Shireen Bakhtiar
Irvine
Summary
Professional Retail, Commercial & Residential Leasing-Administrative Manager with a very strong legal background. More than 15 years in retail shopping malls and commercial buildings industry. Obtained exposure in various industries that generated diversified experience. Handles office, tenant and staff leadership needs by utilizing strong multitasking, planning and problem-solving abilities.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Paralegal Specialist
JRA - California
10.2023 - Current
- Preparing Facts and information, drafts and analyzes legal documents.
- Preparing Lease Agreements commercial financial breach summaries requested by attorneys.
- Assisting attorneys in preparing all legal correspondence.
- Following up with clients/ employers to ensure all orders are being up to date and served.
- Drafting accurate legal documents such as pleadings and briefs to effectively present the client''s position.
Consultant
Sky Investments
05.2019 - 12.2022
- Responsible for all leasing documentation processing.
- Developing Leasing and Sales contracts.
- Drafting Leasing proposals.
- Developing Tenancy mix and commercial strategy.
- Meeting and Negotiating commercial terms with Retailers, potential buyers and tenants.
- Coordinating with cross-functional teams to successfully deliver comprehensive solutions for clients.
- Managed client relationships through regular check-ins and updates on project progress.
- Managed multiple deadlines across several businesses to meet dynamic needs of multiple clients.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to successfully deliver comprehensive solutions to the management.
Leasing Consultant
Bonyan for Investment and Development
11.2016 - 04.2019
- Responsible for implementing tenancy mix plan and commercial budgets.
- Responsible for all leasing functions which include reviewing and negotiating lease transactions and agreements.
- Responsible for the productivity and budgetary performance of the leasing operations department.
- Develop and implement policies and procedures to improve efficiency and profitability of the leasing department.
- Responsible for finalizing all lease agreements including renewals and disputes.
- Negotiating commercial terms with retailers to achieve budgets.
- Working effectively with cross- functional departments to achieve objectives on time.
- Assisted prospective tenants in paperwork completion and other logistics to facilitate smooth move-in processes.
Leasing Consultant
TGM Consultants
01.2012 - 12.2013
- Manages and directs the daily activities of the leasing operations in accordance with organization policies and standards.
- Responsible for all leasing functions, which may include reviewing and negotiating lease transactions and agreements.
- Oversees completion of all necessary paperwork and ensures proper customer service.
- Responsible for the productivity and budgetary performance of the leasing operations department.
- Develops and implements policies and procedures to improve efficiency and profitability of the department.
Senior Leasing Manager- Retail
Al Tayer Group - Dubai - United of Arab Emirates
06.2007 - 12.2012
- Expanding the retail network across GCC in line with the businesses roll-out annual business plan. This is being achieved by strong market connections, awareness and executing the agreements as per the required commercial terms.
- Securing new prime locations for the assigned brands in the market, and negotiated feasible commercial terms on existing locations.
- Assist in sourcing and identifying new retail leasing properties in line with the business development objectives.
- Strong knowledge of current developments, real estate trends.
- Manage relationships with the retail property owners, developers, property agents, mall managers and all concerned authorities.
- Conduct market research, preliminary site enquiries, as well as on-site inspections in relation to location, rentals, usage, and project requirements.
- Manage company retail property data base.
- Attend property meetings with concepts and update same on developments and participate in all retail store developments and project management.
- Working closely with the legal department on lease agreements review and amendments
- Working with Legal department to highlight and support any important clauses to be included in the agreement.
- Working as a main player in supporting lawyers with any disputes.
- Co-coordinating with finance on all new rent payments and renewals.
- In charge/ safe keeping all Groups’ lease agreements.
Leasing Administrator - Community Centres
MAF ( Majid Al Futtaim) Shopping Malls
01.2005 - 05.2007
- Complete all the lease administration tasks required for all locations.
- Work closely with the legal department on any amendments required.
- Record timely and accurately minutes of all leasing meetings on property portfolio.
- Prepare and deliver timely & accurately any lease/ letting schedules as so required by the General Manager – Lease Admin. or Leasing Manager.
- Manage and ensure all lease documentation is duly completed and ready for execution by the landlord.
- Working on MRI Administration System software to ensure that all Leasing data are updated in the system for accurate financial and auditing reports.
- Building strong relationships with all retailers to ensure all leases agreements are signed on time, and speeding up payments process.
Leasing Executive - Properties and Retail
Al Mulla Group
12.2003 - 01.2005
- In charge of renewing all the tenancy contracts (Retail/Properties)
- Managing all payment settlements
- In direct contact with all Leasing agencies for any flats, villas and shops that comes out available to lease out.
Executive Assistant
Al Menofia for Fertilizers and chemicals
01.2001 - 10.2003
- Managing daily office work flow.
- Responsible for all external foreign negotiations and agreements.
- Managing all monthly statements.
Admin Executive reporting to Chairman
Gesco Group - Oil & Gas Cairo - Egypt
01.1999 - 12.2000
- Managing & controlling the process of pending projects
- Managing daily office work flow
- Handling all public relations activities with all the companies and organizations that deal our company
- In charge of all tenders arrangements.
Administrative Assistant - Finance Department
Daewoo Motor Egypt
01.1998 - 01.1999
- Enhanced office efficiency by streamlining administrative processes and implementing organizational systems.
- Supported executive staff through scheduling meetings, coordinating travel arrangements, and preparing crucial documents.
- Ensured accurate record-keeping with diligent data entry and database management for vital company information.
Education
Bachelor of Law -
Cairo University
Skills
- Commercial Contracts
- Attention to details
- Negotiation Skills
- Team Leadership
- Market intelligence
- Strong legal background
- Strategic partnership
- Problem Solving
- Entrepreneurial Personality
- Selling Skills
- Customer Service Skills
Affiliations
Member of Middle East councils of Shopping centres
Additional Information
Group Development Program- Phase II (12/2011), Group Development Program - Leadership (06/2010), Finance for non-finance -Meirc (05/2010), The knowledge network -MAF (01/2007), Basic Selling Skills - Xerox (01/2003), Barry Brown - COO -Al Tayer Group LLC, Alfie Gibbs - VP - Majid Al Futtaim, Shahram Shamsaee - Msquared Shopping Centres, Seif Safwan Thabet - CEO Juhayna Egypt
Personal Information
Date of Birth: 12/26/79
Timeline
Paralegal Specialist
JRA - California
10.2023 - Current
Consultant
Sky Investments
05.2019 - 12.2022
Leasing Consultant
Bonyan for Investment and Development
11.2016 - 04.2019
Leasing Consultant
TGM Consultants
01.2012 - 12.2013
Senior Leasing Manager- Retail
Al Tayer Group - Dubai - United of Arab Emirates
06.2007 - 12.2012
Leasing Administrator - Community Centres
MAF ( Majid Al Futtaim) Shopping Malls
01.2005 - 05.2007
Leasing Executive - Properties and Retail
Al Mulla Group
12.2003 - 01.2005
Executive Assistant
Al Menofia for Fertilizers and chemicals
01.2001 - 10.2003
Admin Executive reporting to Chairman
Gesco Group - Oil & Gas Cairo - Egypt
01.1999 - 12.2000
Administrative Assistant - Finance Department
Daewoo Motor Egypt
01.1998 - 01.1999
Bachelor of Law -
Cairo University
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