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Tuscaloosa, Alabama, United States

- Co-Founded and currently lead a boutique real estate investment firm, specializing in high-value investment properties, short-term rental optimization, and delivering top-tier service to clientele.- Achieved a remarkable 21% capitalization rate on a $5,900,000 real estate portfolio through meticulous market analysis, strategic pricing, and investment optimization.- Successfully generated over $600,000 in short-term rental bookings and property appreciation within the first 90 days of operation, demonstrating the ability to rapidly extract value from real estate assets.

Tuscaloosa, Alabama, United States

- Conducting research under the guidance of Dr. Parth Venkat in the field of investment analysis, with a focus on the financial and economic impact of U.S. import and export activities over the past 15+ years.- Utilizing Stata and SAS, specifically through ado and Mata, to perform in-depth analysis of large-scale Compustat datasets by applying sophisticated linear regression analyses to extract valuable insights.

Tuscaloosa, Alabama, United States

- Engaged in rigorous company and industry analysis as part of a private investment fund managing a substantial $20,000,000 equity-only portfolio, adhering to a value-oriented investment strategy.- Strengthened financial modeling and investment research skills by developing investment pitches focused on identifying undervalued companies while utilizing both qualitative and quantitative valuation techniques, including discounted cash flow analysis and comparable valuation analysis.

Tuscaloosa, Alabama, United States

- Delivered a superior level of attention to detail and premium service, addressing resident needs with a strong commitment to satisfaction, and consistently upholding exceptional customer service standards.- Played a key role in achieving 100% occupancy for the 22’-23’ leasing term by contributing to the formulation and execution of effective leasing strategies and marketing campaigns.- Provided leadership for a team responsible for a rapid overhaul of 200+ apartment units and 800+ bed spaces, completing the renovation within a challenging 3-week timeframe.

Chicago, Illinois, United States

- Founded an online digital media and marketing agency primarily focused on strategic advertising, creative design, and brand reconstruction.- Developed an advanced web adjustment guide to make business owners aware of the benefits a strong online presence can bring.- Aimed to increase exposure and profitability through businesses online channels by 300% within 6 months of partnership.

Chicago, Illinois, United States

- Led a successful e-commerce brand that specialized in offering affordable, high-quality skateboard gear.- Established strategic partnerships with more than 20 prominent skateboard brands, curating a diverse catalog of over 250 individual products to optimize market positioning for the launch of Skeelz.- Generated substantial launch-week exposure, utilizing self-produced Facebook advertisements to reach an impressive audience of over 35,000 viewers, resulting in a remarkable conversion rate of 33%.

Chicago, Illinois, United States

Chicago, Illinois, United States

- Oversaw cost estimation for all events, ensuring adherence to budgetary limits and cost estimates.- Produced timely reports with a detailed breakdown of fund sources and usage for each executed event.- Presented quarterly reports to the Board of Directors, outlining fund sources, event sponsorship amounts, and committee fund allocation.

Chicago, Illinois, United States

Chicago, Illinois, United States

Chicago, Illinois, United States

- Lead 15+ colleagues in company tasked projects focused on improving product lifecycle and longevity.- Oversaw and trained new networks of employees help streamline the online and in-house processes.- Assisted in design elements pertaining to online branding, sales, and marketing.

Chicago, Illinois, United States

- Streamlined the brand's online channels to produce a more user-friendly experience and efficiently reduce costs.- Analyzed and graphed insights of lookalike audiences to extrapolate future user interests.- Increased click through rates by 600% and ad viewership to over 55,000 people from self-produced Facebook Ads.

Bachelors Of Science In Commerce And Business Administration, Majors: Accounting & Finance; Concentration: Professional Accounting

GPA: 3.9/4.0

High School Diploma