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Nadia Gilmore

Nadia Gilmore

Business & Sales
Los Angeles,CA

Summary

Business and sales executive with over 25 years of experience in the real estate sector. Proven expertise in negotiation, relationship management, and team leadership, consistently achieving high-performance sales results. Recognized for work quality, adaptability, and professionalism, contributing to sustained success in competitive markets.

Overview

28
28
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Vice President, Leasing

COMBINED PROPERTIES, INC.
Beverly Hills, CA
11.2007 - 12.2024
  • At the helm of the Leasing and Tenant Coordination departments, accountable for 18 properties across Southern California.
  • Over a 15-yr tracking period (tracking commenced in 2010), continuously maintained exceptional portfolio occupancy through effective leasing strategies resulting in:

*Occupancy consistently above 96%

*Approximately 2.2 Million sf of new leases and renewals fully executed

*Approximately $375 Million in income generation for the company

*Approximately $5.8 Billion in portfolio value for the company

  • Directed all leasing and tenant coordination/build-out activities, including firsthand negotiation of new leases, renewals, amendments, assignments, anchor approvals, and strategic tenant relationships.
  • Expertise in creating reliable property income through strengthening, repositioning, and upgrading the tenant mix, using synergistic co-tenanting, site plan and area analysis, skillful lease negotiations, and TI/construction coordination.
  • Cultivated and maintained industry relationships to capitalize on opportunities and maximize business success resulting in executed deals with retail leaders such as Whole Foods, Wal-Mart, Sprouts, Ralphs, Vons, Trader Joe's, Michaels, Marshalls, Home Goods, Ross, LA Fitness, Total Wine & More, DSW, Rite Aid, Five Below, Sola Salon Suites, Skechers, Big 5, Unleashed, Pet Food Express, Starbucks, Chase Bank, Wells Fargo, Massage Envy, Unleashed by Petco, Chipotle, Panda Express, O'Reilly, T-Mobile, AT&T, AAA, Pacific Dental – in addition to countless more national and regional chain tenants.
  • Managed in-house and third-party teams of 10-20 members to ensure operational success.
  • Contributed to annual corporate planning and goal setting, and 5-year strategic planning initiatives.
  • Collaborated daily with C-suite executives, attorneys, property management, capital markets, construction, and development teams.
  • Provided annual lease proforma budgets and forecasts, managed corporate reporting for property leasing, and oversaw joint partner relations.
  • Enhanced company culture while adding value to the bottom line through strategic initiatives.
  • (Combined closed their West Coast office on 12/31/24 due to the sale of the majority of their West Coast property portfolio.)

Director of Leasing

SHEA PROPERTIES, INC.
Westlake, CA
06.2005 - 11.2007
  • Prior to transferring when recruited by Combined Properties, managed the merchandising, marketing, and procurement of national retail tenants for an 875,000-square-foot commercial development.
  • Sourced, negotiated, and executed Whole Foods as the lead anchor tenant.
  • Attracted, sourced, and negotiated LOIs and new leases with lifestyle tenants including REI, Cheesecake Factory, Yard House, Lululemon, Bath & Body Works, and many others.
  • Conducted all LOI and lease negotiations while overseeing budgeting and income forecasting.
  • Negotiated with in-house and third-party attorneys for the execution of lease agreements.
  • Coordinated with architects on store layouts and pre-development planning.

Regional Director of Leasing

FIRST WASHINGTON REALTY, INC.
Newhall, CA
06.2003 - 06.2005

(First Washington closed all West Coast offices in 2005 due to the sale of their West Coast property portfolio.)

  • Managed the leasing, marketing, and stabilization of First Washington's California portfolio of 17 shopping centers.
  • Created and implemented programs to stabilize, reposition, and enhance property value.
  • Executed marketing, procurement, negotiation, and documentation for new leases, renewals, expansions and relocations across various tenant categories and sizes.
  • Established FW's presence on the West Coast through the opening of their Newhall/Los Angeles office in 2003, as well as introducing and representing the company throughout California to build tenant and brokerage relationships.

Director of Retail Leasing and Sales

CORELAND COMPANIES
Sherman Oaks, CA
04.2002 - 06.2003
  • Prior to transferring when recruited by First Washington, successfully procured and managed a new portfolio of 12 neighborhood, community, and power centers in the first year of brokerage.
  • Responsible for the procurement, leasing, and sales of third-party retail property accounts.
  • Details of duties and responsibilities can be provided upon request.

Senior Leasing Director

DEVELOPERS DIVERSIFIED REALTY CORP.
Los Angeles, CA
10.2000 - 04.2002
  • Collaborating closely with the VP of Leasing, directed the Los Angeles based leasing staff responsible for a 40-property Power, Neighborhood, Lifestyle and Community shopping center portfolio throughout California.
  • Executed marketing, procurement, negotiation, and documentation for new leases, renewals, expansions, amendments, etc. across various tenant types.
  • Details of duties and responsibilities can be provided upon request.

Director of Leasing

BURNHAM PACIFIC PROPERTIES, INC.
Los Angeles, CA
06.1997 - 02.2001

(Burnham Pacific closed in 2001-2002 due to the sale of the entire property portfolio. Note: there was a 5-month overlap with Developers Diversified when I worked with both companies simultaneously.)

  • Directed the leasing department in the redevelopment and re-tenanting of 50 shopping centers across California, Washington, and Oregon.
  • Negotiated anchor, sub-anchor, and regional leases, ensuring final documentation and compliance, and oversaw tenant renewals, relocations, and expansions to maximize occupancy rates.
  • Details of duties and responsibilities can be provided upon request.

Skills

  • Sales negotiations and deal closing
  • Revenue generation
  • Team leadership
  • Relationship management
  • Contract expertise
  • Client placement and requirements
  • Analytical skills
  • Mentoring and motivation
  • Problem solving
  • Collaboration and adaptability
  • Efficiency and diligence
  • Recruiting and hiring

Timeline

Senior Vice President, Leasing

COMBINED PROPERTIES, INC.
11.2007 - 12.2024

Director of Leasing

SHEA PROPERTIES, INC.
06.2005 - 11.2007

Regional Director of Leasing

FIRST WASHINGTON REALTY, INC.
06.2003 - 06.2005

Director of Retail Leasing and Sales

CORELAND COMPANIES
04.2002 - 06.2003

Senior Leasing Director

DEVELOPERS DIVERSIFIED REALTY CORP.
10.2000 - 04.2002

Director of Leasing

BURNHAM PACIFIC PROPERTIES, INC.
06.1997 - 02.2001

Affiliations

Board Member - Treasurer
Toastmasters 90210
Jul 2016 - Oct 2018 · 2 yrs 4 mos

Education And Professional Affiliations

  • MOORPARK COLLEGE, Moorpark, CA, Business Administration
  • California Salesperson License, #00956690
  • International Council of Shopping Centers
  • OWE (Organization of Women Executives)
  • ACRE of Southern California

References

References available upon request.
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