Experience

Skylla Group

• United Kingdom
• Real Estate
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Head of Planning and Design

  • Oct 2020 - Present

  Skylla Group works with high end residential and hospitality developers to maximise pricing and sales velocity of residences by creating custom solutions encompassing pre-development, marketing and sales management strategies. www.skyllagroup.com Skylla Group works with high end residential and hospitality developers to maximise pricing and sales velocity of residences by creating custom solutions encompassing pre-development, marketing and sales management strategies. www.skyllagroup.com



Corporate Tax Incentives

• United States
• Financial Services
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Director, Strategy and Development

  • Oct 2018 - Aug 2020

  CTI is a national tax consulting firm focused on a niche of government incentives and tax credits. We serve as a back office support to over 3500 CPA's nationally to assist their clients to claim correct $ amount of benefits allocated to them in R&D tax incentives, Hiring and Energy credits, and Export incentives. In addition, we offer Tax Controversy Services, direct to businesses or through our CPA channels. For no fee we qualify, and quantify if any company is eligible for a tax credit or cash refund. Qualifying business are in the following industries:Capital Investment: - Sales Tax Exemptions/Deductions- Investment/R&D/Project Tax Credits• Architecture & Engineering•Construction• Life sciences • Manufacturing• Software development- Cost Segregation-Special/Accelerated DeductionsLocation-Specific:- Federal Empowerment Zone Employment Credits- State Enterprise Zones (Credits/Deductions/Exemptions/Abatements/Grants)- Federal Trade Zones (Reduced and/or Deferred Duty/Excise and VAT taxes)People:- Employment Tax Credits (Federal, State and Local):• Calling Centers• Food & Beverage • Franchises • Nursing Homes• Staffing- Wage subsidies- Training Assistance Credits and Grants- Recruitment Assistance Credits

• Director, Strategy and Development

  • Oct 2018 - Aug 2020



BDO USA, LLP

• Accounting
• 1 - 100 Employee

• BDS Director

  • Sep 2016 - Oct 2018

  Nationally cultivates, develops and manages client relationships in Assurance, Tax, Risk Advisory and Technology-Cyber security. Client focus is Middle Market: Private Equity backed start-ups to Fortune 500 companies in Oil & Gas (upstream, midstream and downstream), Manufacturing & Distribution, Retail, Restaurant, Utilities, Construction and Entertainment Industries. Nationally cultivates, develops and manages client relationships in Assurance, Tax, Risk Advisory and Technology-Cyber security. Client focus is Middle Market: Private Equity backed start-ups to Fortune 500 companies in Oil & Gas (upstream, midstream and downstream), Manufacturing & Distribution, Retail, Restaurant, Utilities, Construction and Entertainment Industries.



alliantgroup

• United States
• Business Consulting and Services
• 700 & Above Employee

• Director of Architecture and Engineering Sectors (Construction)

  • Jan 2011 - Aug 2015

  A national tax advisory firm focused on identifying, documenting and reporting Federal and State tax incentives for Business Owners and CPA firms. Primary focus: Research & Development incentive (section 41), 179D: energy efficiency commercial building deduction, and IC DISC (export incentive). • Secured over $45 Million to date in incentives for various AEC firms across the US through business development initiatives, financial and building projects analysis (focus revenues 50M-4B: General Contracting, Architecture, Engineering, MEP Contractors and Contract Manufacturers. • Business development initiatives: forming alliances with CPAs and trade organizations such as AIA, ACEC, NECA, MCP etc through conferences, speaking and education using various marketing strategies (events, web, print etc). Maintaining relationships with existing and new CPA alliances to facilitate recurring and new business. • Financial analysis: reviewing business owners’ financial statements and income tax returns to ensure compliance with IRS guidelines • Building projects analysis: reviewing drawings, contracts, labor data and employee involvement • Member of the Executive Management team responsible for internal strategy and growth



TAG Creative

• Graphic Design

• Director

  • Oct 2006 - Aug 2011

  Corporate Strategy: • Built Real Estate division from 1 partial account to 6 full scope accounts within 8 months generating $ 3 Million in 16 months • Established business with major real estate developers and sales agencies through aggressive networking,new business presentations, consultative selling, partnering with others etc. • Followed long-term accounts’ strategies that increase profits and helped in cultivating the long-term relationships with decision makers • Created marketing sales materials for new business presentations • Developed and negotiated proposals and contracts Development Consulting: • Worked closely with Developers and Sales and Marketing firms in predevelopment phases determining building project teams: Architecture, Engineering, Sales & Marketing and Support Services • Directly involved with Interior Designers in determining interior finishes and components • Determined unit mixes and redesigned floor plan layouts • Ensured that all marketing efforts support the architecture, product and market conditions Strategic Marketing: • Managed territory forecasting, revenue and prospect reports • Managed creative processes and the production of all marketing collateral • Managed client relations and served as a primary contact for clients and investors on inquiries regarding all financial data (P&L, billing, invoicing, budgets) • Developed and negotiated proposals and contracts • Monitored and provided constructive suggestions for increasing products’ values through marketing efforts • Directly responsible for Sales & Design Center concept design and construction Drive and Teamwork: • Managed multiple projects and teams consisting of 15-40 people focusing on motivating and empowering work force, not exceeding allocated budgets and delivering tasks on time • Created and implemented internal employee structure and business model to support TAG Creative’s Real Estate Division



The 7th Art

• Writing and Editing

• Creative Account Director

  • May 2005 - Oct 2006

  • Responsible for strategic competitive analysis and team development • Managed all aspects of the creative process, including the development and production of all marketing collateral • Developed and managed proposals, schedules and budgets including all print and broadcast media • Directly responsible for Sales & Design Centre concept design (marketing displays) and construction • Responsible for strategic competitive analysis and team development • Managed all aspects of the creative process, including the development and production of all marketing collateral • Developed and managed proposals, schedules and budgets including all print and broadcast media • Directly responsible for Sales & Design Centre concept design (marketing displays) and construction



Skidmore, Owings & Merrill LLP (SOM)

• Junior Architect

  • Jan 2002 - Dec 2005

  • Designed and drafted predevelopment drawings and schematics • Created Design presentations and Marketing Collateral • Created architectural-building models in 3D forms (computer generated and physical materials) • Projects: Freedom Tower and Penn Station in New York City, Bank Al Ard • Designed and drafted predevelopment drawings and schematics • Created Design presentations and Marketing Collateral • Created architectural-building models in 3D forms (computer generated and physical materials) • Projects: Freedom Tower and Penn Station in New York City, Bank Al Ard