Executive in Global Corporate Real Estate & Facilities Management
Resume:
Resume of Maura A Fitzpatrick
mfitzp2976[at]gmail.com
Global Corporate Real Estate & Facilities Management Summary of Accomplishments/Expertise
Seasoned executive with extensive record of achievement, encompassing 25 years, in both real estate and operations management. Decisive hands-on leadership managing and developing corporate multimillion-dollar real estate portfolios; considerable experience with Financial Institutions; span portfolio asset management, land and property development, acquisition & disposition of over 600 properties, complex project development and build-out of over 950MM SF, debt financing and P&L development/responsibility. Skilled in guiding executive-level management teams in achieving business objectives and maximizing profitability. Distinctive leadership style coupled with political awareness, regulatory knowledge and high ethical conduct.
Operations and Management Strengths
Management & Leasing of 450 MM SF+ of Commercial Class A/B, Industrial, Retail and Mixed-Use Properties. Extensive Regional & International Commercial Real Estate Development Development & Implementation of RE Models encompassing new construction, renovation, & decommissioning of facilities; operating budgets of $1MM to $150MM Construction Management Expertise and Complex Project Management Services Real Estate Legal & Marketing Experience Extensive Workout and Expert Court Testimony experience COO experience - Financial Modeling, Construction Financing, Organizational and Operational Strategic Planning Exceptional Move/Relocation Plan Development and Execution Expertise; concept through move-in encompassing up to 3,000 associates Business Development skills including expanding utilization of products/services, re-branding & restructuring of sales/marketing forces Management of direct reports; Operations, Finance, HR, Land, Legal, IT, Sales/Marketing, Development, Brokerage, Facilities & Property Management; Staff Management of 200+ associates A&E design experience with exterior & interior space planning & utilization, elevations, floor plans, MEP plans et al
Professional Experience The Kane Company & Kane Development, LLC Portsmouth, NH 03/2007 08/2010
Chief Operating Officer / VP & Director of Real Estate Development
Provided key leadership for this full service real estate consulting firm managing 2MM SF in real estate assets valued at $110MM and turn-key land development services.
COO - Responsible for revamping internal processes and infrastructure to support growth in all divisions. Responsible for the direction and overall profitability of the Company. The Company under my leadership was profitable the first year after three years of losses.
Vice President and Director of Development responsible for managing client relationships and development projects for Kane partnerships in the commercial, industrial, medical and retail sectors. Development projects were valued at $850MM. Served as part owner of the Development LLC since its inception in 2007.
Provided operations management and real estate consulting services, including operational and organizational strategic planning, to multiple industries globally. A partial list of clients served include FDIC, OTS, Hilco Inc, Bank One, First NH Banks, Fleet Bank, Bank of Ireland, Wiggin & Nourie, P.A., Boston Financial Data Services, Schwab Financial, EDS, John Hancock Insurance, First USA, Citizens Bank, State Street Bank , Paymentech, Elliot Hospital and DST Systems, Inc.
Provided corporations, within multiple industries, with management services acting as an interim executive to manage a division or business unit to replace a terminated executive. Provided counsel to senior members of the organizations, developed action plans to achieve a successful outcome and improve the skill levels of associates.
Developed and executed real estate models incorporating strategic and organizational planning for client companies.
Provided complex project management and development services from concept through completion including portfolio analysis, financial management, contract negotiations and administration, lease negotiations, acquisition and disposition planning, project financing, site development coordination, development team management, construction project management, facilities management, space planning and utilization, schedule and budgetary controls, move coordination and project close-out. Projects ranged from 10,000 SF to 1,000,000 SF operating within a budget of $1MM to $150MM encompassing 100 to 3,000 associates.
Provided turn-key development expertise on projects from concept through sell out totaling $600MM.
Strategic Planning Assignments typically increased Net Operating Income by 30% by identifying areas of cost savings and revenue enhancements. Significant synergies were achieved through the incorporation of department and/or functional consolidations and/or efficiency gains. Delivered strategic improvements in new revenue generation.
REI Service Corporation Manchester, NH 7/91 12/99 Principal/Executive Vice President/Operations Officer
Provided overall leadership and direction to business management and real estate consulting firm. Provided extensive experience in all facets of management , real estate consulting and development. Responsible for the start up of the entity and all business facets and services offered throughout the company. Provided turn-key development expertise on projects from concept through sell out totaling 400MM. Provided consulting services to Banc of Irelands special asset division for a problem loan portfolio over a 3 year period. Acted in the capacity of SVP of Facilities on an interim basis for First NH Banks to provide leadership to the executives and staff regarding the acquisition of failed banks assets acquired from the FDIC. Provided expertise on the consolidation and disposition of obsolete & excess facilities. Mentored staff of 18 for a year prior to finding suitable replacement. Worked with the FDIC & OTS on developing aggressive exit strategies to reduce risk exposure performing due diligence, debt restructuring, managing deed in lieu and foreclosed real estate assets managing thru disposition. Managed work out portfolios in excess of $200MM over a five year period. Developed significant network contacts utilizing center of influences within the community to generate new business opportunities for all divisions. Introduced Construction Inspection Services to institutions to prevent future loan issues. Acted as agent for institutions and the government providing management of real estate based businesses such as health clubs, car washes, hotels, nursing homes and general retail, turning unprofitable businesses profitable while preparing troubled assets for disposition. REO asset disposition of $156MM.
REI Associates Inc. Manchester, NH 12/85 6/91 Vice President Real Estate Services
Provided leadership for the startup and administration of three divisions; Project management, Commercial Property Management, and Consulting.
Expanded services provided a platform for the Company to develop and manage over $200MM of real estate.
Evergreen Geophysical & Associates Lakewood, CO 06/80 11/85 Geophysicist/ Department Manager
Managed the development and sale of industry related software packages to support oil exploration traveling internationally. Managed the data processing exploration unit responsible for the analysis and interpretation of seismic data along with the project management unit responsible for well drilling operations throughout the west coast.
Expanded services during O&G downturn to utilize under utilized data center systems and software packages introducing timesharing & on-line consulting services.
EDUCATION:
University of Colorado, Boulder, CO & Colorado School of Mines, Golden, Post baccalaureate studies /Business and Geophysics
University of New Hampshire, Durham, NH Bachelor Degree, Earth Sciences Geology/Geophysics,
