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SHERRY L. MARTIN, CPM(R), CCIM DALLAS, TX Email: sm11b4442@westpost.net Cell: 214.384.5310 Linked in: http://www.linkedin.

com/pub/sherry-l-martin-cpm-ccim/10/1 COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE MANAGER Certified real estate professional with 20 years experience managing premier com mercial investment portfolios. Particular expertise in Value Add projects, focu sing on strategic market realignment, financial and operational improvements, an d minimizing economic risks, to generate higher yields and returns. A proven te am leader with a detail oriented, resourceful and analytical approach to managem ent. * * * * * * * * Commercial Asset and Property Management Strategic Plan Development Leasing, Tenant Relations and Marketing Budget Forecasting and Financial Reporting Asset Valuation and Lease Analysis Capital Improvement Project Management Due Diligence and Asset Transfer Assessments CPM, CCIM, Bachelor's Degree in Finance

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS Parmenter Realty Partners, Dallas, Texas 3/2007 - 10/2010 Asset Manager - Real Estate and Corporate Property Services Managed all aspects of a Class A office portfolio of 1.8 million SF in three sep arate markets, with total asset value of approximately $218 million. Developed strategic market plans to reposition assets, assessed physical conditions, econ omic risks and the added value impact of capital improvements. * Hired and approved third-party leasing firms, developed aggressive strategies to push rents and minimize turnover, and developed additional revenue sources. Evaluated tenant credit, negotiated leases, and lease workouts, directed legal p ursuit of defaults and bankruptcies. Back-filled 94,000 SF by leasing 75% withi n 30 days, which stabilized occupancy and resulted in a $110 million purchase of fer. * Directed in-house management teams, developed staff (21 total) and implemented cost controls, which reduced expenses 5% to 13%. * Managed all capital projects, authorized expenditures, approved designs and pu shed value engineering savings. Lead a $2.0 million renovation/cafe build out t o reposition asset to the top of its Class A tier. * Reviewed weekly action logs and monthly financials, and redesigned quarterly r eports which improved investment team communication of market trends and financi al highlights. Prepared year-end reviews. * Assured full loan compliance to protect rights of extension, debt coverage rat ios, and all capital draws. * Developed standardized operating policies and procedures, created comprehensiv e training materials and video library. Trained and audited compliance of 14 in ternal property teams; identified weaknesses and coordinated corrective action p lans, which resulted in improved team performance ratings of 10% in the first ye ar. ACRON USA, Tulsa, Oklahoma 5/2006 - 3/2007 Asset Manager Managed a core portfolio of 11 office buildings and 3 retail centers covering 1. 2 million SF in three markets. * Analyzed operations and identified weaknesses and inefficiencies. Developed an d implemented an action plan, which improved quality control, streamlined practi

ces, standardized policies and procedures, and developed a risk management progr am to minimize exposure. * Directed 12 in-house staff and managed third-party property teams. Monitored c ollections and operations, executed contracts and coordinated a preventive maint enance program. Directed and reviewed budgets, initiated 5-year capital plans an d ensured adherence to long-term hold investor's guarantee of 8% minimum returns . Approved financial reports and prepared all investor updates. * Transitioned new properties and staff, directed lease workouts, legal defaults and termination settlements, and assisted in valuation analysis and due diligen ce. * Developed tenant relation and retention programs, and initiated a tenant satis faction survey. Proactively resolved tenant concerns, which resulted in a 34,00 0 square foot lease renewal by an executive suite. SHERRY L. MARTIN, CPM(R), CCIM - PAGE 2 Cencor Realty Services, Dallas, Texas 10/2002 - 4/2006 Senior Property Manager - Retail Senior manager of 10 Class A/B retail centers totaling 612,000 SF with 125 tenan ts, and Team Leader of Tarrant County portfolios. Partnered with Director on sp ecial projects and team building. Awarded a special Cencor Achievement Award fo r outstanding performance. * Developed and implemented annual management plans and forecasted operating and capital budgets. * Managed operations, tenant relations, and marketing. Prepared monthly perform ance reports. * Teamed with third-party ownership on key lease renewals, signage review, capit al projects and local government relations. To support a new anchor, monitored exterior faeade renovation, designed landscaping and gained city variance approv al for monument signage at a neighborhood center. * Coordinated tenant leasing activity with owners, brokers and construction pers onnel. INVESCO Realty Advisors, Dallas, Texas 3/2000 - 10/2002 Asset Management Coordinator Managed 35 core and value-add assets in pension fund portfolios, totaling 9.8 mi llion SF of commercial and multi-family properties located in seven different ma rkets, and a market value of $695 million. * Monitored financials, coordinated client reports, performed due diligence and prepared lease analysis, using proforma and discounted cash flow models. * Liaison to 35 management teams reporting to 11 asset managers. Reviewed preli minary monthly reports and budgets, and directed required revisions. Tracked ta x approvals and payments, reviewed annual expense reconciliations and initiated transfer of assets. * Interacted daily with internal accounting, underwriting, valuation, acquisitio n and closing departments. * Tracked loan receipts, reviewed development construction draws and processed c apital payments. * Selected to the Tax and Leasing task force dedicated to reviewing firm policie s and procedures. ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE Transwestern Commercial Services, Dallas, Texas 3/1994 - 3/2000 Commercial Real Estate Investment Analyst: Produced lease and proforma analyse s, investment hold scenarios, discounted cash flow models (ARGUS / Excel), valua tions and due diligence for commercial and multi-family portfolios valued up to

$150 million. Researched market and mapped demographics. Property Manager - Commercial: Managed all aspects of a 300,000 SF pension fund commercial portfolio and increased occupancy 16% to stabilize at 98%. Reduced energy and building operation expenses, forecast annual operating and capital bu dgets of $5.3 million, and reported monthly and quarterly activity and variances . Managed three property staff members. Bradford Management Company, Dallas, Texas 4/1990 - 3/1994 Property Manager - Commercial: Promoted to manage 18 commercial properties, tot aling 1.4 million SF and 90 tenants. Implemented portfolio management budgets o f $3 million and managed staff of three. Thomas J. Morey, MAI & Associates, Dallas, Texas 1/1983 - 4/1990 Associate Appraiser: Performed residential and small income appraisals for mort gage lenders, brokers, attorneys and individuals using standard methods of valua tion. Specialized in multi-million dollar residential transactions. SHERRY L. MARTIN, CPM(R), CCIM - PAGE 3 CERTIFICATION, EDUCATION AND SKILLS * Certified Commercial Investment Manager (CCIM) - #9806 - CCIM Institute * Certified Property Manager(R) (CPM(R)) - Key #16067 - Institute of Real Estate Management * Bachelor of Business Administration in Finance - Texas A&M University, College Station, Texas * Computer - MS Office Suite (Advanced Excel and Word), Yardi Voyager, MRI, Skyl ine, ARGUS, ProCalc, Angus * Sales License - Texas Real Estate Commission - #0333318 - Inactive Status PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS AND AWARDS * CCIM Institute Member - 1999 to Present - Chicago, IL and Dallas, TX * CPM(R) Member of IREM - 1995 to Present - Chicago, IL and Dallas, TX Board Member of Dallas Chapter - 1999 and 2000 National recognition for Income/Expense Contribution - 2000 Committee Chairman of the Year, Dallas Membership Committee - 2005 * Commercial Institute Affiliate Member of National Association of REALTORS (NAR ) - 2002 to Present * BOMA Member - 1994 to 1999 - Dallas, TX Holiday Gala Chairperson

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