Profile Over 20 years experience as a professional executive. Ability to direct complex projects from development programming to fully operational status. Goal-oriented, organized and highly motivated individual with strong leadership capabilities. Skilled with the full experience of real estate development from feasibility and planning to construction and asset management. Proven ability to work in unison with staff, consultants, executive management and boards of directors.
EducationGraduate Certificate, Harvard University 2005-present Graduate Coursework, Penn State University 1992 B.A.., Civil Engineering, Temple University 1989 B.A., Art History, Temple University 1983
Relevant Experience & Accomplishments
Investment/Asset Management Initiated a wide variety of fund opportunities. Shariah compliant equity investing in Southeast Asia real estate strategies. Commenced and brought to closure numerious mixed use project. Successfully established two Morgan Stanley-related overseas companies in foreign lands.
Program Management/Development Successfully established new overseas companies, GMS China and HengGuang in the PRC. Team managed two individual projects $296 million budget and $750 million. Managed over $1,200,000,000 in building projects. Secured tax incremental funding (TIF) and introduced program to other municipalities. Designed development plans and conducted operation assessments. Formulated, wrote, and implemented new employee process, design and orientation manuals. Management/Supervision Directed recruitment and retention of supervisors and staff of 140 employees. Trained, supervised and evaluated staff, coached improvement management skills. Resulted in multilateral staff achievement of work objectives. Managed and developed construction and design teams into goal-oriented, cohesive group. Successfully refined and implemented new projects. Placed in foreign subsidiaries, built relationships within host country, recruit nationally, and grew the subsidiary from within. Understood the complexities of a host market while retaining the core business values and goals.
EmploymentSenior Vice President , AEP Investment Management, Singapore A subsidiary of Al Rajhi Investment Group Maintaining and creating value of assets consistent with ownership objectives. Overseeing property performance with the goal of enhancing value and maximizing return to the client investor. Originate partnership arrangements and joint venture companies. Originate fund investment strategies. Devise and implement placement activities to solicit equity capital investors and co-development partners.
Executive Director , GMS China, Shenzhen, PRC A subsidiary of Morgan Stanley Prepare financial models that include accurate investment assumptions such as: land pricing; construction costs; operation costs; lease rates; occupancy; development fees; interest rates; etc. Prepare investment summaries, budgets, cash flow forecast and valuation for development projects. Review market analysis that outlines pricing comparables, market variables, economic assumptions, occupancy rates, and rental rates. Develop strategies to recruit and train talented teams of executives and managers. Originate company-wide development, design, construction and asset management processes and procedures.
Project Executive, RF Walsh, Boston, MA Managing project development, planning, design, and construction of a building program involving multiple projects and multiple phases on either a single site or multiple sites. Responsible for the overall project programming which includes awarding contracts, procuring materials, monitoring cost and schedule, and managing the necessary reporting and communications for decision-making. Manage employee team relations, labor relations, community agreements, negotiations, and governmental compliance. Develop, review, and approve preconstruction approaches, budget estimates, and scheduling.
Real Estate Consultant, Gerson Lehman Group, New York, NY The Gerson Lehman Group Councils are global networks of executives, physicians, scientist, engineers, attorneys, and other professionals who deliver expertise and decision-making assistance to business, government, and investment leaders around the world. Director, Clear Channel Entertainment, Chicago, IL Teamed with regional executives and operations to develop new revenue prototypes of entertainment-driven mixed uses Worked with legal departments concerning dispute resolution (primarily related to ADA and environmental noise issues) and various litigation cases (involving patrons, contractors, and consultants). Reviewed potential properties to determine viability for proposed development. Assisted legal department with historic tax credits, due diligence processes, large-scale contract negotiations, and corporate buy purchases. Development Consultant, Inmobiliaria Arias Almonte, Santo Domingo, DR Acting on a sconsulting contract to provide development and management services. Assisted in the procurement of international financing and financial negotiations. Composed logistical entry strategies for the introduction of U.S. firms on Caribbean soil, which included the entry of K-Mart to the Dominican Republic.
Associate Director, The Mills Corporation, Houston, TX Manage REITs interest ($296 million) in a 641-acre master planned project. Prepared, reviewed, and held bottom-line responsibility for budgets and proformas. Managed $80 million tax incremental financing (TIF) bonds and reimbursements. Created positive community relations, generated project interest, and maintained balance between market demands and corporate goals. Project Manager, Woodmont Corporation, Fort Worth, TX Conducted site feasibility studies. Explore development opportunities and enhancement of existing projects. Department store, big box, and small box user negotiations, design coordination, and jurisdictional approvals.
Architectural Project Manager, Pep Boys, Inc., Philadelphia, PA Conduct site evaluations and feasibility studies. Negotiated agreements with real estate purchases and ground leases. Manage design process and governmental approvals.
Director of Business Development, STA, Inc., Kulpsville, PA Identified opportunities and secures contracts that landed projects that increased company revenues. Created and developed a business plan that transitioned a survey company into a development and construction advisory service firm.
Director - Business Development, Urwiler & Walter, Inc., Sumneytown, PA Develop business relations with prospects, existing clients, and allies (developers, design firms, contractors, financiers, real estate professionals, property managers, etc. Locate and pre-qualify project opportunities as viable targets and manage preliminary consulting with prospective client. Implement training and career development of assigned staff. Oversee and respond to RFPs and RFQs. Project Manager, Urwiler & Walter, Inc. Guide pre construction and construction process. Supervise public and private contracts. Manage estimates, schedules, cost controls, financial reporting, client relationship, tenant coordination, and construction activities. Daily management, supervision, coordination, and successful completion of projects to meet the clients overall objectives. Civil Engineer/Planner, Urwiler & Walter, Inc. Land development design and planning including conceptual plans, grading, drainage, streets, and utilities. Plan preparation, client coordination, and tracking project status. Interface with clients and public agencies. Solve design challenges using engineering and design principals. Apply concepts learned through required education and professional experience to complete tasks and projects as assigned. Develop budgets, schedules, and contract administration.
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