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San Francisco, California, Us

Real Estate and Planning Director at Pinterest, tasked with end-to-end real estate lifecycle management, developing and executing portfolio strategy, managing critical dates, budgetary considerations, alignment with cross-functional team objectives, risk assessment, and tradeoff analysis. • Manage all lease transactions at various stages within the real estate lifecycle through business leader and executive endorsement, budgetary alignment, and execution. • Present comprehensive business cases and deal proposals to Pinterest executives, facilitating informed decision-making and alignment with organizational objectives.• Coordinate lease negotiations and contract alignment with key stakeholders, including finance, treasury, and accounting, adhering to established benchmarks and financial parameters.• Synthesize executives' and business leads' requirements with quantitative data, including headcount forecasts, attendance, capacity, and organizational metrics, to optimize real estate footprint in line with strategic imperatives.• Innovatively address gaps in prior decision-making processes, devising creative real estate solutions embedded within legal documentation to mitigate company exposure and risk.

San Francisco, California, Us

Flexport, Inc. is a tech-based logistics company that acquired Shopify Logistics in 2023. Led by ex-Amazon executives, Flexport had over 3,000 employees globally and was valued at $8 Billion in 2022, prior to two Reductions in Force in 2023. Responsible for efficient and effective supervision of all real estate assets, office transactions, portfolio optimization, management of lease administration, controls, and operations. • Expanded network and conducted comprehensive research with industry leaders inside and outside established connections to identify off-market prospects, analyze trends, and gain competitor insights.• Superintended entire deal cycle, from site selection and lease negotiations to contract negotiation, financial approval, stakeholder and executive approval, lease administration, and coordination with design, construction, and operation teams.• Liaised closely with legal, accounting, finance, treasury, taxation, security, and compliance teams to thoroughly assess all aspects of asset and operation, ensuring alignment with budgetary constraints and overarching business strategy for assets.• Created detailed presentations and acquisition summaries for business lead and executive review, ensuring alignment with business objectives while coordinating with workplace design, construction, and operations teams.• Mitigated risks by exiting precarious coworking spaces, relocating operations to safer alternatives, or employing office closures as necessary.• Developed tools to evaluate headcount, attendance, capacity, and forecasts, optimizing asset utilization.

San Francisco, California, Us

Singapore, Sg

Managed all aspects of a 10M+ square foot real estate portfolio across the U.S., overseeing transactions, negotiations, budgeting, forecasting, reporting, and property operations. Directed transactions and negotiations to maximize portfolio value and achieve strategic objectives. Prepared detailed decks, reports, and summaries of insights and analysis on portfolio performance and market trends to key stakeholders and executives.• Spearheaded on-site due diligence initiatives in key locations, such as Charlotte, NC, Arlington, VA, and Chicago, IL, generating acquisition summaries essential for strategic decision-making and purchase evaluations.• Superintended diverse assets, including office, industrial, retail, hospitality, and multi-family properties.• Orchestrated all commercial real estate transactions nationwide, guiding critical dates and modifications to align with overarching business strategies.• Advocated for company's real estate interests on national scale, serving as pivotal decision-maker and delivering regular real estate overviews, strategies, and critical updates to C-Suite.• Led national workforce team of over 50 members, implementing matrix management principles to optimize operations.• Enhanced executive and business communication, fostering cross-functional transparency and motivating team members.• Designed and implemented Standard Operating Protocols (SOPs) and operational policies nationwide, aligning them with overarching business objectives.• Devised new financial plans, budgets, and forecasts for all assets, optimizing resource allocation and operational efficiency.

Los Angeles, Ca, Us

Rexford Industrial (NYSE: REXR) is a Southern California based REIT. Managed Commercial Real Estate Portfolio of 3.5M+ SF in Orange County of Industrial, Office, Flex, Retail/Medical, and Land assets. Led all deals for entire life-cycle in region. Created and implemented marketing plan for all properties. Conducted quarterly in-depth market research for the company, apprising the department of changes in supply, demand, and changes in pricing. Drafted, reviewed, and negotiated all broker and lease agreements. Reviewed, negotiated, and approved all transactions in Orange County.• Portfolio Management: Managed Regional Portfolio of 3.5M+ SF of commercial assets, consisting of industrial, office, retail, flex, medical, and land assets types. • Contract & Lease Negotiation: Negotiated lease terms, capital layouts, designs and allowances, rental concessions, and escalations for all new leases, renewals, and terminations. Consistently exceeded budgeted projections through market trend and business strategy insights. Transactional powerhouse (95 deals in 2016 and 115 deals in 2017).• Financial Planning and Budgeting: Created Forecasts and budgets for the region, incorporating industry and market trends, as well as offerings by competitors • Broker Relationship & Management: Managed Broker Relationships & Performance through weekly calls, required reporting and executed deals. Turned-Around Company reputation in the region, by diversifying brokerage representation and creating an “even playing field” attitude internally. Increased brand equity for the firm within the brokerage community.• Business Strategy: Developed and executed the business strategy, based on industry norms, market intelligence, and in-depth understanding of the competition. • Workforce Management: Managed cross-functional teams to deliver time-driven results, exceeding client and broker expectations.

Dallas, Tx, Us

Managed Corporate Portfolio for multiple institutional clients, private owners, and publicly-traded corporations on a global scale. Fostered client relationships and business growth, while managing key transactional responsibilities. Created systems to manage lease expirations, options, escalations, and terminations, therefore notifying the client beforehand and developing a strategy aligned with their specific goal. Led strategic planning, marketing, and business development meetings to forecast team revenue and support business growth.

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GM (NYSE: GM) acquired real estate companies nationwide to mitigate losses in the auto industry. Spearheaded merger & acquisition efforts to drive changes in the acquired companies. Developed rapport and team cohesiveness, mitigating turn-over and maintaining underwriting projections on performance. Introduced and presented new organizational policies and guidelines to sales associates, office managers, and support staff.

Dallas, Tx, Us

CBRE’s (NYSE: CBRE) broker training program required a 3-year commitment as a Marketing Specialist II, where a senior broker provided mentorship. Summer position was extended, and CBRE proposed a flex-schedule in hopes to retain continued employment. After graduating, worked full-time in Glendale, CA. Moved to New Jersey, where a position was then created in Teaneck, NJ.

B.A. Psychology

Master Of Business Administration - Mba

Doctor Of Philosophy - Phd, Psychology

Master Of Arts - Ma, Integral Counseling Psychology

Clinical Psychology