Anita D. Johnson
5125 41st Ave N
Minneapolis, MN 55422
612.805.2173
Education
Bachelor of Arts Degree in Management 1997:St. Cloud StateUniversity
St. Cloud, Minnesota
MetropolitanStateUniversity
Minneapolis/St. Paul, Minnesota
Minnesota Real Estate License - March 1997, Broker License 2001
CCIM candidate
Experience
CRE Broker – PresidentJanuary 2016
AJ Commercial Real Estate, Inc.
Commercial real estate brokerage – Landlord & Tenant Representation
CRE Broker – Senior AssociateMarch 2012 to January2016
Christianson & Company Commercial Real Estate Services, Inc.
Retail/Office/Industrial brokerage – sales and leasing. Primarily Landlord representation. Specializing in retail lease up and tenant work-outs. Assessing valuation on Landlord assets and market rental rates. Moving in the direction of more real estate investment brokerage. Recently completed lease deals with Best Buy Mobile, Tan 24, Vapor Bunker, Device Pitstop, Pancheros, T-Mobile, Pive Five Pizza, Jersey Mike’s Subs and Hobby Lobby. Continue to help with asset management of family owned investment properties.
Property Manager2010 to 2012
Kraus-Anderson Realty
Responsible for building positive tenant relations through effective communication and problem solving; helping to create an environment for the success of both the tenants and the property asset. Responsibilities include overseeing the daily operation of retail and office properties including lease implementation, budgeting, financial reporting, contract negotiations, and supervision of maintenance staff and management of tenant improvements.
Broker/Asset Manager/President2004 to 2010
AJ Commercial Real Estate, Inc.
Sales/Leasing/Property Management of commercial real estate. Landlord and Tenant representation in lease negotiation. Owner/User representation in Industrial building purchases. Retail Property Management - enforce terms and provisions of leases, occasionally mediate tenant disagreements, keep tenant files current, reconcile CAM charges, prepare annual operating budgets, andnegotiate service contracts. Perform accounts payable/receivable duties. Conduct inspections and confer with contractors on a regular basis to ensure the highest level of service and efficiency at the lowest possible cost. Keep investors informed of issues/decisions impacting the assets.
Broker2002 to 2004
Premier Commercial Properties
Landlord and Tenant representation – sales and leasing, prepare and deliver presentations to prospective tenants, define/clarify terms of the lease with landlord and tenant such as renewal options, amendments, terminations and storage agreements. Inform clients of current market conditions. Provide demographic information for retail users and other analysis reportsvia“Site To Do Business” from CCIM.
PropertyManager/Developer Assistant2001 to 2002
Wayne L. Johnson & Associates
Assist in all aspects of a retail property development, attended city council meetings, participate in construction meetings with progress reports, monitor project budget, worked with the city to ensure proper guidelines were adhered to, keep files and communicate with new tenants, develop healthy relationships with the community – both businesses and residents. Continue to help with asset management of family owned investment properties.
Assistant Property Manager2001
CB Richard Ellis
Maintain tenant relations, monitor receivables for trends and delinquencies – investigate variances, make corrective plan and negotiate with tenant, review and approve invoices, communicate with security, cleaning and maintenance staff to ensure efficient and quality performance. Coordinate tenant appreciation events and inform tenants of emergency procedures. Negotiate building service contracts such as janitorial, elevator, building automation and fire/life safety. Walk/inspect all properties and common areas on a regular basis.
Management/Administrative/Broker Assistant1998 to 2001
Zeller Realty Corporation
Prepare broker mailings, produce proposals, leases, abstracts. Maintain tenant files and data base including building access cards, certificates of insurance, tenant statements, and miscellaneous charges. Accounts payable/receivable. Order office supplies - schedule office equipment maintenance. Document and follow through on work orders and tenant requests regarding building or management services.
Association Affiliation
Minnesota Shopping Center Association
CCIM National and Local Chapter member (CCIM candidate)
International Council of Shopping Centers
MN Commercial Association of Realtors