• Oversee all related aspects for assigned projects including: site identification; reviewing the zoning feasibility; negotiating price, term, escalation, equipment location, securing property rights; conducting high quality constructability review; preparing site sketch; reviewing title report for ownership, encumbrances, easements, etc.; obtaining landlord sign-off on all drawings prior to submittal for compliance with public agency.• Investigate geographic areas to determine the feasibility of site candidates while balancing land use compatibility factors.• Perform file audits to determine existing conditions, client entitlements and course of action for proposed scope of work for existing sites/modifications/upgrades.• Research relevant state and local land use and zoning laws and prepare summaries as needed.• Coordinate construction, engineering, legal and other departments as necessary to complete the land use entitlement process.• Attend public hearings and community meetings as related to assigned projects.• Work with local municipalities and any other applicable agencies, taking all steps required to obtain the necessary building permits and zoning approvals.• Prepare and submit candidate packages for client review and pre-zoning analysis for approved candidates.

•Directed Tropical Smoothie Cafe’s real estate activities to achieve company & franchisee development objectives for new cafe openings and relocations•Worked with franchise sales team members, design & construction project managers, landlords and developers to ensure that all cafe locations were physically appropriate and could be built out to Tropical Smoothie Cafe design standards•Established development strategies by market within a geographically assigned territory while interfacing with field operations representatives to ensure franchisees were ready to expand in the region•Guided franchisees, Area Developers, & approved real estate brokers and attorneys in site selection, LOI negotiation, lease negotiation and provided education on TSC’s leasing best practices•Tracked and managed development schedules to ensure lease execution dates and key benchmarks were met•Maintained a pipeline of real estate deals that equaled to 125% of TSC’s planned store opening requirements at the start of each fiscal year •Researched and analyzed existing and potential trade areas via demographic variables, pedestrian counts, activity generators, competition & space/site availability•Analyzed and recommended sites; and completed site data reports in a timely fashion using all available systems and information •Worked closely with the field team and franchisees to ensure site selection provided the opportunity for superior ROI and the maximum rent factor as a percentage of estimated sales were reviewed to avoid financial performance issues related to real estate acquisitions•Accurately projected timelines to senior management and the field team to ensure accurate revenue projections and timely preparation of operations were met•Achieved period, quarterly & annual lease execution goals to ensure company cafe opening plans could be met and proceeded with in a timely manner•Resolved permitting and licensing issues that arose during respective processes

•Responsible for ensuring best-in-class service delivery in the areas of real estate portfolio management and analysis, transaction services, lease administration, information management, and other value-added real estate services.•Negotiated all leases and Letters of Intent for all FMC corporate offices.•Worked directly with corporate real estate department and individual business units to assess real estate needs and develop strategies that align business unit requirements with corporate objectives.•Performed financial analysis of active projects and draft recommendations for Real Estate Committee and International Finance Committee for review and approval.•Interacted with, supported and counseled Real Estate Committee on all corporate real estate decisions.•Managed brokerage resources to ensure best-in-market real estate transactions. •Ensured timely quality service and “client” satisfaction.

•Responsible for site identification, leasing, negotiation, and zoning activities necessary for securing optimal properties for Verizon Wireless to meet their coverage objectives.•Prepared and submitted candidate real estate overview packages with national Tower Companies for client approval.•Coordinated with Construction Managers and RF Engineers to ensure that selected sites met client, municipal, and Federal requirements.•Negotiated Lease, Amendment, Easement and Consent Agreements with prospective landlords.•Assisted attorneys in preparation of zoning and appeals applications.•Facilitated communication and coordinated review of information between departments including RF, Leasing, Zoning, Construction, and Regulatory.

•Provided ongoing management of real estate transaction activities for a defined portfolio of properties for DaVita Healthcare Partners.•Prepared, recommended, and implemented a portfolio-wide transaction strategy for acquiring and disposing all properties.•Coordinated field resources in the execution of lease renewals, new site acquisitions, disposition of surplus space through subleasing, sale renewals, early lease termination, and more. •Assisted with project initiation and scope definition, prioritized assignments, and met client objectives, commitments, and timelines.•Coordinated field broker selection and other required resources, subject matter authorities, and business partners.•Facilitated client reviews and approvals of proposed team resources for the purpose of transaction execution.•Drafted and created a large variety of analyses and relevant documents, including project initiation, market comp reports, RFPs, proposal comparison packages, letters of intent, and broker's opinions of value.•Negotiated leases, amendments and renewals.•Located and acquired new properties to meet client's requirements and timeline.

•Managed all aspects of Real Estate for HBH in a forty-two state Corporate and Franchise territory. •Duties included site selection, lease negotiations and renegotiations, terminations, assignments, and store closings and dispositions.•Performed national market optimization studies through the use of Forum Analytics and ScanUS demographic software package.•Reviewed and analyzed identified target markets to determine viability of potential expansion areas and developed long-term penetration plans for emerging growth markets.•Continuously evaluated and refined methodology for projecting financial performance of new store opportunities including revenue projections, impact to existing stores and growth potential.•Renegotiated HBH corporate leases with a savings of $1.8 million dollars over a five-year period.•Managed existing lease renewals, evaluated upcoming lease renewals, and made recommendations to senior leadership team on course of action.•Coordinated lease administration vendor’s activity with respect to rental payments, reconciliations and landlord maintenance issues for 121 HBH corporate stores.•Co- designed new store layouts with Sr. Manager of Development to maximize the unique qualities of each location and drive profitability by reducing Occupancy Cost to Sales ratios.•Reviewed proposed Franchise locations for compliance with HBH standards and make recommendations to approve or disapprove locations. •Assisted franchise partners in market evaluation, site and broker selection, negotiation of LOI and Leases for all franchise retail locations.•Delivered Discovery Day presentations to prospective franchisees on the scope of Real Estate work that will be available to them as HBH franchisees.

•Responsible for site identification, site acquisition, leasing, and zoning and permitting overview of new wireless communications facilities for T-Mobile Wireless. •Collaborated with corporate attorneys on the drafting, submission, and advocacy of petitions before appropriate governing boards for approval for wireless communication facilities.•Worked with architects, engineers, general contractors and owners in designing and drafting projects to determine functional and spatial requirements and specifications•Reviewed, redlined, and amended construction drawings to meet zoning and permitting requirements.

∙Responsible for repair, maintenance and installation of computers and peripherals for a chain of six Ace Hardware stores located within the metro Atlanta market. ∙Oversaw implementation of migration from existing telecommunication systems to a VOIP chain wide system enhancing operational performance while driving costs down. ∙Worked side by side with national software provider to ensure seamless quarterly upgrades to POS terminal operating system. ∙Instituted and executed a comprehensive computer training course for new sales associates.

∙Responsible for site identification, site acquisition, leasing, zoning and permitting of new and existing telecommunications sites for Sprint PCS. ∙Conducted all lease negotiations throughout the process. ∙Drafted and submitted applications for building permits for Zoning, Planning, and Selectman’s Boards. ∙Advocated petitions before Zoning, Planning, and Selectman’s Boards for approval.

∙Led New England Site Acquisition and Engineering teams to meet and exceed established quotas and goals or a nine hundred-site region.∙Negotiated all major contracts with telecommunication carriers and property owners of AAT managed rooftop, raw land and tower sites.∙Served as liaison between regional and national carriers and property owners concerning site issues and conflict resolution.∙Orchestrated and implemented strategic planning for carrier driven site searches for the NE region.∙Managed true profit and loss of six state regional office.

∙Directed an internationally recognized 1998 ARDA Silver Award in House and Off-Site Sales and Marketing team.∙Revitalized a telemarketing program, increasing sales by 65%.∙Reconstructed an In-House Sales Department, increasing sales by 22%.∙Performed financial analysis of sales tracking, tour flow projections, CPT comparisons and overall AP/AR of a $4 Million per year company.∙Instituted a comprehensive training course for new Sales Representatives speeding profitability for individual and team goals