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WILLIAM K.

PARRISH
24514 Town Center Drive #3
Valencia, CA 91355
661.714.6396
SUMMARY
Highly motivated professional with extensive years of practical experience provi
ding a wide spectrum of corporate real estate services with a multidisciplinary
background. Strategic thinker with strong analytical skills, proficient in ident
ifying critical issues and implementing effective solutions. Seeks a challenging
Real Estate Management position to provide quality cost effective services to e
nhance business results and build a cohesive team of highly trained and motivate
d professionals.
CORE COMPETENCIES
* Strategic Planning
* Business Development
* Acquisition and Disposition
* Real Estate Management
* Project Management
* Facility Management
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
GRUBB & ELLIS COMPANY, Los Angeles, CA 2007- 2010
$900M global commercial real estate and investment service company.
Regional Managing Director - Corporate Services
Managed a team of variable and dedicated project managers delivering exceptional
services to clients while achieving client and revenue growth in challenging ma
rkets nationwide.
* Having full P&L responsibility for region's $4.5M budget, succeeded in increa
sing revenue and profitability by 40% through strategic business development, an
d reducing expenses
* Increased client base by 25% in 12 months by sourcing and generating new mult
i-market clients and responding to request for proposals for real estate service
s
* Saved clients over $10M in lease commitments by developing strategic plans, p
ortfolio analysis and asset recommendations based on market research and trends
* Member of Senior Leadership team responsible for business development, client
interface, establishing KPI's and overall account management
* Supported brokers in development of budgets, schedules, due diligence and con
structability
* Consulted with client's senior management and corporate legal counsel to appr
ove and coordinate all management agreements, lease agreements and service contr
acts for corporate locations
TRAMMELL CROW COMPANY, Los Angeles, CA 2004 - 2007
Leading nationwide real estate developer and investment firm with over $9B in pr
ojects.
Vice President - Project Management
Provided comprehensive project and facility management services of the highest p
rofessional caliber to owners of, and investors in, commercial and investment re
al estate.
* Expanded client base over 30% while retaining 90% of current clients in 24 mo
nths by consistently delivering cost effective service offerings
* Consulted directly with client's senior management in developing a strong pro
ject team to support client's objectives, increase occupancy and effectively red
ucing construction cost and project schedule
* Direct oversight of design teams and contractors. Project oversight from prog
ramming to closeout
* Provided comprehensive planning, standardization, development and design revi
ew process for building renovations, investment development projects, and capita
l and expense projects resulting in significant savings of capital and operating
dollars
PKW Management Group, Inc., Valencia, CA 2002 - 2004
Real estate and project management consulting firm.
Principal/Vice President Project Manager
Provided real estate and project management services for a portfolio of 10 multi
family buildings, 4 office buildings, 5 mix use buildings and 3 worship faciliti
es. Portfolio value $36M.
* Consulted to help mitigate construction related issues, review and submit con
struction draw request, coordinated title insurance and helped resolve title def
ects on client's behalf
* Achieved $2.5M savings through value engineering and competitive bidding. Pro
vided project and construction management services for renovation and conversion
of a 110,000 square foot warehouse to a church facility
* Secured $1.5M in Economical Development Agency (EDA) funding for the construc
tion of a Build to Suit, ground up 75,000 "Class A' medical office building. Neg
otiated parking covenant with adjacent properties and obtained City of Los Angel
es approval that allowed for increased parking
* Managed, in conjunction with client's Community Development Corporation (CDC)
$2.5M renovation of all common areas, infrastructure, and landscape as part of
an initiative to increase tenant retention and improve market competitiveness
* Consulted with small to mid size companies on facilities issues ranging from
space planning to maintenance development and implementation programs
* Managed CUP (Conditional Use Permit) process and obtained approval for acquis
ition of property to construct a worship and educational facility. Saved client
$300,000 in permit fees and site improvement cost through value engineering, tax
credits and resolving potential traffic mitigation issues
CB RICHARD ELLIS * NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, Gardena, CA 2000 - 2002
Multibillion-dollar global car manufacturer and importing corporation.
Vice President Project Management
Single point of contact for all facets of project management requirements for re
gional service and distribution managers for a 5 million square foot portfolio.
* Team lead for design consultants from site selection through permits. Liaison
for transaction team and owner's representative for new development projects
* Implemented consolidation and relocation of multiple departments from 25 faci
lities nationwide to 10 facilities saving client $9M in lease obligations
* Achieved over $4M in savings executing a blend and extend program on leased a
ssets nationwide
* Managed the construction of a 500,000 parts and distribution center in Smyrna
, TN, consolidating two facilities into one reducing operating cost by 40% in fi
rst year
CB RICHARD ELLIS * BANK OF AMERICA, INC, Los Angeles, CA 1998 - 2000
Nations largest commercial financial institution with revenue in excess of $10B.
Senior Project Manager
Served as liaison between Bank of America's Corporate Real Estate department and
internal bank business partners obtaining funding approval, team selection and
execution of capital and infrastructure projects.
* Managed multiple large retail and administration tenant improvement, ADA upgr
ades, corridor and restroom renovation projects
* Performed analysis of complex projects articulating business requirements, ne
w processes, resolving conflicts and establishing priorities
* Oversight of Risk Management and service contracts for multi-disciplinary pro
ject teams. Day to day management including site meetings, change control, sched
uling, site visits and project reporting
* Successfully managed complex projects totaling $16M covering over 5 million s
quare feet within the first year
* Analyzed and communicated project status and budget to stakeholders and leade
rship by proactively flagging potential issues that could jeopardize budget and
delivery
WARNER BROTHERS, INC. * HANNA BARBERA, Hollywood, CA 1995 - 1998
Global leader in the entertainment industry in the creation, production, marketi
ng and distribution of creative content.
Manager, Studio Operations
Guaranteed high standards of customer service through management of four operati
ons managers in newly formed centralized studio facilities services group.
* Saved $75,000 in operating expenses in first year by implementing a building
automation system
* Managed the successful construction and relocation of the Feature Animation g
roup during production which saved $3M in production cost
* Secured land and managed the out of the ground construction of a 20,000 squar
e foot building to house a feature animation studio and animation gallery
ARDEN INVESTMENT GROUP, Beverly Hills, CA 1992 - 1995
$800M real estate investment and management firm.
Acquisition and Project Manager
Managed the site selection, acquisition and due diligence process of distressed
assets to be purchased and managed for investment clients.
* Directed and coordinated capital and tenant improvement projects from incepti
on to final accounting
* Conducted due diligence of proposed acquisitions. Insured properties complied
with ADA regulatory agencies including annual Fire, Life and Safety testing
* Increased corporate portfolio by acquiring 1.5 million square feet in one yea
r. Implemented a robust strategic plan identifying viable distressed assets for
acquisition yielding maximum return on investment for clients
* Executed aggressive lease program for a 700,000 square foot portfolio of "Cla
ss A" commercial buildings and retail shopping centers increasing occupancy 45%
in one year
CORPORATE CLIENTS
Microsoft Corporation
Littler Mendelson, LLC
Royal Bank of Scotland
Bank of Arizona
Wells Fargo Home Mortgage
Cricket Communications
ING Clarion
Macy's
EDUCATION
B.A., Business Management/Minor-Mathematics
Morgan State University
Baltimore, Maryland
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
International Facilities Managers Association (IFMA)
Building Owners and Managers Association (BOMA)
Corporate Real Estate Network (CORENET GLOBAL)
American Management Association (AMA)
AWARDS & CERTIFICATIONS
Building of the Year 1993 (BOMA)
Energy Conservation Award 1994 (DWP)
Project Management Certification (AMA)
Facility Management Certification (INFMA)

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