Real Estate

• Nov 2006 - Present

Family business involved in a diverse range of activities including building, operating and financing a portfolio of high-quality commercial and residential real estate in North Oakland and San Francisco.

General Manager

• Jan 2006 - Present

General Manager

• Oct 2004 - Nov 2006

Managed day-to-day operations and business development to grow Hapuku Lodge from a roadside bed and breakfast into what is recognized as one of "New Zealand's Top 10 Luxury Lodges". *Developed and implemented business and marketing strategy to grow revenue and occupancy by 250% to over $1 million annual income *Lead international marketing team with an annual budget exceeding $150K *Responsible for human resource management, payroll and training of up to 18 seasonal staff *Developed and implemented environmental policies that included recycling and composting over 90% of business waste and native bush restoration that included over 10,000 indigenous plants planted Show less

Project Manager for Construction and Business Launch

• Mar 2002 - May 2003

Coordinated the final phases of construction and opening requirements of a $1.5 million, 10,000 sq ft contemporary country lodge in rural New Zealand. *Liaison between the owner, architect, construction crew, suppliers and local government *Researched and installed infrastructure and systems of operation for the business including staff levels, licensing, computer, software and accounting requirements Coordinated the final phases of construction and opening requirements of a $1.5 million, 10,000 sq ft contemporary country lodge in rural New Zealand. *Liaison between the owner, architect, construction crew, suppliers and local government *Researched and installed infrastructure and systems of operation for the business including staff levels, licensing, computer, software and accounting requirements