Liana Mirea

2010 - Present

Bureau of Overseas Buildings Operations, Planning Real Estate Directorate, Office of Real Property Leasing

International Portfolio Manager

Spearhead complex and sensitive diplomatic real estate transactions in collaboration with foreign governments and private property owners. Negotiate leasing and build a sustainable and strong real estate portfolio including managing specific real estate programs, targeting leased facilities and relocations worldwide for U.S. diplomatic missions. Create, train, lead, and motivate cross-functional, culturally diverse teams for acquisition, selection, design, fit-out, and construction, leasing, and disposal of high-end residential and commercial properties worldwide.

♦ Secure long-term lease for double the size of current office while paying less than annual net rent with a construction fit-out investment of over $100M in for various Consulate relocation projects.

♦ Reduce rental expenses 50% or more at lease renewal, and at office relocation while adhering to current life, safety, and security requirements; subject matter expert in acquisition of real property in foreign countries.

♦ Ensure amenability with applicable U.S. and international laws while in compliance with Foreign Affairs Manual, Foreign Service Act, and Federal Acquisition Regulations

♦ Perform complex real estate transactions in challenging political environments such as in Russia, China, Sudan, Ethiopia, Kosovo, Kenya, and Belarus saving millions of taxpayer dollars while keeping our worldwide missions safe.

♦ Analyze market economic data, property valuations, legal opinions, construction estimates, and local business practices to provide customized actionable data for decision-making throughout projects.

♦ Recommend optimal relocation strategies to U.S diplomatic missions and Government agencies to manage costs while ensure safe working environments.

Performance Awards:

♦ Quality Step Increase Award for negotiating leases that saved millions of dollars in China, Kenya, Romania, and Sudan

♦ Exemplary Performance Award for reduced rent lease renewals of St. Petersburg Consulate and Consul Residence.

♦ Meritorious Honor Award for leasing work in Belarus, Public Affairs Office Relocation.

♦ Superior Honor Award for relocation leasing in Ljubljana and Hamburg Franklin Award for Acting Division Chief.

ACRE-AMERICAN COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE INC., Bloomingdale, IL

2004 - 2010

Senior Real Estate Director Principal

Founded and ran this successful “boutique” independent firm providing commercial and industrial real estate services in Chicago metropolitan area. Supervised contractors, inspectors, appraisers, facility managers, and technical engineering teams. Recruited, trained, managed performance, and fostered retention of high-performance sales team. Directed multiple real estate transactions for clients, business owners, broker-agents, in retail and office properties and provided financial reporting on asset investments.

♦ Generated annual income growth of 100% to 500%, with 600K+ sq. ft. in leased projects/property sales within five years through training program that offered unique commission structure and sales incentives.

♦ Consulted with business owners on new facility acquisitions and negotiated favorable closing contract terms upon conducting due diligence and evaluation.

♦ Built long term, strong client partnerships, and improved customer satisfaction by providing advice on condition, marketability, and value of properties as well as creating profitable solutions.

Rapidly promoted through the ranks due to excellent performance and leadership skills through turbulent markets.

Developed and implemented strategies to enhance real estate leasing/sales services and acquisition of commercial properties for corporate real estate firms. Served as point-person to senior executive team regarding site selection. Landed new business opportunities at highest commission level and increased transaction volume through growing client base.

♦ Garnered Sales Person of the Year award for three years straight and was nominated by Chicago Industrial Properties Magazine for 2002 Real Estate Broker of the Year for closing a large number of transactions per year, $20M in sales.

♦ Key player in increasing company ranking from top 50 to top 20 area real estate firms.

Master in Corporate Real Estate, CoreNet Global (in-progress)

Executive Leadership Program, Graduate School USA (in -progress