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James Lewis

Saint Louis

Summary

Experienced transaction manager with over 5 years of expertise in real estate management. Proven ability to negotiate favorable terms with landlords and brokers, driving portfolio growth and efficiency. Managed a high volume of 300+ projects annually, ensuring quality, compliance, and risk minimization.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Transaction Manager

Cushman & Wakefield
01.2020 - Current
  • Portfolio Management: Oversee an annual portfolio of over 200 real estate projects, ensuring timely execution and compliance with client goals.
  • Negotiation Expertise: Negotiated favorable lease and sale terms with landlords and brokers, driving a 92% improvement in project profitability and efficiency.
  • Strategic Oversight: Managed project budgets and timelines, mitigating risks and ensuring client satisfaction across a 220MM square-foot portfolio.
  • Process Improvement: Streamlined workflows, reducing project completion times by 67% and enhancing operational efficiency.
  • Partnership: Built and manage a comprehensive network of 65 brokers across the United States and Canada, streamlining communication and fostering collaboration to drive successful transactions.


In addition I've:

  • Increased project efficiency by 72% through strategic negotiation and process optimization.
  • Successfully managed over $175MM in real estate assets, achieving or exceeding annual KPIs.
  • Reduced deal attrition by 54% through proactive stakeholder engagement and risk mitigation strategies.
  • Reduced transaction cycle times by optimizing cross-departmental collaboration, enhancing customer satisfaction.

Education

Certificate - Healthcare Information Technology

Saint Louis University
01.2016

Skills

  • Strategic Partner
  • Market Analysis
  • Negotiation & Closing
  • Post-COVID Adaptability
  • Portfolio management
  • Contract negotiations
  • Closing process facilitation
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Time management
  • Problem-solving
  • Attention to detail
  • Leadership skills

Accomplishments

  • Achieved deal tracking by introducing SmartSheets for entering multiple deals and where they are in the lifecycle of closing a deal.
  • Collaborated with team of 12 in the development of multiple client playbooks; helping to streamline new hires.
  • Supervised team of 7 staff members.

Awards

  • Quality Performance
  • Above & Beyond
  • Employee of the Month
  • Good Neighbor Award

Affiliations

  • Team Saint Louis
  • St. Louis Realtors
  • St. Louis Real Estate Investors Associations, Inc.

Clients

  • Circle K
  • FASTSIGNS
  • Qdoba
  • Lift Brands
  • Big Lots
  • Aaron's Rental
  • North American Dental Group
  • Groups (Addition Support)



Timeline

Transaction Manager

Cushman & Wakefield
01.2020 - Current

Certificate - Healthcare Information Technology

Saint Louis University
James Lewis