career objective                              

 

disciplined leader seeking to leverage extensive finance, management, and business expertise in support of organization s profitability and productivity objectives.

 

profile                                                

 

ø  proven track record organizing, directing, and mentoring teams of individuals within real estate, union, international peacekeeping, and retail environments.

ø  influential communicator capable of persuading audiences through group and one-on-one interaction, drawing upon solid business acumen and ability to simplify complex strategies for laypersons.

ø  talent for developing and maintaining long-term business relationships with employees, clients, vendors, regulatory boards, and auditors.

ø  thorough understanding of investment analysis, corporate finance, and financial management as well as portfolio management, financial modeling, m&a, and real options.

 

professional experience                

 

ozymandius realty, ltd, ny, ny; concurrent with academic pursuits                                2005 to present

office manager / real estate development

  coordinate with management for all acquisition efforts, including underwriting, site selection, financing, evaluation, due diligence, and contract negotiations with attorneys, architects, general contractors, and building owners.

  assist with creation and delivery of long-term expansion goals, providing quarterly forecasts, budget, and capital planning tools in relation to all assets under ownership.

  execute key project management functions, including condominium conversions and organize marketing designs of converted properties.

  participate in planning and developing updates on pending transactions and acquired properties.

 

manhattan apartments, inc., ny, ny                                                                                   2002 to 2004

licensed real estate associate broker

  coordinated and structured more than 200 real estate deals from application process to closing while directing team of 22 agents.

  executed hiring and training programs for new candidates and oversaw performance levels through direct intervention and monitoring of workloads.

  maintained knowledge of real estate law, local economies, fair housing laws, and types of available mortgages, financing options, and government programs.

  appraised property values, assessing income potential when relevant and utilized technology solutions to generate lists of properties for sale, locations, and descriptions.

 

local 78, ny, ny                                                                                                               1999 to 2001

shop steward / supervisor / labor organizer

  directed construction crews ranging from 4 to 15 laborers while negotiating contracts with building management companies to ensure future hiring of unionized workers.

  monitored and enforced provisions of labor contract to ensure both firm and union workers are in compliance with terms of agreement.

  ensured organization adheres strictly to all federal, state, and local laws and regulations and represented workers believed to be in violation of policies and terms and conditions.

  communicated union policy, memos, and directives to workers within shop and popularized and promoted union consciousness and values within workplace.

 

unficyp / auscon, famagusta, cyprus                                                                          1997 to 1998

united nations (un) soldier / peacekeeper

  accompanied representatives on un peacekeeping mission in cyprus for austrian contingent and oversaw logistics department and general supply chain management.

  promoted conditions for sustainable peace among countries torn by conflict and assisted with implementation of peace agreements, including confidence-building measures, power-sharing arrangements, electoral support, strengthening of rule of law, and economic and social development.

 

metro salzburg, salsburg, austria                                                                                      1990 to 1996

apprenticeship / supervisory role

  successfully completed three-year apprenticeship while attending weekly business school and achieved recognition in form of promotion to supervisory role within electronics department.

 

education & credentials                

 

kelly school of business-indiana university

master of science in finance

master of business administration in management

  successfully became first and only person in program history to complete two-year degree in one year while also balancing full-time employment.

 

excelsior college-albany, ny

bachelor of science in general business; cum laude

  graduated 4-year program in 20 months while balancing full-time workload.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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dear__________________:

 

with more than 15 years of experience contributing to finance, management, and business needs of various international organizations, i have honed my skills for the express purpose of transitioning into a corporate role. it is with this expertise that i hope to prove myself invaluable to (company name) in the role of (role title).

 

in addition to a master of science in finance and a master of business administration in management, i also can offer:

  comprehensive understanding of business operations and finance garnered through intense exposure to real estate markets within new york city.

  unprecedented performance, setting the bar for employer expectations; successfully completed master s degree in one year and bachelor s in less than two years while steadily employed full time.

  leadership expertise honed through participation in progressive roles for high-pressure organizations, including the united nations; served as peacekeeper and soldier in cyprus.

  proactive development of strategic alternatives that drive continuous improvement goals.

  assurance of timely completion for all projects within established schedules.

 

as an employee, you will find me to be a driven team player committed to supporting you in achieving your objectives through superior performance.  i am confident that i could be a valuable asset to your operations, and look forward to interviewing with you in the near future.

 

sincerely,

 

 

 

 

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