Northwestern Mutual Real Estate ("NMRE") is one of the largest real estate investors in the nation, with investments in commercial mortgages and equity investments across all major property types, including apartments, office, retail and industrial. The $40+ billion real estate investment portfolio is composed of approximately 80 percent fixed income and 20 percent equity investments.- Currently manage an equity portfolio with a value in excess of $350 million. Properties in the portfolio include Office, Medical Office, Multifamily and Manufactured Housing.- Previously underwrote debt investments on behalf of NMRE for properties with a combined value of almost $1.3 billion.

Maintained a working knowledge of various affordable housing compliance requirements including HOME, CDBG, HUD, Section 42, Rural Development and other local, state and federal housing programs. Developed and implemented a process to ensure tax credit compliance for a portfolio consisting of over 500 units in 3 states. Trained property management staff on compliance policies, procedures and regulations. Researched and developed budgets for a mixed portfolio of affordable and market rate housing. Performed market research for upcoming residential projects including both market rate and affordable housing. Increased overall profitability of company portfolio through budget analysis and updated accounting procedures.

Monitored 18 Section 42 Low Income Housing Tax Credit properties for compliance with state and federal program guidelines. Educated onsite managers on current compliance procedure to streamline initial applicant certification and tenant recertification. Created system to maintain development specific compliance documents and information. Reviewed and responded to file audits performed by state housing authorities such as the Wisconsin Housing and Economic Development Authority and the Illinois Housing and Development Authority.

Involved in all phases of the entitlement process for new residential subdivisions. Responsible for the marketing and sale of single-family, duplex and multi-family residential lots in five subdivisions. Performed feasibility analysis and due diligence research on potential land purchases. Company representative to industry organizations.

Managed the day to day operations of 215 Section 42 LIHTC units spread over 5 communities. Duties included tenant certifications and recertifications, A/P, A/R and leasing.