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Asset, Property, and Real Estate Management

 

Recognized as persistent and goal oriented with comprehensive experience in diverse aspects of the commercial real estate industry.  Proven track record in identifying issues through effective communication and negotiation skills to reach desired resolution in asset management, leasing, acquisitions, and dispositions. Have successfully led multiple transactions working with a cross-functional team to achieve defined goals.

 

 

ê                  Asset Management	ê                  Site Selection	ê                  Lease Administration	ê                  Property Management
ê                  Due Diligence	ê                  Brokerage	ê                  Project Management	ê                  Transaction Management
ê                  Lease Negotiation	ê                  Acquisitions	ê                  Dispositions	ê                  Auctions / Sealed Bid Sales

 

 

 

Asset Management

ê      Managed portfolio of 90 +/- REO assets with a wide range of tenant types for Bank One.

ê      Managed portfolio of five restaurant brands with over 800 stores nationwide with combined value of over $1 billion.

ê      Negotiated lease buy outs generating savings in excess of $3 million.

Leasing

ê      Procured over $600,000 in landlord contributions over a one year period for portfolio of six restaurants.

ê      Negotiated deals resulting in over $1 million of rent reduction or relief within a two year period.

ê      Structured over 200 finance plans totaling approximately $4 million for rent, taxes, and other expenses which resulted in material savings for company cash management.

Due Diligence

ê      Supervised paralegal staff of 12 to resolve title issues and accumulate due diligence on 1,425 foreclosed FDIC properties.  Team closed 95% of transactions sold in auctions and sealed bid sales.

ê      Spearheaded due diligence for a $1 million refinance and sale-lease-back project for 500 restaurant properties.

Brokerage

ê      Performed due diligence for 30+ properties.  Functioned as exclusive broker for purchaser / developer for 12 of these properties with contracts with title company totaling $20 million in value.

ê      Negotiated and sold 450,000 square foot office building to Catholic Diocese of Dallas, despite a contentious process.

ê      Negotiated contracts and sold retail, office, industrial, multi-family, and land properties with total value of over $50 million.

Auctions and Sealed Bid Sales

ê      Directed bulk sales for a large Dallas area bank. Recruited and supervised team of paralegals for preparation of due diligence packages.

ê      Trained group of nationwide brokers in bulk sale due diligence and marketing techniques.  Monitored marketing efforts and managed auction closing room.

 

 

Homestyle Dining, LLC, Plano, Texas2005 – 2013

Asset Manager

Provided support to bankruptcy attorneys during Chapter 11 bankruptcy of Ponderosa, and played an essential role in negotiations with landlords, franchisees, and vendors throughout lengthy bankruptcy process, while continuing to perform all other real estate functions. Shortened bankruptcy exit through persistent negotiations and long-term professional relationships. Developed and maintained cooperative working relationships to mediate and resolve issues with landlords, tenants, attorneys, franchisees, and city departments. Negotiated new leases, renewals / extensions, amendments, easements, and early lease terminations with landlords. Enforced all aspects of lease agreements, REAs and CCRs, and determined liability for maintenance and validity of CAM and other expenses. Prepared Estoppels and SNDAs. Hired and managed outside brokers to list surplus properties for sale or lease, as well as to locate new restaurant sites. Identified opportunities, negotiated, and presented for approval letters of intent, lease buy-outs, subleases, and restaurant dispositions. Negotiated rent reductions, landlord contributions, and installment payment plans for rent, taxes, and other expenses. Coordinated and managed restaurant closing process including property turnover to landlords and addressing post-termination obligations. Streamlined closing process by eliminating redundancy and shortening closing period, resulting in savings and avoiding unnecessary lawsuits. Researched and managed condemnations and right-of-way issues, and negotiated awards. Resolved all real estate issues in support of franchise programs. Completed 2 remodel / reimage programs on limited budgets.

 

ê      Negotiated lease buy-outs, generating savings in excess of $3 million.

ê      Procured over $600,000 in landlord contributions over a 1 year period for portfolio of 6 restaurants.

ê      Negotiated deals resulting in over $1 million of rent reduction or relief within a 2 year period.

ê      Structured over 200 finance plans totaling approximately $4 million for rent, taxes, and other expenses which resulted in material savings for company cash management.

 

REGAL Commercial, Dallas, Texas2002 – 2005

Broker / Leasing Agent / Property Manager

Represented landlords, sellers, tenants, and purchasers in varied property types. Held exclusive listings to lease and sell, and performed property management responsibilities representing several portfolio owners of medical office buildings, retail, manufacturing facilities, warehouses, office buildings, multi-use buildings, church buildings, land, and various special use properties, such as a recording studio, and a large corporate headquarters. Acted as developer’s exclusive broker for acquisition of $20 million multi-use development. Completed assignment and negotiated contracts on a timely basis.

 

ê      Functioned as exclusive broker for developer for 12 properties with contracts in title company totaling $20 million in value.

ê      Negotiated and sold 450,000 square foot office building to the Catholic Diocese of Dallas through a contentious process.

ê      Negotiated contracts and sold retail, office, industrial, multi-family and land properties with total value of over $50 million.

 

Trintel Communication, Irving, Texas2000 – 2002

Project Manager / Site Acquisition Specialist / Troubleshooter

Proposed new tower sites; negotiated and prepared lease agreements for site procurement; and coordinated project from initiation through zoning, permitting, and construction.  Analyzed, negotiated, and resolved site acquisition, legal, and other issues between company and property owners, carriers, and governmental jurisdictions. Meditated difficult situations frequently. Reviewed and analyzed due diligence such as site plans, surveys, construction, and zoning drawings, Phase I Environmental Studies, flood plain maps, and title documents. Identified and negotiated leases for approximately 40 tower sites while also working directly with legal department to resolve issues regarding existing sites.

 

Metromedia Restaurant Group1998 – 2000

Manager, Real Estate and Development Services

Led due diligence efforts for new development, relocations, and dispositions including ordering and review of surveys, appraisals, geotechnical and environmental site assessments, title documents, and construction drawings. Negotiated leases for new restaurants as well as all asset management duties for approximately 800 company operated stores comprised of 5 nationwide brands. Managed numerous subleases to franchisees and other subtenants. Acted as liaison with city departments and agencies regarding building permits, with emphasis on timeline, costs, design restrictions, zoning compliance, and idiosyncrasies in permitting process for specific areas. Interpreted easement and covenants and restrictions documents for new development and existing restaurants.

ê      Managed portfolio of 5 restaurant brands with over 800 stores nationwide with combined value of over $1 billion.

ê      Spearheaded due diligence for $1 million refinance and sale-lease-back project for 500 restaurant properties.

 

AT&T Wireless Services, Dallas, Texas1995 – 1997

Site Acquisitions Specialist / Real Estate Coordinator

 

AMRESCO (FDIC REO work out group for Nations Bank)1993 – 1995

Bulk Sales Closing Manager

 

Bank One / Bonnet Resources (FDIC REO work out Group)1990 – 1993

Asset Manager & Manager of Auctions and Sealed Bids Sales

 

 

School of Law.  Southern Methodist University.  Dallas, Texas.  Completed 1^st year courses.

B.A. in Psychology.  University of Texas at Austin. Graduated with high honors. Phi Beta Kappa.

Certified Commercial Investment Member (CCIM)

Commercial Real Estate Broker

Notary Public

 

 

North Texas Commercial Association of Realtors--NTCAR

National Association of Realtors--NAR, Texas Association of Realtors--TAR

National Association of Professional Women

North Texas Chapter CCIM

Phi Beta Kappa