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Founded real estate consulting firm focused on financial modeling, transaction support, and asset management strategy.Sample projects include diligence, closing support, and onboarding a 300,000 sf mixed use (retail/office/residential) asset; DCF analysis, lease analysis, and forensic P&L analysis of a food service provider with over $30m in revenue per year

Chicago, Illinois, Us

Senior leader of a 10-member team focused on financial asset management strategy, large lease analysis, management agreements, financial models, and liquidity analysis for assets across US marketsServed as finance lead for Willis Tower, a 3.9M sf asset with four major revenue streams and annual NOI of $110M+• Instrumental in structuring United Airlines headquarters’ lease extension (750,000 sf) deal. Received ‘Building the Best’ award for outstanding performance.• Devised novel rent concession structure to retain 70,000 sf anchor tenant. • Structured waterfall provisions in management agreements for two major restaurant tenants, locking in rent floors and significant upside potential. • Managed financial reporting, budget, and key performance indicators for 90,000 sf of flex office space at the asset• Handled cash management activities, ensuring adequate funding for a $900M repositioning capital project.• Built and maintained financial models for Willis Tower’s broadcast business (annual NOI of ~$8M) and observation deck (annual NOI of >$30M). • Worked closely with cross-functional teams to manage liquidity during COVID-19 pandemic when the asset was placed into a cash trap with the special servicer.• Liaised with insurers, lenders, contractors, tenants, and Blackstone Group to manage liquidity following a major flooding event (~$100M insurance claim). • Collaborated with Blackstone Group and external brokers for development of potential asset sale strategies.In addition to the above, provided financial leadership for a portfolio of assets in several other US markets including Denver, San Francisco Bay Area, Texas, and Atlanta

Chicago, Illinois, Us

Reporting to the CFO, led and mentored team of four in maintenance of Argus models, development of valuation models, leading due diligence efforts for asset sales, and timely completion of ad hoc reporting and analysis requests, mainly across Blackstone Group’s BREP funds• Served as lead transaction manager for 31 closed asset sales totaling over $3.7B in proceeds – worked closely with external brokers on opinions of value and offering memorandums, prepared internal financial analysis, liaised with buyers and attorneys for due diligence; and interacted with title company for drafting closing documents.• Appointed as financial lead for Blackstone Group’s $1.3B CMBS refinance and $900M repositioning of Willis Tower.• Chaired annual meeting with internal leadership, finance team, and Blackstone Group to discuss asset values across portfolio. Received ‘Building the Best’ award for modifying structure of meeting and presentation materials ensuring it was conducted efficiently• Demonstrated proficiency across multiple roles; promoted from Manager to Senior Manager in 2017; promoted to Director in 2018; and to Senior Director in 2020

Peoria, Illinois, Us

Redesigned accounting system for organization’s real estate holdings, improving accuracy and efficiency of tracking operating expenses and passing through triple net charges to tenants

Chicago, Il, Us

• Led a team of financial analysts for building $2B development pipeline, undertaking due diligence for acquisitions and loan refinancing deals, and preparing financial reports for a portfolio of 200+ shopping centers.• Worked extensively on company’s Chapter 11 filing and successful emergence from bankruptcy. stakeholders. Key participant in the 2009-10 restructuring process which split GGP into two separate companies.• Received two promotions to move from Senior Analyst to Senior Manager – Financial Services.

Chicago, Il, Us