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Prospect Heights, Il, Us

Chicago, Il, Us

Las Vegas, Nv, Us

In my present job, I ensure smooth workflow by leading design andconstruction processes required for new office locations and tenantimprovements. I monitor new locations by performing site searches andfacilitating financial analysis. I assess locations utilization metrics andKPIs by preparing spreadsheets. I develop comprehensive tracking systemutilizing spreadsheets to analyze utilization of multiple offices andidentify opportunities for expansion or downsizing to optimize spaceutilization. I examine budget expenses by delivering quarterly and annualrent projections and operating costs for finance team. I facilitate updateson projects, issues, and lease status for renewal or new locations bysending bi-weekly newsletter to all executive leadership within company.Some of my proudest achievements in my present job include:* Promoted from Sr. Manager to Director and then to Sr. Director positionfor delivering exceptional performance and services.* Enhanced business efficiency by administering global portfolio of 90+owned and leased offices, warehouses, manufacturing, and storage spaces.* Streamlined organizational structure by facilitating analysis andrecommendations for 20+ acquisitions and two dispositions.* Achieved long-term growth by overseeing planning and execution of realestate initiatives as well as optimized space utilization throughreduction or consolidation efforts for multiple business units.* Divested two companies and transfer over 1M square feet to newly formedorganizations by collaborating with colleagues.* Saved almost $6M annually and decreased organization's square footage byimplementing cost-saving initiatives, terminating, consolidating, orsubleasing 44 global locations.* Led to deferral of over $400K in rent payments by engaging with landlordsand negotiating rent abatement or deferment.* Drove optimal business performance by managing three departments, annualoperating budget of $12M, and nine direct reports.

Madison, Wi, Us

During this tenure, I ensured compliance with regulations and constructionguidelines for a 447 acre Business Park by liaising closely with architects and generalcontractors. I advocated for business park plans and secured projectapproval or rezoning through persuasive presentations to city council andcity planners. I guaranteed design met building requirements for BusinessPark by examining all site plans and new construction documents. I redefinedvision of Business Park to include "live, work, play" environment by usinginnovative approaches.My key achievements include:* Generated $5.5M in sales revenues by negotiating and finalizing saleof nearly 25 acres of land within two years.* Attained desired outcomes by cost-effectively maintaining annualbudget of $1M.* Accomplished significant reduction of vacancy rates in two largebuildings, one from 60% to 4% and other from 21% to 0%, within span ofonly nine months by devising and executing strategies and plans.* Organized successful charity fundraiser in Business Park, with activeparticipation from significant number of park occupants.

Madison, Wi, Us

During this job, I led seamless execution of business operations byoverseeing office opening events and processes in collaboration with agenttraining completions. I provided project updates to project team, executivesponsors, and business partners by building bi-weekly communicationmechanism. I analyzed estimated expenses for agents, while monitoring vitalquarterly real estate performance indicators, such as cost per square foot,cost per person, square footage per person, and utilization rates bydesigning and developing comprehensive MS Excel spreadsheets.My key accomplishments include:* Promoted informed decision-making by researching new market regions,determining competitors, conducting site searches, and presentingrecommendations to management team regarding 60+ offices in Atlanta,GA, and Las Vegas, NV.* Increased business productivity by managing vast real estate portfoliocomprising more than 120 properties, including professional offices,sales offices, drive-ins, and storage spaces, totaling over 1M squarefeet.* Maximized business profitability by negotiating leases and renewalsdirectly with Landlords.

Master Of Business Administration - Mba

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), Special Education And Teaching