❖ Managed all aspects of a multi-state retailer with over 350 locations, including site selection, acquisitions, negotiations, lease administration, rent control, purchasing, architectural and property services, construction, safety, and facilities management.❖ Delivered continuous enhancements throughout the real estate department to maximize ROI via business policies and procedures, staff development, relationship building, internal and external partnerships, government relations, regulatory best practices, due diligence, project developments, timelines, financial budgets, and proformas.❖ Developed and managed a strategic market growth plan across multiple states, with entry objectives, target priorities, acquisitions, development, leasing, renewals, and relocations.❖ Built a strong team of Real Estate Managers, Lease Admins, and Facilities and Maintenance professionals.❖ Identified, negotiated, designed, and project managed all aspects of relocating the 40k SF corporate office.❖ Develop bid specifications and evaluate bids from contractors.

HUTTON is a Commercial Real Estate, Development and Construction Company, specializing in Single Tenant, Big Box, Shopping Center and Grocery Stores.

TOP PRODUCER: 2012, 2013, 2014Site selection for new locations including power centers and ground up developmentsRepositioning of existing locations to gain market share and a competitive advantage over competitionNegotiate deals from LOI through lease execution including land purchasesMarket penetration planning for entrance into new marketsPortfolio analysis and market enhancement strategy for existing locations to advise opportunities to increase store’s bottom lineAnalyze competitor’s sites for potential company acquisitions and present findings to CEO Oversee Lease Administrators to insure proper strategy is used in lease renewals and buyoutsNegotiate standardized leases with multi-lease landlords

Locate new sites for future development of large grocery anchored shopping centersPrepare and administer annual operating budgets, triple net reconciliations, process accounts payable/receivable, and responsible for all marketing and advertising materialPerform pre/post-construction inspection as needed for tenant improvement allowanceResponsible for all tenant inquires, maintenance issues, and other general requestsCreated and maintained company website

Researched area demographics, property ownership/zoning, and future areas for developmentWorked with City Planners to overcome zoning and development concerns Reported construction progress to lenders on a weekly basis