Director Of Investments Resume
CLARK KENT
103 Peace Lane
Mountain View, CA 94034
650-325-1618
Top-Performing senior executive with 14 years’ experience in property operations and management for residential development and investment/development property markets. Delivered $800 million in revenue/profit growth through innovative hands-on operating leadership and high-profile property management. In-depth knowledge and experience in business planning, management, and implementation, contributing significantly to bottom-line efficiency and profitability. Possesses broad-based management skills, with strong planning, communication, organizational, team building, and decision-making skills.
- Due Diligence
- Lease Negotiations
- Asset Management
- Team Building/Leadership
- Project Development
- Client Relationship Building
- Profit & Loss Management
- Judgement/Problem Solving
- Purchasing Scope Definition
- Anticipating Economic Climates
- Budget Planning & Forecasting
- Diverse Market/Industry Knowledge
- Established Hunter Street Investments (HSI) direct property development / investment portfolio throughout New York worth over $600 million.
- Key driver in development of an organization-wide strategic planning and visionary process. Focused investment business on being a capital player and residential developers of apartments and residential land markets.
- Leadership of more than $800 million in property projects, with complete development and management responsibility for over 40 projects. Currently includes $400 million in investment property and $200 million in development projects.
- Instrumental in instigating strategic directional papers for current and future development / investment portfolios, enabling HSI to expand internationally into Australia, Germany, and United Kingdom.
- Spearheaded strategic process improvements to expand portfolio, successfully increasing HSI’s revenue/profit to $600 million.
- Outstanding mentor and coach; leading teams to identify new opportunities as well as contracting/developing residential, industrial and commercial properties across New York worth over $600 million.
- Established strategic business relationships with brokers and agents for early access to potential investment sites, expanding new and existing business opportunities.
Hunter Street Investments (HSI), NY, 1991 – Present
Director, 2001 – Present
Provides vision and tactical leadership for New York’s largest private property investor while managing a staff of over 20. Manages all stages of property development process; P&L management; financial and operational management; directs and oversees property acquisitions; project management; directs half yearly valuations to track development/capital/income growth; researches property trends; develops property investment and development objectives; oversees asset management of investment properties; and business relationship building.
- Exceeded company benchmarks for Return on Investment (ROI) through the implementation of market factor influences and strong property management techniques.
- Led and negotiated all contract negotiations for property development/investment opportunities throughout New York, including securing under due diligence provisions allowing company to purchase development/investment properties.
- Expanded HSI’s portfolio nationally and internationally through the design of direct/indirect property portfolios and development investment strategies.
- Increased staff morale and performance through the implementation of an employer bonus incentive scheme delivering profits to employees.
- Provides strong organizational leadership and active participation in business development by offering tactical direction to enhance business plans. Recommends and coordinates the purchase and sale of development/investment properties to optimize profit.
- Led and negotiated strategic business alliances with Banks to finance HSI’s development/investment portfolio, further expanding market reach.
- Redesigned and streamlined company infrastructure by relocating staff nationally in New Jersey, capitalizing on human resource, operational, and financial competencies in line with company objectives.
Manager of Acquisitions, 1995 – 2001
Negotiated the acquisition of $800 million in development and investment properties as part of HSI’s objectives.
- Effectively documented business processes and procedures, identifying issues that may represent risk to the business or its clients and providing asset management solutions where necessary.
Property Analyst, 1991 – 1994
Identified expansion and market opportunities through successfully researching property trends.
Girmond & Associates, New York, NY
Valuer, 1989 – 1991
- Independently performed valuations and market research on vacant land, development sites, and residential properties throughout New York.
- Implemented strong client focus and communication processes, continually building long-term relationships and cementing existing relationships.
University of New York, New York, 2003
Graduate Diploma Property Investment & Finance
University of New York, New York, 1991
Bachelor of Business – Valuation & Land Economy
New York Property Institute, New York, 1992
Land Economist
Professional Licence: Real Estate & Business Agents Licence
Speaking Engagements
- Property Council of New York, “Owner – Manager Relation: Best Practice”, 2004
- Property Council of New York, “Property Investment Trends for 2003″, 2004
Newspaper Articles
- Property Council of New York, “Personal Style – David Joneson”, 2002
- The New York, “Softer Trend Seen for City Properties”, 2004
- New York Property Institute
- Property Council of New York
- Securities Institute of New York
- Urban Development Institute of New York
- Real Estate Institute of New York (REINY)