- Successfully opened 12 new health clubs for Fitness Connection ranging from 40,000 - 75,000 square feet in markets throughout Texas, Georgia, North Carolina, and Nevada.- Executed 2 new market expansion plans in Atlanta, GA and San Antonio, TX, while continuing to focus on building out and solidifying existing markets in Dallas, Houston, Austin, Charlotte, Raleigh, and Reno.- Responsible for the negotiation of LOI and lease terms with landlords and accountable for providing internal analysis on decisions to renew, close and consolidate, or relocate existing clubs.- Managed a coordinated nationwide network of brokers and conducted market tours to continuously generate a pipeline of potential new sites to execute a strategic expansion of the Fitness Connection health club brand.- Created financial forecasts and approval packages for both internal review and for presenting to the real estate committee as part of the final approval process.

Underwrote office, retail, industrial, and multi-family acquisitions by evaluating site selection, creating proformas, and generating cash flow projections for approval by the real estate advisory committee.Acquired a value-add 17-story historic office building in Uptown Charlotte and worked with the asset management team to complete our renovation and leasing plans for the property.Assisted in the acquisition and design of a luxury, boutique hotel project in downtown Charleston, as well as the acquisition of an industrial warehouse in a growing area of Austin, Texas.Worked alongside the managing directors to underwrite, formulate business plans, and acquire commercial properties of all asset classes; industrial, office, multi-family, retail, land, etc.

Analyze new commercial real estate deals ranging from $5 to $40 million using Argus software.Underwrite transactions by creating proformas, generating cash flow projections, and evaluating site selection.Support in the acquisitions due diligence process by reviewing property financial information, interviewing tenants, and conducting property inspections.Assist in the management of a $250 million retail portfolio of over 1 million+ square feet.Successfully teamed with our Director of Acquisitions to identify and acquire seven retail properties for an emerging Florida based company in a high growth industry.Increased the occupancy rate of an executive office complex, The Lorton Agency, from 50% to 95% in 12 months through strategic marketing and effective negotiation skills.Promoted from intern to associate to senior associate after receiving high performance reviews from upper management.

Generated 100 new student memberships by developing interactive events on campus, demonstrating the efficacy of the product to potential users, and marketing the locations of Zipcars around town. Provided customer feedback to the Zipcar marketing team to help shape the future of their student marketing plan.

Assisted the leasing team in all matters related to the JCR real estate portfolio and current and future third-party listings. Generated advertisements and marketing plans for available properties to spark interest and lease properties in a timely manner. Influenced potential tenants to lease our retail properties by conducting property tours.

Worked with ambassadors from across the country to develop and implement marketing and sales strategies to ensure a successful launch of a new product, BFAST.Originated and led 60 events on campus to distribute products and increase brand awareness.

Executed in-game promotions and promoted the Gator sports brand to increase attendance and deliver an unbeatable customer experience at University of Florida sporting events.

Advised management on upcoming marketing strategies and implemented these ideas on campus, which included sponsoring philanthropies and informing campus organizations of our services.Gained experience in the financial, management, and marketing aspects of a growing start-up company by collaborating with other team members to develop innovative ideas to improve the organization's appeal to prospective clients.

Led a group of 30 children through various daily outdoor activities to ensure that they had the best summer possible. Drove a bus of 25 children to and from camp everyday. Earned my commercial drivers license.