Kristin Walseth
San Clemente,CA
Summary
Versatile, highly-motivated, team-oriented and experienced Senior Leasing Executive. Hands-on sales, merchandising and property management background with a solid track record of success in leasing A+ shopping centers throughout Orange and LA Counties. Seeking an executive leasing position within an established, reputable and growing organization.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Director of Leasing
99 Ranch Market/Sunny Skies Terrace
Buena Park, CA
01.2024 - Current
- Enhanced merchandising strategies and negotiated contracts for a variety of 99 Ranch anchored assets such as grocery-anchored centers, multi-level power centers, and food halls.
- Developed and implemented strategic plans to maximize organizational efficiency, effectiveness, and profitability.
- Oversaw budgeting processes and ensured fiscal responsibility was maintained throughout the year.
- Collaborated with executive leadership team to develop long-term leasing objectives that would drive success.
- Managed leasing team and external listing brokers in California and Nevada.
- Monitored industry trends and made recommendations on how they could be leveraged by the organization.
- Represented the organization at industry events, conferences, and external meetings.
Retail Partner
Retail Insite
Solana Beach, CA
10.2022 - 01.2024
- Obtained and managed multiple listings with major Orange County retail developers/owners.
- Identified new opportunities for growth and development.
- Focused on improving shopping center merchant mix, overall customer experience and center profitability.
- Negotiated proposal and lease contracts.
- Cultivated and grew extensive network of industry contacts.
- Notable Listings: LOCAL (Mission Viejo design center), Santa Margarita Marketplace, The Row in Lake Forest, Downtown Brea District, Downtown Huntington Beach (oceanfront new restaurant development).
Senior Director of Leasing
Irvine Company Retail Properties
Irvine, CA
11.2010 - 07.2022
- Responsible for leasing neighborhood and regional shopping centers through strategic merchandising, canvassing like-minded centers and locations, lease negotiations and maintaining strong broker/tenant relationships as well as market knowledge.
- Leased over 40 shopping centers or 4,000,000 square feet of retail.
- Coordinated with all internal departments including Tenant Coordination, Property Management, Marketing, Legal and Finance on a daily basis.
- Weekly presentations given to the executive Real Estate Committee for deal approval.
- Developed and implemented strategic plans to maximize organizational efficiency, effectiveness, and profitability.
- Collaborated with the executive leadership team to develop long-term objectives that would drive success.
- Monitored industry trends and made recommendations on how they could be leveraged by the organization.
- Notable Transactions: Mathis Brothers (164K SF), Best Buy (55K SF), Total Wine & More (25K SF), Petsmart (35K SF), Providence Healthcare (25K SF), Hobby Lobby (45K SF), Amazon Fresh Market (45K SF), Wholesome Choice (40K SF), Gap, Marmi, White House Black Market, Coastal Cool, VICI, Vinfast, Bluemercury, Starbucks, Fast 5 Car Wash, Chick Fil A, Mendocino Farms, Snooze Eatery, Tidelli Outdoor Living, Chase Bank, Luxottica Brands, Natuzzi, McKee & Co., Sephora, Ulta, Chipotle, Xponential Fitness Brands.
- Notable Shopping Centers: The Market Place, Fashion Island, Irvine Spectrum, Crystal Cove, Corona Del Mar Plaza, University Center.
Director of Property Management
Wohl Investment Company
Newport Beach, CA
11.2005 - 10.2010
- Managed the company's retail, office and industrial portfolio including day-to-day operations such as leasing, rent collection, maintenance, vendors, construction oversight, tenant relations, and evictions.
- Conducted regular inspections of all properties to ensure lease compliance, safety and cleanliness.
- Collaborated with Finance and Ownership on annual budgets and capital improvement recommendations.
- Notable Properties: 17th Street Promenade, Westport Plaza, Newport 17th Plaza, College Business Park, Claremont Village, Tustin La Palma Center, City of San Bernardino Business Center.
Education
Bachelor's Degree -
University of Puget Sound
05.2005
Skills
- Team Building and Motivation
- Core Values Management
- Key Performance Indicators
- Reporting Expertise
- Executive Team Relations
- Market Understanding
- Prospecting Skills
- Contract Management
- Business Development
- Budget Development and Maintenance
- Contract Negotiation
- Project Coordination
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Charismatic Leader
- Strategic Planning
- Creativity and Innovation
Certification
- Real Estate Salesperson License
- ICSC Member
- ChainLinks Member
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Senior Director of Leasing
99 Ranch Market/Sunny Skies Terrace
01.2024 - Current
Retail Partner
Retail Insite
10.2022 - 01.2024
Senior Director of Leasing
Irvine Company Retail Properties
11.2010 - 07.2022
Director of Property Management
Wohl Investment Company
11.2005 - 10.2010
Bachelor's Degree -
University of Puget Sound
- Real Estate Salesperson License
- ICSC Member
- ChainLinks Member
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