Blake Beckelman

Founder at Marinas & Martinis
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Dallas, Texas, United States, US

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Experience

    • United States
    • Retail Apparel and Fashion
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Founder
      • Jun 2021 - Present

      Luxury Prep and Loungewear Brand Luxury Prep and Loungewear Brand

    • United States
    • Real Estate
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Business Development Lead
      • Nov 2021 - Jun 2022
    • Computer Games
    • Regional Asset Manager
      • Jun 2021 - Nov 2021
    • United States
    • Financial Services
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Real Estate Private Equity Intern
      • Nov 2020 - Feb 2021

      • In charge of evaluating and preparing the investment prospectus for ARES Value-Add Opportunistic Fund III investment opportunity to participate in a $1.5 Billion value-add fund as well as invest alongside the fund in strategic special opportunity investments creating premier economics for ICP investors • Analyzed investment history and return data of prior investments for presentations to potential investors through ICP’s latest capital raise • Analyzed and underwrote potential value-add transactions presenting my findings directly to the investment committee for final approval Show less

    • United States
    • Financial Services
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • MBA Real Estate Investments Intern
      • Jun 2020 - Nov 2020

      One of two MBA interns that rotated through the Debt and Equity offices working on underwriting the incoming pipeline of potential commercial mortgages, construction loans, and equity placements • Underwrote the purchase of a 422-unit 372,753 SF multi-family apartment building in Las Colinas, TX, valued at $82,000,000 • Underwrote multiple potential commercial mortgages including multi-family, office, and industrial properties ranging in value from $50,000,000 to $400,000,000 across major metropolitan areas in all regions of the United States Show less

    • United States
    • Leasing Non-residential Real Estate
    • Commercial Real Estate Development Fellowship
      • May 2020 - Jul 2020

      -Participated in CRE Analyst's Fast Track Commercial Real Estate course -Worked within a cohort of six fellows to create a presentation for a local Dallas Real Estate firm analyzing a recent transaction -The analysis included Valuation, Competitive Market Landscape, Leasing Opportunities, Property Taxes, and a Capital Markets Survey -Participated in CRE Analyst's Fast Track Commercial Real Estate course -Worked within a cohort of six fellows to create a presentation for a local Dallas Real Estate firm analyzing a recent transaction -The analysis included Valuation, Competitive Market Landscape, Leasing Opportunities, Property Taxes, and a Capital Markets Survey

    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Merchandise Planning Analyst-Men's Tailored Clothing
      • Sep 2017 - Jun 2019

      • In charge of the planning process for Men’s Nested Suits resulting in three consecutive years of growth greater than 10%• Led a cross-functional effort to maximize inventory efficiency for Men’s Nested Suits by reducing overall inventory while growing sales, resulting in a $7.1 million sales increase for 2018

    • Inventory Planning Analyst-Men's Tailored Clothing
      • Aug 2016 - Aug 2017

      • Executed all allocations for Men’s Tailored Division using SKU level analyses to properly distribute merchandise to Macy’s 524 stores and four .com warehouses• Created weekly, monthly and yearly sales forecasts for replenishment product that was used to manage inventory, predict future sales and communicate order quantities to Macy’s vendors

    • Co Founder
      • Jun 2016 - Aug 2017

      Bee Creek Sourcing Solutions is a full service sourcing company that is looking to provide the highest level of customer service and ultimate value for all of our customers. We are located in Fort Worth, TX and can provide sourcing for all of your promotional item needs! Bee Creek Sourcing Solutions is a full service sourcing company that is looking to provide the highest level of customer service and ultimate value for all of our customers. We are located in Fort Worth, TX and can provide sourcing for all of your promotional item needs!

    • Defensive Graduate Assistant
      • Aug 2015 - Mar 2016

      In charge of creating Favorite Pass Report on each opponentHelp with film breakdown on each opponentCoach Scout Team Offense during practiceWork with Safeties during meetings and practiceIn charge of managing Project Shadow to help athletes to keep up with academic progress

    • Defensive Volunteer
      • Jan 2015 - Aug 2015

      -Assist Graduate Assistants with day-to-day activities-Work with Cornerbacks in meetings and practice-Help with post practice film breakdown and computer input-Help coach scout team offense during practice

    • Student Equipment Manager
      • Aug 2011 - Dec 2014

      -Worked directly with the Cornerbacks on a daily basis-In charge of relaying Scout Offensive Line blocking assignments during defensive team periods-Assist coaching staff with drill setup and equipment needs at practice-In charge of setting up Special Teams drills -Manage equipment room merchandise inventory-Home and away game day preparation and sideline assistance for players and coaches

    • Summer Intern
      • Jun 2013 - Jul 2013

      -Worked with Field Technicians on maintenance and repair of oilfield compressor units. -Traveled and worked with operations in Victoria, TX, Bay City, TX, and Houma, LA -Rotated through each department in the Houston headquarters including Finance, Sales/Marketing, IT, and Compressor Fleet Purchasing and Sizing -Worked with Field Technicians on maintenance and repair of oilfield compressor units. -Traveled and worked with operations in Victoria, TX, Bay City, TX, and Houma, LA -Rotated through each department in the Houston headquarters including Finance, Sales/Marketing, IT, and Compressor Fleet Purchasing and Sizing

    • Manufacturing
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Distribution - Natural Gas Liquids Regulated Assets Intern
      • May 2013 - Jul 2013

      -Created Daily Pipeline Status Report viewed by senior management -Extensive work with PI Pipeline data software and Pipeline Transporter software -Worked with Pipeline Schedulers for the Seminole, Chaparral, and Dixie Pipelines -Created Daily Pipeline Status Report viewed by senior management -Extensive work with PI Pipeline data software and Pipeline Transporter software -Worked with Pipeline Schedulers for the Seminole, Chaparral, and Dixie Pipelines

Education

  • Southern Methodist University - Cox School of Business
    Master of Business Administration - MBA, Finance, Real Estate, and Customer Engagement
    2019 - 2021
  • Texas Christian University
    Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Communications Studies
    2010 - 2014
  • Kingwood High School
    2006 - 2010

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