KAY R.

PENA
1400 Waterway Cove, Wellington, FL 33414 * C: 561.315.8751 * kp694634@west
post.net
RESULTS-DRIVEN PROFESSIONAL SEEKS NEW OPPORTUNITY
* 20 years of proven success in construction management & administration*
Highly respected, dynamic, decisive leader of Class A and B office and retail te
nant buildouts. Noted talent for consistently completing projects on schedule an
d within budget. Excellent communication skills, and energetic attitude. Effecti
ve at building strong business partnerships. Demonstrated success conducting ins
ightful quantitative and qualitative analysis. Excel in problem solving strateg
ies to neutralize escalated customer care issues.
Core competencies include:
* Exceptional leadership and team building skills
* Excellent judgment and discretion under pressure
* Outstanding interpersonal skills
* Strong network of architects, engineers, tenants, vendors,
contractors, subcontractors, governmental agencies and staff
* Complex Scheduling Management
* Negotiations & Contracts
* Budget Accountability
* Project Management
* Vendor Relations
* Bid Coordination

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
DIRECTOR OF TENANT COORDINATION
Woolbright Development, Inc. (WDI) Boca Raton, FL Augu
st 2007 - May 2009
WDI acquires and develops neighborhood and community shopping centers, managing
a portfolio of over 30 shopping centers in the six major Florida metropolitan ar
eas.
Manage budget and construction scheduling of the retail Interior Buildouts: Ini
tiate, contract, and coordinate all phases of retail Tenant Buildouts including:
selecting contractors, obtaining bids, negotiating contracts, scheduling, maint
aining compliance with contract documents, reviewing/approving all construction
related documents, monitoring QC/project costs, managing documentation of all si
gnificant project events, interacting with local governmental agencies, internal
and external Architects, Engineers, Consultants, General Contractors and Subcon
tractors to deliver project within established budget parameters. Monitor and m
anage overall client satisfaction. Attend job progress meetings as required.
Oversee the Tenant Coordinators in the development of all phases of design and c
onstruction. Coordinate and manage development of preliminary and construction
documents. Assist staff with decisions on value engineering alternatives and ot
her cost savings opportunities. Manage ongoing cost and estimate analysis repor
ting. Analyze department budget requests to identify areas in which reductions
can be made, and assist Leasing with budgets for prospective and current deals.
Proactively investigate opportunities for improvements in the project scope and
operational efficiency and economy. Obtain and evaluate pertinent data from va
rious departments and consultants including Operations, Legal, Design, Planning,
Engineering and Accounting. Provide data and updates to Tenants and Leasing De
partment. Coordinate activities of the Development Department and serve as the
internal Liaison between Leasing and Development as well as Development and Oper
ations.
Woolbright Development projects:
London Square Shopping Center, Miami, FL 445,000 sq. ft.
Miramar Square, Miramar, FL 240,000 sq. ft.
West Sunset Shopping Center, Miami, FL 83,000 sq. ft.
Shoppes at Woolbright, Boynton Beach, FL 155,000 sq. ft.
Carter Square, Miami, FL 68,000 sq. ft.

VICE PRESIDENT OF CONSTRUCTION

America's Capital Partners Miami, FL December 2000 - Au
gust 2007
ACP is a private commercial real estate company specializing in Class A and B of
fice building development, management, leasing and ownership activities. ACP h
as earned a reputation as one of the preeminent Office Building Owner/Operators
in the Southeastern U.S.
Directed all construction activities for ACP projects. Developed/administered c
apital budgets for entire portfolio company wide. Managed all Interior Office B
uildouts for the entire Southeastern US Portfolio. Oversaw every ACP project (e
ither directly or through a project manager) and had ultimate responsibility for
budget and construction schedule of all projects. ACP's high profile projects
included numerous local office complexes throughout the US such as the Peachtree
Center, Atlanta, GA (2.5 million sq. ft. Multi Building office complex), Two Li
berty Place, Philadelphia, PA (1.25 million sq. ft. Class A Office Space) and Ri
vergate Tower, Tampa, FL (515,000 sq. ft. Class B Office Space).

PROJECT MANAGER
Michael Swerdlow Companies, Inc. Hollywood, FL July 19
88 - December 2000
Private real estate company involved in a broad range of development, management
, leasing and ownership activities.
Established budget parameters, attended job progress meetings as required, inter
acted with local governmental agencies, monitored Architects, Engineers, Consult
ants, General Contractors and Subcontractors. Monitored and managed overall cli
ent satisfaction.

SOFTWARE
MS Word, MS Excel, Microsoft Project, PowerPoint, Publisher, Access, QuickBooks,
Quicken, Act!, Outlook, PhotoShop, MRI

* Outstanding Personal and Professional References Available Upon Request

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