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<br />Michele G. Foster <br />1229 West Minnehaha Parkway <br />Minneapolis, MN 55419 <br />(612) 418-0961 mi chel e@fosterreas.com www.fosterreas.com <br /> <br />PROFESSIONAL GOALS AND SUMMARY: <br /> <br />Seeking consulting opportunities in commercial real estate that maximize my abilities in team leadership, <br />process management, negotiation, and communication. <br /> <br />During my thilty year career, I have held the titles of Vice President of Commercial Real Estate <br />Development and Senior Director of Real Estate Development. Demonstrated ability to identify and meet <br />complicated objectives by managing a team of professionals and extensive resources in a responsive, <br />timely, and cost effective manner. Extensive experience in the development of office, industrial, and <br />retail real estate projects from initial concept through lease-up. Proven expeltise in working successfully <br />with local, regional, and state governmental agencies. Excellent verbal and written communication skills <br />with all levels of management. <br /> <br />EXPERIENCE: <br />Foster Real Estate Advis01Y Services- Minneapolis, Minnesota <br /> <br />2007-present <br /> <br />President <br />Provides pre-development, project management, asset management, and transaction services to real estate <br />developers, owners, brokers, and cities. <br /> <br />Cfi;M C01poration - Minneapolis, Minnesota <br /> <br />2006 to 2007 <br /> <br />Vice President of Commercial Real Estate Development <br />Managed 15 member depmtment staff including architecture, construction, leasing, and development: also <br />led new development projects. <br />Development, Negotiation and Process Management <br />. Led development team for a single tenant office build to suit project, a multi-tenant office/showroom <br />project, and two land acquisitions. <br />. Facilitated implementation of a new lease approval process, new development management tools, and <br />new architectural and construction services processes. <br />Budgeting and Resource Management <br />. Developed annual depmtmental objectives, business plmls, mld budget. <br />. Mmlaged depmtmental budget. <br />. Facilitated depmtmental human resource matters during a time of transition and attrition. <br /> <br />Opus Northwest LLC - Minnetonka, Minnesota <br /> <br />1978 to 2006 <br /> <br />Senior Director of Commercial Real Estate Development <br />Increasingly responsible real estate development positions concluding with Senior Director. Real Estate <br />Development <br />Development, Negotiation and Process Management <br />. Mmlaged the entire development process for major business parks in Chanhassen, Minnetonka, <br />Plymouth, and Rogers. <br />. Completed transactions for the development of over 5 million square feet of build to suit and multi- <br />tenmlt office mld industrial projects. <br />Budgeting and Resource Management <br />. Established mld mmlaged multiple $lmillion to $15 million project budgets against pro-fonna <br />financial goals. <br />Governmental Interface <br />. Obtained governmental approvals for self-directed development projects 1984 to 2006. <br />. Obtained governmental approvals full time for Opus projects 1978 to 1984. <br />