Wanda J. Burden
Summary
Dynamic executive assistant with extensive experience in retail planning, specializing in lease administration and trade show management. Proven track record of enhancing client relationships and streamlining operations through effective communication and meticulous attention to detail. Proficient in Yardi software, driving successful outcomes in lease negotiations and property management.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Executive Assistant/Lease Administrator
Retail Planning Corporation
Marietta, USA
06.2011 - 11.2025
- Assistant to Executive Vice President in day-to-day administrative duties for the Vice President and Leasing Department, which included three to four leasing agents.
- Led participation in International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC) annual trade shows by arranging and designing trade show booth, managing travel arrangements and hotel accommodations for RPC attendees, and coordinating annual client dinner and reception for 35-40 clients.
- Day-to-day interaction with Tenants, Property Managers, Clients, Attorneys. Assist in problem solving for Tenants and other Tenant relations.
- Lease Administrator – prepared Lease Abstracts, active in keeping up with lease renewals for entire portfolio (58+) properties. Assisted Tenants with their lease renewals, prepared LOIs, reviewed final deals with Vice President, Landlord and the Leasing Team, sent all deal information over to Attorney to prepare legal documents, reviewed leases once received from the Attorney, sent legal document to Tenant for review and execution. Followed up regularly with both Tenant and Landlord until legal documents were executed and finalized.
- Managed assignments of lease during tenant business sales by collecting financial and personal information from buyers, running credit reports, and presenting findings to leasing team and landlord for approval, then collaborating with attorney to prepare legal documents for review and execution.
- Prepared and updated monthly lease status report for entire portfolio, detailing addresses, suite numbers, tenant square footage, vacancies, base rent, expiration dates, and remaining options per lease.
- Prepared a yearly spreadsheet for the property portfolio three (3) years out which included Tenant lease expiration dates, options remaining and their notice date to exercise. Document was updated regularly. Relied heavily on Yardi Software for correct information and checked leases for accuracy against Yardi.
- Supported the Management Team with administrative tasks.
Office Manager/Assistant to Vice President of Leasing
Edens & Avant Real Estate Company
Atlanta, USA
07.2004 - 06.2011
- Facilitated collaboration between Vice President of Leasing and four Leasing Agents to streamline operations.
- Worked with Leasing and the on-site Attorney in the preparation of Leases and Lease Abstracts for 35 Shopping Centers.
- Leased and negotiated spaces to seasonal tenants for shopping centers in Atlanta.
- Managed day-to-day office administration, coordinating office equipment purchases, service requisitions, and scheduling for receptionists to ensure smooth office operations.
- Procured office supplies and furniture while resolving maintenance and rent issues with the office landlord.
- Oversaw office move from Alpharetta, Georgia to Dunwoody, Georgia, coordinating movers and IT Department to ensure office functionality within two days.
Officed Manager/Executive Assistant/Property Management
Equity Investment Group
Atlanta, USA
07.1999 - 11.2002
- Assisted Vice President of Property Management and Property Managers with administrative duties, facilitated Property Management meetings and reports, and coordinated daily communication with property managers.
- Managed day-to-day office administration, including employee attendance records, coordinating office equipment purchases and service requisitions, monitoring switchboard operator/receptionist coverage, and ordering office furniture and office supplies.
- Coordinated travel arrangements, scheduled appointments and meetings, and managed incoming mail to streamline office operations.
- Lead all aspects of participation in International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC) annual trade shows. Arrange and design trade show booth, managed travel arrangements and accommodations and coordinated client cocktail reception for over one hundred attendees.
- Managed human resource documents and discussed benefit packages with new hires to ensure smooth onboarding experience.
- Perform public relations activities for the firm and maintain relationships with trade and business-to-business newspapers and journals.
Skills
- Lease negotiation
- Lease administration
- Lease abstraction
- Yardi software proficiency
- Property management
- Office administration
- Office management
- Schedule planning
- Spreadsheet tracking
- Document handling
- File organization
- Business correspondence
- Customer service
- Client relationship management
- Team collaboration
- Problem solving
- Attention to detail
- Effective communication
Additional Information
Will provide references upon request.
Timeline
Executive Assistant/Lease Administrator
Retail Planning Corporation
06.2011 - 11.2025
Office Manager/Assistant to Vice President of Leasing
Edens & Avant Real Estate Company
07.2004 - 06.2011
Officed Manager/Executive Assistant/Property Management
Equity Investment Group
07.1999 - 11.2002