Michael L.

Dynamic Leader in Commercial Real Estate Strategy and Expansions: Expert in Driving Profitable Growth, Process Improvements, and Cross-Functional Teams.

15 yrs experience · San Diego, CA · <10 hrs/week

About

Commercial real estate executive with extensive experience in corporate communications, executive management, project management, and financial analysis. Proven track record in corporate image building, budget forecasting, and program implementation. Expertise in property acquisitions, market analysis, and strategic planning. Experienced in managing a portfolio of $700 million assets, delivering $21.9 million in NOI for leading global and national REITs. Specializes in real estate strategy, site desirability analysis, and zoning regulations. Skilled in negotiation, lease renewals, and traffic flow analysis for premier retail, hospitality, and office real estate industries.

Experience

  • Vice President · Coastal Commercial2024-11-01 –
  • Commercial Real Estate Agent · R.O.I. Properties2021-10-01 –
  • Vice President · Coldwell Banker Commercial2021-07-01 – 2024-11-01
  • Real Estate Acquisition Manager · CWP California (Mister Car Wash)2022-04-01 – 2024-01-01

    Originate new locations for a publicly traded, national credit retailer. Trade area analysis. Market analysis. Site selection. Site acquisition. Entitlements, permitting. Lease negotiations. Project management and construction oversight.

  • Portfolio Manager · ExchangeRight Real Estate2021-05-01 – 2022-06-01

    Oversight of leasing and operations of a national, grocery anchored, shopping center portfolio.

  • Vice President · SRS Real Estate Partners2017-05-01 – 2021-07-01

    Commercial Real Estate Services, CA BRE License No. 01928227

  • Regional Real Estate Manager · Little Caesars Pizza2019-04-01 – 2020-08-01

    Aggressively delivered revenue goals for the Western U.S. portfolio of 370± existing corporate stores. Defined the real estate strategy and identified growth opportunities. Drove strategic pipeline of new stores, renewals, and relocations. Successfully conducted executive tours, market surveys, applied site location research and analysis in the selection of optimal sites in high yield markets, maximized profitability of the portfolio by 25%. Position eliminated due to COVID-19 pandemic restrictions

  • Senior Advisor · SVN2014-04-01 – 2017-05-01

    CA BRE License No. 01928227 Landlord and tenant representation services in Southern California for SVN Asset Advisory Group. Strategic marketing and financial strategies in agency leasing, portfolio leasing, investment sales and valuation.

  • Real Estate Manager · ALDI USA2014-05-01 – 2017-03-01

    Site acquisition, real estate oversight for ALDI, Inc. in the Greater San Diego Area, Riverside and Imperial Counties. https://corporate.aldi.us/en/real-estate/real-estate-opportunities/

  • Game Statistics · National Football League (NFL)2012-01-01 – 2017-01-01

    Former photographer for NFL. Hired back by NFL GSIS assigned to San Diego, CA.

  • Vice President · Brokerage, Newport Beach/San Diego, CA2022-01-01 –

    Tenant representation for 38+ retailers. Site selection, retail analytics, transaction management for individual transactions in the greater San Diego area and Southern California.

  • Regional Property Manager · TRIGILD, Inc.2010-01-01 – 2012-01-01

    Oversaw management, leasing, and disposition of portfolios of two million (M) square feet of retail, office, and industrial in California and Arizona for nationally recognized clients including GE Capital, Wells Fargo, AIG, Berkshire, Midland Capital, CW Capital, C-III Capital, and LNR Property.

  • Real Estate Manager · ALDI, INC. Site Selection Manager, Moreno Valley, CA2014-01-01 – 2017-01-01

    Originated, developed, and optimized a highly profitable real estate portfolio of approximately 441,000+ square feet in the Southern California roll out. Provided financial analysis for business area planning and due diligence for real estate decision making. Originated the first 21 of 35 new stores.

  • General Manager · AVIARA (Four Seasons), General Manager, Carlsbad, CA2008-01-01 – 2009-01-01

    Directed fiscal performance and delivery of operations of a Four Seasons Resort, a 1.7M square foot (SF) premium coastal real estate development including 2,050 luxury homes.

  • Assistant General Manager · MADISON MARQUETTE, Assistant Property Manager, CA and AZ2006-01-01 – 2007-01-01

    Managed portfolio of seven upscale lifestyle centers in California and Arizona with 222 retailers occupying 1,044k SF generating a Net Operating Income of $20.5M and operational expenses at $10.2M.

  • Assistant General Manager · WESTFIELD, Assistant General Manager, Carlsbad, CA2004-01-01 – 2006-01-01

    Directed staff in Operations, Marketing, Specialty Leasing, Accounting, and external vendors at a regional shopping center valued at $258M with 148+ retail stores on 1.124M square feet.

  • Combat Engineer · U.S. ARMY, Corps of Engineers, Combat Engineer, Fort Leonardwood, MO

    Active military service, civil engineering, tactical explosives and demolitions, U.S. Army swim team.

Education

  • University of Phoenix San Diego CampusDual Bachelor of Science, Marketing and Management

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