A highly motivated and effective business unit leader experienced in Operations Management, Service Contract Negotiations, Lease Management and Employee Relations. Adept at fostering teamwork and innovation to accomplish strategic goals. Skilled in tactical business planning, negotiations, client interface and analytical deliberation.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
Work History
Consultant
Gerson Lehrman Group
02.2023 - Current
Manage all aspects of a Class A multi-owner commercial condominium property including property management, security staff, tenant relations, project and construction management, vendor management, sourcing, insurance and management of property staff
Liaison with owners and contractors to facilitate sale and or purchase of units
Conduct regular Condominium Board Meetings for four separate boards to obtain approval for common area work as well as individual client meetings to obtain funding and approval for individual client work.
Portfolio Manager
Avison Young
01.2021 - 08.2022
Responsible for the day-to-day operations of Avison Young's managed buildings and delivering professional service to clients.
Senior Property Manager
Cushman & Wakefield
11.2017 - 05.2019
Manage all aspects of a Class A multi-tenant client commercial condominium property including property management, tenant relations, project and construction management, vendor management, sourcing, insurance and management of property staff
Liaison with City Agencies on behalf of Condominium to facilitate construction work and maintenance of MTA train station and public park Conduct regular Board of Manager Meetings to obtain approval for common area work as well as individual client meetings to obtain funding and approval for individual client work
General Manager
Cushman & Wakefield
06.2015 - 11.2017
Responsible for managing and supporting the New York Office's Real Estate Management Services portfolio of buildings ranging from commercial office, retail properties, industrial and residential assets as well as Sotheby’s Main Auction House
MRI
Yardi
Okta
Avid
General Manager
Cushman & Wakefield
03.2013 - 06.2015
Consult with owners and representatives on Real Estate related topics, including financial, operations, project and product selection Advise on staffing needs and objectives as well recruitment needs and approaches.
Senior Property Comptroller
Cushman & Wakefield
04.2009 - 03.2013
Property consisting of 1 million rsf with both client and subtenant space Developed and controlled annual budgets for operating and capital expenses
Forecasted management plans and prepared monthly performance, explaining variances
Coordinated all accounts payables and receivables for subtenant and client charges
Reviewed and approved all new leases and lease amendments and abstracts
Coordinated and managed monthly rent statement process Conducted Operating Expense Budget performance review with Property Management Team and client
Major Accomplishments: Managed an Energy Management Software System upgrade and Sub-Meter Replacement Project for entire facility Managed the pilot roll out project for a Property Management software system to link all properties in the portfolio (9 million sf) and to link tenant billing to provide an automated rent statement
Participated in the committee to roll out a fusion program to link all data systems within the portfolio (9 million sf)
Managed 3 large tenant Operating Expense Audits with third party auditors and avoided major reimbursements/credits.
Corporate Leasing
Cushman & Wakefield for UBS Financial Services
11.2007 - 04.2009
Administered lease portfolio and ensured that lease obligations were met on a timely and accurate basis
Reviewed lease documentation and prepared abstracts
Ensured that the corporate leasing system was properly updated and control standards were met
Identified lease options and opportunities
Performed desktop audits and financial analysis
Prepared annual income and expense budgets, verified monthly rent roll and document variances
Interacted with Landlords, Tenants, Managing Agents, Brokers, internal clients, Lease Negotiators, Legal Finance and Tax Authorities Prepared write-off estimates for office closures.
Senior Property Manager
Cushman & Wakefield for UBS Financial Services
11.2004 - 11.2007
Responsible for all project work oversight and management.
Manage all aspects of a Class A multi-tenant commercial property and Retail Brownstone including property management, tenant relations, project and construction management, vendor management, sourcing, insurance and management of property staff
Responsible for project management of approximately 87,189 rsf of build outs for 8 different tenants in 16 months
Assist Leasing/Brokerage Group in lease renewals and new leases Major Accomplishments: Successfully managed the construction and renovation of approximately 90,000 rsf for 8 renewed and new tenants on schedule and to specifications Successfully managed a major 9 month long Façade Project for 32 stories of masonry elevations.
Responsible for financial management and reporting for client
Property Manager
Cushman & Wakefield for UBS Financial Services
07.2000 - 11.2004
Supervised and coordinated the operations of staff to include the administration of the UBS Portfolio in New York, New Jersey and supplier sourcing program for NY and NJ portfolio
Maintained and managed all Human Resources files including New Hire/Termination packages, Leave of Absences and Employee Benefits, act as liaison between Corporate Office and employee for all Human Resources issues.
Assistant Property Manager
Cushman & Wakefield for Paine Webber
08.1999 - 07.2000
Assistant Property Manager
Cushman & Wakefield for Chase Manhattan Bank
12.1994 - 08.1999
Education
MBA - Marketing
Pace University
New York, NY
BA - Business Management
Pace University
New York, NY
Skills
MS Word
Excel
PowerPoint
BIG
Responsible for managing and supporting the New York Office's Real Estate Management Services portfolio of buildings ranging from commercial office, retail properties, industrial and residential assets as well as Sotheby’s Main Auction House