Stephanie Grant
Tampa,FL
Summary
Accomplished Director of Real Estate at Checkers & Rally's, adept in negotiation and portfolio management. Spearheaded strategic expansions, securing over 50 deals annually and championing sustainability, leading to significant cost reductions. Proven track record in real estate development, enhancing company profitability and fostering a culture of continuous improvement through effective leadership and cross-functional collaboration.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Real Estate
Checkers & Rally's
10.2023 - Current
- Oversees real estate managers and portfolio managers on a national basis
- Analyzed markets, developed strategic plans and offered insightful direction to the Executive Team
- Responsible for the delivery of 50+ deals on an annual basis for new restaurant growth
- Works closely with 100+ franchisees
- Oversaw lease and asset management, negotiations and renewals and tenant relations for the company
- Streamlined internal processes by implementing technology solutions to improve communication between departments, reducing response times.
- Sold real estate to developers to sign maximum units in target locations.
- Developed and executed comprehensive real estate strategies for company expansion and profitability.
- Built a high-performing team of real estate professionals through effective recruitment, training, and mentorship programs.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to drive successful acquisition, development, and disposition of assets.
- Coached team members on best practices in real estate negotiations, fostering a culture of continuous improvement within the organization.
- Leveraged industry insights to forecast market trends, guiding strategic decision-making and positioning the company for long-term success.
- Added high volume of new units to portfolio and propelled continued growth.
- Championed sustainability initiatives within the company''s portfolio, driving energy efficiency improvements that reduced operating costs.
Real Estate Manager
KFC
03.2022 - 10.2023
- Leveraged strong negotiation skills to secure favorable contracts for corporate restaurants in the KFC portfolio.
- Nationwide territory for all corporate deals.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams on complex transactions involving financing, zoning, permitting, and construction management.
- Negotiated favorable lease terms for corporate, resulting in cost savings and enhanced property value.
- Conducted thorough due diligence on potential acquisitions to minimize risk exposure and maximize investment returns.
- Organized community events at managed properties to promote goodwill among residents.
- Developed annual operating budgets and forecasts, as well as sales and marketing plans.
Real Estate Manager
Checkers & Rally's Fast Food Restaurant
10.2016 - 03.2022
- Worked in the Southeast and East coast for territory regarding site selection and LOI / Lease negotiations
- Worked closely with 20+ franchisees at any given time
- Responsible for 15-20 new deals consistently in the pipeline
- Successfully managed a diverse commercial real estate portfolio for franchisees and corporate
- Implemented a new sales projection software for the company
- Implemented a new lease administration software for the company
- Won "Best of the Best" awards 3 years in a row
Education
Paralegal Certificate -
University of Hartford
West Hartford, CT05.2013
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Quinnipiac University
Hamden, CT06.2012
Skills
- Negotiation expertise
- Property valuation
- Site Selection
- Portfolio Management
- Real Estate Financing
- Real estate development
- Acquisitions and Dispositions
Timeline
Director of Real Estate
Checkers & Rally's
10.2023 - Current
Real Estate Manager
KFC
03.2022 - 10.2023
Real Estate Manager
Checkers & Rally's Fast Food Restaurant
10.2016 - 03.2022
Paralegal Certificate -
University of Hartford
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Quinnipiac University
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