About
Professional Summary
Lisa specializes in Office and Retail leasing and sales and has more than 20 years experience in the commercial real estate industry. Lisa started with Colliers International in 2011 and focuses on office leasing representing both Landlord and Tenant. Lisa is a market leader and proven performer who has come in second to the top producer in Saskatoon for three years. Lisa is a trusted advisor as her clients are independently surveyed on their Colliers experience through the Net Promoter Score (NPS) system and she continues to deliver results and receive high ratings.
Prior to Colliers, she was a partner in a project providing investors an opportunity to participate collectively in commercial real estate ownership. Through a structured investment model, a commercial property was acquired and managed in a cost-effective manner with minimal capital in investment while maximizing the tax advantage.
As Leasing and Marketing Manager at Innovation Place with the Saskatchewan Opportunities Corporation for more than seven years, Lisa completed over 100 transactions each year working on behalf of the landlord with existing and potential tenants to identify, qualify, and assess their space needs and program requirements. She analyzed the financial implications of the lease and related construction, negotiated leases, and finalized legal agreements. Lisa provided direction to the Project Management department to ensure construction was completed in accordance with contracts.
Lisa was the Realty Manager with Ministry of Central Services for five years. She was responsible for the realty management services, including preparation and evaluations of request for space proposals, contract negotiations, lease contract transactions, property acquisition, and disposal. She arranged proposal calls on behalf of departments, select boards, commissions, and Crown Corporation’s investment decisions. She also recommended the best accommodation solutions based on her preparation of the build-buy-lease analysis.
Accomplishments
Canadian Real Estate Women (CREW) Events Board Member 2019 - present
CREW Saskatoon Chapter Board Member 2015-2019
CREA Canadian Real Estate Association Member
SRAR Saskatoon Region Association of Realtors - Commercial Real Estate Member
SRAR Commercial Committee - Board Member 2012-2018
REIS - Real Estate Institute of Saskatchewan Chapter Member
REIC - Real Estate Institute of Canada Member
Children's Discovery Museum - Negotiating Committee
Education
Architectural Engineering Technology | SIAST
Certified Property Manager (CPM) | REIC
Certified Leasing Officer (CLO) | REIC
Real Property Administrator (RPA) | BOMA (2 classes to complete)
Certified Commercial Investment Member (CCIM) (2 classes to complete)
Background
Lisa worked in the commercial real estate industry since 1997 and has extensive local market knowledge and experience in office leasing.
Prior to 1997, Lisa worked for Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation and Saskatchewan Housing Corporation in the development of land and the project management of affordable housing.
Memberships & Involvements
Canadian Real Estate Women (CREW) member
CREW Saskatoon Chapter Board Member 2015-2019
CREA Canadian Real Estate Association Member
SRAR Saskatoon Region Association of Realtors - Commercial Real Estate Member
SRAR Commercial Committee - Board Member 2012-2018
REIS - Real Estate Institute of Saskatchewan Chapter Member
REIC - Real Estate Institute of Canada Member
IREM - Institute of Real Estate Management Member
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