Jason Um
Novi,MI
Summary
Well organized Commercial Real Estate professional with secure knowledge of the commercial real estate process from site selection to closing. Extensive operational and sales experience with the ability to easily adapt to diverse environments. Looking to join the Trinity Health system to be a part of something bigger!
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Commercial Real Estate Agent
Swisher Commercial
10.2021 - Current
- Conduct site selection for multiple business uses throughout the United States
- Negotiate favorable terms for clients during lease and sale transactions, ensuring their satisfaction with the outcome.
- Collaborate with client design, construction and finance teams to ensure move in proper occupancy dates.
- Performed market research and analysis to determine accurate lease rates, property values and guide clients in making informed decisions.
- Increased client base by establishing and maintaining strong relationships via networking and client relationships.
Commercial Real Estate Agent
Vogel Advisors
08.2018 - 09.2021
- Conducted site selection for multiple business requirements throughout the United States, Mexico and Canada.
- Negotiated favorable terms for clients during lease and sale transactions, ensuring their satisfaction with the outcome.
- Performed market research and analysis to determine accurate lease rates, property values and guide clients in making informed decisions.
- Increased client base by establishing and maintaining strong relationships via networking and client relationships.
Independent Contractor
Self Employed Services
02.2010 - 08.2018
- Supervised teams of Korean document reviewers/translators working on international patent infringement cases
- Provide interpretation, document translation and proofreading services for clients such as General Motors Corp., Hyundai MOBIS, Domino’s Pizza, Ulsan Broadcasting Corp., and Henkel Corporation
- Served as Korean document reviewer/translator for international litigation
- Only non-attorney to 2nd chair depositions in South Korea
- Reviewed daily metrics and productivity to ensure adequate staffing
- Managed, coordinated and distributed workflow for multiple worksites
- Worked directly with Counsel and Discovery Partner to ensure proper workflow
Business Consultant
Private Law Firm
07.2008 - 01.2010
- Developed, nurtured and grew relationships with local government, unions, and community leaders
- Trained a team to enhance and grow business relationships
- Educated the public and connected with potential clients by delivering seminars on various real estate related topics
- Successfully retained over ten new clients per week.
Director of Operations
SCAN Inc
11.2004 - 06.2008
- Supervised and directed department heads to ensure successful sales and day-to-day operations
- Built relationships with C-level and municipal executives to lay foundation for future technical sales
- Procured multiple multi-million dollar municipal and corporate contracts
- Prepared proposals and presentations in response to RFP’s and RFQ’s.
Area Manager
Citibank, N.A.
04.2001 - 10.2004
- Performed workflow and process management analysis for Michigan sales operations
- Deployed process improvement strategies which measurably improved employee productivity
- Led team of financial center managers in Michigan in implementing programs that improved client retention by 12%
- Responsible for recruiting and training of sales consultants
- Worked with HR Director to enhance mitigation of risks for entire Midwest division
- Analyzed forecasted financial data to ensure branch profitability.
Education
BBA - Finance
Eastern Michigan University
Ypsilanti, MI12.1996
Skills
- Site Selection
- Lease Negotiation
- Property Management
- Financial Analysis
- Market Analysis
- Relationship Management
Languages
Korean
Full Professional
Timeline
Commercial Real Estate Agent
Swisher Commercial
10.2021 - Current
Commercial Real Estate Agent
Vogel Advisors
08.2018 - 09.2021
Independent Contractor
Self Employed Services
02.2010 - 08.2018
Business Consultant
Private Law Firm
07.2008 - 01.2010
Director of Operations
SCAN Inc
11.2004 - 06.2008
Area Manager
Citibank, N.A.
04.2001 - 10.2004
BBA - Finance
Eastern Michigan University