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Responsible for orchestrating and managing the development of LIHTC and market-rate multifamily and mixed-use projects.

Responsible for leading EHDOC’s acquisition and development initiatives, as well as the financial restructuring of the organization's existing portfolio.

Responsible for the complete real estate development process including initial feasibility studies, land acquisition, site planning and design, entitlements, sourcing and structuring of equity and debt, construction management, lease-up, stabilization and debt conversion. Completed multiple new construction and rehab developments in partnership with public housing authorities.

Due to unfavorable economic conditions Continental Properties was forced to restructure and eliminate multiple positions.CONTINENTAL PROPERTIES COMPANYNational real estate development firm focusing on prominent shopping center, multifamily, and hospitality projects.•Simultaneously managed the development process of 7-10 big box retail projects in various stages of development.•Secured land entitlements, permits, and approvals.•Conducted market research, feasibility analysis, and due diligence on new and existing projects•Created, maintained, and tracked all project budgets and schedules•Arranged municipal submittals and acted as project representative at respective meetings•Defined scopes of work, reviewed bids, negotiated contracts, hired, and managed project professionals•Negotiated and ensured compliance of leases, master development agreements, reciprocal easements, and TIF agreements

Provides asset management, property management, development, and real estate advisory servicesAcquisition and Development Associate Identified, analyzed, and valuated ground-up and value-add development opportunities. •Created financial models utilizing DCF, NPV, and IRR approaches •Collected market, financial, and physical data in assessing prospective projects •Managed the due diligence and closing process of transactions.•Drafted numerous letters of intent and negotiated terms of purchase contracts•Worked with municipalities, consultants, and government entities to obtain project entitlements

Real estate private equity group specializing in net-leased office and industrial investments throughout the top 150 MSA's.Responsibilities included prospecting, originating, and structuring real estate investments including: acquisitions, dispositions, recapitalization, operating/capital lease structuring, and build-to-suit expansions. •Performed extensive industry and market research, developing a strategic business development plan•Developed relationships with business owners and executives, private equity groups, turnaround consultants, investment bankers, and commercial real estate brokers with potential investment opportunities •Prepared valuation models for potential acquisitions, performing tenant risk assessments by analyzing capital structure, balance sheet, and key financial ratios•Analyzed due diligence items, and supported debt team with loan package preparation