Professional Bio from CBRE

1. Professional Background
As a Manager of Client Strategy Consulting for CBRE’s Labor Analytics, Brian manages, plans, and
coordinates activities for Labor Analytics’ research projects. He ensures that project goals are
accomplished within a prescribed time frame and client specific parameters. Brian works closely
with Labor Analytics consultants and their clients to review project proposals and assist them in
planning the determined time frame. He is responsible for defining process and procedures for
accomplishing projects, staffing requirements, allotment of available resources to various phases
of projects and arranges assignment of project personnel. Brian’s additional responsibilities include
marketing & social media coordination. In this role he is responsible for creating and delivering
marketing ideas and activities. Concepts and creates marketing materials, manages projects,
and ensures company messages are consistent. His duties for social media coordinator include
identifying, writing, preparing and monitoring content in multiple social media channels. Brian
assist the Labor Analytics team in building brand awareness, community engagement, growing the
audience and retaining loyal followers.
In addition, Brian is responsible for the qualitative data integration of wage surveys, employer
interviews, and competitive industry analysis and labor news briefs. He interacts with industry
employers, economic development agencies, government officials and staffing companies to obtain
accurate data research for strategic labor market analysis.
Prior to joining CBRE in July 2007, Brian was a Wealth Management Relationship Specialist for
Bank of America. Brian evaluated personal and business portfolios helping clients maximize their
financial assets.
In 2014 Brian completed his Master of Public Administration with an Emphasis in Government
and Policy from Grand Canyon University. He gained key competencies and administrative skills
in the areas of human capital development, policy and governance. Course work included key
concepts of leadership, and an overview of how the science of organizational behavior contributes
to effective leaders and managers. Utilizing these enhanced skills, Brian assist Labor Analytics
to identify and provide solutions for the unique issues facing public sector as well as large
corporations across the globe.
T +1 602 735 1911
F +1 602 735 5762
brian.allen@cbre.com
2415 E Camelback Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85016
Brian Allen
Manager, Client Strategy Consulting, Phoenix
• CoreNet Global annual
H. Bruce Russell Global
Innovator’s Award, Global
LaborView, 2011
• Team of the Year Award—
Corporate Services, 2006
& 2007
• Top Corporate Services
Team, 2005
• 2017 AANG Rise Up Award
- The AANG RISE Up Award
recognizes the AANG
professional that exemplifies
the CBRE RISE Philosophy
(Respect, Integrity, Service,
Excellence) while consistent-
ly demonstrating “Above
and Beyond” performance;
client and coworker satis-
faction; and, continuous
development of skills and
knowledge that contribute
to the company’s ongoing
sustainability and market
success.
Achievements
• African-American Network Group (AANG), one of several CBRE networking groups focused on
fostering and promoting the value of diversity within CBRE
• Arizona State University, Tempe Bachelor of Interdisciplinary Studies Public Administration/Mass
Communication Synthesis
• Grand Canyon University Master of Public Administration, Emphasis in Government & Policy
• Harvard ManageMentor (2016) - The Harvard Business School Manager Training Program
provided CBRE managers and leaders with a structured development program designed to
elevate and enhance their knowledge and skills related to managing and leading others.
Education
Professional Affiliations / Accreditations