Andrew Ratchford Email & Phone Number

Greenville, Sc

Greenville, South Carolina Area

Company - $800MM equity investment, asset management, and development firm focused in the multi-family real estate market. Drove asset performance by analyzing cash flows, market trends, contract negotiation, and by implementing value-add projects, driving asset performance and contributing to 60% increase in capitalized value- Developed and managed value-add program for 11 communities resulting in a 25% average ROI and $87MM in capitalized value- Part of a team developing investment memoranda for new deal fundraising efforts, generating over $300MM in equity investment- Managed data collection, implementation, analysis and compliance for "green" improvements saving an average of 15% in energy costs- Analyzed market data to provide actionable insights regarding "go/no-go" development/acquisition, marketing and pricing decisions- Conducted negotiations and reviews for lender, vendor, utility and government contracts - Prepared investor reports and year-end lender reports; supported new asset on-boarding- Part of a team who identified trends and variances in asset performance to help operators identify and implement corrective strategies resulting in 15% - 20% IRR for investors

Greenville, South Carolina Area

Company: Greenville County provides land use, infrastructure, recreation, economic development and development regulation services throughout the county.Provided planning services, grants administration, ordinance development, and supported planning/land development efforts- Provided planning services to the City of Fountain Inn, including zoning, land development, ordinance review, public input and community design- Developed Fountain Inn's 2017 master plan which has driven $4.1MM in public investment since adoption- Coordinated development projects through zoning, subdivision, floodplain, land disturbance and storm water management review processes - Facilitated public meetings and made presentations to local councils, boards, commissions and community organizations - Managed grant applications, strategies, reporting and compliance resulting in awards including a $4MM Federal Highway Administration award to test automated vehicle technology in GreenvilleI am passionate about smart growth which is driven by intelligent data-driven planning which considers public sentiment as well as fiscal realities. I thoroughly enjoy public input meetings and reviewing public input methods such as surveys. I equally enjoy forecasting the financial realities/impacts that certain plans may have on an area or require of an agency, authority, or local government (cost of a wider road now and in the future, how to pay for street lights, impact of additional fees/taxes and their return to the public sector).

Greenville, South Carolina Area

I provide assistance to organizations for diverse funding opportunities (I.e.government, institutional, and foundation) on a contractual basis. With over $8 million raised/received in the last six years I believe I can bring experience and success to any organization I work with.

I was the director of a Generous Garden location for three years but for the last year I became President during a period of transition for the organization. I was tasked with preserving the vision and practice to Grow. Give. Teach. at our Judson location and to ensure long-term viability in the future. We grew food locally and organically and give it to those in need.I oversaw the Generous Garden's acquisition by the Greenville County Disabilities and Special Needs Board (now known as Thrive Upstate). The disabilities board was immediately able to put into use all of our equipment and quadruple the impact to several hundred people a day. Additionally, the Judson Garden will be utilized as a secondary location for Thrive Upstate's northern clientele to utilize. The gardens are part of a program to serve their 400-600/day clientele to assist these individuals with a variety of disabilities in therapy, piece-work, and by providing a sense of self, discovery and accomplishment.

404 Vardry St. Greenville, Sc 29601

Company: Manages and develops affordable single-family homes as well as provides client enrichment services.Responsible for client intake, property management, client enrichment and all fundraising efforts. Participated in land acquisition and development efforts- Managed tenant relations and property management for 80+ homes and families- Managed public relations and press for 17 home completions and the annual fundraiser banquet- Assisted tenants in developing personal and financial success plans - Developed and managed website and all social media outlets- Developed foundation and donor relations as well as compliance, grant strategies and applications, generating over $4MM in awards and contributions

Greenville, South Carolina Area

Company: Non-profit promoting investment in the needs of local impoverished communities.Directed identification of community investment opportunities and implemented projects- Coordinated over 2,500 volunteers countywide in supporting local community development efforts- Drove fundraising, accounting and donor relations generating over $100K in donations and services for the Judson Community Garden- Managed website and all social media- Organized cooperative projects between municipal, religious, business, community, and non-profit leaders to reach common goals

Conduct Conservation Easement Monitoring annual visits and report the health and compliance of conserved properties.Organize, manage and promote two successful environmental film festivals.Provide support research on urban gardening, grants, nutrient trading and legislation regarding non-profits.

Responsible for reinforcing strong study habits Provide additional teaching Advise and counsel students on time management and academic prioritization.

Master Of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Master Of Business Administration

B.A; Diploma, American Studies

Activities and Societies: Summa Cum Laude, Honors Scholar Diploma