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Chicago, Illinois, Us

- Analyzed market data and comparable transactions for an average of 15 properties per month to complete appraisal reports for subject properties- Estimated rent values and highest and best use for subject properties to provide advisory opinions to clients- Conducted market rent surveys by reaching out to market participants and leasing representatives for comparables- Conducted site inspections on subject properties and provided photographs which would later be implemented in appraisal reports- Attended annual Valuation and Advisory Summit in Denver, CO, and presented achievement awards to national participants- Helped manage support team of 20+ members in in the Philippines and provide clear instruction and guidance for subject research on appraisal reports; review work for quality assurance and accountability- Assisted in onboarding of incoming team members for technology and appraisal practice

New York, Ny, Us

- Provided general analytical support for KBRA’s credit analysts, including 40+ underwriting assignments and asset investment memos (AIMs) for Multi Family Rentals and 10 reports for Single Family Rentals- Prepared internal and external presentations and reports in Excel, Word, and PowerPoint, including haircut sheets, underwriting memos and AIM reports- Utilized Costar and REIS to construct in-depth analyses including comp sets and market data to arrive at underwriting decisions- Summarized assets in memo format for potential investors, including previous securitization of the asset based on data obtained from Trepp- Developed spreadsheets and analytical materials to support the ratings process, including evaluation of financial statements to forecast future asset performance- Participated in asset review activities, including 4 site visits to conduct inspections and take photos- Participated in Lunch and Learns with Partners and Senior Management on topics including Sovereign Investments, RMBS, and CMBS

Chicago, Illinois, Us

- Completed 3 subject parcel evaluations based on the Residual Valuation Approach using Argus- Prepared client deliverables including delivery timeline / processes and funding options for potential development of subject sites- Prepared due diligence documents including comparables research and site photography for use in sales and marketing materials- Conducted site visits to potential and existing development zones to assess and record current usage and potential for development- Attended real estate seminars regarding climate change and the impact of real estate on the environment

New York, Ny, Us

- Provided general analytical support for KBRA’s credit analysts, including 40+ underwriting assignments and asset investment memos (AIMs) for Multi Family Rentals and 10 reports for Single Family Rentals- Prepared internal and external presentations and reports in Excel, Word, and PowerPoint, including haircut sheets, underwriting memos and AIM reports- Utilized Costar and REIS to construct in-depth analyses including comp sets and market data to arrive at underwriting decisions- Summarized assets in memo format for potential investors, including previous securitization of the asset based on data obtained from Trepp- Developed spreadsheets and analytical materials to support the ratings process, including evaluation of financial statements to forecast future asset performance- Participated in asset review activities, including 4 site visits to conduct inspections and take photos- Participated in Lunch and Learns with Partners and Senior Management on topics including Sovereign Investments, RMBS, and CMBS

Manchester, Ct, Us

Business and educational consulting firm that provides strategies in operations to business owners and educational leaders. Menefee services schools, entrepreneurs, not-for-profits and governmental entitiesRole and Responsibilities:o Curated original content on social media platforms to enhance online branding for 2 companieso Conducted industry and competitor analysis for clients to develop business planso Developed online courseware to develop new revenue stream / product for the companyo Performed industry analysis and created pricing model to develop new business model for company new product lineo Proposed new programs / projects for expansion of the company’s community outreach efforts. Recommendations were utilized in company operationso Proposed enhancements and new products to company’s baseline product suite that were utilized in organization

Bachelor'S Of Science, Finance, General

Finance, General

High School Diploma