Ivy J.
About Ivy J.
Ivy J. is a Project Manager in Retail Leasing at Asurion, with extensive experience in commercial real estate and legal assistance.
Current Position at Asurion
Ivy J. serves as a Project Manager, Retail Leasing at Asurion from 2020. In this role, Ivy is instrumental in the nationwide expansion of Asurion's repair store footprint, playing a key role in managing and executing retail leasing projects. Ivy's responsibilities include lease drafting, review, negotiation, and execution for outlets across the country.
Professional Experience
Ivy J. has a diversified background in legal and lease administration, having worked with several key companies in the Detroit Metropolitan Area. From 2018 to 2020, Ivy was a Retail Development Paralegal at Contract, focusing on commercial real estate transactions. Prior to that, Ivy held a similar role at Pet Supplies Plus from 2014 to 2018. Ivy also worked at Schostak Brothers & Company, Inc. from 2011 to 2014, and at a Law Office as a Legal Assistant from 2009 to 2011. Earlier, Ivy was a Copyeditor at Detroit Free Press, Ann Arbor News, from 1996 to 2009.
Education and Certifications
Ivy J. completed a Bachelor of Science degree in Journalism from Eastern Michigan University. Additionally, Ivy holds a Post-Bachelor's Paralegal Certificate from the Center for Advanced Legal Studies. This educational background has contributed to Ivy's proficient skills in legal aspects of commercial leasing and property management.
Expertise in Retail Leasing
With extensive experience in retail leasing, Ivy J. has managed the lease drafting, review, negotiation, and execution processes for a company with over 750 stores nationwide. Ivy possesses a comprehensive understanding of both pre-execution and post-execution phases of commercial real estate, including construction coordination and lease accounting. This expertise has been vital in managing relationships with a diverse range of clients such as landlords, tenants, franchisors, and franchisees.
Skills in Negotiation and Relationship Management
Throughout Ivy J.'s career, working with a variety of stakeholders in commercial real estate enhanced Ivy's skills in negotiation and relationship management. Ivy's ability to effectively negotiate and maintain strong relationships with landlords, tenants, franchisors, and franchisees has been a cornerstone of their professional success in retail leasing and development.