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Matthews, North Carolina, Us

Scottsdale, Az, Us

Armed with cutting-edge industry research, modern design and technological advancements in construction and operations, Greenlight’s Cabana and Streamliner apartment brands provide studio, one and two-bedroom units in well-located communities throughout Metro Phoenix and Tucson. Our model is straightforward: we identify real estate opportunities for underutilized land in highly-desirable areas, then employ sustainable and resourceful development practices to create attainable, modern housing to renters with a range of incomes. The Cabana and Streamliner brands feature vibrant exteriors, sustainable landscaping, community art and more. Each project goes beyond the basics and provides high-quality housing without the high cost.

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Privately held design/build and real estate services company with 24 employees; working remotely from Scottsdale, AZ.Challenge: Restored stability in financial function. Directed year-end close including investor/lender/tax reporting and CAM reconciliations. Prepared audit packages and tracked fixed assets. Oversaw quarterly closing for construction company including preparation of the WIP schedule and financial statements. ► Ensured seamless continuity of accounting and administrative support functions during COVID pandemic. ► Condensed 2021 budget preparation time 50%, from 4 months to 2 months, for 80 entities, streamlining processes, setting deadlines, and holding staff accountable.► Received forgivable loans and grants for three companies from CARES act, by becoming an expert in COVID assistance loans, and submitting applications and supporting documentation.

Cleveland, Ohio, Us

Vertically integrated multi-family investment, management and (re)development company with 100 employees.Challenge: Recruited to build scalable financial team and company infrastructure, as company had expectation of significant growth. Established accounting procedures and streamlined month end and year end close.► Formalized organizational structure and improved collaboration by implementing entrepreneurial operating system (EOS) at all levels of the company.► Increased investments in company by elevating investor engagement. Developed investor communications protocol to enhance transparency and provide timely financial reporting.► Improved productivity of onsite property management teams by acting as change agent to train 10 property teams in 4 states to understand key reports and financial statements.► Ensured audit readiness for 40 entities by designing year-end audit package.► Scaled financial team and company infrastructure by assisting in recruitment of company executives.

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Private multi-family real estate portfolio including 28K units in 14 states.Challenge: Established and streamlined processes for finance, accounting, IT, cash, and risk management functions. Optimized processes for month end and year end close, cash flow projections, and investor/lender reporting.► Facilitated favorable 3,000-unit, five-year joint venture with large real estate investment firm, yielding higher than expected return. Supported JV partner by developing deadline-driven reporting structure.► Decreased insurance costs by holding in-person meetings with underwriters to scale and optimize insurance programs. Conveyed company history and future plans, resulting in ability to select carriers.► Proactively advised investors of need for cash infusions several months in advance, by developing 18-month cash flow projection updates which were published monthly on a forward rolling basis.► Modernized accounting system by gaining buy-in to transition from Timberline to Yardi. Led team of seven in enabling automated transaction processing and producing consolidated financial statements.► Scaled accounting processes and reporting to track growth as company doubled in size.

Multi-family real estate portfolio with 12K units in 40 properties.Challenge: Formalized accounting function and expanded staff from 3 to 7, while company size doubled. Supported growth by managing loan closings. Led human resources functions for 100 employees and grew HR staff from 1 to 3.► Successfully closed 40+ acquisition, disposition, and refinance transactions in six-year period. Standardized closing checklist and plan, reviewed loan documents, and negotiated terms.► Ensured on-time closing of acquisition and financing for large development project with several types of tax credits, TIF, county/city grants, and syndicated construction loans/senior debt. Coordinated weekly strategy calls with 10-12 stakeholders and continuously resolved issues and removed roadblocks.► Seamlessly refinanced large portfolio of 10 HUD 223(f) loans simultaneously and without issue, by personally completing all applications and gathering documents needed for transmittal.

Mba, Business Administration

Bs, Accountancy