North Park Ventures (“NPV”) is a national private equity firm specializing in value-added and opportunistic real estate investments with offices in Chicago, Miami, New York City, and Minneapolis. Committed to achieving superior risk-adjusted returns, NPV targets middle-market opportunities in submarkets that display sustainable demand drivers, supply constraints, and natural barriers to entry. Our firm's investment principles are centered around untrended positive leverage, variable sensitivity, efficient capital structures, and consistent and timely distributions to our investors.As a vertically integrated real estate investment firm with property management, construction, leasing, and asset management in-house, NPV is able to streamline operations, reduce costs, and ensure the highest level of efficiency. By managing every aspect of our properties, we can optimize performance and create added value for our investors. Our vertically integrated model provides us with greater control over property performance and allows us to respond quickly to changing market conditions. This agility is crucial for adapting to evolving industry trends and ensuring the long-term success of our investments.

As Senior Vice President of Commercial Investments for Creative Development Partners, I was responsible for executing the company's commercial investment acquisition strategy. I worked closely with the executive team to identify potential investment opportunities, conduct due diligence, negotiate terms, and manage the acquisition process from start to finish.Key responsibilities included:Developed and executed a comprehensive acquisition strategy aligned with the company's investment objectives and growth targets.Developed Excel models, including dynamic pro formas, sensitivity tables, complex equity waterfalls, income statement analysis, and operating cash flow analysis to underwrite potential investments.Conducted market research and analysis to identify potential acquisition targets.Sourced and underwrote potential investment opportunities, including identifying off-market deals and building relationships with brokers and other industry professionals.Managed the due diligence process, including financial analysis, market research, and risk assessment.Negotiated deal terms and oversaw the transaction process from start to finish, working closely with legal and other internal teams as necessary.Built relationships with key stakeholders, including investors, lenders, brokers, and other industry professionals.Continuously monitored and assessed market trends and conditions to identify new investment opportunities.

I was formally a multifamily specialist out of the firm's Nashville office. As a Marcus & Millichap agent, I assisted investors with acquisitions and dispositions of multifamily investment properties, in addition to providing advisory services.As part of the Cosgrove Advisory Group, I personally was involved in the closing of over $65 million in inventory in Tennessee, Kentucky, and Alabama. My role within the team was to obtain market share and be an advisor to investors in the Louisville, Lexington, North Alabama, Chattanooga, Knoxville, and Nashville markets.

Recording and updating details of prospective and existing landlords and tenants into computer database swiftly. Examining properties and informing maintenance staff of issues. Advertising available properties and conducting property tours as part of marketing activities. Screening prospective tenants to ensure they meet eligibility requirements. Completing lease applications and assisting with verification of application information. Informing prospective tenants of results. Inspecting properties when tenants take occupation and vacate.

Managed advertising sales in a defined zone for The University of Alabama’s campus newspaper, The Crimson White. I personally managed accounts to ensure continuous client satisfaction and expand business. Developed proposals and conferred with clients to define and develop effective print / online campaigns. Identified and implemented sales and account development strategies in alignment with growth and volume targets. Sourced and secured new client accounts. Created and delivered presentations tailored to individual needs; coordinated with account managers throughout campaign implementation. Monitored and managed client / project budgets.