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“ Michael set the highest of standards and gives others the tools and knowledge to achieve those standards . . . " 
                                                                             Melanie Kallies, former Director of Operations for Steiner + Associates

“ . . . able to group departments together and lead them, as a team, to success."                         
                                         Dave Tran, Senior General Manager, Jamestown Properties

AWARDS

o  Jones Lang LaSalle Award for Exceptional Client Service
o   Jones Lang LaSalle Award for Property Team Excellence
o   Jones Lang LaSalle Award for Greatest Impact
o  Compass Retail General Manager of the Year
o   Compass Retail Outstanding Achievement Award in Cost Reduction
o   Compass Retail Outstanding Achievement Award in Security

 

ACCOMPLISHMENTS

o  Successfully absorbed the management of 17 properties - 4.3 million square feet - over 14 months increasing total portfolio to 7.7 million square feet.    

o  Doubled company property management fees due to the acquesitions described above.

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Established Company-wide Standards in
Reporting and Policies & Procedures.

 o  Secured proper training of property managers and accounting team to ensure commercail management system (MRI) used to its full potential
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o  Built effective property management divisions from the ground up for three separate companies.

o   Successfully consolidated Asset and Property Management for improved efficiency and savings including a portfolio-wide savings of $240,000 through consolidation of security under one contractor.  

o  $1.2 million increase in parking revenues.
 

o  $450,000 in reductions in center parking and transportation expenses. 

o  Increased profitability by $400,000 through implementation of a fixed CAM rate program. 

o  Built a profitable facility management subdivision realizing a $150,000 in profit in the first 9 months of operation.

o   Revised forecasting system to provide accurate forecasts and budget tools
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o   Drafted and implemented proprietary programs and forms for tracking, analyzing and reporting on a myriad of issues facing Property Management companies including :
    o   The C.A.R.E  Program (Complaints Assist in Reaching Excellence)
  o   Scheduling
  o   Property Inspections
  o   Staff/resource Allocations
  o   Budgeting

o   Developed a company-wide sponsorship program including inventories and rates.  

o   Successfully resolved client/owner dissatisfaction for a third party management contract.  

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Improved Center image problems and significantly decreased security incidents.  

o   Directly negotiated lease terms to maintain occupancy of 62,000 square feet of bankrupt tenants while negotiating pro forma renewal terms for 50,000 square feet of permanent, pro forma renewals.   
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