ABSTRACT Commercial Real Estate

Abstract Ideas. Brick n Mortar. Living Fully

Our Boutique brokerage firm specializes in Retail with an emphasis in downtown Madison.

Commercial real estate contains various levels and layers of planning, research, due diligence, strategy, negotiation, licensure, construction or remodeling, and more.  We utilize the fundamentals of operations managements interwoven with commercial real estate to create a solid foundation for clients and their real estate lease, purchase, investment.  Layer this with respect and direct communication creating a solid relationship and the creative abstract mind that allows for unique thought, illuminating blind spots, and innovative negotiations.  The end result is Success.

This combined method serves as a vehicle for “It’s More than Retail, it’s Living Fully.”  
A life moto I live by and the essence of ABSTRACT Commercial Real Estate.

Founder | CEO

10 Years of Commercial Brokerage Advisory in downtown Madison, WI. NNN Leases, Sales + Consultation. Immersed in Retail + Restaurants with emphasis in Mixed-Use Developments. Chair of CRE boards and active role in community service. International Marathon Runner. National Speaker on Retail + Restaurants, downtown Madison, WI and Mindset.

Founder

White Box Commercial Property Group

Specialize in Retail Sales and Leasing with a focus on downtown Madison and surrounding areas. Expanding the business portfolio with aligned developers, landlords and buyers.  Providing insight and streamlining the build-out process for buyers while educating entrepreneurs with local, regional and national real estate trends.

Vice President

Commercial Broker specializing in Retail with a focus on downtown Madison and surrounding areas.  Combining real estate leasing with commercial property management knowledge and development experience, Heather understands properties from their physical attributes to maintenance, budgeting and improving investment returns.  Combining 11 years of manufacturing operations management experience negotiating domestically and internationally with seven years as an entrepreneur--exhibiting and commissioning art, local and national motivational speaker and success coach.

Heather shares a proactive and creative approach to connect landlords and tenants allowing both entities to thrive.

Licensed Associate

Renaissance Property Managment Inc.

Advertised, showed and leased 35+ commercial and residential properties.  Screened and selected applicants, created/processed leases and various documentation.  100% residential fill-rate.  Sourced new suppliers, negotiated bids, maintained operations.  Managed communications and generated and analyzed reports.  Updated QuickBooks, processed payments, and deposited funds in various banks.  Managed three maintenance staff and scheduled tenant maintenance requests following through to ensure work was performed in a timely manner.  Obtained Broker's License.

Licensed Real Estate Broker & Operations Manager

Sara Investment Real Estate

Managed 23 properties establishing and strengthening tenant relationships, reviewed leases and answered tenant questions, forecasted and edited quarterly and annual budgets, ensured billing accuracy and reviewed/approved invoices.  Sourced suppliers and negotiated maintenance packages.  Communicated management needs for three development projects while meeting deadlines.  Contracted maintenance for the leased spaces including HVAC repair/maintenance, plumbing, electrical, roofing, windows, cement, small animals/pests, mold remediation, lawn care and snow removal and more.  Managed two maintenance staff.

Commercial Property Manager

First Weber Group

•	Obtained Sales Person License
•	Assisted Managing Broker and ~65 Realtors (Capitol & West Towne offices)
•	Prepared new listing and closing packets and reviewed/edited marketing materials
•	Managed communications

Licensed Real Estate Salesperson and Administrative Assistant

Fiskars Brands

Senior Forecast Analyst:  Utilized external data, internal reports and close communication with Sales to increase marketing forecast accuracy.  Developed, maintained and reported budget forecast to senior management.  Selected to work with the IT Department testing feasibility of new software.  Worked with the Customer Service Department to simplify their reporting process.

Senior Planner/Buyer:  Negotiated with suppliers for optimal service, least total cost, account terms and reduced lead times.  Analyzed reports placing orders or rescheduling as needed.

Senior Forecast Analyst and Senior Planner/Buyer

Electronic Theatre Controls, Inc.

Negotiated with suppliers for optimal service, least total cost, account terms and reduced lead times.  Named top performer for saving $800k in negotiations.  Multi-tasked various research & design projects while concurrently procuring $7.9MM of product.  Chosen to represent the Purchasing Department during software conversion; trained fellow employees.  Chosen to represent the Purchasing Department while moving into the new facility.  Partnered with the Quality Department to ensure materials met company and ISO specifications.  Assisted in writing ISO processes and procedures.  Analyzed reports, negotiated/placed orders for tooling, product or software and rescheduled deliveries as needed.  Sourced and selected suppliers.  Communicated closely with domestic and international vendors.

Senior Buyer

American Girl

Identified incoming resources to ensure conformity with the production schedule.  Analyzed resources to ensure efficient production for department of 20 people and resources.  Updated the master schedule as needed.  Worked closely with Purchasing to understand any delivery problems or delays and prioritized deliveries for Receiving allowing near Just In Time production.

Production Planner

Founder & CEO | Wisconsin Retail & Restaurant Expert | Mixed-Use Development | CRE Investor | National Speaker | WORLD MARATHON MAJORS: 2021 Berlin, 2022 London, 2023 Paris, 2023 Chicago, 2024 Boston, Goal = Tokyo 2025

10 Years as a Commercial Real Estate Advisor and Consultant including founding/operating ABSTRACT Commercial Real Estate LLC. A boutique full-service CRE firm located in downtown Madison, WI.  

Represented $151M of Mixed-Use Developments in WI. Intimate knowledge of downtown Madison, WI having lived in the area nearly 50 years. Chair of CCIM Wisconsin and Commercial Brokers Group, Inc. (CBG) and over six years on the Madison Business Improvement District (BID) Board. 

Represent Tenants, Landlords and Developers through skillful brokerage of NNN Leases, Investment Sales and Consultation services.

National Speaker on the topics of: Retail + Restaurants, Downtown Madison, WI and Mindset. 

Worldwide Marathon Runner.

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