Experience

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  Latter & Blum Holding, Llc

  • Commercial Real Estate Agent

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  Latter & Blum Holding, LLC

  • Metairie, Louisiana, United States

  • Commercial Real Estate Agent

    • Jul 2022 - Present
    • Metairie, Louisiana, United States

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  NAI Latter & Blum

  • Greater New Orleans Area

  • Commercial Real Estate Advisor

    • May 2018 - Jul 2022
    • Greater New Orleans Area

    I advise clients in commercial real estate sales and leases. I specialize in retail and office properties. I am knowledgeable of commercial real estate in Metairie, Kenner, and New Orleans including the French Quarter and Uptown.I promote listings with diverse marketing resources, and make personal contacts to make substantial efforts to promote properties.I am very involved in researching documents of past and current sales, and inspect different buildings to prepare accurate valuations to assist clients in making investment decisions.I am an experienced negotiator able to write detailed contracts representing purchasers and sellers.I have held several fiduciary relationships which involved trust and responsibility.My commercial experience has involved several confidential representations where my client's private information was of major concern requiring diligent efforts to keep information private.I have excellent problem solving skills which enables me to consider alternative solutions and options striving to achieve Win-Win outcomes and favorable results.During due diligence inspection periods, I consult with clients giving opinions of possible concerns and possible corrections that might improve their investments.Great communication skills. I listen to my clients needs, and able to explain terms, market values, proceedures, and recommend strategies in the decision making process.My commercial retail sales have ranged from $335,000.00 to $2.3 million.My Class A office space listings have ranged from 1,500 sq. ft. to 41,958 sq. ft.Leased commercial space has ranged from 969 sq. ft. to 22,683 sq. ft.A prior land sale was highlighted by $2,425,956.00 transaction for 4.2 acres.I focus on increasing revenue, decreasing expenses, and saving time.My education has been kept current by completing five IREM Property Management courses, and passing the ACoM Exam with IREM.

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  GARDNER REALTORS

  • Metairie, LA 70006

  • Commercial Real Estate Agent

    • Feb 2000 - Apr 2018
    • Metairie, LA 70006

    I was a commercial real estate agent with Gardner Realtors for 18 years.I specialized in retail and office sales and leasing.I leased and sold commercial properties in New Orleans, Metairie, and Kenner, LA.I worked with a wide variety of businesses and strived to negotiate "Win Win" outcomes.In all my transactions I looked for ways to obtain favorable income, save time, and reduce expenses.

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  Specialty Products

  • Manager

    • Feb 1975 - Feb 2000

    I managed a retail store supervising employees and store operations.I hired and trained personnel in retail sales and office administration duties.I negotiated merchandise costs and terms with over 60 wholesalers. In this position, I attended several out of state trade shows, subscribed to wholesale publications, and searched for new merchandise to increase revenues.I obtained several consignment purchases which reduced expenses and increased sales.I achieved an exclusive merchandise agreement which helped increase revenue in a very competitive business environment.I assisted in planning and supervision of two store renovations. The renovations, store expansion, and increased inventory selection resulted in enhancing revenues by 21%-97% over an 8-year period.I was responsible for the building's maintenance and repairs. This involved obtaining bids, and supervising various maintenance services.I was responsible for the store security. I installed a video surveillance system capturing several employee thefts reducing potential financial loss. I installed several locking display fixtures reducing merchandise loss which contributed to improved profits.