David S. Wright
Summary
Disciplines: Asset and Portfolio Management, Development, Construction Management, Leasing and Property Management.
Property Types: Commerical office, retail, multi-unit residential, parking, industrial.
Characteristics: Results oriented, team builder and leader, creative, fiscally responsible, productive and driven.
Overview
38
38
years of professional experience
Work History
General Manager
ZCMI Center
Salt Lake City, UT
- Managed leasing and operations of the ZCMI Center and later the Crossroads Mall
- Managed staff, including marketing director and assistant, mall ambassadors, security, cleaning and parking staff.
- Created and implemented 2002 Olympic plan during SLC Winter Olympics which included staffing plan, operations plan, security plan, etc.
- Trained assistant mall manager in budgeting process.
- Implemented joint marketing plan with Crossroads mall to save money in marking budget while increasing market exposure.
Property Manager
Zions Securities Corporation
- Responsible for operations, budgets, leasing and maintenance staff for several office buildings in Salt Lake City
- Trained assistant property managers.
President
Quality Building Maintenance
Kaysville, UT
01.2020 - Current
- Directed daily operations of Commerical cleaning company, handling client concerns; seeking successful resolutions, arranging for repair contractors and maintaining existing relationships.
- Cultivated strong relationships, adding new business to existing client base and overseeing purchase of a northern UT cleaning company increasing business portfolio,
- Managed supervisory employees to maximize productivity while training staff on best practices and procedures
Vice President/Partner
Capstone Property Management
Salt Lake City, UT
01.2013 - 01.2020
- Directed property management functions insuring commercial properties were maintained and operating correctly, maximizing returns and protecting owner's investment.
- Strengthened existing client relationships while building new business relationships to secure long-term growth for Capstone resulting in doubling company portfolio in only 5 years.
Asset Manager - Income Properties/Portfolio Manage
Property Reserve Inc
Salt Lake City, UT
01.2010 - 01.2013
- Directed management and profitability of income properties portfolio including residential apartments, Industrial and Commercial properties for PRI Income Group in New York, North Carolina and California.
- Developed property business plans and strategies to insure appropriate financial returns for portfolio.
- Set leasing guidelines and approved all leases, developing and implementing capital plans along with reviewing and approving all operating budgets for each property.
- Analyzed performance of each property, evaluating market positions to make accurate buy and sell recommendations.
- Directed hiring of third party fee management companies to manage income property and hiring of leasing broker.
- Reviewed and analyzed market conditions, understanding economic drivers for each market and the effects of the economy to specific property performance
Senior Property Manager
Zions Securities Corporation
Salt Lake City, UT
01.1986 - 01.2010
- Directed group of property managers and staff
- Responsible for operation of over 1 million square feet of commercial office space.
- Oversaw completion of property budgets, implemented cost control measures to insure property profitability and high quality maintenance.
- Hired appraisal companies to appraise and value properties, reviewing and approving appraisals.
- Directed remodel of Zions Bank Building, completing project on time and within budget.
- Directed construction of Ensign Plaza South and Colonial Court 2 Apartments in Ogden, UT.
- Managed over 1 million square feet of retail space and oversaw lease termination process of Crossroads and ZCMI Center Malls in anticipation of City Creek Development.
- Directed several business units of ZSC, including parking operations, construction, and construction management.
- Established maintenance procedures to reduce major capital expenditures.
- Increased operational efficiency and lease rates, leading market in each product classification.
- Negotiated leases with new tenants and oversaw negotiations of lease renewals.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - History
Weber State University
Ogden, UTCertified Property Manager (CPM) -
Institute of Real Estate Management
Salt Lake City, UTLicensed Real Estate Agent -
Utah Department Of Real Estate
UTSkills
- Past president of Salt Lake Chapter of Building Owners and Managers Association (BOMA)
- Founding member BOMA Asset Management Council
- Past President of Downtown Retail Merchants Association
- Past member of Salt Lake Chamber Board of Governors
- Past Regional President of BOMA Pacific Southwest Region
- Enjoy participating in all sports and spending time with family
Timeline
President
Quality Building Maintenance
01.2020 - Current
Vice President/Partner
Capstone Property Management
01.2013 - 01.2020
Asset Manager - Income Properties/Portfolio Manage
Property Reserve Inc
01.2010 - 01.2013
Senior Property Manager
Zions Securities Corporation
01.1986 - 01.2010
General Manager
ZCMI Center
Property Manager
Zions Securities Corporation
Some College (No Degree) - History
Weber State University
Certified Property Manager (CPM) -
Institute of Real Estate Management
Licensed Real Estate Agent -
Utah Department Of Real Estate