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Negotiated and practiced in all area of commercial real estate including, construction management, retail property, land acquisition, contracts negotiations, transfer of ownership, commercial escrows, landlord and tenant dealings, co-brokered with other commercial brokers, worked with attorneys, dealing with City planning and building departments, working with general contractors to see through the completion of projects, arranged for private and institutional financing, hired appraisals firms, and developed small subdivision and many restaurant projects.. Property Management of small shopping center in Walnut Creek and Oakland.  Negotiated tenant landlord dealings including lease renewal, resolving tenant issues Site development for restaurant client and managed from ground up to the opening. Developed budgets and ensured the completion of projects on time and within budget.

Milano Group is a holding company specializing in Real Estate and Restaurant Operation,. Operated five fine dining restaurants in greater Bay Area, Managed five residential apartment properties in bay area, and 10,000 sq-ft shopping center in City of Walnut Creek. Responsible for all expansion projects, site acquisitions, lease or contract negations, design and development of each project.Milano Walnut Creek, CA 2000-2005Acquired a 10,000 sq-ft shopping Center that houses a 7,000 sq-ft restaurant and 6 retail spaces. This transaction involved the sale of restaurant, a bulk sale transfer, Liquor License purchase, the sale of Master Lease.Milano Oakland, CA 1994-2007Developed an un-reinforced masonry building, in need of a complete seismic upgrade. The building was completely renovated from inside, while maintaining the outside architectural characteristic of the building. The remodeled building now houses a 4,500 sq-ft Italian restaurant, seating 190 people, and two one-bedroom apartments on the second floor.Milano Emeryville, CA 1993- 2006Developed a Two story building in an up and coming commercial and residential neighborhood in heart of Emeryville. This project houses a 3,000 Sq-ft Italian restaurant seating 150 people, and a 1,500 Sq-ft Mexican restaurant, and three two-bedroom apartments on the second floor. Remodeled the two food concept and leased the apartments and negotiated the terms with all the tenants

Pica Deli Group is a holding company specializing Cafe Operation within confined target audience. Cafes are mostly situated in high rise building, or City Library. Cafe is operated with a partnership with Peet's Coffe & Tea.The group has operated three Cafes in greater Bay Area. 2008-2011 Cafe/Pica Deli Inc. 1850 Gateway Blvd. Concord, CA Responsible for design and development of first of Café Pica Deli. In charge of real lease negotiation, Café design, construction management and developments  Created the design team, general contractors, provided tenant improvements solutions. Managed the architect, kitchen design consultant, and general contractor Developed budgets and ensured the completion of projects on time and within budget. Presented design review to the owner, interact with property manager tenant's  In charge hiring and training of staff 2011-2012 Walnut Creek Library – 1644 N. Broadway Walnut Creek, CA Responsible for design and development of Walnut Creek Library Café Selected by City of Walnut Creek through an extensive selection process  In charge of lease negotiation, Café design, and construction management Negotiated long term lease with City of Walnut Creek and head of public works  Managed the general contractors, provided tenant improvements solutions. Managed the architect, kitchen design consultant, and general contractor Developed budgets and ensured the completion of projects on time and within budget. In charge hiring and training of staff 2013–Present Pittsburg Library Café – 1005 Center Dr. Pittsburg, CA

General Public Utility was a major holding company owning Jersey Central Power & Light, and Pennsylvania Power & Light – Headquarter in Parsippany, NJ In charge of in house analytical analysis of various components at two nuclear sites Oyster Creek Nuclear Facility and Three Miles Island Nuclear Facility Managed in house engineers, projects performed by outside engineering firms, staffing, hiring,  In charge of projects development and awarding contracts Implemented training course for new recruits.  Responsible to make presentations to Nuclear regulatory Commission (NRC)

A consulting firm working with major aeronautical engineering firm, utility company, and nuclear design firms located in Montclair, N.J Provided consulting engineering solutions to clients companies. Worked all hours and traveled frequently to meet client needs and schedule  Performed innovating engineering solution to the complex problems.