Dawn Neher Email & Phone Number

Boston, Ma, Us

Newton, Massachusetts, United States

Greater Boston Area

Principal for real estate advisory firm specializing in strategic analysis and recommendations for real estate development companies and small businesses as well as investment analysis for real estate acquisitions. Currently providing board of director analysis and financial reporting structures for a residential and hospitality firm.

Greater Boston Area

Providing strategic vision and leadership, capital raising and overseeing the finance department for a global real estate services company whose mission is to improve the world by helping exceptional entrepreneurs innovate better and faster. CIC's innovations centers are large facilities concentrating science and tech-focused start ups, investors, innovation arms of larger corporations and professional service providers. The company has over 1 million square feet in 10 locations locally and worldwide with expansion underway in 4 foreign countries to date. CIC is a global leader in building and operating innovation communities. Founded in 1999 in Cambridge, MA, CIC is one of the first companies to offer flexible office space and co-working options for innovators and entrepreneurs with the mission to find solutions that fix the world's problems. As of 2019, CIC has approximately 1.2 million square fee open and in development in nine cities. The company has supported over 6,000 start-up and technology companies and over $8 billion has been invested in companies that began within CIC spaces. The company is privately held and has co-founded a number of mission-aligned organizations including Venture Cafe, CIC's rapidly growing global network of nonprofit innovation eco-system-building organizations, as well as District Hall, Impact Hub Boston, LabCentral and MassRobotics. Over the next ten years, CIC plans to grow its network of innovations hubs to create positive impact in 50 leading cities around the world.

New England Development is one of the nation's premier private real estate development and management companies with more than 50 million square feet of retail, commercial, and residential space.Trusted advisor to Chairman/CEO and President/COO, member of investment committee, and key contributor to all investment decisions. Primary executive raising capital for the firm. Led the structuring, negotiation, and closing of financing and equity investments. Evaluated proposals for development transactions, acquisitions, leasing, and construction activities, including financial statements, project pro formas, and budgets. Proactively managed risk, allocation of investment capital and resources, and investor relations.

Recruited by Chairman/CEO to elevate finance leadership of the firm and to effectively represent the firm in negotiations, transactions, and the industry more broadly. Established processes and standards for pro formas, budgeting, and financial reporting. Negotiated joint venture partnerships and financing, and managed all lending relationships. Increased visibility of the firm in the industry by taking leadership roles in organizations including ICSC, NEWIRE, and ULI.

Responsible for acquiring commercial real estate in excess of $750M on a national basis through joint ventures or direct acquisitions. Originated investment proposals and independently analyzed, underwrote, and recommended investments. Prepared Board presentations regarding investment decisions.Active in industry organizations and the business community, and key member of the MBA recruiting effort and selection process for the firm. Trained and supervised team of analysts and associate analysts.

Master Of Business Administration (Mba)

Bsba, Economics And Finance