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Nafisha Rangara

Assistant Manager- Leasing
Pune,Maharashtra
Nafisha Rangara

Timeline

Assistant Manager- Retail Leasing

Amanora Mall
10.2023 - Current

Senior Executive- Operations

Palladium Ahmedabad (Phoenix Mills Ltd.)
03.2022 - 09.2023

Narsjee Monjee Institute of Management Studies

MBA
01.2020 - 04.2022

Floor Manager

Phoenix Marketcity
01.2019 - 03.2022

Nowrosjee Wadia College

Bachelor of Science from Biotechnology
06.2015 - 04.2018

Work History

Amanora Mall
Pune, Maharashtra

Assistant Manager- Retail Leasing
10.2023 - Current

Job overview

  • Successfully acquire new tenants for the mall through targeted outreach and demonstrate effective negotiation skills to secure favourable lease terms for both the mall management and tenants
  • Conduct in-depth market analysis to identify trends, assess demand, and optimize tenant mix, and implement leasing strategies based on market conditions to maximize occupancy rates
  • Collaborate with architects and space planners to optimize the layout and design of retail spaces
  • Manage the lease documentation process, ensuring legal and administrative compliance
  • Maintain accurate records of lease agreements, tenant information, and relevant documentation
  • Develop and manage leasing budgets, forecasting potential rental income and expenses
  • Collaborate with the marketing team to create promotional materials showcasing available spaces
  • Monitor and analyse tenant performance metrics such as sales and foot traffic
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with retail brokers, property owners, and industry professionals
  • Attend industry events and trade shows to stay informed about retail trends and leasing opportunities
  • Ensure strict adherence to leasing regulations, zoning laws, and other legal requirements

Palladium Ahmedabad (Phoenix Mills Ltd.)
Ahmedabad, Gujarat

Senior Executive- Operations
03.2022 - 09.2023

Job overview

  • Ascended to the position of Senior Executive- Operations and was transferred to the new project in Ahmedabad. The following additional duties (to my past experience) came with being a member of Mall Launch:
  • Completed mall pre-opening processes and formalities
    Vendor Negotiations and On Boarding
    Manpower & Resource planning along with their allocation
  • Oversight the compliance with housekeeping standards, billing, the
    utilization of labour, monitoring supplies, and other things
  • Formulated the Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) and oversaw its implementation across all operational verticals
  • Ensured Quality Control in terms of a Flawless customer experience
  • Prepared & Presented the Financial Year Expense Budget of the Mall
  • Created and maintained different MIS reports (daily, weekly, monthly, and quarterly)
  • Executed complete implementation and provided support for the mall brand's lifecycle (project phase till it gets operational)
  • Handled Head Office (HO) audits and closed open points within the stipulated timelines
  • Oriented and trained fellow co-ordinates and subordinated
  • OPS cum Leasing experience:
  • Understood the basic leasing process
  • Conducted retail visits and mall rounds for smooth and timely activation of brands
  • Learned about refining potential retailers to be approached
  • Acquired a basic understanding of the LOI and commercial discussions
  • Understood the planning and implementation of tenancy and brand/product mix as per the mall requirement
  • Familiarized myself with the leasing tracker, weekly mall occupancy, and vacancy report

Phoenix Marketcity
Pune, Maharashtra

Floor Manager
01.2019 - 03.2022

Job overview

  • Joined as an Assistant Floor Manager in the month of Jan 2019 and got promoted to Floor Manager in the month of Jul 2021
  • Monitored the defined SOP flow for different operations departments, such as housekeeping, engineering, ERT, parking, and a few others, with a focus on customer-centric end goals
  • Accomplished the desired outcomes for revenue collection, event execution, brand entry/exit, equipment maintenance, administration of leased property, etc., maintaining a seamless interdepartmental interdependency
  • Ensured that retail project work was completed without any incidents while the property was being renovated, without interfering with daily operations
  • Addressed internal stakeholder issues via the Retailer Satisfaction Index report and provided supervisors with a bird's eye perspective via the creation of a consolidated report
  • Conducted food safety inspections at restaurants and food courts

Overview

5
years of professional experience
5
years of post-secondary education
4
Languages

Education

Narsjee Monjee Institute of Management Studies
Pune

MBA
01.2020 - 04.2022

Nowrosjee Wadia College
Pune

Bachelor of Science from Biotechnology
06.2015 - 04.2018

Skills

  • Lease Negotiation
  • Budget Conception and Management
  • Organizational Development
  • Market Analysis
  • Networking
  • Retail Relationships
  • Communication

Summary

Dedicated Assistant Leasing Manager with over 4+ years of hands-on experience in Mall Operations. Currently excelling in a role that involves strategic leasing initiatives, optimizing leasing processes, ensuring legal compliance, and fostering positive tenant relations. Possess a strong commitment to operational excellence, fostering positive tenant experiences, and achieving organizational goals. Seeking a challenging role to leverage expertise in leasing and operations for continued professional growth.

Work Preference

Work Type

Full Time

Work Location

On-SiteHybridRemote

Important To Me

Work-life balanceCareer advancementCompany CultureTeam Building / Company RetreatsWork from home optionPersonal development programs

Certification

  • Operational Excellence Foundations
  • Enhancing Soft Skills and Personality

Interests

Badminton

Reading

Exploring

Projects

Palladium Ahmedabad Mall Launch

Mall Readiness- Project Stage to Mall Trading

  • Managed the complete range of project activities and handled the project through its entire lifecycle right from project planning, execution, resource planning, resource allocation, quality management, and project delivery
  • Actively contributed to the conception of several operating budgets, including those for CAPEX and OPEX, pre-operations, operating, and signage budgets, among others
  • Led the Handover-Takeover (HOTO) process from the projects team to the leased-out retail outlets
  • Managed all pre-operational paperwork and fit-out procedures for various retail brands at the mall
  • Sourced and finalized agencies (HK, Security, Engineering, Liftmen, Parking, etc.)
  • Handled outsourced hiring and trainings (agency managers, supervisors, floor managers, etc.)
  • Ensured retailer readiness for mall launch with respect to fire life safety and other store design mandates
  • Planned and executed the mall launch event
Nafisha RangaraAssistant Manager- Leasing