Experience

Palo Alto, Inc.

• Restaurants
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Director of Real Estate Development

  • Apr 2017 - Present

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Dunkin'

• United States
• Food and Beverage Services
• 700 & Above Employee

• Development Manager

  • Aug 2012 - Mar 2017

  Preparing and executing annual growth strategies for both Dunkin Donuts and Baskin Robbins in multiple markets/states. Perform market research both formal and informal to define real estate development plans. Coach and counseling franchisees to implement and fulfill their commitments per Store Development Agreements. Assemble and present site packages to Real Estate Committee for formal site approval. Communicate with all development team members to ensure projects are expedited and risks are minimized. Show less



Sunflower Farmers Market

• United States
• Retail
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Director of Real Estate

  • Sep 2007 - Jul 2012

  Played key role in strategic growth of this niche grocery chain from 10 to 35 stores in the Southwest. Responsible for new site selections, market research and demographic analysis, multiple broker management, lease negotiations and coordination from general counsel, construction to grand opening. Worked closely with developers and city municipality to negotiate tax incentives and tenant improvements. Played key role in strategic growth of this niche grocery chain from 10 to 35 stores in the Southwest. Responsible for new site selections, market research and demographic analysis, multiple broker management, lease negotiations and coordination from general counsel, construction to grand opening. Worked closely with developers and city municipality to negotiate tax incentives and tenant improvements.



CNA Enterprises Inc.

• United States
• Real Estate
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Director of Leasing

  • Jan 2006 - Sep 2007

  Supervised all leasing activities for companies portfolio of over 5,000,000 square feet throughout the Southwest including but not limited California, Colorado, Texas, Las Vegas and Arizona. Managed the implementation marketing strategies, optimize tenant mixes, market conditions and investment goals. Worked closely with VP Asset Mgt and property managers, handling from Letter of Intent to final execution, including new leases, portfolio renewals, amendments, lease terminations, sublets and assignments. Show less



Urban Development Organization

• Greater Los Angeles Area

• Business Development Manager

  • 2002 - 2006

  Cultivated new business, fostered ongoing relationships with national, regional, local retailers and franchisees. Represented tenants for growth in Southern California through site selection process. Tenants' included but not limited to Rite Aid, Jack in the Box, Juice it Up, Red Brick Pizza, Jollibee, Panera Bread and Fantastic Sams. Managed companies shopping center portfolio by conducting trade area and void analysis, creating viable tenant mixes and all other leasing activities. Cultivated new business, fostered ongoing relationships with national, regional, local retailers and franchisees. Represented tenants for growth in Southern California through site selection process. Tenants' included but not limited to Rite Aid, Jack in the Box, Juice it Up, Red Brick Pizza, Jollibee, Panera Bread and Fantastic Sams. Managed companies shopping center portfolio by conducting trade area and void analysis, creating viable tenant mixes and all other leasing activities.



Goldman Retail Associates

• Greater Los Angeles Area

• Director of Leasing

  • 1995 - 2002

  Profitably disposed of over 500,000 square feet for clients that included Rite Aid, Kroger, Vons, McDonalds, Kragen Auto Parts, Payless Shoes and Staples. Researched trade areas, identify potential tenants, evaluating and recommend viable strategies such as lease terminations, relocation, and/or sublease opportunities with financial expectations. Profitably disposed of over 500,000 square feet for clients that included Rite Aid, Kroger, Vons, McDonalds, Kragen Auto Parts, Payless Shoes and Staples. Researched trade areas, identify potential tenants, evaluating and recommend viable strategies such as lease terminations, relocation, and/or sublease opportunities with financial expectations.