Julia Edwards
Mount Juliet,TN
Summary
With a proven track record at CBRE, I excel in lease management and property operations, leveraging expertise in Real Estate Management Systems like CoStar and Salesforce. Renowned for negotiating cost reductions and spearheading projects, my strategic approach and problem-solving skills drive operational excellence and stakeholder satisfaction. Adapt quickly to new challenges and changes in the business environment ensuring continued client collaboration and satisfaction.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Lease Analyst
CBRE
Mount Juliet, TN
11.2013 - Current
- Monitored lease expiration dates and prepared renewal or termination notices as needed.
- Facilitated communication between landlords and tenants throughout the entire leasing process.
- Organized and maintained accurate records of all leases and related documentation.
- Interpreted lease provisions for both internal staff members and external stakeholders.
- Presented plans to client with smooth and professional presentations to enhance buy-in chance and promote collaboration.
- Researched tenant inquiries, disputes, and discrepancies in a timely manner.
- Managed databases containing critical information about leased assets.
- Provided guidance on legal matters such as contract interpretation and compliance with regulations.
- Helped to develop and implement strategies for improving lease administration processes.
- Reviewed and analyzed complex lease documents to ensure accuracy of data entry into the system.
- Processed tenant invoices accurately according to established procedures.
- Achieved cost savings by reviewing client invoicing, reconciling accounts, and performing desktop audits.
Property Manager
UAH Property Management
Dallas, TX
- Worked as on-site management of a newly renovated 12-story tax credit residential high-rise.
- Involvement in all aspects of the renovation helped facilitate weekly construction meetings.
- The lease-up of 107 units was completed in four months, gaining economic occupancy within six months of the opening of the property.
- Directing and advising all operational procedures, such as on-site teams, including security, engineering, and janitorial.
- Coordinated directly with contractors, vendors, and engineering staff to attain the most cost-effective and efficient replacements and installations for building maintenance.
- Responsible for invoice approvals for vendors, as well as resident billing and collections.
Property Manager
Pillar Commercial
Dallas, TX
- Managed on-site operations of 500,000 square feet Class A office buildings.
- Directing and advising all operational procedures, such as on-site teams, including security, engineering, and janitorial.
- Coordinated directly with contractors, vendors, and engineering staff to attain the most cost-effective and efficient replacements and installations for building maintenance.
- Guided potential tenants through property options based on needs assessment.
- Excellent at tenant dispute resolution.
- Prepared and presented annual operating and capital budgets, as well as quarterly variance reports, to the President and Asset Manager.
- Responsible for negotiating vendor contracts and approving all invoicing for all projects.
- Decreased the 2010 budget by 50% through renegotiating vendor contracts.
- Accomplishments: Coordinated and managed full elevator modernization projects simultaneously in both buildings for a total cost of $2.2 million; project manager for restroom renovations totaling $200k to comply with ADA guidelines; coordinated and managed tenant improvements throughout the buildings totaling over $800k; and project manager for the replacement of a $100k cooling tower.
Education
B.A. - Sociology
Occidental College
Los Angeles, CASkills
- Windows & MAC OSX Operating System
- MS Office Suite, Microsoft Teams
- Real Estate Management Systems: CoStar, Salesforce, Smartsheet, Harbor Flex, SharePoint
- Accounting Systems: Oracle, PeopleSoft, Yardi, Rent Manager, MAS, Skyline, Client In-house Database System (Payment Services)
- Notary Public of Texas
- Preparation of Lease Agreements/Renewals/Extensions
- Lease abstracting
- AP/AR Payments and Collections
Affiliations
- Learning Portuguese to promote team collaboration, comraderie and fun.
- Travel outside the U.S.
Timeline
Senior Lease Analyst
CBRE
11.2013 - Current
Property Manager
UAH Property Management
Property Manager
Pillar Commercial
B.A. - Sociology
Occidental College