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Chicago, Il, Us

Chicago, Illinois, Us

Chicago, Illinois, Us

I led the international transactions team for the UnitedHealth Group (UHG) Account. I oversaw 50+ transactions in EMEA, LATAM, and Asia and personally completed transactions in excess of 1M square feet across 4 markets delivering 10K new seats to support the client's rapidly expanding offshore business. Previously I ran North American transactions for Whirlpool. Our team managed transactions for an 150 location 33M square feet office and industrial portfolio. We generated $35M in free cash flow and $2M in cost savings. Additionally, I led an international team in $30M sale leaseback of a Sao Paulo manufacturing facility and a confidential project that resulted in $4M in free cash flow to the client.

Dallas, Tx, Us

Outsourced Real Estate Director managing all facility and real estate operations and strategy globally for BPO client.• Develop and execute savings initiatives of $2M+ across entire portfolio• Oversaw all aspects of corporate headquarters and international center of excellence relocation projects• Partner with C-suite to develop and execute strategic real estate initiatives

Chicago, Illinois, Us

I produced a global opportunity assessment for Becton Dickinson-CareFusion merger identifyng $8M in cost savings. Additionally, I developed the Global Footprint Strategy for Zurich that resulted in $54M in savings targets.The JLL Consulting - Portfolio Strategy team focuses on occupier client Portfolio Strategy. In my role as Vice President at JLL, I was responsible for leading and assisting a variety of consulting projects aimed at aligning real estate activities with broader business objectives to help our corporate clients achieve short and long-term operational and financial goals.

Glenview, Il, Us

• Role Description: Aggressively developed first-ever centralized real estate function to partner with business units and drive strategic decisions. Led multi-functional teams through RFP processes to select service provider partners, and manage those partners in implementation of strategic initiatives.• Accomplishments: $1.6M in savings created across a dozen projects, developed database of all properties for lease administration, hired best in class service providers for headquarters project management, North American lease administration, and transaction management• Developed RFPs that resulted in $1M annual brokerage commission savings and $130K technology cost savings• Collaborated with logistics group, business unit, and service provider in consolidation of two major distribution facilities reducing footprint by 80K square feet and lowering annual costs by $500K; negotiated an improvement allowance $900K above market; expedited timeframe to deliver new location in 9 months, ahead of schedule• Partnered with service provider to develop first ever real estate playbook and SOP

Chicago, Il, Us

• Role Description: Managed 150+ locations in Americas and EMEA providing strategic recommendations to senior leaders. Performed strategic review, analyzed problems and developed solutions to drive value for the corporation. Optimized portfolio through global strategic analysis, market reviews, and workplace strategy implementation.• Accomplishments: $6.3M rent reduction for a 12% annualized savings, 2M square foot portfolio reduction (11% annually), $1M cost offset in CA lease, 143 projects completed• Managed 6 service providers in driving real estate portfolio strategy; annually completed 80+ strategic projects• Lease buyouts in South Africa, Germany and Switzerland resulted in $2.2M savings• Relocated flight department to state-of-the-art corporate hangar with improved access and more efficient service for MSI executives; reported to CFO• Developed strategy at 150 sites globally for Project Separation, achieved buy-in from senior leadership and key stakeholders, and beat all deadlines effectively splitting Motorola into two corporations in 2010

Dallas, Tx, Us

• Role Description: Provided strategic direction and implementation for Fortune 500 clients, including General Electric, Rockwell Automation and Career Education Corporation.• Accomplishments: Achieved best in market financial terms in opening four new offices totaling 70K+ square feet. Transactions valued at $8M. Cut standard timeline in half to meet client’s projected opening dates.• Supervised field brokers in site selection and negotiation of 40-50 transactions concurrently including leases, sales, purchases, relocations, subleases and lease terminations• Managed a dozen international assignments in Asia and Europe, successfully navigating different cultures, local clients, and local service providers

Dallas, Tx, Us

• Role Description: As a Transaction Manager on the RRD account, sat on site with Fortune 500 client as a consultant providing strategic review and direction to the real estate department.• Accomplishments: Consolidated three facilities in York, PA by expanding existing warehouse to 700K square feet with a 10 year lease extension. Project resulted in 14% reduction in budgeted costs for savings of $4.8M. Relocated 100K square foot warehouse in Cincinnati to more efficient space. Project resulted in a 30% reduction from original budget and a $2.5M cost savings. Saved client $14M through negotiation and portfolio optimization.• Managed a 600+ property portfolio for RR Donnelley; supervised and negotiated 100+ transactions annually

Toronto, Ontario, Ca

• Account Manager, General Electric, January 2004 to February 2005• Developed and implemented the account process and structure, creating organizational efficiency• Realized $300,000+ savings to CTMT through contract language review Transaction Manager, Edward Jones, February 2002 to December 2003• Opened 100+ Edward Jones branch offices nationwide• Led the account team in completed transactions; exceeded lease signing goals in 13 out of 16 months• Accounted for $15,000 in savings to clients through CAM reconciliations

Master Of Business Administration (Mba), Real Estate, Finance, Entrepreneurship

Ba In Business, Finance

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