Christian Cascone Email & Phone Number

Boca Raton, Florida

Smart|Green|Healthy DeveloperReal Estate EntrepreneurAngel Investor Extensive background developing and managing commercial/institutional real estate projects ranging from $2 million to $15 million. Have developed, constructed and rehabbed over $100 million of commercial/institutional and residential property. Focus on LEED-inspired investment and development of rental and buy/hold projects. Currently own several properties producing double-digit COC returns, with multiple properties in various phases of Smart|Green|Healthy renovation.We have a very well established network in the Florida, Georgia and North Carolina markets, including long-term relationships with architects, engineers, contractors, lenders, PM firms and brokers that assist in respective phases of project development and actively present deals for consideration. Conduct and coordinate partnership opportunities for larger value-add B and C repositioning apartment complex and commercial acquisitions, as well as ground-up development in Florida, Georgia and North Carolina.

Nationwide

Serve as the Director of Real Estate Development for Imagine Schools nationwide; one of the largest owner/operators of Charter Schools in the United States.Responsible for multi-million dollar project budgets and oversee planning, development team and facility management for nearly 60 school complexes across 12 states--including the sustainable development of several state-of-the-art school facilities, with many more planned projects.Handle land purchase, lease and contract work, due diligence, proforma creation and analysis, development team coordination, site and building construction project management, branding and much more.

Executive Committee member reporting directly to the CEO. Responsible for brand vision and overall quality and flawless execution of all internal and external communication for the organization’s 130 employees, 80,000 wish families, 150 corporate heroes and over 10,000 volunteers. Worked in tandem with our platinum sponsors: Perkins Restaurants, Proctor & Gamble, SeaWorld, Universal, Wal*Mart, Walt Disney World.

Led the Workforce Management team for AOL’s Orlando operations. Directed scheduling, staffing, records, reporting, data maintenance and much more for over 500 employees. Responsible for leading, mentoring/developing, and supervising a staff of 5 WFM specialists.Intensive and ongoing metrics analysis, forecasting, service level examination, performance breakdowns, reports and evaluation of overall site and business execution. Constant regard for larger P&L picture, as well as enterprise wide objectives.

Oversaw production staff and budgets—directed live coverage and field shoots from the most demanding locations around the globe. Produced award-winning coverage of Iraq and Afghanistan wars, 9/11, Shuttle Columbia, sports, hurricanes and other major world events. Generated effective promo spots for Sales staff, resulting in high-dollar sponsorships with Ford, Rolex, PGA, Merrill Lynch and others.Regularly conducted celebrity/VIP interviews with guests like General Wesley Clark, Tiger Woods and Film Director Peter Jackson.Have established an extensive network of contacts and relationships--spanning countless industries and personalities.