WILLIAM K. PARRISH
24514 Town Center Drive #3
Valencia, CA 91355
 [Send email to request phone number] 14.6396

SUMMARY

Highly motivated professional with extensive years of practical experience
providing a wide spectrum of corporate real estate services with a
multidisciplinary background. Strategic thinker with strong analytical skills,
proficient in identifying critical issues and implementing effective solutions.
Seeks a challenging Real Estate Management position to provide quality cost
effective services to enhance business results and build a cohesive team of
highly trained and motivated professionals.

CORE COMPETENCIES

 * Strategic Planning 
 * Business Development 
 * Acquisition and Disposition 
 * Real Estate Management
 * Project Management
 * Facility Management

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

GRUBB & ELLIS COMPANY, Los Angeles, CA 2007- 2010
$900M global commercial real estate and investment service company.

Regional Managing Director - Corporate Services
Managed a team of variable and dedicated project managers delivering exceptional
services to clients while achieving client and revenue growth in challenging
markets nationwide.
 * Having full P&L responsibility for region's $4.5M budget, succeeded in
increasing revenue and profitability by 40% through strategic business
development, and reducing expenses
 * Increased client base by 25% in 12 months by sourcing and generating new
multi-market clients and responding to request for proposals for real estate
services
 * Saved clients over $10M in lease commitments by developing strategic plans,
portfolio analysis and asset recommendations based on market research and trends
 * Member of Senior Leadership team responsible for business development, client
interface, establishing KPI's and overall account management
 * Supported brokers in development of budgets, schedules, due diligence and
constructability
 * Consulted with client's senior management and corporate legal counsel to
approve and coordinate all management agreements, lease agreements and service
contracts for corporate locations

TRAMMELL CROW COMPANY, Los Angeles, CA 2004 - 2007
Leading nationwide real estate developer and investment firm with over $9B in
projects.

Vice President - Project Management
Provided comprehensive project and facility management services of the highest
professional caliber to owners of, and investors in, commercial and investment
real estate.
 * Expanded client base over 30% while retaining 90% of current clients in 24
months by consistently delivering cost effective service offerings
 * Consulted directly with client's senior management in developing a strong
project team to support client's objectives, increase occupancy and effectively
reducing construction cost and project schedule
 * Direct oversight of design teams and contractors. Project oversight from
programming to closeout
 * Provided comprehensive planning, standardization, development and design
review process for building renovations, investment development projects, and
capital and expense projects resulting in significant savings of capital and
operating dollars
PKW Management Group, Inc., Valencia, CA 2002 - 2004
Real estate and project management consulting firm.

Principal/Vice President Project Manager
Provided real estate and project management services for a portfolio of 10
multifamily buildings, 4 office buildings, 5 mix use buildings and 3 worship
facilities. Portfolio value $36M.
 * Consulted to help mitigate construction related issues, review and submit
construction draw request, coordinated title insurance and helped resolve title
defects on client's behalf
 * Achieved $2.5M savings through value engineering and competitive bidding.
Provided project and construction management services for renovation and
conversion of a 110,000 square foot warehouse to a church facility
 * Secured $1.5M in Economical Development Agency (EDA) funding for the
construction of a Build to Suit, ground up 75,000 "Class A' medical office
building. Negotiated parking covenant with adjacent properties and obtained City
of Los Angeles approval that allowed for increased parking
 * Managed, in conjunction with client's Community Development Corporation (CDC)
$2.5M renovation of all common areas, infrastructure, and landscape as part of an
initiative to increase tenant retention and improve market competitiveness
 * Consulted with small to mid size companies on facilities issues ranging from
space planning to maintenance development and implementation programs
 * Managed CUP (Conditional Use Permit) process and obtained approval for
acquisition of property to construct a worship and educational facility. Saved
client $300,000 in permit fees and site improvement cost through value
engineering, tax credits and resolving potential traffic mitigation issues

CB RICHARD ELLIS * NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, Gardena, CA 2000 - 2002
Multibillion-dollar global car manufacturer and importing corporation.

Vice President Project Management
Single point of contact for all facets of project management requirements for
regional service and distribution managers for a 5 million square foot
portfolio.
 * Team lead for design consultants from site selection through permits. Liaison
for transaction team and owner's representative for new development projects
 * Implemented consolidation and relocation of multiple departments from 25
facilities nationwide to 10 facilities saving client $9M in lease obligations
 * Achieved over $4M in savings executing a blend and extend program on leased
assets nationwide
 * Managed the construction of a 500,000 parts and distribution center in
Smyrna, TN, consolidating two facilities into one reducing operating cost by 40%
in first year

CB RICHARD ELLIS * BANK OF AMERICA, INC, Los Angeles, CA 1998 - 2000
Nations largest commercial financial institution with revenue in excess of
$10B.

Senior Project Manager
Served as liaison between Bank of America's Corporate Real Estate department and
internal bank business partners obtaining funding approval, team selection and
execution of capital and infrastructure projects.
 * Managed multiple large retail and administration tenant improvement, ADA
upgrades, corridor and restroom renovation projects
 * Performed analysis of complex projects articulating business requirements,
new processes, resolving conflicts and establishing priorities
 * Oversight of Risk Management and service contracts for multi-disciplinary
project teams. Day to day management including site meetings, change control,
scheduling, site visits and project reporting
 * Successfully managed complex projects totaling $16M covering over 5 million
square feet within the first year
 * Analyzed and communicated project status and budget to stakeholders and
leadership by proactively flagging potential issues that could jeopardize budget
and delivery
WARNER BROTHERS, INC. * HANNA BARBERA, Hollywood, CA 1995 - 1998
Global leader in the entertainment industry in the creation, production,
marketing and distribution of creative content.

Manager, Studio Operations
Guaranteed high standards of customer service through management of four
operations managers in newly formed centralized studio facilities services
group.
 * Saved $75,000 in operating expenses in first year by implementing a building
automation system
 * Managed the successful construction and relocation of the Feature Animation
group during production which saved $3M in production cost
 * Secured land and managed the out of the ground construction of a 20,000
square foot building to house a feature animation studio and animation gallery

ARDEN INVESTMENT GROUP, Beverly Hills, CA 1992 - 1995
$800M real estate investment and management firm.

Acquisition and Project Manager
Managed the site selection, acquisition and due diligence process of distressed
assets to be purchased and managed for investment clients.
 * Directed and coordinated capital and tenant improvement projects from
inception to final accounting
 * Conducted due diligence of proposed acquisitions. Insured properties complied
with ADA regulatory agencies including annual Fire, Life and Safety testing
 * Increased corporate portfolio by acquiring 1.5 million square feet in one
year. Implemented a robust strategic plan identifying viable distressed assets
for acquisition yielding maximum return on investment for clients
 * Executed aggressive lease program for a 700,000 square foot portfolio of
"Class A" commercial buildings and retail shopping centers increasing occupancy
45% in one year

CORPORATE CLIENTS

Microsoft Corporation
Littler Mendelson, LLC
Royal Bank of Scotland
Bank of Arizona
Wells Fargo Home Mortgage
Cricket Communications
ING Clarion
Macy's

EDUCATION

B.A., Business Management/Minor-Mathematics
Morgan State University
Baltimore, Maryland

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

International Facilities Managers Association (IFMA)
Building Owners and Managers Association (BOMA)
Corporate Real Estate Network (CORENET GLOBAL)
American Management Association (AMA)

AWARDS & CERTIFICATIONS

Building of the Year 1993 (BOMA)
Energy Conservation Award 1994 (DWP)
Project Management Certification (AMA)
Facility Management Certification (INFMA)