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Nakheel PJSC - Joint Ventures Division
Dubai, United Arab Emirates

February 2008 – December 2008

DEVELOPMENT MANAGER

Carrying out high level feasibility analysis and assessing various project options
Coordination of input from other relevant functions such as construction, legal, communications, asset management, finance and sales and marketing
Developing and reviewing initial concept ideas
Establishing possible project design and delivery parameters
Developing preliminary project strategy and budgets
Preparation of final Project Brief and Terms of Reference for tender documentation for project consultancy services
Contribution to technical and commercial/financial assessment of tender bids
Preparation of Board papers and monthly reports
Instructing solicitors on preparation of legal documentation
Reporting to and relationship management of Joint Venture partners

Woolworths Limited
Sydney, Australia

May 2004 – February 2008

REGIONAL PROPERTY MANAGER

The major focuses of this role included:
Setting the strategic direction of new store development for the supermarket, liquor and petrol retail brands,
Identification and evaluation of new store development opportunities for all retail brands,
Maximising the potential of existing sites through a refurbishment and expansion program,
Overseeing the property management activities for the portfolio, supported by assistant Property Managers and Facilities Managers, and
Coordinating and providing direction to all related parties to ensure delivery of approved all projects and to ensure each stores ongoing, optimum performance and advancement.

My region covered a large geographical region including the Sydney central metropolitan area and Sydney’s Greater West, including some major regional townships.

In summary, my key functions included:

Identifying and recommending new sites for expansion of the store network
Negotiation of commercial terms for each new deal
Feasibility analysis ensuring that all corporate financial benchmarks are met
Preparation of Board Capital Approval submissions including justification for each new deal or project proposal
Development and administration of project budgets
Negotiating and finalising Lease documentation
Working with developers and driving the design phase to ensure concept plans provide the business with the required amenity for the long term benefit of the operation and the development as a whole
Management of external consultants and internal colleagues such as Design and Construction Managers to lead the development through to delivery
Liaising with the real estate industry, local councils and other statutory bodies and being well informed on Government regulations and strategies, ordinances, property values, competitive activity and market conditions
Management of the Assistant Property Managers in the function of lease administration, facilities management, resolution of day-to-day issues affecting the business, and to ensure critical dates were observed and exercised in a timely manner
Execution of store marketing activities to create awareness of new stores, and acting as the main point of contact between store operations and Mall Management in these activities
Acting as the main point of contact in all Landlord/Tenant, facilities and general property issues.
Conducting regular store visits to ensure branding and operational standards were maintained in line with property policy and lease commitments.

Restaurant Brands Ltd.
Auckland, New Zealand

July 2001 – May 2004

PROPERTY MANAGER / DEVELOPMENT EXECUTIVE

My key functions included:
Store Network Development

Identifying and recommending new sites for expansion of the store network
Preparation of Capital Approval packages
Negotiating and finalising contracts for lease
Instructing and directing solicitors in relation to site acquisition matters
Co-ordinating planning and matters relating to zoning and statutory approvals
Liaising with industry contacts and statutory bodies to keep well informed on Government regulations, property values, competitive activity and market conditions
Negotiation and finalisation of contracts in accordance with company policy and best practice in a competitive QSR environment
Lease/Property Management:

Supported by the Property Administrator, to provide an annual program of critical dates including lease expiries, lease renewal, rent reviews and other key dates.
In consultation with Senior Management, develop renewal and expansion strategies in line with critical lease dates.
At renewal, negotiate new lease terms
Co-ordination of make good projects at lease expiry/termination
Manage the Property Administrator and the functions of property accounting, lease administration and maintenance of the property management system
Main point of contact between Landlords, Mall Management and Store Operations as appropriate.