Old Friends Last week, I visited with an out-of-work executive to discuss the market and to exchange ideas on how he should best approach his job search. During our conversation, he mentioned that a surprising by-product of his networking has been the outpouring of support from old friends and former colleagues with whom he had–during his employment–lost touch. I’ve heard this from other people as well. There is a very positive, ‘can do’, and ‘must help’ attitude out there among professionals who recognize how difficult, and extraordinarily frustrating it is to be unemployed, especially at a time like this. With this in mind, for job seekers, I suggest that you aggressively work your relationships. For everyone else, go out of your way to lend a hand, because what goes around, comes around.
Tony LoPinto is CEO of Equinox Partners, an executive search firm specializing in the real estate industry, and parent company of SelectLeaders. The views expressed in this article are the author’s own.  Job Opportunities | EQUITY OFFICE PROPERTIES Manager–Financial Planning & Analysis (CHICAGO) The manager will handle the quarterly forecast process for the entire company; be involved in planning the process, determining timing of process, managing forecasting system, coordination with the market teams, and review of forecast financials, among other duties. BLOOMBERG Research Analyst–Real Estate (NEW YORK CITY) The analyst will initiate and maintain relationships with real estate professionals or vendors; understand prospective customer needs and be able to design creative solutions to those needs. TISHMAN SPEYER PROPERTIES Property Controller (CHICAGO) The controller will act as liaison between finance and other departments, have extensive interaction with US Tax Department, property management, fund accounting and property director. SELECTLEADERS Retail Leasing Manager–Retail Leasing Broker (NEW YORK CITY) The leasing manager will aggressively canvas the local markets for new tenant prospects and prepare, manage and deliver presentations to prospective clients. | AMERICAN REALTY ADVISORS Portfolio Manager (LOS ANGELES) The portfolio manager is responsible for overseeing and implementing all strategic and tactical activities associated with each asset with the objective of maximizing portfolio returns while controlling risk through product type and geographic diversification, making buy/hold/sell decisions, and appropriate use of leverage. SELECTLEADERS Regional Property Manager (WASHINGTON, DC) The property manager is responsible for actively supporting the property’s tenant retention and leasing program, ensuring budget compliance through accuracy of revenue collections and controlling of operating expenses. HARBOR GROUP INTERNATIONAL Vice President, Asset Manager–Multifamily (NORFOLK, VA) The vice president will manage the annual budget review and approval process; monitor and evaluate financial operating results to enhance cash flow and profitability; review financial statements, tax returns, and K-1s. ALL STAR Project Manager (WASHINGTON, DC) The project manager will be responsible for management of all on-site personnel (exempt and non-exempt) and scheduling of all preventive maintenance, repairs, service calls, and other mechanical services. |  Promotions No more than one submission per company will be considered per week. Submissions with multiple names will be capped at three for coverage in Executive Watch. | DEVELOPERS DIVERSIFIED REALTY (BEACHWOOD, OH) Developers Diversified is promoting Tammy Battler from director of external financial reporting to vice president of external reporting; James Bold from AVP of leasing–southern to VP of Leasing–southern; and David Favorite from VP of property management–community centers to SVP of property management. THE PREISS CO. (RALEIGH, NC) The Preiss Co. is promoting Kyle Barger to director of construction management. Previously, Barger is currently a member of Triangle MLS, the NC Association of Realtors (NCAR), and the National Association of Realtors (NAR). | GRAMERCY CAPITAL CORP. (NEW YORK CITY) Gramercy Capital is promoting Jon W. Clark as CFO and treasurer. Clark will remain as chief accounting officer. KEYSTONE PACIFIC PROPERTY MANAGEMENT INC. (IRVINE, CA) Keystone Pacific is promoting Susan Seifen from insurance coordinator to director of training. |  New Hires No more than one submission per company will be considered per week. Submissions with multiple names will be capped at three for coverage in Executive Watch. | RICHARDS BARRY JOYCE & PARTNERS (BOSTON) Richards Bayy Joyce is hiring Frank Petz as executive vice president. Previously he was a managing director at Eastdil Secured. | JONES LANG LASALLE (FORT WORTH) Jones Lang LaSalle is hiring Frank Taylor as a SVP to focus on representing landlords in Tarrant County. Previously, Taylor was a Principal at the Westover Group. | |
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