A strong Negotiator and Relationship Manager

8/2008 - 3/2009

MAACO Franchising Inc

Manager

• § Responsible for identifying automotive sites. § Working with franchisee, traveling and identifying possible sites § Confirm proper zoning and approval requirements § Assess time frames required to obtain necessary approvals § Assess cost to renovate and feasibility. § Negotiate lease and leasehold improvements with landlord. § Prepare materials for review and approval by franchisor. § Work closely with perspective franchisee and report regularly as to status of project. § Present regularly to franchisor as to project(s) status § Facilitated meetings with brokers for necessary information regarding potential sites (Asking price, site plans, plot plans, surveys, property taxes etc.)

2/2005 - 6/2008

General Electric

Individual Contributor

• § Work with the business unit portfolio managers, assisting in strategy development, tactical execution, acquisition, disposition and relocation. Specifics in lease renewal, negotiation, broker management, market surveys, and negotiating build out cost with in budget. § Complete financial models and projections to ensure that all FASB 113 and 143 regulations are met and or exceeded. § Responsibility for relationship management for specific specialty business unit’s Radio Pharmacy, Telemundo and Security. § Maintain project status and communications to senior leaders of each G.E. business unit that I support. § Ensure environmental compliance on all real estate transactions for designated business units

11/2003 - 1/2005

Goddard Systems

Entry Level

• § Organized meetings with Planning & Zoning Officials in selected target areas & research ordinances to gain their support in building daycare franchises in the selected communities § Facilitated meetings with brokers for necessary information regarding potential sites (Asking price, site plans, plot plans, surveys, property taxes etc.) § Analyzed traffic patterns & surrounding areas – (residential developments, office parks, potential for growth) to determine convenient drop-off and pickup locations for parents § Prepare written overview of Target Markets § Including average land cost for market area § Including availability of land § Drive Target Market identifying site in appropriate Zoning classifications § Identifying competitors § Completed Site Approval Packages on proposed sites to be approved by CEO § Negotiated land cost with brokers to provide the maximum value while minimizing cost for the franchise