Tamika Jenkins
Rahway,NJ
Summary
Results-driven management professional with proven ability to lead teams to success. Strong focus on team collaboration, operational efficiency, and achieving measurable outcomes. Adept at strategic planning, process improvement, and fostering culture of accountability and excellence. Known for adaptability and consistently meeting changing organizational needs.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Manager, Lease Administration
Foot Locker Retail, Inc.
07.2022 - Current
Senior Lease Administrator
Foot Locker Retail, Inc.
08.2019 - 06.2022
Lease Administrator
Foot Locker Retail, Inc.
08.2015 - 07.2019
Manager, Lease Administration/Paralegal
Ashkenazy Acquisitions
10.2011 - 06.2015
- Provide legal, technical, and administrative functions to the COO, General Counsel, SVPs and in-house counsels
- Responsible for structuring, drafting and negotiating lease agreements and related real estate agreements
- Prepare detailed abstracts of new leases, and update for amendments
- Interpret & resolve complex lease issues
- Ensure all final documents are approved and properly executed by multiple levels of management
- Provide lease interpretation and handling correspondence related to rent escalations, options to renew, CAM reconciliations, NNN expenses, real property taxes, insurance responsibilities, environmental compliance, damage and destruction, condemnation or eminent domain issues, maintenance and repair obligations and default/remedy issues that arise during the lease term
- Work closely with Accounts Receivable Dept
- To review all outstanding accounts and to decide upon an appropriate course of action – (i.e default notices, termination, payment arrangements or eviction)
- Review and approve Insurance Certificates have met lease requirements and specifications; Maintain and track insurance certificates including policy expirations, limit amounts and additional terms from all tenants
- Review, distribute and respond to all Tenant correspondences, notices and complaints; drafting Notices of Default and Terminations
- Reviewing, analyzing and coordinating with outside attorneys and third parties on bankruptcy, Insurance and litigation cases
- Communicate with Leasing and Property Management about tenant changes (delivery of space, expiring tenants, etc)
- Assist in due diligence procedures (i.e
- Prepare estoppels)
Lease Administrator/Paralegal
Thor Equities, Inc.
07.2006 - 08.2011
- Accurately abstracts and enters all pertinent lease data into accounting system and reporting tool, including address book records, lease records, recurring charges, expense participation data and lease clauses within the designated time frame
- Enters and validates any recurring billing change requests and review AR ledger to ensure accuracy of request
- Updates recurring billing tables for monthly escalation and tax revisions as submitted by Property Accounting
- Reviews the lease data in multiple applications for consistency with legal document
- Advises appropriate parties of any changes and updates needed for tenant information (i.e
- Letters of credit, insurance certificates, security deposits, and commencement letters)
- Performs updates to units and buildings in accounting system based on re-measurements and changes made within the building
- Review and initial approval of all Specialty Leasing and Service Agreements prior to landlord execution
- Assisted the General Counsel with deal negotiation and drafting (i.e
- Tenant letters, amendments, licenses, rent reliefs and leases)
- Interact as liaison between Corporate Real Estate Department and other internal Departments (i.e.: Legal, Accounting, Licensing, Compliance)
- Assists during due diligence and prepares Tenant Estoppels and SNDA’s
- Draft Notices of Default
- Ensure renewal options; kick out options and co-tenancy violations are exercised by tenant in compliance with lease provisions
- Work closely with Accounts Receivable Dept
- To review all outstanding accounts and to decide upon an appropriate course of action – (i.e default notices, termination, payment arrangements or eviction)
- Investigates and works closely with Managers to find resolution on lease-related issues
- Handles special projects as assigned by Legal Counsel
- Set up all new store rental components in the billing system (MRI) for automatic pay in accordance to the lease agreement
- Ensure all rate changes are accurately and timely updated in the billing for automatic pay in accordance to the lease agreement
- Analyze and explain all rent variances
- Review and update CPI increases into the billing system
- Audit existing information in lease database system for accuracy
- Calculate and invoice the lease commissions based upon a percentage of the lease value and occupancy term period
- Maintain and track insurance certificates including policy expirations, limit amounts and additional terms from all tenants
- Review and approve Insurance Certificates have met lease requirements and specifications
- Generate, publish and distribute lease/legal information reports as requested
Lease Accountant
Vornado Realty Trust
01.2006 - 07.2006
- Prepare and review year-end billing reconciliations for Operating Expense, Real Estate Taxes, Capital Improvements, HVAC, Utilities and other reimbursable expenses in accordance with lease
- Calculate and ensure accurate billing of monthly Rents, additional Rents and Misc
- Charges
- Ensure timely responses to tenant billing inquiries, disputes and audits and either resolve or assist in resolution of all tenant billing requests and disputes
- Research, understand and interpret relevant lease clauses
- Review lease abstracts, identify Operating Expense or CAM exclusions and set up clause ID’s
- Determine tenant base years and calculate CPI increases
- Review all AR adjustments/Manual Billings prior to submission to Dept
- Heads for approval
- Assist in the explanation of charges to tenants during the collection process
- Prepare forecasted budgeted escrows for upcoming year
Lease Administrator/Accountant
G + G Retail, Inc.
11.2003 - 12.2005
- Rent analysis and rent payment processing, including desktop audits to recover funds for all 430 stores
- Process year-end reconciliation, new escrows, repair bills, utilities; re-bill sub-tenants for pro-rata share of charges to ensure accuracy and lease compliance
- Responsible for preparing monthly rent roll comparison between for payment processing, rent roll comparison between current and prior months and ensure the accuracy of posted payments for 430 stores
- Processing of HVAC and other consumable charges, Retax, CAM, Percentage Rent and Overage Rent payments
- Marketing and Media charges as well as CPI calculations
- Oversee CAM, electric and sales audits (scheduling, preparation of backup, reviewing auditor comments and addressing accordingly with other departments)
- Timely handling of Notice of Default documents
- Process percentage rent payments when applicable to lease
- Account history maintenance and reconciliation on of approximately 150 assigned stores
Lease Administrator
Foot Locker Retail, Inc.
05.2000 - 11.2003
- Reviewing/proofreading leases, amendments and related lease documents and abstracting/entering this information into an electronic database system
- Responsible for administering the retail lease agreements for Foot Locker in the United States and Canada to ensure that both Foot Locker and the Landlords pay and perform all of their obligations under the leases correctly
- Coordinate with the Finance Department to ensure lease obligations are paid in accordance with the lease
- Ensure lease documents are accurately interpreted and abstracted into the Foot Locker lease management system
- Monitor lease documents for commencement date to ensure the timely processing of lease documents
- Draft lease correspondence and notices, address and resolve landlord/tenant payment issues, maintenance issues, change in ownership, and lease terminations
- Coordinate with the Finance Department to ensure lease obligations are paid in accordance with the lease
- Review and monitor key lease provisions (i.e
- Options, expirations, kick-outs and co-tenancy) to ensure the company takes advantage of all rights available
- Manage and set-up for collection construction allowances, rent abatements, and rent credits
Education
Diploma - Paralegal Studies
Blackstone Career Institute
Allentown, PA02.2011
Bachelors of Science - Business Administration concentration Business Management
Bloomfield College
Bloomfield, NJ05.1997
Skills
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem-solving
- Multitasking Abilities
- Excellent communication
- Organizational skills
- Attention to detail
- Calm under pressure
- Critical thinking
- Friendly, positive attitude
- Time management
License
New York State Notary, 05/01/17
Certification
- Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Paralegal Studies – ABA-approved programs or recognized institutions.
Timeline
Manager, Lease Administration
Foot Locker Retail, Inc.
07.2022 - Current
Senior Lease Administrator
Foot Locker Retail, Inc.
08.2019 - 06.2022
Lease Administrator
Foot Locker Retail, Inc.
08.2015 - 07.2019
Manager, Lease Administration/Paralegal
Ashkenazy Acquisitions
10.2011 - 06.2015
Lease Administrator/Paralegal
Thor Equities, Inc.
07.2006 - 08.2011
Lease Accountant
Vornado Realty Trust
01.2006 - 07.2006
Lease Administrator/Accountant
G + G Retail, Inc.
11.2003 - 12.2005
Lease Administrator
Foot Locker Retail, Inc.
05.2000 - 11.2003
Bachelors of Science - Business Administration concentration Business Management
Bloomfield College
- Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Paralegal Studies – ABA-approved programs or recognized institutions.
Diploma - Paralegal Studies
Blackstone Career Institute
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