As the Real Estate Project Manager for candy retailer IT'SUGAR, I oversee the design and construction of new stores as well as spearhead corporate initiatives and special projects. In my tenure I have accomplished:- Design 50+ new stores including defining scope, managing consultants and construction managers.- Developed the first Design & Construction Playbook, defining the company’s design criteria and construction standards including full specifications and the creation of plans and construction details.- Oversee predevelopment due diligence, overall design, scope definition, and budgetary controls.- Lead a corporate initiative to overhaul store experience through design and construction changes, fixture re-design, and new experiential elements, including collaborating with all internal departments.Notable Projects managed in this position:West Edmonton Mall - West Edmonton, Canada – It’Sugar’s first international location is approximately 4,000 square feet and included signature brand elements such as a gumball column and a lollipop garden with a maple tree and other Canadian-themed elements. The store features a new storefront concept that I designed, which became a brand standard.San Francisco Flagship – San Francisco, CA – It’Sugar’s third flagship location was the conversion of a former restaurant into a 32,000 square foot, three-story, candy department store. The location featured a San Francisco-themed lollipop garden, familiar candy characters, a larger-than-life gumball wall, and other signature design elements, some of which became brand standards.Miami Flagship – Miami, FL – It’Sugar’s fourth flagship location is a 18,000 square foot, two-story candy department store. Major features of the location include murals, a Miami-themed lollipop garden filled with candied animals, and a two-story illuminated acrylic stair wall that I designed.

Former Vice President of Development at DoveHill Capital Management, an affiliate of the Wurzak Hotel Group. At this hospitality owner, operator, and developer my key responsibilities included:- Overall management of development and renovation projects including design, budget, and schedule- Acting as ownership’s representative with all consultants, contractors, municipalities, and the public- Management of all project-related vendors, consultants, and contractors- Directing design development and implementation of design intent- Management of contractor pay applications, monthly draws, submittal and shop drawing review- Assisting in underwriting and asset management before, during, and after constructionProjects managed in this position:1 Hotel West Hollywood - West Hollywood, CA - The renovation of The Jeremy Hotel, a 286-key, 388,000 square foot dual-tower structure in West Hollywood, CA. The conversion to the 1 Hotel, the eco-brand brainchild of Barry Sternlicht, included renovating all guest rooms and public spaces as well as extensive landscaping improvements. The resulting hotel includes numerous designs of my own creation as well as many I developed in conjunction with the A&E team.Sheraton Reston - Reston, VA - The renovation of a 1970's-era Sheraton in the DC suburb of Reston, VA, including all guest rooms, public spaces, and landscape improvements. The $31MM renovation was a full gut of all guest rooms and baths and all the public spaces as well as meeting and ballroom spaces were expanded, re-programmed, and fully modernized.The Dalmar / Element by Westin - Fort Lauderdale, FL – A ground-up, dual-brand project comprised of a 114-key Element by Westin and a 209-key Tribute Portfolio hotel named The Dalmar. The property includes a rooftop bar, Sparrow, and ground-level restaurant, The Terrace Grill, an area of focus of mine during construction. The Dalmar featured a heavy design emphasis and was published upon completion.

As the Project Manager for multiple real estate development projects in various phases, I oversaw every aspect of their development including:- Overseeing an internal team of development, accounting, and support staff- Provided weekly and other periodic reporting to ownership, investment partners, and lenders- Management of all project-related vendors, consultants, schedules, and budgets- Lease and sales contract negotiation- Management of sales team, marketing campaigns, events, and advertising- Oversight of construction including contractors, pay apps, change orders, and submittals- Oversee all project entitlements and permits to align with project scheduleProjects managed in this position:3480 Main Hwy - Miami, FL - A 69,000 square foot Class A Office building in Coconut Grove that featured subterranean parking and a ground floor restaurant with a rooftop bar.Monaco Yacht Club & Residences - Miami Beach, FL - Featuring 39 units, the MYC is a 168,000 square foot boutique waterfront residential condominium on the last remaining waterfront lot in Miami Beach on Biscayne Bay. The project featured interiors by Piero Lissoni and large vessel dockage.

As an Assistant Project Manager at Related, I oversaw and assisted with all aspects and phases of development including:- Acting as ownership’s representative with all consultants, municipalities, and the public- Continuation of business plan and assuring adherence to project schedule and proforma- Management of all project-related vendors, consultants, schedules, and budgets- Assisting with implantation of the design development and intent- Sales contract negotiation, buyer relations; management of marketing campaigns, events, and advertising- Oversight of construction including an internal CM team, general contractor, and subcontractors- Management and review of contractor pay applications, monthly draws, and change orders - Submittal and shop drawing review and coordination of ownership approval as needed- Investor relations and management of required partnership involvement and approvals- Obtaining entitlements and permits including coordination of submittals and payment of fees- Assist with construction financing; preparation and negotiation of legal documents; lender reporting- Supervise closing walk-throughs and punch-out; management of construction and legal teams for closingsProjects managed in this position:Hyde Suites & Residences Midtown Miami - Miami, FL - A $240MM 32-story residential condominium, hotel, and retail building featured interiors by Rockwell Group including an expansive amenity floor with pool, tennis court, media room, spa, and fitness center with spin studio. The project included 60 hotel suites and 410 residential condos.SLS Lux Brickell - Miami, FL - $450MM 60-story residential condominium, hotel, and retail building that boasted interior design by Yabu Pushelberg. The project totaled 84 hotel suites and 450 residential condo units and featured highly-designed public spaces and a ground floor restaurant, Katsuya.

Lidl, one of the largest retailers in the world with over 10,000 stores worldwide, was making an entrance into the US in the late 2010’s. As the Acquisition Manager for Southern Virginia, my responsibilities and accomplishments include:- Identified, negotiated and placed under contract 10 properties during my tenure- Placed into Real Estate Director Development & Leadership Program- Developed, refined, and executed a strategy for over two-dozen stores across 8 cities- Oversaw due diligence and entitlements including meeting with and presenting to municipalities- Managed consultant, engineering, construction, legal, and corporate governance teams- Developed and leveraged relationships with industry players and decision makers in local municipalities- Worked with economic development authorities to obtain incentives and fast track entitlements- Managed internal construction management team regarding design, budgets, and entitlements- Acted as a “brand ambassador” to establish a positive reputation for the company

The Dispositions Team, a partner to CWCapital Asset Management, oversaw the sale of over $3B worth of loan and REO assets in 2013 and $2B in 2012. As the Analyst for the team, my responsibilities and accomplishments include:- Managed, negotiated, and closed on the sale of over $1B worth of assets- Maintained complex databases of all asset dispositions and report weekly to senior management- Collaborated with asset management, legal, valuation, and brokerage teams throughout sales process- Coordinated and managed auction sales of all loan and REO assets of $25MM+ UPB- Ad hoc analysis and reporting including budgeting, revenue tracking, and trust impact analyses- Established and fostered relationships with local and national brokers, attorneys, and consultants- Provided financial, property, and market analysis for all property types and classes nationwide- Assisted in the creation and analysis of financial, legal, and property due diligence materials

- Provided high level, in-depth analysis of portfolios, properties, and markets to clients and prospects- Assisted Business Development teams by providing analytical support to new and existing clients- Facilitated collaboration and joint business development between real estate and facilities management - Consulted with new and existing corporate clients in development, expansion, and execution of services- Built, maintained, and reported on expansive, detailed market intelligence across multiple cities and states- Produced multiple quarterly office market reports and ad hoc research - Generated customized GIS mapping, research, and marketing collateral for new and existing clients- Advised brokerage teams and clients on investment and capital markets and their impact on client goals

Primary responsibilities included the following:- Conducted property and market analysis in and around the Atlanta Metro Area- Provided feasibility studies, scenarios for development sites, specifically for REO assets of lenders we represented- Designed and create marketing packages for properties for sale, including financial models- Recommended properties for investment by firm Principals and investment clients

- Assisted in creation of marketing plan for office, retail and residential units, managed execution of plan- Managed subcontractors and staff of up to 10 throughout various phases of the development- Planned bi-weekly community events to assist in marketing the development, bolster community support- Managed two multi-unit residential rental properties in Savannah, GA- Consulted on development plan changes and improvements throughout construction