Perseverant, Adaptable Real Estate Development Manager with 15+ years of real estate development, project management and sustainable building & design experience. Well-versed in overseeing successful, deadline-driven multimillion dollar real estate and retail/restaurant/hospitality development projects. Highly accomplished in developing and creating buildings and spaces that create a strong sense of “place.” Proven team player with the ability to perform and solve problems in fast-paced work environments. Utilizes a hands-on approach and strong networking skills to gain access to current market information, uncover real estate opportunities and build strong relationships with all project stakeholders. I pride myself on my relentless ability to tackle and overcome obstacles that are ever present in development.Select Career Accomplishments:• Managed real estate development and construction for 4 cutting edge national & global brands: JuneShine, The Crack Shack & Stone Brewing Co & Vinfast. Spearheaded development of retail, automobile showroom and service centers, restaurants, tasting rooms and manufacturing / storage facilities in California, Las Vegas, and New York City.• Personally developed and built mixed-use projects in San Diego urban core neighborhoods, including The Leo at 15th & G, a boutique 31-unit ground-up apartment building and 2 mixed-use townhome developments in Solana Beach.• Secured entitlements, government approvals and DMV / liquor licenses in California, Nevada, and New York. Worked closely and built strong relationships with local municipalities and state agencies including City Councils, California Coastal Commission, community groups and planning departments to obtain necessary approvals.• Successfully lobbied to change downtown San Diego’s municipal and land use codes for the benefit of the craft beer industry. This included creating a new category in the municipal code defining a craft beer tasting room, changing the permitting process for tasting rooms, and permitting the off-site sales of craft beer in 16.9 oz. containers.• Championed and implemented corporate sustainability efforts and plans for JuneShine, The Crack Shack & Stone Brewing Co. Lead the sustainability efforts in the construction of multiple green projects.Areas of Expertise: Real Estate & Development, Sustainable Building & Design, Entitlements, Project Management, Market Analysis & Site Selection, Construction Management, Leadership Skills, Communication, Contract Review & Lease Negotiation, Problem Solving.
Listed skills include Leed, Green Building, Construction, Construction Management, and 24 others.