Stephanie M ASCHER
AVP, Asset Management & Portfolio Operations
Newport Beach,CA
Summary
Seasoned real estate professional with extensive experience in office portfolio asset management, financial analysis, and strategic planning. Proven track record of optimizing complex property portfolios through data-driven decision-making and innovative repositioning strategies. Adept at managing cross-functional teams, negotiating high-value leases, and implementing capital improvement projects to maximize asset value. Strong expertise in investment analysis, market research, and financial modeling, with a keen ability to identify opportunities for portfolio growth and risk mitigation. Exceptional communicator skilled in building relationships with stakeholders at all levels and driving collaborative efforts to achieve organizational objectives. Thrives in fast-paced environments, consistently delivering results under tight deadlines while maintaining a positive, adaptable approach.
Overview
2025
2025
years of professional experience
4036
4036
years of post-secondary education
Work History
AVP, Asset Management & Portfolio Operations
KBS Realty Advisors
Newport Beach , CA
2 2023 - Current
- Spearhead end-to-end acquisition due diligence and underwriting processes for commercial real estate investments, ensuring thorough analysis and risk mitigation
- Manage and coordinate all aspects of property acquisitions, including financial analysis, legal documentation, and third-party consultant engagement
- Develop and maintain best practices for underwriting and acquisition processes, continuously improving efficiency and accuracy
- Lead training initiatives for acquisition and asset management analysts, fostering skill development and knowledge transfer
- Serve as primary liaison for Prime US REIT, overseeing reporting and ad-hoc requests to ensure timely, accurate, and consistent deliverables
- Oversee asset management activities, including performance monitoring, quarterly valuations, and annual business planning for a diverse portfolio of commercial properties
- Collaborate with C-Suite executives on special projects, contributing to strategic decision-making and company growth initiatives
- Streamline portfolio operations through the creation and modification of fund-specific Excel templates and evaluation of new software solutions
- Quarterback disposition processes, from initial sales recommendation to successful closing, maximizing asset value and investor returns
- Analyzed data to identify areas of improvement, implementing changes that resulted in greater operational efficiency.
- Successfully managed change within the organization, ensuring smooth transitions during periods of restructuring or process improvements.
- Established policies and procedures that improved operational efficiency within the organization.
- Developed and maintained strong relationships with clients, resulting in increased business opportunities.
- Enhanced team productivity by providing training and mentorship to junior staff members.
- Streamlined communication channels between departments, facilitating better collaboration on projects across the organization.
- Mentored junior team members, fostering an environment of continuous learning and professional development.
- Proactively identified areas for process improvement, driving increased efficiency throughout the organization.
- Evaluated appraisals, broker opinions and current market data to derive internal valuations and implement property strategies from pre-foreclosure through sale of asset.
Senior Investment Associate
KBS Realty Advisors
Newport Beach , CA
01.2022 - 01.2023
Investment Associate
KBS Realty Advisors
Newport Beach , CA
01.2020 - 12.2021
Investment Analyst
KBS Realty Advisors
Newport Beach , California
09.2016 - 12.2019
- Managed $1.3 billion Texas portfolio consisting of 4,657,098 sq ft of Class A office space including:
- Responsible for monthly reviews of operating reports, and monitors budget and loan covenants
- Undertakes development and maintenance of underwriting models for several development projects and stabilized acquisitions
- Provides assistance in review and analysis of operator provided annual budgets, including capital expenditures, operating expenses, and revenue assumptions
- Provides assistance in review of monthly community level reporting and lead variance calls with property management and leasing teams
- Prepares and presents asset management and disposition related summaries to investment committee
- Monitors NOI, expense and other variances through monthly and quarterly reporting, and summarizes findings to appropriate department
- Partners with Asset Management team on compilation of market studies, competitive analysis and strategy to conduct property and operator level reporting trend analysis
- Review, underwrite, and recommend potential acquisitions, including:
- Track offering memoranda and conduct initial analysis of investments for purpose of determining general suitability
- Perform preliminary high-level review of market statistics, prepare/modify initial Argus to generate cash flows, residual pricing, and basic 'what-if's' of major value impacts
- Perform Argus export/manipulation into KBS Excel Investment Templates
- Reconcile Argus with information provided by the broker and/or seller to identify errors and inconsistencies
- If investment seems suitable, prepare full and accurate analysis of potential acquisitions, including all income, expense, capital, sensitivities and other analyses applicable to the situation
- Assisted in maintaining strong relationships with key stakeholders such as brokers, fund managers, and custodians to facilitate smooth operations while minimizing counterparty risks.
- Continuously refined analytical methodologies to ensure the highest quality of output while keeping abreast of industry best practices.
- Conducted detailed investment analysis, calculations and reports.
- Streamlined internal processes, resulting in improved efficiency for the investment team.
Education
Young Professionals Group -
NAIOP SoCal
01.2021 - 01.2022
Excel Real Estate Financial Modeling Training -
George Mason University
01.2018 - 01.2018
Argus Enterprise Training -
Altus Group
01-2018
Principles of Commercial Real Estate Finance -
REFM
01-2016
Skills
Portfolio management of office assets
Real estate investment analysis
Financial modeling and valuation
Lease negotiation and analysis
Microsoft Excel (advanced)
ARGUS
Data-driven decision making
Cross-functional collaboration
Leadership and team management
Problem-solving and initiative
Strong interpersonal skills
Detail-oriented with strong analytical skills
Positive, can-do attitude
References
Excellent references furnished upon request.
Timeline
Senior Investment Associate
KBS Realty Advisors
01.2022 - 01.2023
Young Professionals Group -
NAIOP SoCal
01.2021 - 01.2022
Investment Associate
KBS Realty Advisors
01.2020 - 12.2021
Excel Real Estate Financial Modeling Training -
George Mason University
01.2018 - 01.2018
Investment Analyst
KBS Realty Advisors
09.2016 - 12.2019
AVP, Asset Management & Portfolio Operations
KBS Realty Advisors
2 2023 - Current
Argus Enterprise Training -
Altus Group
Principles of Commercial Real Estate Finance -
REFM
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