estate business successfully while displaying the ability to identify/capitalize on market opportunities.
• Received the prestigious Top Young Professional Award in 2015 for showcasing outstanding achievements and contributions to the industry at an early career stage.
• Executed the tenant representation process from initial client meetings to tenant occupancy of new space while demonstrating proficiency in guiding clients through the complex real estate process.

Education record

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), Communication And Media Studies