Acquired, renovated and continue to operate rental units in historic residences in the Irish Channel national historic district in New Orleans, LA.

Vice President (3/2006 – 10/2007)Helped establish and manage residential construction arm of Antares Investment Partners. Projects included development of 10 luxury estates, 11 townhomes, 16 single-family homes and a 396-unit condominium conversion in Greenwich, CT – estimated $125 million in total construction costs. Managed all project reporting to investors and lenders; obtained municipal approvals; coordinated all insurance coverages (over $5 million in premium) for conglomerate of residential and mixed-use developments, construction operations, and corporate coverages; established loss prevention, asbestos and mold programs; directed coordination between construction team and property management functions.Business Manager/Expediter (8/2004 – 2/2006)Managed all business components of development of Taconic Estates subdivision (7 luxury homes – $23 million in construction costs), including procuring municipal approvals from the Town of Greenwich; coordinating discrete functions of hired legal counsel; assisting the underwriting team to assemble deal and lending packages; and conducting acquisition due diligence for new properties.

Provided strategic planning, technical assistance and training to prominent artisanal bakeries. Clients included Balthazar Bakery (NY), Bread Alone (NY), Amy’s Bread (NY), Tribeca Oven (NY), Damascus Bakery (NY) and Breadsong Bakery (OR).

Director of Sales (1/2002 – 4/2003)Effectively grew business by attracting over 150 new customers and stewarding existing accounts, resulting in annual sales growth from $1 million to $4 million in 2 years, resulting in a sharp increase in brand visibility. Operations Manager (11/2000 – 12/2001)Oversaw transition to and ongoing operations of new 14,000 sq. ft. artisanal wholesale bakery facility with a retail outlet, including assembling effective management team to oversee sales, delivery, customer service and administration; establishing operating procedures and guidelines; and implementing computerized system integration of order entry, production, packing, delivery and accounts receivable.

Managed and streamlined entire bread production for acclaimed Chef Susan Spicer's boutique retail outlet/café.