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Chicago, Illinois, United States

Chicago, Illinois, United States

Provide facility (building engineering and janitorial) services to Ion Lincoln Park, a 596-bed student housing facility adjacent to DePaul University. Oversee an on-site team that is responsible for the daily upkeep of the facility, all maintenance and repairs, capital project planning and management, as well as coordinating the turnover of all bed spaces in the summer.

Chicago, Illinois, United States

Managed the day-to-day operations of a multi-faceted venue, comprised of an event space, restaurant/bar and pickleball courts• Directed a team of 10 professionals, overseeing hospitality and maintenance functions from the opening of the facility through the sale of the building• Oversaw and managed all financial aspects of the facility, including budgeting, financial reporting and any ad-hoc reporting to owners• Spearheaded vendor negotiations and contract management, optimizing cost-efficiency• Accountable for $1M operating budget• Achieved fiscal objectives while maintaining a high level of service excellence• Coordinated all construction projects and ensured seamless logistics during building closure

Chicago, Illinois, United States

Retained to provide operational consulting services for a portfolio of private student housing facilities. Assessed building systems and operations, procedures, protocols and personnel. Issues/challenges were identified, a series recommendations were provided and prioritized, and then implemented.

Chicago, Illinois, United States

Responsible for the oversight and implementation of various smart city pilots related to ComEd’s Community of the Future, smart city, grid modernization and microgrid initiatives.

Chicago, Los Angeles And New York City

Hired to assist in the expansion and stabilization of a company by growing its national retail footprint:• Increased total gross revenue by 21%• Reduced operating expenses by 20% by increasing labor efficiencies, general and administrative redundancies and reducing loss/spoilage rates• Managed 200+ staff, through 23 direct reports in three cities• Hired, promoted and restructured a team of 75+ staff• Expanded operations by launching two New York City locations• Renovated retail locations in Chicago and Los Angeles• Introduced and managed key performance indicators • Developed best practices and launched a comprehensive retail training program• Negotiated all vendor contracts for 11 locations• Developed budgets and delivered results for each location

Chicago, Illinois, United States

Managed and implemented a comprehensive overhaul of an $89 million student housing facility associated with DePaul University. Oversight included leasing operations, marketing, outreach and developing long-term strategic initiatives:• 101% increase in gross revenue • 323% increase in net operating income over a five-year period• Profits grew from $0 to $4.8 million in the same period• 100% occupancy was achieved and maintained in 2010; up from 40% in 2007• Reduced an operating budget of $1.5 million to $1.1 million while increasing operational efficiencies • Negotiated all vendor contracts • Oversaw all facility operations and capital projects• Developed and implemented marketing, rebranding and outreach strategies to address resident attraction and retention, including an entirely new website• Oversaw a staff of 12 with four direct reports; personally hired all staff and built the entire team• Strengthened the relationship between the building owner, institutional bondholders and DePaul University

Chicago, Illinois, United States

Hired to assist with expanding the Company’s student housing portfolio. Directly involved with project zoning, contract negotiations, construction, and project management of three student housing projects (1700+ beds). Complete freedom to hire and develop the management team that was critical to the initial leasing success and ultimate sale of two projects:• Worked directly with the construction management to ensure on-time and on-budget completion• Collaboration included architects, attorneys and marketing/leasing teams • Interfaced with constituents including adjacent property owners, local jurisdictions, and universities• Presented development concepts and strategies to elected officials and local civic organizations• Represented the company and projects to government officials• Handled all responses to RFPs from the City and universities for student housing, residential and commercial projects• Developed a property management arm that oversaw the leasing and operations of the housing facilities

Chicago, Illinois, United States

Managed all development projects located in the Central Loop Tax Increment Financing (TIF) district by offering and evaluating requests for city subsidies, issuing and reviewing RFPs, and evaluating Planned Development applications:• Negotiated redevelopment agreements, TIF subsidies, architectural features, amenities, streetscape and public benefits for city-initiated new construction and rehabilitation projects• Managed and oversaw the successful completion of 40+ real estate development projects• Prepared all legislative communication for the Chicago Plan Commission, City Council, and Community Development Commission• Coordinated projects with other city departments and sister agencies, including the Mayor’s Office, Landmarks, Zoning, Transportation, Finance, Buildings, Law, Revenue, Chicago Transit Authority and Chicago Park District• Presented development concepts and strategies to the Mayor, elected officials and local civic organizations

Master'S Degree, Urban Planning And Policy

Ba Honors, Urban And Economic Geography