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Bothell, Wa, Us

Bothell, Wa, Us

Redmond, Washington, United States

• Drive strategic land acquisitions across the U.S., playing a pivotal role in expanding Microsoft’s data center footprint.• Lead complex negotiations with stakeholders, municipalities, and private owners to secure prime properties and navigate zoning challenges.• Coordinate with cross-functional teams, including engineering, construction, and legal departments, to deliver seamless project execution and meet aggressive timelines.• Champion innovative land acquisition strategies that align with Microsoft’s growth objectives and ensure proactive risk mitigation.• Manage external partnerships and suppliers, optimizing workflows to maintain project momentum and exceed operational expectations.

• Successfully managed the acquisition of high-value parcels, driving over $1 billion in investments that significantly enhanced Microsoft’s capacity.• Spearheaded end-to-end project oversight, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives and maintaining communication across key internal and external stakeholders.• Played a key role in high-stakes contract negotiations, leveraging expert analysis and strong partnerships to resolve challenges effectively.• Standardized acquisition workflows and improved data integrity by 80%, leading to greater accuracy and efficiency in project tracking.• Provided strategic guidance through broker engagement and market insights, elevating the team’s approach to site selection and risk assessment.

Redmond, Washington, United States

• Led the Global Workplace Services data warehouse, serving 3,000+ users and implementing data solutions that fueled decision-making for senior leadership.• Drove program expansion, achieving a 400% increase in user engagement by developing approachable, user-centric reporting solutions.• Introduced governance frameworks and standardized templates for Microsoft Power Platform applications, streamlining processes across teams.• Directed high-impact, cross-functional projects, ensuring that deliverables met strategic business goals and optimized data accessibility.• Advocated for data-driven insights that strengthened the organization’s overall reporting strategy and operational performance.

Redmond, Washington

• Enhanced global lease administration by implementing rigorous controls, reducing data abstraction errors, and increasing processing speed.• Maintained SOX compliance through effective oversight and development of internal controls within the RE&F Lease Administration space.• Designed and generated comprehensive lease data reports for leadership, empowering informed decision-making.• Spearheaded post-implementation stabilization of the Tririga platform, reinforcing process reliability and operational compliance.• Collaborated cross-functionally to identify and execute efficiency improvements, contributing to smoother business operations.

Bellevue, Wa

• Led financial reporting for a portfolio of 200+ retail lease agreements, ensuring accurate compliance and financial transparency.• Advanced reporting capabilities through the use of SQL, APIs, and ODBC connections, expediting data analysis and reporting turnaround.• Directed monthly and year-end financial processes, including budget management and variance analysis, to support strategic decision-making.• Coordinated audit and compliance initiatives, maintaining seamless communication with external auditors and tax professionals.• Fostered a high-performing team culture by mentoring staff and promoting continuous process improvement.