Leads new store development for Daiso USA in the south, central, and southwestern United States. Directs all aspects of new store projects from initial site review through to store grand opening. Spearheads site selection for new store locations, negotiates LOIs and leases, obtains internal approval for new store deals, prepares financial analysis for projects, reviews site plans, and supervises project management activities.

Managed a portfolio of Walmart stores which included the following responsibilities:•Negotiated lease agreements, renewals, extensions, terminations, and rent reduction packages; identified opportunities for new deal terms; presented deals to key internal stakeholders including C-suite executives.•Led new store projects to further Walmart's retail expansion which included site selection, negotiation of deal terms, financial modeling, developing budgets, forecasting capital expenses, committee approval, and supervising project management decisions. •Coordinated with brokers, outside legal counsel, engineers, and financial consultants.•Handled excess property sales and leases including outlots, carveouts, and ground leases.•Negotiated subleases, terminations, ROFRS, and purchase options, analyzed and negotiated land-use restrictions (ECRS, REAS), and approved store uses to contribute to income generation.•Conducted site visits; participated in contract negotiations with prospective business partners and third parties; secures approvals for property management recommendations.•Generated revenue through real estate negotiations with third parties; reviewed capital expenditure decisions; resolved lease expiration and zoning issues.•Developed strategies for maximizing the value of Walmart real estate by providing recommendations on the financial benefit of purchasing leased properties for onsite relocation or expansion.

Employed as an attorney at a civil litigation and business law firm in Peoria, Illinois. Provided legal services in connection with business, real estate, family, employment, and estate administration matters. Assisted with the day-to-day operations of Clockwork Title Company.

Partner at an AV rated general practice law firm located in Bloomington, Illinois. Successfully generated new clients by maintaining strong relationships in the community. Counseled clients on a variety of legal issues to meet their needs with an emphasis on real estate transactions, collections, family law, and estate planning. Developed creative strategies to solve clients' problems and accomplish their objectives. Litigated and negotiated hundreds of cases to a successful outcome. Prepared complex documents to complete legal transactions. Researched, analyzed, and interpreted laws to advise clients. Drafted appellate briefs and argued before the Appellate Court. Worked as part of a team of partners to complete all tasks necessary to operate a law firm including marketing, budgeting, and human resources.

Represented clients in civil, criminal, and transactional matters from initial intake through to trial, settlement, or other resolution. Prepared and argued motions, completed discovery, conducted depositions, represented clients at trial, and performed all other tasks necessary to prosecute or defend a lawsuit. Exceeded gross revenue expectations each year by increasing productivity, expanding practice areas, and generating new business. Established the firm’s commercial collections practice by developing a successful business strategy, designing and instituting new procedures, training staff members, and recruiting new clients

Employed as an associate attorney by one of Chicago’s largest creditor rights law firms. Traveled throughout Illinois to represent clients in commercial collections hearings including citations, wage garnishments, bench trials, lien proceedings, and bankruptcies.