In 2010 and 2011 managed a portfolio of retail stores with a total of 200,000 square feet in the mid-Atlantic market. In 2011 negotiated 15 new locations, amended, renewed or relocated more than 25 existing stores in the New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and Maryland Markets while executed a program to reduce average rent of existing stores from 18% to 12% of sales. Develop an ongoing project of incorporated advance energy saving devices with an estimate cost savings of $5,000.00 per year per store at no additional development cost.

In past positions, developed a 590 store retail chain in the mid-Atlantic and Northeast states in less than 5 years with a five person development team. Lead a full service real estate department of 10 associates that service 425 stores in 19 states; including the department budget, rent payments, CAM audits and maintenance. Managed the real estate assets and the development function for Fortune 500 companies. Developed strategic plans for new store growth and entered new markets. A career total of more than 450 negotiated lease and purchase agreements for ground up, existing or new stores developments. A decade of instructional experience at the university level teaching management and business courses to undergraduate adult students.

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