1. STEPHEN GARDNER
102 ASPEN DRIVE, BASKING RIDGE, NJ 07920  908.963.1321  SGARDNER10@GMAIL.COM
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SENIOR MANAGER, CLIENT STRATEGY & CONSULTING · DIRECTOR, MARKETING ·
DIRECTOR, MARKET RESEARCH
SUMMARY
 Sound strategistand creativeproblem solverwhocouples in-depthreal estateknowledgewith solid
critical thinkingskills
 Performance-focused professional whois adept atmasteringnew marketsand industrytrends
 Proactiveleaderandteambuilderwithdemonstrated business managementacumenand well-honed
communication,organizational,problem-solvingand analytical competencies
 Highly effectiveand resourceful teamplayerwith a strongworkethic and theabilitytothrivein
challenging,fast-pacedenvironments
AREAS OF EXPERTISE
Strategic Planning and Analysis Run RateSavings Strategies RiskManagement  AlternativeWorkPlace
Strategies  CorporateandPropertyMarketing  Market Researchand Analysis  Presentation and Proposal
Development  Public Relations  Mentorship ofYounger Colleagues
EXPERIENCE
SENIOR MANAGER, CLIENT STRATEGY & CONSULTING (GLOBAL WORKPLACESOLUTIONS -
VERIZON ACCOUNT)
CBRE Group,Inc.(A global leaderin commercial real estate services) | New York,NY | 2013–Present
• Providestrategic and specific project-based supporttoVerizonGlobal Real Estate’s StrategyPlanning
Group and Transaction Managersacrossa diversedomestic portfolio exceeding100 millionsq.ft.
• Develop highly detailed information packagesfor VerizonPlanningManagers in advanceofcritical dates,
includingstrategic recommendations,runratesavingsopportunities and riskassessments
• Identify and analyzerun ratesavingsopportunitiesthroughouttheportfolio;Helped team achieve more
than $115 millionin run ratesavings,2014-2016 and a 2-yearreductionin portfoliosizein excess of10
million sq.ft.
• Develop effectiveriskmitigation strategies across a rangeof leased facilities,includingtechnical sites,
workcenters and other assetclasses
• Managebroad arrayofspecial projectsthroughout theclient’s portfolio. Examplesinclude risk
assessmentsofleased networksites, smartcities/smartbuildings (InternetofThings),relocation ofunder-
utilized leased offices toflexibleworkspaces (executivesuitesand co-working)– anticipate$4.5 million
run ratesavingsfor 2016- assetmonetization,activity based workplacestudyand manyothers
• Summer InternProjectAdvisor,2016
SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT AND DIRECTOR OF MARKETING & RESEARCH, METRO NY
DTZ, Inc. (Now Cushman& Wakefield)|New York,NY | 2010–2013
• Supervised all marketingand market research activities in theNY MetroArea,includingproduction of
quarterlyreports,presentationstoprospectsand clients,businessdevelopment proposals and more
• Managed the activities of14 brokers below thelevel ofvicepresident,providingstrategic guidanceand
businessdevelopmentsupport;supervised brokertraining;coordinated recruitmentefforts
• Served as U.S.MarketingConsultant totheDTZ Shanghai Tower(World’s second tallestbuilding)
MarketingTeam
• Named New YorkEmployeeoftheYear in 2010;promoted from VicePresident toSeniorVicePresident

2. STEPHEN GARDNER
102 ASPEN DRIVE, BASKING RIDGE, NJ 07920  908.963.1321  SGARDNER10@GMAIL.COM
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VICE PRESIDENT AND DIRECTOR OF MARKETING
J.G. Petrucci Co.(Regional Developer,Owner& Design-Build Co.)| Asbury,NJ|2008–2010
• Managed all corporateand property-related marketingactivitiesfor thefirm’s 5 millionsq.ft.portfolioof
office and industrial propertiesand build-to-suitsites in New Jersey and EasternPennsylvania
• Redesigned and upgraded the company’s website,as well as itspromotional materials;introduceddigital
marketingcampaigns andan app for thecompany’s availablespaceand build-to-suitopportunities
• Through extensivepublicrelationseffortsraised firm’s profile in themarketplace
• Responsiblefor theacquisition oftwotransit-oriented multi-familydevelopmentsites in Maplewood,NJ
and Manayunk,PA,,both ofwhich weresubsequentlybuilt and fully leased
VICE PRESIDENT & DIRECTOR OF MARKETING & RESEARCH, NEW JERSEY
Jones LangLaSalle,Inc.(A leading real estate services & investment firm)| Parsippany,NJ| 2006–2007
 Supervised all marketing and public relations effortsrelated tomorethanfour million sq.ft.ofagency
assignments,includingoversight ofin-housestaffand outsidevendors
 Responsiblefor all New Jerseymarketresearchactivitiesfor bothofficeand industrial properties
 Managed thedevelopmentand maintenanceofvarious databases,includingofficeand industrial
properties,leaseand salecomparables,tenantsin themarket,land sites,proposed developments,etc.
VICE PRESIDENT & DIRECTOR OF MARKETING & RESEARCH, NEW JERSEY
Trammell Crow Co.,Inc.(Now a subsidiary of CBRE)|Florham Park,NJ| 2002–2005
• Supervised all marketingeffortsrelated tomorethansix million sq.ft.ofagency assignments,including
digital and printmaterials,property-specific websites,promotional events,public relationsand more
• Played significantpart in winning1.2 million sq. ft.leasingassignmentat International TradeCenter/
Foreign TradeZone in Mt.Olive,NJand 835,000 sq.ft.leasingassignmentat TwoGateway Centerin
Newark,NJ
• Solely responsiblefor creatingan OfferingMemorandum for thesuccessfulsaleoftwo properties at the
International TradeCenterin MountOlive,NJon behalf ofJP Morgan Asset Management
VICE PRESIDENT OF LEASING & MARKETING
SJP Properties,Inc.(A leading regional developerand owner)| Parsippany,NJ|1997-2002
• Responsible for firm’s day todaymarketingand leasingactivities in Hudson Waterfront market.
 Successes included longtermleases toMerrill Lynch(300,000 Sq.Ft.),John Wiley &Sons (385,000
Sq. Ft.) and Marsh McLennan (330,000SF),amongothers
• Researched and authored marketstudiestoward theevaluation ofpotential acquisitionsacross a diverse
rangeofmarkets,primarilythroughout theNortheast
• Oversaw developmentoffirm’s firstweb siteand twocorporatebrochures
EDUCATION
MasterofBusiness Administrationin Marketing
Columbia BusinessSchool |New York,NY
BachelorofScience in Business(With Distinction)
Indiana University|Bloomington,IN
Licensed New JerseyRealEstate Salesperson