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MANTOSE SEGWAI

235 Zephyr Court • Baltimore, MD 34332 • Cell: 619-555-9771

SUMMARY
Successful professional record in commercial real estate encompassing strategic mar-
keting and business planning. Demonstrated ability to manage simultaneous projects
and meet deadlines. Strong organizational and problem-solving ability.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Independent Real Estate Broker, February 2000–Present
• Primary focus is on the marketing, leasing, and selling of commercial real estate
properties in the Baltimore metropolitan area. Responsible for generating sales con-
tracts, negotiating leases, and developing strategic marketing plans for several retail
and office developers.
• Initiated and negotiated key leases for clients in the warehousing and food distribu-
tion industries.

Director of Marketing, Barter & Associates, November 1990–February 2000
• Responsible for developing leasing and marketing plans to optimize market visibil-
ity and maximize occupancy levels.
• Directed marketing plans for Solony Square, a 700,000–square-foot multiuse complex,
which resulted in an average 85 percent occupancy rate.

Vice President of Real Estate, J. De Moor Limited, April 1985–November 1990
• Responsible for all leasing, property management, and new real estate development
for this leading real estate company.
• Performed new business feasibility studies and negotiated several major landlord-
tenant contracts.
• Initiated the establishment of property sales and new business development divisions.
Developed marketing plans designed to attract new business. Directed company’s
diversification strategy into real estate brokerage and leasing.

Vice President, Premier Investment Property, October 1980–April 1985
• Initiated management policies designed to improve the efficiency of retail and office
leasing activities. Developed marketing strategies and plans to optimize tenant mix.

EDUCATION
Master of Business Administration, University of South Africa, Port Elizabeth 1979
Bachelor of Commerce, Marketing, University of South Africa, Port Elizabeth 1975

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