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Responsible for negotiating leases for various types of lease agreements within the Macerich portfolio. Work proactively as part of the management team to ensure the property as a whole looks at it's best at all times. Maintain ongoing communication and proactively maintain relationships with national, regional and local retailers. Maintain a pulse on the retailer's need with respect to space size, store front width, and location in order to present the right opportunities as they arise… Show more Responsible for negotiating leases for various types of lease agreements within the Macerich portfolio. Work proactively as part of the management team to ensure the property as a whole looks at it's best at all times. Maintain ongoing communication and proactively maintain relationships with national, regional and local retailers. Maintain a pulse on the retailer's need with respect to space size, store front width, and location in order to present the right opportunities as they arise. Monitor the shopping center's changing market conditions and merchandise mix to determine the best types of stores (uses) for the property. Embrace and demonstrate Macerich Core Values and partner with the property team to increase the bottom line profitability of the shopping center. Show less

The purpose of the Mesa Leadership Program is to cultivate leadership through education, exposure to the community, and interaction between class members. The ultimate goal is to prepare professionals in the community for a personal journey along the wonderful and rewarding path to community service.

The Board of Directors serves as the elected policy body of the Chandler Chamber of Commerce and are responsible for approving the annual Program of Work, supporting budget, receiving and acting on committee reports and recommendations, and for directing the general activities of the organization. The Board also the policies and procedures for our Chamber.

As Director of Marketing & Business Development (Assistant General Manager), I was responsible for revenue generation through the sale of property and media assets as well as the creation, development and implementation of the overall strategic marketing direction of the shopping center. I was responsible for marketing and selling the assets of the mall to consumers, advertisers, marketing companies and the surrounding business community.Duties included but were not limited to the… Show more As Director of Marketing & Business Development (Assistant General Manager), I was responsible for revenue generation through the sale of property and media assets as well as the creation, development and implementation of the overall strategic marketing direction of the shopping center. I was responsible for marketing and selling the assets of the mall to consumers, advertisers, marketing companies and the surrounding business community.Duties included but were not limited to the below: • Create annual marketing budgets and forecast monthly• Schedule and coordinate quarterly Manager’s meetings• Publish bi-monthly newsletter for store managers• Media Spokesperson / Monthly TV Segments on Arizona Midday• Coordinate center visual merchandising, signage and advertising programs• Manage social media websites, shopping line and center website• Oversee management of customer service including hiring and monitoring job performance• Participate as Manager on Duty / act as POC in absence of a mall manager• Short term leasing• Promote the center at quarterly Chamber, CVB and NCA (National Concierge Association) events• Identify and execute local grassroots efforts to promote the center• Maintain the look, feel and comfort of the shopping center by ensuring soft seating is clean and welcoming, the common area is free of any debris, all lighting is working and restrooms are clean and inviting• Maintain relationships with vending companies to ensure vending units are clean, stocked and working properly; renegotiate lease agreement with vending company to go from percentage rent to base rent resulting in a 30% increase of revenue Show less

Oversee daily operations at the customer service desk. • Manage 5-10 customer service representatives• Training/Coaching• Scheduling• Manage Facebook page and website• Publish weekly memo delivered to all stores• Assist Guests in locating stores and restaurants • Sell mall gift cards• Cover receptionist desk when requested• Participate in weekly staff meetings • Present at retailer meetings• Research volunteer opportunities and actively engage… Show more Oversee daily operations at the customer service desk. • Manage 5-10 customer service representatives• Training/Coaching• Scheduling• Manage Facebook page and website• Publish weekly memo delivered to all stores• Assist Guests in locating stores and restaurants • Sell mall gift cards• Cover receptionist desk when requested• Participate in weekly staff meetings • Present at retailer meetings• Research volunteer opportunities and actively engage staff to volunteer• Assist in Marketing and center events• Oversee Kids Club Show less