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Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina Area

Brought in to rebuild the GPI Real Estate Department. GPI was acquired by Advance Auto in 2014Current Responsibilities:Develop Strategic Plan for top 50 markets Evaluate current real estate process to reduce store opening cycle timeDevelop a plan to optimize AAP’s owned real estate portfolioProvide Acquisition team with real estate analysis for all acquisitionsReal Estate member of IMO team to insure a smooth integration of the two companies

Tampa/St. Petersburg, Florida Area

Established this real estate development and consulting firm to identify and develop sites for retailersKey Accomplishments:Identified and developed 7 Publix Supermarket and 2 LA Fitness locationsAdvised Equity One in its attempted acquisition of the Florida Albertson’s, including preparing operating statements for the stores and real estate proformasProvided consulting services for General Parts International on the sale/leaseback of 33 distribution centers and 144 stores

Jacksonville, Florida Area

Brought in as a Real Estate Manager in South Florida and was promoted to DirectorKey Accomplishments:Led the company wide team to develop the Company’s market strategy and asset rationalization planWe conducted a thorough market-by-market review of our 36 DMAs, in which we classified each DMA as core or non-core based on an evaluation that examined market size, competitive considerations, demographic trends, and potential for growth. In evaluating our store base at that time, we considered many key factors, including market share, profitability, real estate quality, potential exit costs and other financial factors. The Company exited a total of 156 stores in 16 non-core DMAs and prepared the company for bankruptcy.Developed reimage remodel program for the CompanyManaged a staff of four Real Estate Managers to develop new stores (19), remodels (425) and renewal strategiesIdentified and negotiated new development in Nassau, Bahamas

Miami/Fort Lauderdale Area

Brought in to handle big box lease negotiations and manage leasing staffKey Accomplishments:Managed staff of two lease negotiators to achieve above proforma rents on all Company owned propertiesCompleted 2 Home Depot locations

Miami/Fort Lauderdale Area

Brought in to handle real estate site selection for the Southeast and Mid-West USKey Accomplishments:Negotiated 7 new store leases