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Commercial real estate Managing Director at CUSHMAN & WAKEFIELD who oversaw a diverse portfolio totaling ~7 million sf.

United States

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At CUSHMAN & WAKEFIELD, I provided strategic leadership and oversight for teams and assets across Boston-area markets. The portfolio included office, industrial, government, retail, data center, IOS, and cold storage properties totaling ~7 million sf.

I collaborated with executive teams on long-term business strategies, oversaw budgets and financial planning, and aided with acquisitions, sales, and repositioning. I also mentored management and engineering teams and worked with suppliers and vendors on contract terms.

Earlier at CUSHMAN & WAKEFIELD, I oversaw a healthcare client's national real estate portfolio of more than 5M sf across 12 states. I managed lease and property operations, financial reporting, and teams across multiple divisions, supporting accurate portfolio data and consistent client service.

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Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Managing Director

Cushman & Wakefield

Apr 2023 - Jun 2026 (3 years 2 months)

Provided strategic leadership and management of assets and teams across Boston markets, overseeing a diverse portfolio totaling ~7 million sf. Collaborated with executive teams on business strategies, budget management, and client relationships.

Property Management Strategic Leadership Budget Management Financial Planning Customer Relationship Management Mentorship Negotiation Audit

Director

Cushman & Wakefield

Jan 2013 - Dec 2019 (6 years 11 months)

Oversaw healthcare client's national real estate portfolio of over 5M sf across 12 states, serving as single point of contact for senior leadership and legal counsel. Led lease administration, property management, and financial reporting teams.

Portfolio Management Lease Administration Financial Reporting Client Relations Negotiation Team Leadership Budgeting Compliance

Senior Property Manager

Cushman & Wakefield

Sep 2003 - Jan 2013 (9 years 4 months)

Managed day-to-day property operations for a 1.2M sf portfolio, including budgets, leasing reports, and tenant relations. Coordinated service contracts, oversaw capital projects, and implemented energy savings practices.

Property Management Budgeting Leasing Tenant Relations Contract Negotiation Project Management Energy Efficiency Compliance

Property Manager

Cushman & Wakefield

Aug 2001 - Sep 2003 (2 years 1 month)

Managed property operations and staff for commercial office and industrial space, preparing budgets and financial reports. Coordinated tenant retention and lease documentation.

Property Management Budgeting Financial Reporting Tenant Relations Lease Administration

Assistant Property Manager

Jones Lang LaSalle

Jan 1999 - Aug 2001 (2 years 7 months)

Developed operating and capital budgets, prepared variance reports, and managed tenant service programs. Supervised building personnel and coordinated construction work.

Budgeting Financial Reporting Tenant Services Supervision Construction Coordination