PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

• Licensed Realtor, State of Washington, with 20+ years of combined experience in commercial and residential real estate sales, development, leasing and management.

• Eight years experience managing all aspects of diversified real estate portfolios of over 500,000 square feet in the private commercial sector, including out-of-state properties. Consistently improved profitability of all properties by increasing occupancy rates and tenant satisfaction, and by implementing cost-saving procedures, including execution and management of vendor contracts.  Responsible for overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of properties.

• Knowledge of commercial property development process, including environmental issues pertaining to site plan and review, title, engineering, and architectural issues.

• Work effectively on multiple projects in a deadline-driven environment.

• Comprehensive knowledge of financial documents relevant to commercial banking.

• Ability to interpret complex legal documents.

• Extensive knowledge of Landlord/Tenant laws and procedures; interpretation of applications within the lease.

• Highly developed computer, writing, and communication skills utililized for reports, correspondence, budget and pro forma spreadsheet analysis and reporting.

• Strong management and supervisory capabilities.  Achieved high performance levels from employees.

• Knowledge of the feasibility research process for potential acquisitions, including analysis of market conditions and due diligence process.

• Knowledge of FHA project approval process.

ACCOMPLISHMENTS/ PROJECTS

·         Trained and mentored new real estate agents in contract preparation and negotiation.

·         Acted as consultant to small business owners in matters of property management, leasing and business strategy.

·         Drafted new language and revisions for implementation of a standardized master lease for use on properties under ownership, including extensive clarification of HAZMAT and indemnification language. Standardized lease significantly reduced liability exposure to owners.

·         Coordinated marketing, sales, and concurrent 1031 tax exchange of seven out-of-state properties acquired as disposition of partnership interest.  Negotiated $1.6 million in interim financing and negotiated partial collateral deed releases as units were sold to third parties.

·         Key role in drafting, negotiating, and administration of two 10-year, $20M commercial leases with AlliedSignal Aerospace Inc and Eddie Bauer.  Active in development process and construction phase from inception, including site plan review and permit process with the City of Redmond.  Served as primary contact for local and out-of-state client personnel.

·         Supported relevant document preparation and review for multiple-project, $30M permanent financing package to replace existing construction loans.

·         Assisted in negotiation of 10-year, $5.4M government agency lease.  Coordinated $1M TI (including contractual review) and $200K HVAC system renovation prior to tenant occupancy, resulting in considerable cost savings, tenant satisfaction, and increased property value.

·         Negotiated $11K savings on title company closing costs and fees related to multiple-project transactions.

·         Managed commercial insurance portfolio for Washington properties.

·         Organized and hosted charitable events, including 400-person fundraising event, which resulted in a large donation to Children’s Hospital.

SUMMARY:

• Site Acquisition & Feasibility          

• Land Development & Permitting

• Construction Management

• Budgeting & Financial Analysis

• Direct Sales & Consulting

• Contract Negotiations

• Business Development & Consulting

• Networking & Relationship Development

• Bank, Contractor, Title & Escrow Relations

• Property Development, Management and Sales

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Listing Agent/Site Manager Positions:

Mt Baker View Condominium, Everett, WA (21 units, 3/09 to present)

Sherwood Condominium, Lynnwood, WA (11 units, 3/09 to present)

Lakeside Condominium, Everett, WA (45 units, 4/09 to present)

Patagonia Village, Woodinville, WA (42 units, 4/09 to present)  

AXIS Condominium, Mountlake Terrace, WA (81 units, 11/07 to present)

John L Scott, Inc, Lynnwood, WA 2/09 – present

Licensed Real Estate Agent, State of Washington  1977-present

No Boundaries, Ltd., Seattle, WA   5/03 – 1/05 

Morris Piha Real Estate Services, Bellevue, WA    12/02 – 5/03

Vance Corporation, Seattle, WA   1/00 – 11/02

Senior Property Manager/ Leasing Agent

Hart Properties, Redmond, WA   10/94 – 4/99

Property Development Specialist

Senior Property Manager/ Leasing Agent