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Kyley Yanker

St. Louis,Missouri

Summary

Results-driven leader with proven success in leading store development teams to achieve targets and expand market reach. Skilled in developing effective market strategies, fostering local relationships, and identifying new growth opportunities. Demonstrated ability to improve team performance through coaching and motivational techniques.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

Store Development Director

Starbucks Coffee Company
Saint Louis, MO
05.2023 - Current
  • Leads the execution of a strategic regional plan, which includes reviewing lease expirations and developing plans for new stores, renewals, relocations, expansions, and closures.
  • Leads the real estate and construction teams across 9 states in partnership with Design teams, supporting new site development and the remodeling of existing stores to ensure timely and cost effective completion.
  • Handles fiscal planning for Store Development's regional operations.

Store Development Manager

Starbucks Coffee Company
St. Louis, MO
05.2021 - 05.2023
  • Manages local brokers to develop an integrated market plan & execute upon the strategy
  • Lead execution of strategic portfolio plan which includes reviewing lease expirations & developing plans for new stores, renewals, relocations, expansions & closures
  • Determines how financial objectives such as sales and profit will be achieved through proactive management of the portfolio
  • Guides analyses on impact of renovation cycles, sales transfer, initiative rollouts, & store expansions
  • Lead the store development process from site selection through store opening to ensure all timelines remain on schedule

Senior Real Estate Manager

Tropical Smoothie Café, LLC
St. Louis, MO
10.2016 - 05.2021
  • After promotion to Senior Manager, all tasks below remain a part of the position; however, new role now caters to high priority, growth markets with multi - unit franchisees managing new development, relocations, & renewals
  • Developed market build - out strategies & growth plans in new entry DMAs
  • Successfully onboard new team members & subsequently implement the training for seamless entry into respective roles
  • This is inclusive of the creation & a streamlined version of a new - hire training manual
  • Effectively managed all relocation & renewals for franchisees
  • Successfully work with franchisees on a national level to guide them in the market planning & the site selection process
  • Created & implemented a RE committee within the brand to efficiently process site selection on a national scale on a weekly basis
  • Collaborate with other leaders in the company to ensure that the appropriate partners are vetted & are able to successfully promote the brand in target markets
  • Manage over 150 deals in multiple markets every year while adhering to distinct execution deadlines

Manager, US Real Estate

Tim Hortons
St. Louis, MO
10.2015 - 10.2016
  • Responsible for the US market expansion strategy encompassing multiple regions
  • Tasked with managing over 45 deals each with a separately aggressive timeline for opening
  • Was offered promotion within three months of arrival to create & implement a new real estate structure, streamline process, & oversee its' execution followed by an offer to head the US Real Estate Department

Area Real Estate Manager

McDonald's Corporation
St. Louis, MO
08.2014 - 10.2015
  • Responsible for lead market growth & execution of McDonald's Corporation Real Estate development strategy within market territory
  • Focus on achieving company goals through franchise relationship management
  • Comprehensive trade - area analysis, market planning, purchase & lease negotiations, site analysis, site selection, & project management

Retail Broker

Cushman & Wakefield | Gateway Commercial
St. Louis, MO
08.2013 - 08.2014
  • Focus on property & buyer/tenant representation in the retail sector
  • Specialize in retail brokerage in the St
  • Louis & Illinois areas
  • Aggressively work to fill retail / land vacancies

Assistant Real Estate Manager

CBRE
St. Louis, MO
08.2012 - 08.2013
  • Co-managed a Class A office building consisting of 372,000 SF
  • Organized & managed several onsite construction projects
  • Efficiently assisted in the day-to-day financials for the property

Real Estate Services Coordinator

CBRE
St. Louis, MO
01.2012 - 08.2012
  • Assisted in the management of a portfolio consisting of 10 properties
  • Helped manage all aspects of the engineering team
  • Assisted on various projects with the Director of Asset Services

Education

BS of Business Administration - Marketing Major

University of Mississippi
Oxford, MS
05.2011

Skills

  • Serve as a leader for the company on market planning, brand expansion, & strategy to enhancedevelopment, programs, processes, & performance within our team
  • Excellent relationship development skills; consistently recognized as being proactive in creating & maintaining rapport with key contacts
  • Dedicated team member who works diligently with colleagues on current goals
  • Proven record as an enthusiastic learner; able to efficiently process complex information for solving problems & obtaining goals
  • Effective communicator & negotiator with talent for handling problem accounts & promoting new business
  • Results-Oriented Leader

Leadershipandorganizations

  • ICSC Member, 05/13, Present
  • CCIM Member / Course 101 Complete, 10/14, Present
  • Kids Rock Cancer-Young Board Member, 2012, Present
  • 2013 Asset Services Team Player of the Year, 12/13

Timeline

Store Development Director

Starbucks Coffee Company
05.2023 - Current

Store Development Manager

Starbucks Coffee Company
05.2021 - 05.2023

Senior Real Estate Manager

Tropical Smoothie Café, LLC
10.2016 - 05.2021

Manager, US Real Estate

Tim Hortons
10.2015 - 10.2016

Area Real Estate Manager

McDonald's Corporation
08.2014 - 10.2015

Retail Broker

Cushman & Wakefield | Gateway Commercial
08.2013 - 08.2014

Assistant Real Estate Manager

CBRE
08.2012 - 08.2013

Real Estate Services Coordinator

CBRE
01.2012 - 08.2012

BS of Business Administration - Marketing Major

University of Mississippi

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