Ben Harris

Vice President at Ridgeline Property Group, LLC
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(386) 825-5501
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Greater Chicago Area

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Experience

    • United States
    • Real Estate
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Vice President
      • Nov 2020 - Present

      Chicago, Illinois, United States

    • United States
    • Real Estate
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Senior Development Manager
      • May 2018 - Nov 2020

      Greater Chicago Area

    • United States
    • IT Services and IT Consulting
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Retail Real Estate Manager
      • Oct 2014 - May 2018

      Greater Chicago Area Dedicated to aligning Verizon's retail operational store performance objectives with specifically tailored real estate strategies inclusive of new site acquisitions into urban markets and re-locations within trade areas that have a growing population density to drive new customer penetration and revenue growth. Oversaw 120 retail stores in the IL/WI region and achieved over $2M in rent savings over the course of 90 completed lease renewal transactions. Facilitated complete integration of… Show more Dedicated to aligning Verizon's retail operational store performance objectives with specifically tailored real estate strategies inclusive of new site acquisitions into urban markets and re-locations within trade areas that have a growing population density to drive new customer penetration and revenue growth. Oversaw 120 retail stores in the IL/WI region and achieved over $2M in rent savings over the course of 90 completed lease renewal transactions. Facilitated complete integration of leadership, project management, facilities management and lease administration to provide a full service real estate solution. Show less

    • United States
    • Real Estate
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Tenant Advisor
      • Apr 2013 - Sep 2014

      Chicago, IL. Generated new business via street canvassing, cold calling, marketing campaigns, networking, and obtaining client referrals. Helped my clients achieve their rent savings objectives by sourcing new office space opportunities, creatively leveraging market economics, and employing strategic negotiating tactics for both relocations and renewals. Provided detailed financial scenario analyses of all comparable space options within the designated trade area, enabling my clients to make fully informed… Show more Generated new business via street canvassing, cold calling, marketing campaigns, networking, and obtaining client referrals. Helped my clients achieve their rent savings objectives by sourcing new office space opportunities, creatively leveraging market economics, and employing strategic negotiating tactics for both relocations and renewals. Provided detailed financial scenario analyses of all comparable space options within the designated trade area, enabling my clients to make fully informed data driven decisions. Developed lasting relationships with clients via exceptional customer service and attention to detail, leading to customer referrals and repeat business in other markets.

    • Business Development Associate - GCS
      • Feb 2012 - Apr 2013

      Chicago, IL. Assisted leadership sales team by engineering strategic business real estate outsourcing solutions for Fortune 500 Companies. Diagnosed client's real estate operating portfolios to provide cost savings initiatives and operating efficiences, saving millions of dollars in real estate occupancy costs. Orchestrated 5 national client pursuits by coordinating multi-team responses to company proposals and developing detailed real estate business plans comprised of organizational design, savings… Show more Assisted leadership sales team by engineering strategic business real estate outsourcing solutions for Fortune 500 Companies. Diagnosed client's real estate operating portfolios to provide cost savings initiatives and operating efficiences, saving millions of dollars in real estate occupancy costs. Orchestrated 5 national client pursuits by coordinating multi-team responses to company proposals and developing detailed real estate business plans comprised of organizational design, savings initiatives, technology implementation, and transition planning. Led the pursuit process for Dell Computers totaling 5.5 MSF in facilities management, resulting in CBRE's first corporate Texas based client.

    • Tenant Advisor, Brokerage Services
      • Jul 2009 - Feb 2012

      Sacramento, California Area Represented office tenants with their lease renewals, relocations, space expansions, and new site acquisitions. Committed to outstanding customer service by analyzing, comparing, and summarizing all deal proposals, abstracting lease clauses, and introducing various service professionals to provide a full end-to-end real estate solution. Completed 27 lease transactions, totaling 120,000 sq. ft. and $7.1M in aggregate lease consideration. CBRE Rookie Broker of the Year for the Greater Sacramento… Show more Represented office tenants with their lease renewals, relocations, space expansions, and new site acquisitions. Committed to outstanding customer service by analyzing, comparing, and summarizing all deal proposals, abstracting lease clauses, and introducing various service professionals to provide a full end-to-end real estate solution. Completed 27 lease transactions, totaling 120,000 sq. ft. and $7.1M in aggregate lease consideration. CBRE Rookie Broker of the Year for the Greater Sacramento Area in 2011.

    • Office Researcher
      • Aug 2007 - Jul 2009

      Sacramento, California Area Provided 25 brokers with relevant office lease comps, property vacancies and market data, resulting in new client business. Produced Sacramento's office market quarterly and yearly reports for real estate investors and developers by collecting and analyzing data of over 1,000 office buildings. Assisted in developing innovative ways to better track and present local economic information.

    • United States
    • Information Technology & Services
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Sales Representative
      • Oct 2006 - Jun 2007

      Secured new business through cold calling, mass marketing campaigns, telemarketing, referrals, and direct sales. Developed, presented, and implemented customized integrated business solutions for clients. Rookie Representative of the month with over $30,000 in sales.

Education

  • The University of Chicago Booth School of Business
    MBA, Finance, Strategy, Entrepreneurship
    2014 - 2018
  • University of California, Irvine
    BA, Criminology, Law & Society
    2002 - 2006

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