EXPERIENCE

NAI Miami / Larkin Schmidt Commercial 2001 – Present
Commercial Associate

Scope of Services:

· Acquisition and Disposition: Represent owners and sellers in identifying, evaluating, negotiating and preparing contracts to purchase and sell commercial property.
· Landlord Representation: Create and execute marketing and leasing campaign for industrial and retail space.
· Tenant Representation: Research, identify and analyze and negotiate lease for client seeking industrial and retail space.

Ira Shapiro & Co., Inc. - President 1988 - 2000

Manufacturer of office and library furniture for the business community. Grew business 2000% in 12 years. Responsibilities included:

· sales and proposal development
· furniture design and specifications
· full time supervision of 12 employees
· procurement of raw materials and supplies for factory production
· production and delivery scheduling
· customer service throughout purchase process, delivery, and post purchase
· compliance officer for safety certification and licensing.

EDUCATION:

Florida International University - Bachelors of Arts in Architectural Technology 1980

OTHER RELEVANT EXPERIENCE:

Member Industrial Association of Dade County (IADC)
Member; International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC)
Achieved the rank of Eagle Scout in the Boy Scouts of America
Docent at Villa Vizcaya in Miami, Florida for 5 years
Guest lecturer at the Ringling School of Art
Vice President for the South Florida Region of the Antique Automobile Club of America