Experience

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  Gillis Holdings LLC

  • Managing Member

    • Jul 2009 - Present

    Established to identify and procure income producing properties with strong ROI capabilities. Upon project completion the investments are marketed for re-sale or professionally managed as part of a portfolio. While centered on multi-unit residential properties, select commercial deals are also reviewed. The business model is to provide clean quality units at market pricing. The management strategy includes maintenance budgeting and scheduling, financial analysis, along with detailed applicant vetting and placement (market or subsidized). A long term tenant retention strategy anticipates needs, local market conditions and quick responses to client requests. These strategies produce a low (1.5%) annual average tenant turnover rate and high ROI. Investors are periodically accepted for shares in new development and acquisition projects.Key responsibilities include:• Property Identification: tax records, direct mailings, MLS and auction listings• Financial analysis: cost projections, comparable sales and local market assessment• Acquisition process: due diligence, final project design and bank financing• Vendor contracts: review and finalize all vendor contracts• Acquire all local departmental sign offs and permits• Market units: advertise, vet and place tenant applicants• Portfolio oversight: budget, maintenance and vendor relationships

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  D.D.C.

  • President

    • 2009 - 2014

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  LetsGiveLocal, Inc

  • Founder

    • Sep 2010 - Nov 2012

    As a startup e-commerce site LGL was develop to promote group buying coupons as a vehicle to assist the funding of local charitable causes. The concept has not generated sufficient fulfillment revenues and is currently inactive. A potential rework of the concept is under review to assist in providing funding to these same local charities and causes. YourLocalReview.com, MustViewReview.com and several other assets remain in the portfolio.• Infrastructure development including: platform selection, affiliate online offers, email data bases service provider etc.• Extensive deep site development• Vendor negotiations• Cause identification and commitments

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  Commonwealth Travel Advisors

  • Greater Boston Area

  • Founding Member & President

    • Aug 1994 - Jul 2010
    • Greater Boston Area

    A privately held travel management company (TMC) headquartered in Boston’s financial district. CTA serviced the travel requirements of mid-market New England based organizations primary in the financial and technology sectors. Providing clients with cost effective, value driven travel management solutions coupled with an exceptional service experience CTA grew share in the most desired market demographic, full fare business travelers. Sales were grown to $35M. New business development, vendor performance contracts, revenue stream enhancements, high agent production levels and low staff turnover were all contributing components to the business success. In a marriage of synergy the company’s assets were sold in 2010 to Ovation Travel Group of New York.• Marketing strategies & materials development • New business development • Consultative sales strategies & management• Vendor selection including GDS, 3rd party software and SaaS providers• Vendor performance contracts negotiation• Client retention strategy and referral promotions • Established quantified value added detailing program• Financial analysis and P & L oversightMarketing strategies, marketing materials development, consultative sales strategies, sales material development, sales management, vendor selection, SaaS reviews, contract negotiations, client retention programs, quantified value added detailing, financial analysis and P & L oversight.