Sarah Converse
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Bio
Credentials
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Light Construction & Development Management
UC Irvine -
Sales Management & Diversification Opportunities for the Class B Builder
UC Irvine
Experience
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Carmel Partners
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United States
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Real Estate
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300 - 400 Employee
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Design Director
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May 2019 - Present
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Quarterra Group
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United States
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Real Estate
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300 - 400 Employee
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Development Director
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Feb 2018 - May 2019
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Development Associate
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Oct 2016 - Feb 2018
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Alliance Residential Company
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United States
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Real Estate
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700 & Above Employee
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Development Director
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May 2014 - Dec 2015
• Direct and manage marketing and branding efforts on all four new urban developments within Denver including logo, website, collateral, signage, social media, PPC • Create initial vision for each project and direct design consultants from concept through install • Direct and manage all public relations efforts associated with all new communities in portfolio including social media integration • Select all interior unit specifications and work with Purchasing and Construction team in bidding process • Direct lease up efforts and coordinate with Operations team from pre-leasing efforts to stabilization • Lead and direct presentations to various capital groups • Strategic identification of new design trends • Design collaboration and review of floorplans, common area, landscape design Show less
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Irvine Company
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United States
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Real Estate
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700 & Above Employee
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Director, Design
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Apr 2013 - Dec 2013
• Manage design process from conceptual design through installation for multifamily, single family, and redevelopment projects• Collaborate on site programming and floor plan development• Facilitate space plan development with interior design firm• Interface with construction/ general contractor on requests for information, constructability, and design issues• Manage schedules and installation• Review and approve material samples• Manage monthly budgets and forecasting• Direct and report on design market trends Show less
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Senior Manager, Marketing
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Nov 2012 - Apr 2013
• Manage design and coordinate development of Rental-Living.com and MyRental-Living.com in both desktop, mobile and applications (4M + visitors a year)• Management of Internet Listing Services across 122 communities• Management of Resident Referral program across portfolio • Management of Live Chat feature• Support operations portfolio in marketing efforts across portfolio• Management and coordination with Operations Team for community lease ups
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Alliance Residential Company
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United States
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Real Estate
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700 & Above Employee
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Director, Marketing & Strategy
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Mar 2012 - Nov 2012
• Direct and manage marketing and branding efforts on all eight new urban developments within Southern California • Management and coordination of design consultants including interior designer, landscape architect, exterior furniture designer • Direct and manage implementation of website and mobile website design and integration • Direct and manage all collateral associated with new assets • Direct and manage all public relations efforts associated with all new communities in portfolio and social media integration • Direct and manage implementation of all onsite signage • Prepare detailed rent analysis for comparable properties in Southern California markets and define rents for each Community and potential new opportunities • Creation and coordination of finance packages for internal executive team and potential capital partners • Management and coordination with Operations Team for lease up efforts • Strategic identification of new design trends Show less
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Irvine Company
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United States
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Real Estate
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700 & Above Employee
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Manager, Investment Planning & Operations
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Jan 2012 - Mar 2012
• Identify strategic growth and acquisition strategy within select submarkets of California• Perform analyses of investment opportunities by preparation of detailed investment packages to facilitate the underwriting and closing of real estate transactions to executive management and support cross divisional communication• Management and coordination of due diligence process for both land and existing site opportunities • Coordination of closing efforts with corporate governance• Design Management and implementation of internal mapping and data collection technology platform Show less
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Senior Analyst, Acquisitions
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Sep 2010 - Jan 2012
• Perform analyses of investment opportunities by preparation of detailed investment packages to facilitate the underwriting and closing of real estate transactions to executive management• Conduct investment portfolio analysis on multi-family properties• Tracking and reporting on the status of multifamily transactions and land development within the assigned geographic markets• Create and maintain excel-based financial models for use in the business planning and investment process• Management and coordination of due diligence process • Create time sensitive presentations for senior management and executive team Show less
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Community Manager
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May 2009 - Sep 2010
• Manage 436 unit Community in Irvine, CA from May 2010 to September 2010• Manage 191 unit Townhome Community located in Newport Coast from May 2009-May 2010• Manage a staff of 5 – 11 employees • Responsible for Monthly Budget, Yearly Budget Reporting, and Accounting Operations • Assist the Regional Manager in long-range planning, communications, and general environmental conditions to provide input and propose solutions • Maintained high occupancy level at the properties through effective motivation, competitive pricing analysis, and utilizing appropriate marketing resources Show less
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Emaar
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United Arab Emirates
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Real Estate
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700 & Above Employee
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Assistant Development Manager
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Mar 2008 - Jan 2009
• Manage Architectural & Landscape Design of a 17 acre site in Istanbul, Turkey that includes a sales center, lifestyle village, 1M SF of retail mall, four residential towers ranging from 20 to 60 levels • Assist in the Architectural & Landscape Design Management of three hotels and a luxury residential marina product outside of Alexandria, Egypt • Design and creative input in Architecture, Landscape Architecture, Structural Design, Civil Engineering, Site Planning, Signage, Lighting, and Parking Design • Prepare preliminary site planning, land use analysis, and project briefs • Prepare Request for Proposals (RFP), monitor bid selection, and recommendation for Architecture and Engineering Services Show less
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Brookfield Residential
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Canada
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Real Estate
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700 & Above Employee
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Assistant Project Manager
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2004 - 2008
• Manage the development and construction of Single Family and Multifamily neighborhoods • Design and creative input in Architecture, Landscape Architecture, Structural Design, Civil Engineering, Site Planning • Guide projects thru Entitlement, Council Approvals • Utility Management with Verizon, Time Warner, Edison, So Cal Gas Company • Manage Design and Construction of a Tennant Improvement building • Manage DRE planning and processing for all active Brookfield Communities • HOA Management and Board Member for active and closed communities • Responsible for yearly business plan updates and quarterly budget reporting • 2007 MAME Awards for Best Model Complex Landscape for an attached community, Detached Community of the Year Under $1M, Master Planned Community of the Year – Edenglen Show less
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Education
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UC Santa Barbara
BA, History of Art and Architecture