Title: Director

Education
UNIVERSITY OF MIAMI SCHOOL OF LAW
Coral Gables, Florida
Juris Doctorate, 1995
Guest lectures at the Law School before, during and after enrollment.
Member of Florida Bar since 1996.

UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA
Gainesville, Florida
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, 1980

Background & Experience

CENTRES INC., Miami, FL
CEDARWOOD DEVELOPMENT, Ft. Lauderdale, FL
Director of Site Acquisitions (2006-2007)
- Recruited by Cedarwood and later Centers Inc., to secure real estate opportunities, manage business, legal issues, land use, zoning, environmental concerns, variance and various local/State approvals.
- Responsible for the analysis, selection, negotiation, administration, implementation and coordination of corporate real estate program.
- Conducted extensive market research in both proposed & established operating markets that included, but was not limited to competitor's locations, trade areas, proposed competitive projects, market vacancy, rental rates and market analysis to determine land values.

COURTELIS COMPANY, Miami, FL
Director of Property Acquisitions (2003-2006 and 1997-1998)
- Located properties in designated areas within the State of Florida that were suitable for development of retail, office, single and multi-family residential projects for this major commercial developer.
- Involved in all phases of development which included, but were not limited to: acquisition, site analysis, due diligence, land development, zoning, and budget pro formas.
- Conducted extensive market research, determined land values of existing & proposed competitive projects and anticipated rental rates.
- Researched zoning, environmental issues, deed restrictions and other needed state and/or local municipal approvals or variances required.

POLLO TROPICAL, INC., Miami, FL
Real Estate Development Manager (1993-1996)
- Developed company owned stores and assisted franchisees of this publicly traded restaurant chain in multiple markets across the country, from initial market analysis through building permits.
- Responsibilities included securing real estate opportunities, negotiating contracts, managing business and legal issues, handling zoning, environmental issues, variance and other needed state and/or local municipal approvals.
- Appeared before local boards on behalf of this Nationwide chain specializing in Latin Styled Grilled Chicken.

SUMMA PROPERTIES, INC., Miami, FL
Senior Retail Consultant (1989-1993)
- Performed brokerage services for a variety of clients, including national tenants such as Blockbuster Video, Payless Shoes, Dry-clean USA, Carvel Ice Cream, Little Caesar's Pizza, Humana, Jennifer Convertibles, TCBY and Sally's Beauty Supply.
- Worked with numerous local and national landlord/sellers including Balcor, Edward J. DeBartolo, Heitman and Kimco.
- Provided management consulting for shopping center owners.
- Managed all types of commercial properties including shopping centers, office buildings, office parks, industrial parks, warehouses and mixed-use projects.

Prior to joining Summa and Pollo Tropical, leased or sold property and held various senior management positions including: Owner/Manager Representative, On-Site Manager, Director of Operations and VP Property Manage­ment.

Also, during this period of time, gained experience with all types of properties including shopping centers, office buildings, office parks, industrial parks, warehouses and mixed use projects.

Worked with private owners, partnerships, corporations, institutions and the Federal Asset Disposition Association (predecessor to the RTC).

Supervised a staff of 20 and was responsible for the operation of 2 million sq. ft. diversified commercial property, with a market value of $100M.

Provided fee based management consulting for shopping center owners.

BRUCE M. PASTERNACK, PA, Miami, FL
Property Law Attorney/Director of Asset Management (1999-Present)
- Provide a wide variety of legal and asset management services.
- Evaluate acquisitions, negotiate and draft leases, prepare purchase and sales agreements for buyers, sellers, landlords and tenants.
- Settle or litigate real estate and construction cases
- Represented some of the top leaders in the real estate, construction and retail sectors as well as the State of Florida.
- Establish parameters to target acquisitions of established businesses, performed due diligence, form Florida LLC's, negotiate and execute LOI's, Purchase & Sale, Consulting Non Compete and Lease Assignment agreements.
- Additionally, managed transition from the founders/owners of acquired business to new LLC's, which included computerizing the operations, establishing personal relationships with key vendors and clients.
- Commercial litigation included landlord/tenant issues, construction liens, construction litigation, foreclosures and contract law.
- Performed services as a subcontractor for the Florida Department of Business & Pro

RAYMOND L. ROBINSON, P .A., Coral Gables, FL
Attorney (1996-1997)
- Specialized in Real Property, Landlord Tenant and Construction Law.
- Commercial litigation included landlord/tenant issues, construction liens, construction litigation, foreclosures and contract law.
- Performed services as a subcontractor for the Florida Department of Business & Professional Regulation clearing the backlog of cases pending against contractors in the wake of Hurricane Andrew.