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Shaun Checa

Los Angeles,CA

Summary

Real estate executive with over 12 years of experience in portfolio and transaction management, specializing in operational efficiency and strategic planning for multi-billion-dollar asset portfolios. Expertise in lease negotiations, asset monetization, and ESG integration, aligning real estate strategies with corporate objectives. Proven ability to drive cost optimization and implement innovative solutions, enhancing productivity and achieving organizational goals. Strong leadership skills with a focus on team development, change management, and business continuity.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Portfolio & Transactions Manager

AT&T
Los Angeles, California
10.2021 - Current
  • Quality Assurance Senior Manager of U.S. real estate transactions comprising telecom central offices, data centers, multi-tenant offices, laboratories, call centers, training centers, easements, parking lots/structures, land, satellite and microwave radio towers, etc.
  • Acting Senior Portfolio Manager of owned/leased real estate comprising multi-tenant offices, work centers, storage units, modular units, garages, easements, land, and parking lot/structure sites in eleven western states.
  • Transaction Manager of owned/leased real estate comprised of small central offices, satellite & microwave radio towers, land, parking lots/structures, and network equipment sites in California statewide.
  • AUM: $8.65B, 153M sq. ft.; 86% of the domestic portfolio, excluding retail sites.
  • Review and approve an average of ten weekly real estate transactions submitted by Senior Portfolio, Asset, and Transaction managers to ensure all economic data in the financial model and business case adhere to real estate/financial corporate policies and that the transaction benefits AT&T.
  • Provided real estate transaction expertise to Sr. Portfolio & Transaction Managers, ensuring accurate financial modeling, deal structuring, and compliance with corporate policies.
  • Developed and executed real estate strategies that enhanced employee productivity and cost efficiencies. Conducted economic analyses to optimize capital and expense allocations, identifying underutilized assets for monetization or lease termination.
  • Reviewed, audited, and executed an average of 10 monthly lease contracts, amendments, and permits in collaboration with AT&T legal counsel.
  • Manage National Tenant Improvement Allowance projects with a total budget of $76.4M to ensure that each respective property's TIA is allocated efficiently to capital projects and rent before the deadline.
  • Oversee the Project Portfolio Tracker within 2 out of 3 regions (~78 projects annually) to ensure senior leadership is effectively informed about expenses, capital costs, annualized savings, reduction of portfolio square footage, and property sales.
  • Developed an FAQ webpage to assist Senior Portfolio and Transaction Managers with frequent questions and errors when starting a real estate transaction.
  • Other Accomplishments: (1) Led 60 lease renewal transactions, (2) Led twelve lease terminations/contractions with an annualized rent savings of $11.8M, (3) Led two impairment projects resulting in 44.5K sq. ft. impaired, (4) Led four complex property sales, and (5) Led a major relocation project for 38 Business Units (with 62 subBUs) that resulted in a net annualized savings of $2.29M and a net sq. ft. reduction of 54K; project completed within six months.

Senior Facilities Manager

CBRE Inc.
01.2020 - 09.2021
  • Management of owned/leased real estate portfolio (900K sq. ft., 120+ facilities) comprised of multi-tenant offices and retail banks in California and Washington.
  • Managed and created an M&R expense budget of $1.4M and a capital budget of $2M-forecasted 10-year client capital asset plans for the entire western portfolio.
  • Managed multiple capital projects, i.e., carpet & paint projects, office reconfigurations, relocation projects, etc.
  • Reviewed and managed multiple vendor maintenance contract renewals and reviewed all facility maintenance obligations for property lease renewals to ensure cost efficiencies for the annual budgets.
  • Technology management/innovation: We beta-tested the new Service Insight 7 platform for work order management, iAuditor for the janitorial auditing system, and Smart Sheets for the Near-Miss safety program. We also implemented Microsoft Teams for vendor communication, document organization, and invoice approval to optimize workflow processes.
  • Management of four employees. Implemented cross-training of staff to alleviate any facility operation disruptions.
  • California Business Continuity facility management team led to minimize business disruptions during the COVID19 pandemic and George Floyd riots.
  • Spearheaded national programs: the COVID-19 Cleaning initiative, the Safety Pre-Task Analysis documentation, and the SAP-Ariba Invoicing-Supplier Implementation initiative. Participated as a team member in an employee engagement committee to enhance employee constructive collaboration on the account.
  • Received MVP of the Year (2020) national account award for consistent high remarks in all involved projects, ensuring the CA portfolio didn't miss a beat through all the personnel changes and the COVID-19 pandemic (in fact, it thrived under his leadership), volunteering and contributing to every committee, being a solid support for the Facilities Operation Director (supervisor), having a great 'can-do' attitude, receiving several client appreciation, and the first Western Sr. Mgr. in five years to have a portfolio budget variance of 1% (2.5% variance objective).

Facilities Manager

CBRE Inc.
05.2018 - 12.2019
  • Management of owned/leased real estate portfolio (371K sq. ft., 38+ facilities) comprised of multi-tenant offices and retail banks in the Southern California region.
  • Managed and created an M&R expense budget of $424K and a capital budget of $1.3M.
  • Project management for facility tenant improvement renovations, such as environmental remediation, relocation, carpet, paint, furniture, HVAC, etc.
  • Planning and coordination of sub-contractors, property management, information services, and corporate security for project completion. Generated and maintained all contracts, change orders, purchase orders, invoicing, and certificates of insurance within the Project Insight construction database.
  • Facility management utilizes the work order system Service Insight 7 (300+ monthly work orders). Purchase order and invoice processing use the SAP-Ariba procurement system (150+ monthly invoices).
  • Forecasted 10-year client capital asset plans by conducting annual site audits.
  • Managed building maintenance systems for HVAC, lighting, and fire suppression on owned/leased properties. Ensured vendor compliance with all OSHA and ADA regulations. Appointed CA Environmental, Health & Safety team lead.
  • Senior Facilities Manager backup as required. Employee Engagement committee member who implemented touch-point meetings, stay interviews, and stretch assignment programs to help promote employee career growth.

Education

Master of Business Administration - Executive Leadership & Business Strategy

University of Michigan
Ann Arbor, MI
05.2025

Bachelor of Arts - Economics

University of California, Riverside
Riverside, CA
03-2013

Skills

  • Economic data analysis
  • Project management and financial modeling
  • Data analysis and economic insights
  • Contract negotiation and vendor management
  • Strategic planning and team leadership
  • Real estate transactions oversight
  • Financial oversight and compliance
  • Change management and process improvement
  • Budget control and cost optimization
  • Adaptability and flexibility in operations
  • Team development and coaching
  • Business continuity planning
  • Clear communication and conflict resolution
  • Trend analysis and decision-making
  • Cross-functional team management
  • Documentation and reporting practices
  • Customer relationship management (CRM)
  • Operations management expertise
  • Financial records oversight and reporting
  • Goal setting and performance evaluations

Affiliations

  • I love learning of other people's culture through food and travel. When im home, I love to cook and bake for family and friends.

Accomplishments

  • Completed Executive MBA program in 2025
  • Publication of ABCs of Accounting curriculum and excel financial tool on the James Beard Foundation website.

Certification

  • Real Property Administrator
  • Facilities Management Administrator

Languages

English
Native/ Bilingual
Filipino/Tagalog
Native/ Bilingual
Spanish
Limited

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Portfolio & Transactions Manager

AT&T
10.2021 - Current

Senior Facilities Manager

CBRE Inc.
01.2020 - 09.2021

Facilities Manager

CBRE Inc.
05.2018 - 12.2019

Master of Business Administration - Executive Leadership & Business Strategy

University of Michigan

Bachelor of Arts - Economics

University of California, Riverside

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