Patricia O’Connor
Summary
Fifteen years of experience in commercial real estate with expertise in corporate expansion procedures, site selection, and lease negotiations. Proficient in demographic market analysis and preparing REC presentations and summaries. Skilled at acting as a liaison between internal departments, brokers, and landlords. Highly organized and self-motivated with excellent communication skills.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Real Estate Manager
Spark Car Wash
New York, NY
03.2022 - 06.2024
- New store development initial launch into Long Island, Staten Island.
- Market analysis, detailed canvassing for targeted locations.
- Monitored market trends to determine optimal pricing strategies for properties.
- Drove deal flow pipeline, closed on 4 deals.
- Worked closely with developers, landlords, brokers, construction, and engineers through the approval process.
- Analyzed local zoning ordinances and building codes to ensure compliance when acquiring new properties.
Real Estate Consultant
Independent Contractor
12.2015 - 01.2022
- Assisted clients in identifying prime investment opportunities
- Negotiated with buyers, sellers, landlords and tenants to reach favorable agreements.
- Analyzed local housing market trends and identified potential opportunities for investment.
- Developed strategies to maximize profits for investors in the real estate market.
Director of Real Estate
RadioShack Corporation
New York, NY
12.2013 - 12.2014
- New store development, relocations, and renewals in regions ( New York Metro, NJ, PA )
- Identified and executed three new locations in NYC
- Store rebranding rollout
- Collaborated with senior management, operations, construction and legal.
- Financial analysis of new stores proformas, store closures
- Created and maintained strong landlord and broker relationships
Real Estate Manager
Walgreens / Duane Reade
New York, NY
01.2009 - 12.2013
- New store development, renewals, subleasing for Duane Reade and Walgreens in the greater New York Metro Area
- Executed 23 new multi-level locations all ground leases
- Analyzed and recommended cost, functionality, feasibility, and timelines of proposed sites
- Lease negotiation, amendments, terminations, and subleasing
- Collaborated with senior management, operations, construction and legal to develop the company’s strategic goals
- Financial analysis and recommendations
- Served as company liaison with local governmental authorities and community boards
Development Manager
Starbucks Coffee Company
New York, NY
08.2007 - 04.2008
- Managed launch of new stores in various outer borough locations
- Launched three new operational sites (FS and In Line)
- Create in-depth market and feasibility studies for senior management review
- Secured various real estate deals through thorough procurement processes
- Facilitated coordination among landlords, construction teams, and design units for project timing
Real Estate Manager
7-Eleven, Inc.
Melville, NY
06.2004 - 07.2007
- Oversaw development of new stores in the New York Metro area
- Expanded site portfolio with 23 new locations
- Negotiated lease agreements for corporate and franchise business models
- Surpassed organizational benchmarks
Real Estate Manager
Eckerd Drugs, Inc.
Melville, NY
03.2001 - 10.2004
- New store development in the New York Metro (Boroughs, Long Island, Upper/Lower NY State, Westchester, and Connecticut).
- Identified and executed 6 new locations (FS and End caps).
- Conducted market tours to identify potential store sites
- Negotiated and amended lease agreements
- Coordinated efforts across multiple departments to create company strategies
- Prepared financial proformas
- Work with local governmental agencies to obtain variances and zoning approvals
Education
Real Estate Business Law - leasing and negotiation
NYU
New York, NY01.2003
Business Management -
Suffolk Community College
01.1992
Skills
- Capital budgeting
- Due diligence
- Portfolio Management
- Lease negotiation
- Site development
- Communication
- Knowledge of leasing and market conditions
- Contract Negotiation
Certification
- NYS Broker
Timeline
Real Estate Manager
Spark Car Wash
03.2022 - 06.2024
Real Estate Consultant
Independent Contractor
12.2015 - 01.2022
Director of Real Estate
RadioShack Corporation
12.2013 - 12.2014
Real Estate Manager
Walgreens / Duane Reade
01.2009 - 12.2013
Development Manager
Starbucks Coffee Company
08.2007 - 04.2008
Real Estate Manager
7-Eleven, Inc.
06.2004 - 07.2007
Real Estate Manager
Eckerd Drugs, Inc.
03.2001 - 10.2004
Real Estate Business Law - leasing and negotiation
NYU
Business Management -
Suffolk Community College
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