Experience

Bearing Point Properties

• United States
• Real Estate
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Director of Acquisitions

  • Aug 2020 - Present

  Driving investor relations to acquire and develop multifamily, commercial and residential projects, I've significantly grown the company's AUM during the past two years. I oversee asset due diligence including financial analysis, site feasibility, competitive market research, and deep analysis of environmental impacts and lead partnership and contract negotiations with landowners, property owners, developers, and consultants to discover and mitigate inherent risks. My role entails leading two professionals including an analyst and shared development associate. Other key contributions: • Collaborate with 3rd-party consultants on land studies and submittals to local municipalities, ensuring 100% compliance with industry standards and regulations • Oversee financial modeling, equity sourcing, debt negotiation, underwriting, and site acquisitions • Produce accurate project underwriting projects to assess land value and pursue viable opportunities • Tap land acquisition databases to source and acquire land • Serve as a key member of the investment committee • Raised MM$ in equity for two large acquisitions Show less



Locale Hospitality

• United States
• Hospitality
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Director of Real Estate

  • Mar 2019 - Mar 2020

  Shaping and executing the real estate expansion strategy for a short-term multifamily rental startup, I steered all aspects of land and real estate acquisition activities to prime a steady pipeline across target markets, including sourcing, reviewing, qualifying, and closing land acquisition deals across 7 markets. Key contributions: • Navigated the organization through a successful Series A round • Strategized closely with the CEO to grow the real estate portfolio by 55% • Cultivated partnerships with high-profile clients including Greystar, Gables, AMLI, Dinerstein, Leon Capital, Hudgins, Roscoe, and Zocalo Development • Collaborated closely with principals to lead market research to acquire properties across markets • Built an expansive network of relationships with local developers, builders, brokers, and landowners • Oversaw lender and investor relations, producing data for loan applications and processing • Performed in-depth due diligence to mitigate risk impacts Show less



Virtus Real Estate Capital

• United States
• Investment Management
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Vice President Of Business Development

  • Oct 2017 - Dec 2018

  Leading off-market deals in senior housing and conventional value-add multifamily assets for a fund valued at $450M, I developed a robust pipeline of 100+ deals through strategic partnership development and built relationships with lenders, brokers, GP operators, and management firms as a strategy for direct-sourcing assets for equity investments. I also coordinated land closings and project exits to ensure seamless execution. Leading off-market deals in senior housing and conventional value-add multifamily assets for a fund valued at $450M, I developed a robust pipeline of 100+ deals through strategic partnership development and built relationships with lenders, brokers, GP operators, and management firms as a strategy for direct-sourcing assets for equity investments. I also coordinated land closings and project exits to ensure seamless execution.



Stream Realty Partners

• United States
• Real Estate
• 700 & Above Employee

• Senior Associate

  • May 2014 - Sep 2017

  Handpicked for a select team of 6 top-producing ARA associates for a new multifamily division, I achieved exponential growth for the organization, representing clients for lucrative multifamily deals from $1M-$50M. I was able to build an expansive portfolio of high-net-worth clientele. Handpicked for a select team of 6 top-producing ARA associates for a new multifamily division, I achieved exponential growth for the organization, representing clients for lucrative multifamily deals from $1M-$50M. I was able to build an expansive portfolio of high-net-worth clientele.



Apartment Realty Advisors

• Central

• Transaction Manager

  • Feb 2011 - May 2014

  Fueling $224M+ in sales volume, I delivered 3K+ unit transactions for Apartment Realty Advisors (ARA), the largest privately held, full-service investment advisory brokerage firm in the nation that focuses exclusively on the multifamily industry. Key contributions: • Procured clients for A, B & C assets in Louisiana and Mississippi • Devised and rolled out a push marketing campaign for all company-listed assets to drive demand to institutional investment firms across local landowners • Crafted and refined marketing materials to achieve strategic business goals Show less



Maestri-Murrell Real Estate

• United States
• Real Estate
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Real Estate Agent

  • Apr 2006 - Jan 2011

  Leading investment sales, property management, and leasing for a multifamily and office portfolio, I negotiated leases with large national credit-worthy tenants during construction for a major retail center. I also sold two lucrative out parcels. Leading investment sales, property management, and leasing for a multifamily and office portfolio, I negotiated leases with large national credit-worthy tenants during construction for a major retail center. I also sold two lucrative out parcels.