Head Of Real Estate - Property Development
• Oversaw all real estate matters in North America for Kohl’s Corporation doing business as Kohl’s Department Stores (1,100+ locations), Off/Aisle (4 locations), Fila Outlet (12 locations).• Credited with more than 300 new store locations totaling 21,000,000 square feet that produce annual revenues exceeding $2 billion and $300 million of annual net operating profit • Developed national strategy initiatives for new store deployment across all brands and existing store fleet market optimization.• Led a national development team responsible for all new store acquisitions, lease renewals, relocations, operating store cost savings negotiations, and surplus property disposition.• Executed non-retail real estate development initiatives including corporate offices, distribution facilities and call centers.• Presented all real estate deals on behalf of the department to the Executive Real Estate Committee.• Extensive experience in leading complex real estate initiatives, long range planning, goal setting, site selection, letter of intent and legal contract negotiation, financial analysis, pro forma preparation, budget review and compliance, adherence to deadlines, entitlement tracking and conducting executive market tours.