Experience

DreamKey Partners

• United States
• Real Estate
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Development Manager

  • Apr 2021 - Present



Lidl US

• United States
• Retail
• 700 & Above Employee

• Real Estate Manager

  • Feb 2019 - Sep 2021

  I manage the site selection and acquisition process including site identification and qualification, negotiation, exchange of purchase and lease agreements. I also provide project management and financial oversight of multimillion dollar budgets in delivering entitlements of new stores on time and on budget for projects within the assigned territory.Specific Functions• Analyze markets in NC to identify the best available sites for Lidl US• Track competitor locations and activities• Develop and cultivate relationships with land owners , brokers, developers, potential business partners, and professional organizations• Negotiate the purchase and lease of retail sites• Analyze local ordinances and zoning codes to determine development parameters• Create and manage detailed budgets and schedules for individual development projects• Manage all activities and communications between stakeholders, consultants and contractors including engineers, architects, and attorneys in order to deliver stores within appropriate timeframes• Oversee the due diligence and entitlement process for ground-up and/or takeover development opportunities including rezoning, site plan approval, Department of Transportation (DOT) permits, environmental permits, building permits, and all other permits and approvals required for development• Represent Lidl US to local governmental entities and the public including facilitating community meetings and public hearings• Prepare regular reports and updates in Lidl’s real estate systems to advise leadership on status of all live sites• Train or guide the work of other team members on occasion



City of Charlotte- Real Estate

• Real Estate Portfolio Manager

  • Aug 2018 - Feb 2019



City of Charlotte- Charlotte Area Transit (CATS)

• LYNX Blue Line Extension Business Liaison

  • Jan 2013 - Aug 2018

  I currently serve as Liaison representing Charlotte Area Transit System, City of Charlotte Corporate Communications and Economic Development (Neighborhood and Business Services) to businesses, property owners, and developers along the Blue Line Extension. LYNX Blue Line Extension is a 1 billion dollar infrastructure investment- the biggest investment in North Carolina. My specific goals are to facilitate problem solving related to construction impacts, enhance communication regarding construction schedule, and facilitate transit oriented development along the light rail alignment. Specific responsibilities include: - Anticipate and mitigate construction impacts and disruptions to businesses along the LYNX Blue Line extension. Work with multiple members of the LYNX Blue Line Extension Team (Engineers, Contractors, Real Estate and Legal Divisions) to maintain construction schedule activities, constituent business operations, and special provision contracts. - Present and conduct project updates to businesses and property owners impacted by light rail construction via public meetings and coordinated meetings onsite. - Analyze and assess transit design principles, financing and implementation strategies such as value capture and corridor preservation strategies. Also review land development plans which require CATS input. - Manage external and internal relationships among community stakeholders and various government agencies by collaborating with CATS Executive Team, Department Directors and City Councilmembers. Align constituent goals with the goals of the organization. - Prepare and manage Rail Service Start Up Plan report (required by the Federal Transit Administration). The completion of this report requires Executive level coordination amongst all CATS Divisions to prepare for revenue service of the LYNX Blue Line Extension project.



Community Engagement, Neighborhood and Business Services

• Southeast Area Manager

  • Oct 2015 - May 2016



Northwest Service

• Northwest Area Team Leader

  • Jul 2011 - Jan 2013

  I supervised, led, and coached a 12- 15 member team on integrating community development principles with code enforcement responsibilities to benefit Northwest Service Area residents, business owners and other key stakeholders.Team accomplishments included: - A successful jointly developed team work plan that strategically allocated and leveraged organizational resources in service area and cultivated team members’ talents and skills to meet departmental objectives and performance measures. - Guidance to Executive leadership and service area team to ensure alignment and implementation of City and Department policies with Citywide culture shift initiative. I conducted numerous presentations to neighborhood and business communities to build and manage relationships between department divisions and community stakeholders and facilitate complex problem solving within the community to promote economic development and build strong neighborhood associations. - An innovative online communications system with Community Engagement Division to foster interdepartmental collaboration and holistic problem solving within the community. - Reduction in the number of nuisance complaints by 5% by using preventative tactics such as educating and partnering with residents, promoting community Tool Shed usage, and collaborating with City Departments such as Solid Waste and Landscape Management.



Economic Development Office

• Corridor Business Liaison

  • Apr 2008 - Jun 2011

  I used economic and community development principles to facilitate redevelopment of targeted geographies that experienced disinvestment such as Beatties Ford Road and Eastland Mall areas. I frequently coordinated with the Planning Department, Charlotte Department of Transportation, Solid Waste, Landscape Management, Neighborhood Development, developers, community residents, and business owners to innovate and implement targeted City services and partnerships that led to redevelopment and renewal. Specific tasks and accomplishments include: - Served as Liaison between targeted revitalization communities and Department Directors, City Council members, County Commissioners, Former Governor Beverly Perdue’s office and the general public to communicate policy information, and feedback from the public. - Presented Department policy and program updates at Town Hall meetings, conferences, Charlotte Chamber, and Community Cabinet (Cabinet included Assistant City Managers, Department Executives and the public.) - Facilitated the creation of the Beatties Ford Road Taskforce. This team developed and facilitated the approval the first North Carolina Department of Transportation Public Art in the Public Right of Way policy to facilitate the installation of light fixture art on the Interstate 77 underpass at West Trade Street. Also served as lead to facilitate the public private partnership of Mosaic Village, a significant mixed use investment along West Trade Street. - Advocated for private development and public private partnerships that advanced community driven neighborhood area plans. Served as liaison between government agencies investing in public infrastructure and the Charlotte constituency to facilitate new urbanism principles and neighborhoods' sense of place.



Georgia Law Center for the Homeless

• United States
• Legal Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Paralegal Advocate

  • May 2004 - Jul 2006

  My first job after graduating from college. As a paralegal advocate I was responsible for collecting information,drafting and filing complaints, interviewing and representing clients experiencing housing crises such as evictions, illegal lockouts, and lease violations. I also identified, developed and evaluated central legal issues and case management strategies so clients can attain stable housing. Accomplishments include: - Developed strong understanding of housing public policy by analyzing social service and government agencies’ rules and regulations. (Strong understanding of policies of the Departmental of Family& Children Services, the Social Security Administration and the Atlanta Housing Authority).- Increased visibility for employer through public speaking at shelter sites and fund raising events to maintain client and donor relationships with several agencies in the metro Atlanta area.- Provided representation for clients’ administrative and civil proceedings with attorney supervision.Over 90% of cases resulted in positive outcomes for clients.- Strong familiarity with rental leases, eviction warrants and other legal agreements to prepare for administrative hearings and identified legal strategies to assist clients.