Susan Donkers Franklin Email & Phone Number

Greenville, South Carolina, United States

Susan collaborates with site selectors, economic developers, and corporate real estate professionals to transform their location decision-making. She leads growth and revenue generation efforts for the company through new business development, product development, partnerships, and account management.

Greenville, South Carolina, United States

Global Location Strategies (GLS) applies the art and science of company and community matchmaking to enrich lives with economic prosperity. We are location strategists and partner with clients to deliver their prescription for location success. We provide site selection, incentives negotiation, location intelligence, and software as a service. Corporate clients and their location advisors seek to land well and have the opportunity to expand. Economic development organizations seek to… Show more Global Location Strategies (GLS) applies the art and science of company and community matchmaking to enrich lives with economic prosperity. We are location strategists and partner with clients to deliver their prescription for location success. We provide site selection, incentives negotiation, location intelligence, and software as a service. Corporate clients and their location advisors seek to land well and have the opportunity to expand. Economic development organizations seek to improve their global and regional competitiveness and be discoverable by companies. Contact us to discuss your goals, receive care for your concerns, and make your mark on the map. Show less

Shifted into a client service culture and a purpose-driven organization focused on the long-term sustainability of company and community matchmaking. We transformed a boutique consulting firm into a top global provider through year-over-year organic growth, scale, and acquisition. Achieved repeat years on the Inc. 5000 list. Implemented an innovation core value and achieved net new growth in new business lines.

Greenville, South Carolina

Implemented the tactics of design thinking, service design, and partnership which led to the opportunity to be recognized as a fastest growing company in South Carolina.

I led the analysis of site selection project management and new business development workflows which led to process improvements and strategic initiatives to create a scalable organization.

Greenville, South Carolina

Bandwagon was a SaaS company utilizing blockchain technology to provide event owners with more granular market insight and customer engagement opportunities.

Alexandria, Virginia

HDR is an Architecture and Engineering firm that leads in the sectors of healthcare, science, technology, institutional, and infrastructure real estate projects. I managed 14 global projects and programs for clients in the corporate, healthcare, government, national lab, and higher education sectors, ranging from $200 to $900 million. Led design and engineering teams. Created budgets, schedules, and contracts to manage consulting teams on the implementation of technical and sustainable… Show more HDR is an Architecture and Engineering firm that leads in the sectors of healthcare, science, technology, institutional, and infrastructure real estate projects. I managed 14 global projects and programs for clients in the corporate, healthcare, government, national lab, and higher education sectors, ranging from $200 to $900 million. Led design and engineering teams. Created budgets, schedules, and contracts to manage consulting teams on the implementation of technical and sustainable solutions in land use, procurement, water, energy efficiency, renewable energy, and advanced materials. Conducted market analysis and business development to create new relationships and services. Collaborated with industry and government task forces; pursued and wrote grant applications for innovative, first of kind, initiatives. Show less

Washington, Dc

PN Hoffman is a private real estate development firm known for mixed-use, adaptive reuse, and similar urban placemaking projects. Most notably, a transformation of the Southwest Waterfront in Washington, DC. During my tenure, I managed design teams during early stages of several developments. Primarily, I was the design and development leader to merge a historic church with a new 10-story office tower at 733 10th Street NW in Washington, DC that was later acquired by Skanska and now is the… Show more PN Hoffman is a private real estate development firm known for mixed-use, adaptive reuse, and similar urban placemaking projects. Most notably, a transformation of the Southwest Waterfront in Washington, DC. During my tenure, I managed design teams during early stages of several developments. Primarily, I was the design and development leader to merge a historic church with a new 10-story office tower at 733 10th Street NW in Washington, DC that was later acquired by Skanska and now is the home of tenants such as the National Association of Manufacturers. Negotiated contracts with 20+ consultants, stewarded strategic partnerships with the surrounding community, and was responsible for P&L and ROI for the $120MM project. Show less

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Equity Office Properties Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT) owned 750 commercial office buildings in the USA. I was responsible to manage capital expenditures and tenant improvements in a 25-building Class A portfolio in Washington, DC and Northern Virginia. Coordinated extensively with leasing, asset management, property management, and engineering to implement the CapEx program according to the 10-year capital allocation strategy. Worked among high profile Federal, Fortune 500, and NGO… Show more Equity Office Properties Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT) owned 750 commercial office buildings in the USA. I was responsible to manage capital expenditures and tenant improvements in a 25-building Class A portfolio in Washington, DC and Northern Virginia. Coordinated extensively with leasing, asset management, property management, and engineering to implement the CapEx program according to the 10-year capital allocation strategy. Worked among high profile Federal, Fortune 500, and NGO tenants prior to the acquisition by the Blackstone Group and Beacon Capital Partners. Show less

Arlington, Virginia

I was located at the Pentagon as an AECOM employee working for the Department of Defense. I held several roles in design, construction, and procurement to implement mission critical facility upgrades across the military campus. I also served on the team that developed the September 11th Memorial and managed the communications with a magnitude of sensitive stakeholders. The green building task force I served on was a pilot for LEED and transforming the renovation program into a sustainable… Show more I was located at the Pentagon as an AECOM employee working for the Department of Defense. I held several roles in design, construction, and procurement to implement mission critical facility upgrades across the military campus. I also served on the team that developed the September 11th Memorial and managed the communications with a magnitude of sensitive stakeholders. The green building task force I served on was a pilot for LEED and transforming the renovation program into a sustainable design, procurement, and construction global leader was a pivotal experience. Show less

Bachelor Of Science, Dual: Building Construction (Polytechnic Institute) And Business (Daniels School Of Business)

Masters Of Science Coursework, Sustainable Design

Mba Coursework, Real Estate

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