Elizabeth Houser

Well-versed Commercial Real Estate Professional with 29 years of proven success in retail leasing, sales and management. Responsible for all aspects of shopping center leasing with the ultimate goal of increasing NOI, improving the merchandising mix, and increasing occupancy. Handled all new leases, renewals, amendments, assignments, specialty leases, relocations and terminations. Driven and dedicated, a top producer that sourced and negotiated intricate lease contracts with many of the county's most sought after retail brands such as Kroger, TJMAxx, Planet Fitness, Ulta, Sheetz, Dollar Tree, Panda Express, Buff City Soap and Petsmart. Developed excellent prospecting skills thru cold calling, canvassing and networking to find viable long lasting tenants. An expert in analyzing retail trends, traffic patterns, demographics, and competition. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Excellent financial analysis ability which created strong returns and lasting profitable transactions for the company. Dedicated to nurturing strong industry relationships with key decision makers, retailers and brokers. Successful at hiring and managing administrative staff, leasing professionals and brokers. Played an intricate roll in the planning and leasing of redevelopment projects and out parcel development, including store layout, tenant mix, facade design, and zoning. Budgeted and forecast each property. Organizational competency, used Salesforce daily as a contact database. Strong sense of personal responsibility and integrity with desire to excel and grow. Ready to bring knowledge and abilities to a challenging new role with potential for long-term career advancement and success.

Ability to travel.

Member of ICSC (International Council of Shopping Centers) since 1994. Attended national, regional and local ICSC deal making events annually across the country in Las Vegas, Chicago, Detroit, Columbus, Cincinnati, Nashville, and Orlando.

References available upon request.