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ANGELIQUE D’IPPOLITO

ANGELIQUE D’IPPOLITO

Philadelphia

Summary

Senior leader with a focus on operational excellence and results-driven strategies. Proven ability to solve complex problems and make informed decisions that enhance team performance. Extensive experience in transaction and project management, with a track record of exceeding client expectations and achieving project goals. Recognized for driving operational efficiency and fostering collaboration across departments.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience

Work History

Sr. Director, Corporate Real Estate

NATIONAL RAILROAD PASSENGER CORPORATION (AMTRAK)
Philadelphia
01.2021 - Current
  • Led a team of 14 direct reports, managing all real estate services for railroad operations in U.S. and Canada.
  • Oversaw training, development, and management of real estate managers and support staff.
  • Managed facilities and real estate activities, including 530 stations and over 6 million square feet of maintenance, warehouse, and yard facilities.
  • Directed transaction management and developed negotiation strategies for lease and sale/purchase agreements generating $20 million in annual revenue.
  • Prepared and managed $65 million annual budget for real estate lease expenses.
  • Oversaw $2 million annual budget for operations, ensuring efficient resource allocation.
  • Graduated from Leadership Excellence and Development (LEAD) II program in 2024.

Director, Real Estate Development

NATIONAL RAILROAD PASSENGER CORPORATION (AMTRAK)
Philadelphia
01.2018 - 01.2021
  • Appointed to Recovery and Transformation leadership council, overseeing 20-member Future Worksite unit for COVID-19 safety program across approximately 1,000 worksites.
  • Led Logistics Facilities Coordination subunit of COVID-19 Incident Response Team; established Site Coordinator program to execute organizational response plans.
  • Graduated from inaugural Leadership Excellence and Development (LEAD) program in 2019.
  • Received 2021 CEO Circle Award for outstanding contributions.

Attorney, Real Estate and ADA Group

NATIONAL RAILROAD PASSENGER CORPORATION (AMTRAK)
Philadelphia
01.2015 - 01.2018
  • Served as counsel, advising on real estate and ADA issues, and managed internal administration, enabling the successful completion of 150+ station improvement projects, achieving ADA accessibility for all passengers, and improving customer service scores.
  • Worked on cross-departmental teams to develop policies and procedures to decrease workflow bottlenecks and improve the turnaround time of document preparation requests by 80%.
  • Engaged a cross-functional team to process map and improve project processes to cut down on internal response time by 30%.
  • Collaborated with colleagues to develop effective solutions to complex legal issues.

Attorney

SHERMAN, SILVERSTEIN, KOHL, ROSE & PODOLSKY, P.A.
Moorestown
01.2004 - 01.2015
  • Closed annual average of $100 million in loan, commercial, and real estate development transactions for diverse clients.
  • Represented developer clients in land use, planning, and zoning proceedings.
  • Reviewed client contracts for accuracy and compliance with relevant regulations.
  • Provided legal advice on various corporate and business matters.
  • Conducted thorough due diligence investigations for developers and business clients in real estate and corporate transactions.
  • Coached junior attorneys on legal procedures and techniques specific to real estate practice.
  • Developed and implemented the Workplace Wellness and Events Committee to foster employee engagement.
  • Promoted to Partner in January 2009.
  • Recognized as New Jersey Super Lawyer Rising Star in Real Estate during multiple years (2008, 2009, 2010, 2012).

Various Volunteer Roles (Board Director, Vice President, Treasurer, and Chair of Facilities and Real Estate Committees)

SOUTH PHILLY FOOD CO-OP
Philadelphia
01.2012 - 01.2020
  • Negotiated and managed $500K contracts for vendors and consultants during fundraising and operations.
  • Led a six-member team to oversee development and outfitting of community grocery store.
  • Prepared annual operating budget and financial reports; assisted with tax filings.
  • Signed and approved budgets for new funding and program initiatives.
  • Collaborated with five-member team to revamp organizational strategy, securing site and boosting engagement.
  • Developed job descriptions while screening, interviewing, and hiring six professional consultants.

Volunteer Attorney

SUPPORT CENTER FOR CHILD ADVOCATES
Philadelphia
01.2004 - 01.2018
  • Represented the best interests of abused and neglected children in the City of Philadelphia; established and maintained positive relationships with children, parents, caretakers, and service providers; provided consistent advocacy for, and monitoring of, social services; mediated with city agencies and social workers for client-specific care and services.
  • Received the 2016 Distinguished Child Advocate Award.

Education

Master of Business Administration -

Temple University - Fox School of Business
Philadelphia, PA
01.2017

Juris Doctor -

Pennsylvania State University - Dickinson School of Law
Carlisle
01.2001

Bachelor of Arts - English/Pre-Law

Indiana University of Pennsylvania
Indiana, PA
01.1998

Skills

  • Real estate law
  • Transaction management
  • Budget management
  • Client and executive relations
  • Negotiation skills
  • Strategic planning
  • Operations management
  • Cross-functional team leadership
  • Process improvement
  • Leasing expertise
  • Sales strategies
  • Acquisition management
  • Financial planning and analysis
  • Project management
  • Portfolio oversight

Timeline

Sr. Director, Corporate Real Estate

NATIONAL RAILROAD PASSENGER CORPORATION (AMTRAK)
01.2021 - Current

Director, Real Estate Development

NATIONAL RAILROAD PASSENGER CORPORATION (AMTRAK)
01.2018 - 01.2021

Attorney, Real Estate and ADA Group

NATIONAL RAILROAD PASSENGER CORPORATION (AMTRAK)
01.2015 - 01.2018

Various Volunteer Roles (Board Director, Vice President, Treasurer, and Chair of Facilities and Real Estate Committees)

SOUTH PHILLY FOOD CO-OP
01.2012 - 01.2020

Attorney

SHERMAN, SILVERSTEIN, KOHL, ROSE & PODOLSKY, P.A.
01.2004 - 01.2015

Volunteer Attorney

SUPPORT CENTER FOR CHILD ADVOCATES
01.2004 - 01.2018

Master of Business Administration -

Temple University - Fox School of Business

Juris Doctor -

Pennsylvania State University - Dickinson School of Law

Bachelor of Arts - English/Pre-Law

Indiana University of Pennsylvania