career objective

results-driven property and asset manager eager to contribute sharp business acumen, strong customer service skills, and solid record of successful project management toward supporting the employer in optimizing operational and financial performance

profile

ø  offer 15 years of progressive property / real estate portfolio management experience, with expertise in cultivating a service-oriented environment vital to maximizing tenant satisfaction and retention

ø  effectively manage financing and leasing operations for office, retail, industrial, and multi-family properties; negotiate, prepare, and administer major leases and contracts

ø  oversee preventive, general, emergency maintenance efforts; conduct regular walk-throughs and complete checklists to ensure compliance with safety regulations, building codes, and corporate standards

ø  serve as liaison for property owners, management companies, and tenants; proactively respond to issues and efficiently resolve potential problems; depth of knowledge  regarding local and state ordinances

ø  steer major remodeling and renovation projects; research, contract, and supervise construction and repair specialists

ø  strategically plan and coordinate workflow and human resources for optimal coverage while containing labor costs; build, train, and lead top-performing support teams

ø  dynamic communication, presentation, negotiation, and relationship management skills

professional experience

dra advisors, new york, ny                                                                                                                      1997 c 2004

director of asset management (2001 c 2004)

asset manager (1997 c 2001)

• in recognition of outstanding performance, steadily progressed within this registered investment advisor specializing in real estate investment and management services for institutional and private clients to attain senior position entrusted with oversight of $2.8b property portfolio and leadership of 8-member support team
• coordinated all aspects of asset management, development, and leasing functions for office, retail, and multi-family properties
• drove due diligence process during acquisitions, directed disposition of assets, and played an integral role in investor relations; traveled frequently in support of business objectives 

 

property manager, the rreef funds, new york, ny                                                                                   1993 c 1997

• expertly managed 300,000 sq. ft. office building in lower manhattan, contributed to lease negotiation and preparation, and supervised all building personnel in day-to-day activities
• oversaw capital and tenant improvement projects from conception through completion; negotiated and monitored execution of service contracts; and served as liaison for corporation, workers, and local authorities
• compiled and analyzed financial data to prepare operating budgets and investment reports for senior management

 

assistant portfolio manager, williams real estate, new york, ny                                                                1991 c 1993

• proficiently managed a portfolio of 18 commercial properties in manhattan and oversaw tenant / landlord relations
• cost-effectively negotiated service contracts, coordinated tenant renovation projects, assisted with preparing units for showing, and supervised construction work to ensure compliance with local laws

 

facilities contract administrator, ensign bank, new york, ny                                                                     1989 c 1991

• managed preventive maintenance and repair work for banking centers, negotiated contracts, approved expenditures, and maintained critical contracts and capital budgets databases

education

bachelor of arts in insert major, marist college, poughkeepsie, ny                              

 

~ professional development ~

real property administrator, new york university real estate institute, new york, ny

building owners and managers association (boma) ny seminars