Jean Batie
Vancouver,BC
Summary
Energetic and confident leader with experience in both the public and private sectors. Trusted ability to build strong relationships and has consistently delivered process efficiency and cohesive teams. Proven track record of minimizing vacancy and maximizing lease rates while always rethinking asset strategies. Infinitely adaptable by nature and a creative problem solver, the excitement of the challenge and love of collaboration drives me to do more.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Sr. Director, Leasing
Wesgroup Properties
Vancouver, BC
02.2024 - Current
- Oversee the performance of Wesgroup's commercial portfolio of office, retail and industrial assets comprising 3.2M square feet.
- Lead a team of leasing professionals, including the Tenant Improvement function to ensure continuous performance of the portfolio and a smooth transition during tenant fit outs.
- Foster strong relationships with brokers and other landlords to ensure the accurate and timely delivery of market data
- Manage budgets and team reporting to ensure financial accountability.
- Mentored team members to assist in their professional development
- Provide strategic direction to development and construction teams to ensure market-ready final products.
- Liaise with the Executive Leadership Team to ensure alignment on leasing strategy for the portfolio and new development sites
Director, Leasing
Wesgroup Properties
01.2024 - 02.2024
Sr. Leasing Manager
Wesgroup Properties
02.2019 - 12.2020
Leasing Manager
Wesgroup Properties
04.2017 - 02.2019
Retail Program Manager, Real Estate
TransLink
New Westminster
06.2015 - 03.2017
- Responsible for the management of TransLink’s retail portfolio; lease agreements and tenant negotiations, retail unit development and tenant fit outs, contract and tenant management
- Manage the project construction process, general contractors, drawing approvals and permitting, project costs and construction schedule
- Developed organizational review and approval process and managed retail leasing and marketing strategy for CRU expansion and redevelopment of existing CRUs.
Project Manager - Procurement, Store Development
lululemon athletica
Vancouver
03.2013 - 05.2015
- Manage vendor deliverables and performance throughout individual projects as well as on a program level, developing strong contractor relationships ensuring a cohesive working group
- Create and implement process improvements to ensure the successful delivery of up to 20 projects simultaneously throughout Canada, the United States and Asia
- Responsible for the creation of project budgets, management of schedules, negotiation of vendor contracts and vendor selection for retail fit out projects.
Procurement Coordinator, Store Development
lululemon athletica
Vancouver
10.2011 - 03.2013
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Geography
Simon Fraser University
01-2011
Skills
- Contract Negotiation
- Strategic Planning
- Relationship Building
- Strong Communicator
- Adaptability
- Problem Solving
- Market understanding
- Team Management
- Charismatic Leader
Timeline
Sr. Director, Leasing
Wesgroup Properties
02.2024 - Current
Director, Leasing
Wesgroup Properties
01.2024 - 02.2024
Sr. Leasing Manager
Wesgroup Properties
02.2019 - 12.2020
Leasing Manager
Wesgroup Properties
04.2017 - 02.2019
Retail Program Manager, Real Estate
TransLink
06.2015 - 03.2017
Project Manager - Procurement, Store Development
lululemon athletica
03.2013 - 05.2015
Procurement Coordinator, Store Development
lululemon athletica
10.2011 - 03.2013
Bachelor of Arts - Geography
Simon Fraser University
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