Erica Dunlap Email & Phone Number

Detroit Metropolitan Area

www.AERESRealEstate.com // We are a female-led commercial real estate team that specializes in office, retail and industrial assignments in the Metro Detroit area. Our business goals have been clear since our teams' inception in 2017; we are dedicated to our clients' success. It is not just another transaction for us. We have dedicated our careers to working on both local and global projects. Commercial real estate has entered yet another era of unpredictability. We want to be alongside our strategic partners and clients to ensure they are making the best real estate decisions for their future.

Greater Detroit Area

http://www.aeresignature.comAERES - SIGNATURE ASSOCIATES:A commercial real estate team focusing on new-age trends in the marketplace. OUR FOCUS & SPECIALITY:Downtown Real Estate - Urban Communities. OUR PROCESS:We recognize there are archaic processes in place that other service providers are offering to clientele. We are challenging this system in supporting collaboration, fruitful relationships, accessibility, and a comprehensive approach to real estate. We are interested in establishing lifelong partnerships and fully focusing on specific clients to facilitate their success.

Greater Detroit Area

I have a wide range of experience, currently focusing on tenant and landlord representation, as well as consulting assignments. I take a holistic approach in applying strategies to real estate, to provide solutions for my clients’ needs. I understand best practices in the industry and deliver practical application to the various projects I work on. My background includes tenant representation, financial modeling, project management, transaction management, portfolio management, multi-market work and strategic consulting. I provide a unique perspective and background to each project and appreciate thinking outside the box. My expertise in asset/portfolio cash flow analysis, underwriting, due diligence and account management are among the skill sets I use to manage accounts. I ensure my clients are implementing a real estate strategy that is in line with their operating objectives.Signature’s office brokerage professionals develop and execute forward-looking real estate plans that improve each client’s efficiency and bottom line. Among Signature’s unique qualifications are superior market information, which supports informed decision making, and strong relationships with landlords, which reduces negotiation time and enhances a client’s relationship with its landlord. Office brokerage professionals analyze client business objectives, develop advantageous transactional strategies, negotiate from a position of thorough market knowledge and understanding, and optimize transactions.

Greater Detroit Area

http://www.signatureadvisoryservices.com/• Decisions regarding real estate not only impact where you will house business operations, but also have a direct effect on your bottom line. Whether it's managing a one-time transaction, a large portfolio of properties or a new construction project, our advisory services team assisted clients to increase efficiencies and reduce costs. • Services included: Advisory Services: • Strategic Consulting / • Financial Analysis / • Transaction Management / • Data Management/Lease Administration / • Portfolio Management and Program Services: • Due Diligence / • Site Feasibility / • Project Management / • Relocation Services• My role was focused on account management, including large portfolios and single tenant representation assignments. Project examples included portfolio management of a distributor of professional pest control and turfgrass management supplies with 30 locations in 12 states, a campus master plan of a 100-acre site, the sale of a historic 8,000 SF building [extremely well located] in Metro Detroit through our Special Asset Disposition process, and a new lease transaction for 20,000 SF of Class A Office Space in Metro Detroit.

Washington D.C. Metro Area

At Perkins+Will, I had two main roles, one being a Planning+Strategies Consultant. Within this role, I worked with a team to create and deliver sustainable solutions, influenced by best practices across various markets and disciplines. Our team generated both immediate and long-term value to provide our clients with a deep understanding of connections between their strategic objectives and their current and future resources (people, places, and processes).Additionally, I functioned as the firm’s Federal Practice Knowledge Manager, where I developed extensive research on various federal agencies to create alignment strategies to project and prepare the firm for future projects with the federal government.Projects included:• Project Management on the Small Area Plan for the WRAMC (Walter Reed Army Medical Center) site for the District of Columbia Local Redevelopment Authority (LRA)• 2012 National Capital Area Chapter Award Recipient for Outstanding Neighborhood or Small Area Plan• Programming and Workplace Analysis for federal agencies in implementation of GSA (General Services Agency) workplace planning goals• Project Management on the WRAMC Base Reuse Plan used for D.C. Act 19-399, "Walter Reed Army Medical Center Base Realignment and Closure Homeless Assistance Submission Approval Act of 2012"• Collaborated daily with Executive Government Officials, Real Estate Developers, Real Estate Market Analysts, Transportation Engineers, Energy Service Companies (ESCOs) and other consultants• Developed a Strategic Facility Campus Plan for George Washington University• Directed a federal strategy and business development plan to augment the firm’s position in the Federal Marketplace

Washington D.C. Metro Area

I worked on both the Planning + Strategies & Federal Practice teams.

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Student at Georgetown University; I received a Masters of Professional Studies in Real Estate Development.• My thesis was an analysis of successful waterfront development with a focus on the Southwest Waterfront Development in Washington, D.C.• Classes in Leasing, Green Buildings, Real Estate Markets, Real Estate Law, Transit Oriented Development, Real Estate Accounting, Real Estate Ethics, Real Estate Finance and American Planning Association’s Great Places.

Washington D.C. Metro Area

I worked with a team to head construction, planning and execution of a LEED Gold building for the United States Navy. Additionally, I coordinated with subcontractors on project requirements, managed the project schedule and reviewed construction documents.

Washington D.C. Metro Area

I researched Congressional funding for HUD and worked with the Financial Services’ subcommittee on housing and community opportunities. I worked with Staff Members in a Congressional Office, attended legislative briefings, conducted Legislative research and interacted with constituents.

Southfield, Michigan

I worked with Executive Team Members in Real Estate Development and Investment related activities, created development and space planning proposals, worked on real estate tax appeals and used Trepp (CMBS and commercial mortgage information) for market based comparison research. I also synchronized CoStar market data and performed other necessary research.

Oakland Hills Country Club

Worked at the PGA Tournament 2008.

Assisted Architects, Developers, and Brokers within the company. Assignments in Market Research, Advertising and Field Work.

Mps, Real Estate

Thesis: "An Analysis of Successful Waterfront Development- With a Focus on the Southwest Waterfront Development in Washington, D.C.".

Bachelors Of Science, Architecture

Graduated with University Honors May, 2009, Academic All Big Ten [Women's Soccer] 2005, 2006. Taubman College of Architecture and Urban.

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Education record