As the National Research Manager for Retail Services, I am responsible for studying conditions within the retail sector, collecting and reporting statistical data, and analyzing the data to identify significant trends and opportunities. I am involved with national pitches and pursuits, leading the quarterly National Retail Report, and educating brokers on an array of retail research tools like Restaurant Bytes and Creditintell.   

Based in South Florida, I have been in the commercial real estate industry since 2014, am bilingual in Spanish, and hold a Florida Real Estate Sales Associate License. 

I previously worked as a Senior Research Analyst in the Miami office of Colliers International South Florida where I managed a platform of comprehensive commercial real estate data, information resources, research, and training to support the sales and marketing efforts of the South Florida team. I was responsible for the collection, maintenance, and preparation of data across all property types required for writing quarterly statistical reports, graphs, and charts. My expertise in both leasing and investment sales ranged across multiple asset types including retail, industrial, office, and multifamily.  

Prior to joining Colliers, I was a Compliance Specialist at Orlando-based FBC Mortgage, where I provided guidance to originators regarding disclosures and assistance in the interpretation of federal, state, and industry regulations. I began my real estate career as a Retail Services Intern with BishopBeale in Orlando which required me to analyze market conditions, conduct competitive research to identify new opportunities, and project management for multiple sites across Florida.   

As national director of GIS & Mapping for Colliers, Cliff Plank is responsible for the strategic planning, management, development and implementation of GIS (Geographic Information Systems).

GIS & Mapping is a full-service international geographic consulting group located in the Phoenix office, which provides GIS products, services and data to Colliers’ professionals and clients.

Cliff’s expertise is in analyzing business needs, and developing effective solutions and business intelligence based on cutting-edge technology, information and ingenuity.

With an exceptional focus on customer service, Cliff emphasizes innovation and efficiency to develop well-capitalized geographic information systems that maximize tangible value to Colliers’ clients. He is a results-oriented industry leader, with a unique ability to bridge the gap between client needs and supporting technology and systems.

Cliff has worked in the commercial real estate industry since 1996. He is passionate about excellence, customer service, problem solving and innovation in his work and that of his team.

He has a strong data and technology background, implementing and managing GIS departments and platforms that have proven to be invaluable assets to internal and external clients throughout his career.