Sally Maxwell Email & Phone Number

Atlanta, Ga/Melbourne, Fl

I was retained as program manager for leasing and transactions following the IBM spin off, leveraging my vast knowledge and experience to perform a pivotal role in guiding the seamless transition of IBM processes and procedures to Kyndryl business operations. In April 2023, I advanced to associate director, leading a global team of 23 transaction and lease administration professionals responsible for a portfolio of 540+ leased properties (offices and data centers) spanning ~60 countries. Prior to my departure, brought about by a corporate downsizing, I made several contributions to establishing and managing uniform processes for lease renewals, reconfigurations, relocations, and invoicing/payments that were globally consistent and focused on reducing occupancy costs and optimizing space utilization. Business Impact❖ Resolved backlog of 281 lease expirations by year two❖ Achieved $100M in rent reduction❖ Contributed to satisfactory audit six months after spinoff❖ Streamlined and centralized transaction approval process for data centers and offices❖ Ensured inclusion of essential lease clauses pertaining to lease negotiations❖ Accelerated process for leasing on-demand space and launched on-demand program across nine countries❖ Participated in RFP process to deliver CEO mandate to consolidate suppliers❖ Maximized efficiency management of data center transformation project by recommending use of kanban board

Atlanta, Ga

Following my promotion from finance and contracts administrator, I was tasked with managing leasing and transactions for a real estate portfolio of ~50 properties disbursed across 18 states. I monitored leasing requirements, changes, tasks, and timelines; identified and mitigated risks associated with leasing transactions; ensured compliance with local, state, and federal regulations for real estate and leasing. Leveraging my strong financial acumen, I conducted financial analysis to assess the impact of lease agreements on the company’s budget and profitability and tapping into my strong attention to detail, I ensured all lease documents were accurate, complete, and properly filed.Business Impact❖ Performed integral role as U.S. and Canada SME in executing strategic response to regulatory changes in FASB reporting.❖ Migrated data from 500+ leases from Lotus Notes to TRIRIGA and created process for completing monthly updates.❖ Worked with team that closed 7 data centers and 6 offices across the U.S, delivering $24M cost avoidance while negotiating early terminations and landlord recaptures.❖ Collaborated with software developers to design solution for better management of rent payments.❖Provided high-level management of building construction in compliance with lease terms for workforce development initiative

Atlanta, Georgia, United States

I began my tenure with IBM in the real estate group more than a decade prior and after several promotions, moved into finance and contracts administration. In this role I was tasked with evaluating business case financials, analyzing data, reviewing legal documents, and performing quality checks on all rent payments and subtenant invoicing.Business Impact❖ Facilitated completion of two successful corporate audits by improving processes related to compliance and quality.❖ Revamped rent payment system, eliminated redundancies, reduced processing time, and minimized errors.❖ Implemented a lease administration system, improved reporting, and reduced paper files.

Master Of Business Administration - Mba, Business Information Systems

B.A., Political Science

Masters Of Corporate Real Estate, Corporate Real Estate