Katherine Mann Barber

Experience

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  Nordipharma, SA

  Jan 1992 - Jan 1994

  Marketing Manager
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  Burle Industries

  Jan 1994 - Jan 1995

  Account Representative
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  H20 Plus

  Jan 1995 - Jan 1996

  Executive Assistant
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  Williams/Gerard Productions

  Jan 1996 - Jan 1998

  Executive Assistant

  WG - strategic communications agency providing comprehensive meeting and event production services.

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  Persona

  Jan 1998 - Jan 1999

  Office Manager/Marketing Manager - Europe

  Management consulting developing and training other consulting companies in Persona's products - ie. train the trainer, partnering,

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  Gap, Inc

  Apr 1999 - Jun 2007

  Provided legal support and counsel in property management functions for my designated regions within North America, including resolution of field and operational issues, lease research and analysis, real estate payables issues, construction allowance recovery, store maintenance, and other ancillary lease analysis, Reviewed and negotiated conformity and non-conformity leases for existing stores for Gap, Inc (consisting of Old Navy, Banana Republic, Gap, and Outlet divisions).Reviewed and negotiated lease amendments, extension agreements, temporary space agreements, exercise of options and sales terminations, non-disturbance agreements and estoppel certificates).Analyzed lease provisions and made recommendations regarding leasing policies and necessary upgrades to lease language. Show less Provided daily communication with Business Partners on outstanding lease action items including tracking and status of outstanding lease actions. Analyzed lease provisions and provided lease information and strategic input to Supervising Attorneys and Business Partners.Audited lease action data from the Lease Management System prior to upload to Forum (internal database system). Updated biweekly/weekly lease action items in Forum with comments and status.In partnership with the Occupancy Audit department, developed a process to provide visibility to Real Estate Business Partners and Brand Finance of the existence of cotenancy failures, netting over a $500,000 company savings in the first year. Nominated for President’s Award “Do it Better”.As an Administrative Assistant, supported Attorneys with administrative duties, including but not limited to, calendaring, expense reports, and general correspondence. Prepared lease execution packages, Exercise of Option and Exercise of Sales Termination notices as well as miscellaneous correspondence. Reviewed amendments, notices and other ancillary lease action documents. Show less

  • Manager /Senior Legal Assistant

    Feb 2002 - Jun 2007

  • Legal Administator/Administrative Assistant

    Apr 1999 - Jan 2002
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  Browman Development Company, Inc.

  Jul 2007 - Dec 2008

  Sr. Legal Assistant

  Supported and assisted General Counsel in reviewing, analyzing and preparing legal documents related to the acquisition and disposition of freehold and commercial leasehold property, including purchase and sale agreements, zoning, permitting, title surveys, construction license agreements. Reviewed OEA's and CCR's for General Counsel. Negotiated conforming leases for big box tenants and smaller one-off tenants.

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  Gymboree

  Dec 2008 - Apr 2010

  Sr. Legal Assistant, Real Estate Legal Services

  Performed in-house negotiation and review of conformity and non-conformity leases, renewals and amendments for all brands, as well as prepared estoppel certificates, SNDA's, Commencement Agreements, Storage Space Agreements and other ancillary lease documents. Prepared accurate lease digests, and managed the lease execution process. Maintained real estate related reports and completed other projects as directed by business needs or management. By providing in-house negotiations was able to save Gymboree $150,000 in outside counsel fees. Show less

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  St. Francis of Assisi School -Concord

  Oct 2010 - Oct 2022

  Instructional Aide

  Director of Extended Care (2017-2018). Managed all phases of the after school activities program including, managing staff, overseeing operations, budgeting and accounts receivable. Instructional Aide - Provided instructional assistance and prepared daily lesson material for homeroom teacher. Assisted in other functions of the school as needed.

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  St. Francis of Assisi School

  Aug 2011 - now

  Elementary School Teacher