Real Estate Developer

Real Estate Developer — Vanguard Development Group

Atlanta, GA | March 2023 – Present

• Managed a $65M commercial and residential development pipeline, directing 4 concurrent projects from initial site acquisition to final occupancy.
• Secured municipal zoning approvals and entitlements for a 120-unit mixed-use development, increasing allowable density by 15% through public hearings.
• Prepared 30+ comprehensive pro forma financial models in Excel and ARGUS, achieving a 98.5% historical accuracy rate on projected yield-on-cost metrics.
• Coordinated construction workflows and GC bidding processes using Procore, reducing material cost overruns by 12% through targeted value engineering.

Real Estate Development Associate — Beacon Real Estate Group

Charlotte, NC | July 2020 – February 2023

• Conducted due diligence and feasibility studies for 18 prospective acquisitions, leading to the successful purchase of 5 sites valued at $22M.
• Managed project schedules and resource allocations using MS Project, ensuring 100% of municipal permit submittals met strict planning deadlines.
• Negotiated contracts with 14 architectural, engineering, and environmental consultants, saving $110,000 in professional service fees.
• Assisted in raising $8.5M in joint-venture equity for a suburban residential community by presenting detailed investment decks to private equity partners.

Site acquisition, Financial modeling, Pro forma development, Feasibility analysis, Zoning and entitlements, Joint venture structuring, Construction management, Budget forecasting, Due diligence coordination, LEED alignment, ARGUS Enterprise, Microsoft Excel, MS Project, Procore

Crestview Heights Multifamily Development

Role: Lead Development Manager

Tools: Procore, Excel, MS Project

Managed the $42M, 180-unit apartment complex development from entitlement to completion, finishing 2 weeks ahead of schedule and 3.5% under budget.

Oakridge Commercial Office Park

Role: Development Manager

Tools: ARGUS Enterprise, Excel, Smartsheet

Directed feasibility modeling and site acquisition for a 75,000 sq. ft. LEED-certified business park, securing $18M in joint venture equity.

• Certified Commercial Investment Member (CCIM) (2022)
• Certificate of Advanced Study in Commercial Real Estate Development (NAIOP) (2024)

• Affiliations: Active Member, Urban Land Institute (ULI) and NAIOP (Commercial Real Estate Development Association)
• Technical Proficiencies: ARGUS Enterprise, Procore, MS Project, Advanced Excel
• Availability: 2 weeks notice