Ron Dowhaniuk, Scls Email & Phone Number

Portland, Oregon Area

Portland, Oregon / Washington Area

Successfully review and propose selected trade areas of potential store locations for retailers and restaurants with top level management, assisting them in identifying optimal locations throughout the Pacific Northwest, independently managing the Oregon region.Dynamic career professional with a prestigious commercial retail real estate brokerage firm assisting clients in negotiating terms within letters of intent, and negotiating leases with landlords to obtain space in shopping centers and freestanding buildings, while achieving a high level of client retention and loyalty.Recognized as an expert in building and sustaining relationships with retailers, developers, property managers and brokers, and continuously establish a new, diversified client base while consistently providing outstanding service. Previously managed four team members in the Seattle area prior to a corporate decision to close the office in that area.Play a key role assisting retailers and restaurants in penetrating the Oregon area, promoting the decision to start operations in the state, and helping to determine strategy on where to place restaurants and stores based on area demographics.Prepare comprehensive tour books identifying all available site plans, aerial photos, maps and traffic count, and coordinate all market and site tours while tracking, reporting and updating identified site status. Assist in the disposition of real estate when stores or restaurants close, managing subleasing or sale.Actively participate in preparing site/committee packages for executive approval.Serve on the SRS Leadership Council to set policy and corporate direction. Demonstrate self-motivation, organization, creativity, determination and initiative to exceed organizational goals while working with an array of individuals from various cultures and diversity.

Retail broker helping retailer and restaurants find their locations and help them negotiate the documents for leases and store openings.