Arnaz Ali-Raza
Rosenberg,TX
Summary
Detail-oriented and results-driven program specialist with 15 years of experience in portfolio management, policy management, and communication management. Highly proficient in operations management, cost savings, and strategic planning. Skilled in asset management, real estate management, and process optimization.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Program Specialist/ Consultant
JRT Realty / MWBE Unite
02.2023 - 02.2024
- Acted as primary liaison to CEO, leading outreach to potential partners and facilitating meetings, resulting in 15 new members in one year.
- Created and implemented communication strategies, including office downsizing, tailored to leadership goals for a large retail company
- Managed a 19-acre land development project for a higher education institution, ensuring timely completion and maintaining key stakeholder relationships.
- Defined technical work requirements and developed and revised tactical and strategic plans to align with organizational goals and project milestones.
- Developed and deepened productive community relationships to assist with defining requirements, executing plans and strengthening leadership.
- Conducted thorough needs assessments to identify gaps in service delivery and inform program development efforts.
Sr. Real Estate Portfolio Manager
CreateMe Technologies
11.2022 - 01.2023
- Key liaison to VP of Real Estate, overseeing acquisitions, contracts, asset management, and tenant relations to maximize portfolio value.
- Provided strategic oversight of global real estate portfolio, managing broker relationships and lease administration.
- Managed landlord relationships, ensuring timely payments, account receivables, and scheduled office inspections.
- Streamlined property management processes for increased efficiency and cost savings.
- Negotiated favorable lease terms with tenants, maximizing rental income for property owners.
- Assessed ongoing portfolio performance against benchmarks to inform future investment decisions and enhance long-term growth potential.
Manager of Policy & Projects, Real Estate
The Port Authority of New York & New Jersey
05.2019 - 10.2022
- Led collaboration with Port departments to update administrative (SOP) guidelines for property acquisitions and dispositions.
- Analyzed and evaluated complex contracting matters, developing and recommending policies, procedures, and controls to enhance the contracting process and ensure alignment with departmental goals.
- Streamlined tenant sales reporting, recovering over $10K in delinquent sales fees.
- Cross-trained existing employees to maximize team agility and performance.
Manager of Corporate Transparency
The Port Authority of New York & New Jersey
03.2016 - 05.2019
- Managed daily website operations, press releases, policy updates, and documented performance issues for a third-party vendor.
- Handled individual requests and ensured timely uploads in compliance with Open Public Records Act (OPRA) requirements.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by resolving disputes promptly, maintaining open lines of communication, and ensuring high-quality service delivery.
- Streamlined workflows by identifying bottlenecks in existing systems and implementing appropriate solutions.
Senior Contract Specialist, Procurement
The Port Authority of New York & New Jersey
08.2014 - 03.2016
- Managed three direct reports in contracts management, overseeing documentation, contract fulfillment, and auditing processes.
- Led the seamless transition of the Procurement department from Jersey City to 4 World Trade Center, ensuring proper document storage and compliance.
- Reviewed subcontractor agreements to ensure compliance with all relevant regulations, minimizing risk exposure.
- Managed full procurement cycle by planning, reviewing, soliciting, awarding, administering and closing out contract to achieve seamless transition at all levels of procurement.
Risk Management Analyst, Enterprise Risk Management Division
The Port Authority of New York & New Jersey
10.2011 - 08.2014
- Assisted risk management team in identifying agency risks, providing training on software for business units to track and update risks quarterly.
- Delivered detailed risk analysis, heat maps, and presentations to inform senior leadership on high-level risks.
- Promoted education tools to empower employees, enhancing their proficiency in using risk management solutions independently.
- Developed short-term goals and long-term strategic plans to improve risk control and mitigation.
- Promoted enterprise-level risk management practices and helped instill strong culture focused on protective policies and procedures.
Education
Master of Arts - Public Policy
Monmouth University
Long Branch, NJBachelor of Art - Liberal Arts & Sciences
Rider University
Lawrenceville, NJSkills
- Portfolio Management
- Policy Management
- Communication Management
- Operations Optimization
- Cost Saving
- Strategic Planning
- Asset Management
- Contract Management
- Project Management
- Process Improvement
- Microsoft Suite
- SAP
- Salesforce
- Google Suite
- Staff Development
- Standard Operating Procedures
- Scheduling proficiency
- Process Improvements
- Financial Administration
- Resource Management
- Team Oversight
- Vendor Management
- System Enhancement
- Community Building
- Document Management
- Microsoft Office
- Collaboration and Teamwork
- Problem-Solving
- Customer Service
- Data Confidentiality
- Relationship Building
- Program Coordination
- Community Outreach Programs
- Quality Assurance
- Workflow Management
- Community Service Programs
- Application Processes
- Career Development
Certification
- Certified SAFE 6.0 Scrum Master
- Real Estate Contracts
Accomplishments
- Grew membership base by 100% within one year.
- Used Microsoft Excel to track and assess badge-in data for data analysis and reporting to senior leadersip.
- Supervised team of three staff members.
- Collaborated with team of 10 in the development of higher education 19-acre land project.
- Managed financial constraints by ending long standing technology contract for cost savings.
Timeline
Program Specialist/ Consultant
JRT Realty / MWBE Unite
02.2023 - 02.2024
Sr. Real Estate Portfolio Manager
CreateMe Technologies
11.2022 - 01.2023
Manager of Policy & Projects, Real Estate
The Port Authority of New York & New Jersey
05.2019 - 10.2022
Manager of Corporate Transparency
The Port Authority of New York & New Jersey
03.2016 - 05.2019
Senior Contract Specialist, Procurement
The Port Authority of New York & New Jersey
08.2014 - 03.2016
Risk Management Analyst, Enterprise Risk Management Division
The Port Authority of New York & New Jersey
10.2011 - 08.2014
Bachelor of Art - Liberal Arts & Sciences
Rider University
- Certified SAFE 6.0 Scrum Master
- Real Estate Contracts
Master of Arts - Public Policy
Monmouth University
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