Ross

Objective: The ability to rapidly assess requirements, implement effective control systems and offer strategic direction for fast growing and established firms for increased profit, while maintaining harmonious relationships, is my primary goal. Broad experience in complex business environments utilizing a creative and organized approach is my greatest strength

1994 2007
San Francisco, California
Chief Operating Officer

Sakti International Corporation is a privately held real estate investment firm comprised of high-rise office and luxury residential housing.

I was recruited to establish an operating company to re-develop and manage a private portfolio of office buildings and luxury residences.
The effort required the creation of a financial control and reporting system, including the analysis and selection of an accounting and financial reporting system (Skyline).
Created and supervised an accounting department, developing internal controls, policies and procedures for A/R, cash management, bank reconciliations, A/P procedures, tenant reconciliations, construction management, budget preparation/comparison, monthly operating statements and annual tax reporting documentation.
Primary contact for outside auditors, tax accountants, legal, commercial banking and mortgage lending institutions.
Responsible for the management and operations of the portfolio, including all negotiations regarding financing, leasing, architectural, construction, service contracts, and acquisition review.
Completed the leasing and re-development of a portfolio of Class B office and residential properties to Class A quality, increasing occupancy from 55% to 100% resulting in over 500% increase in value. Successfully secured funding commitments approximating $100,000,000 for working capital, construction, and permanent financing.

1993 1994
Pittsburg, California
Senior Executive, Asset/Property Management

Served as the primary Operating Executive of a firm owning a portfolio of 32 properties located in the Western U.S. consisting of over 4,000,000 square feet of Retail (2,200,000sq.ft.), Office (750,000sq.ft.), Apartments (600,000sq.ft.), and Light Industrial (300,000sq.ft.) properties. Increased portfolio cash flow by 9.3%, refurbished all properties, and increased occupancy to 98% in preparation to convert from private ownership to a public REIT. Responsibilities included the following:

1)Preparation and approval of operating budgets, capital improvement programs and operating statements (including tenant cam and expense reimbursements).
2)Report to Ownership results of operations, status of on-going capital improvement and leasing programs, and financial cash flow projections.
3)Supervision of 150 member property management team and out of state third party managers including implementation and control of personnel policy, vendor contracts, security programs, and quality control.

My interest in the position was based upon the preliminary decision to convert the Firm from private ownership to a retail real estate investment trust. This effort was subsequently terminated with the Ownerships decision to remain private and the liquidation of 35% of the property portfolio.

1988-1991
Palo Alto, California
Vice President of Commercial Investments

Served as primary acquisition officer for Retail, R&D Warehouse and Office Properties located in the Silicon Valley. Acquisitions from such institutional owners as RREEF and AEW were completed before this effort was terminated and Essex converted to a Residential Real Estate Trust.

1985 1988
Houston, Texas
President

Founded the Ross Group as a full service Real Estate Investment, Consulting and Brokerage firm, completing as the sole broker, the transfer of over 1,500,000 square feet of commercial and residential properties including such signature transactions as the 375,000 sq. ft. Champion Forrest Shopping Center (sold to AEW), the 210,000 sq. ft. Yorktown Office Plaza (sold to Inexco Oil Co.) and the 250,000 sq. ft. American Bank Building (sold to Dr. Lazlo Tauber).
From 1981-1985 served as Vice-President of acquisitions, with subsequent promotion to primary investment officer in
Houston, Texas. This position was offered as a result of my experience in
managing a portfolio of properties for Fox & Carskadon Financial Corporation
from 1976-1979. I was recruited to this position due to my strong CPA financial
background developed at Arthur Andersen from 1972-1976.

EducationBS, University of Southern California, Cum Laude
Certified Public Accountant # *
California Brokers License #
*(Renewal application accepted, FBI background check cleared, completing continuing education requirements and Ethics Exam prior to re-issuance.)