Maurice Cole

123 Main Street Chicago, Illinois 60606

(312) 555-2555 Email: johnsmith@resume-samples-now.com

REAL ESTATE DEVELOPMENT PROFESSIONAL

Real Estate Development Manager, Director of Development, Real Estate Investment Manager
Versatile, accomplished real estate professional with demonstrated expertise in leading global real estate initiatives. Proven
real estate development specialist who excels as a pivotal business partner and provides critical leadership to the corporation
and executive team. Demonstrated ability to learn and teach new concepts, easily adapt to change and manage multiple
concurrent tasks. Innovative, entrepreneurial, high-energy person with excellent organizational and communication skills, a
track record of success and the capacity to assume increasingly significant responsibilities.
CORE COMPETENCIES

Site Selection
Strategic Planning
Lease Negotiation
Competitive Analysis

Training & Mentoring

Financial Modeling & Analysis
Feasibility Studies
Market Research

Trend Analysis
Budgeting and Forecasting
Project Team Management
Healthcare Construction

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Lake Point-E Development Chicago, Illinois

A niche-oriented, demographically driven development and investment company.

2006-Present

Vice President of Development

Administered the overall business growth through land acquisition and property development. Supervised the negotiation and
structure of purchase and sale agreements. Performed feasibility studies and financial analysis. Negotiated letters of intent,
purchase contracts and broker commission agreements. Created development budgets and timelines. Authored investor return
projections through in-depth analysis. Liaised with lenders and equity partners to keep them up-to-date on project statuses.
Instrumental in the selection of architectural engineers, civil engineers, general contractors and project consultants. Created
and approved Private Placement Memorandums. Leveraged creative ability to create marketing collateral. Oversaw property
management activities for all completed projects. Standardized all governing documents.
Selected Achievements:

Directed the development activities of over $80 million in projects at all times.

Reduced project development timelines 14% from 28 months to 24 months.

Completed 100% of projects on time and within budget.

Completed 3 impatient rehabilitation centers, acquired permits for a fourth and obtained a land contract for a fifth.
beauty supply company, Galveston, Texas
World-wide supplier of beauty salon products and equipment.

2005-2006

Senior Real Estate Representative

Located retail sites for this nationwide beauty products company. Created and presented site approval packages. Negotiated
letters of intent. Assisted with the acquisition of retail sites.
Selected Achievements:

Negotiated letters of intent with real estate brokers, landlords and developers.

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GREATER HOUSTON LLP, The Woodlands, Texas
Local commercial roofing company.

2000-2004

Principal-Business Manager
Conceived the vision and co-founded a commercial roofing company. Performed market and competitive analysis to narrow
corporate focus. Specialized in new construction of multi-family properties, specialty properties and warehouses. Source,
uncover and strengthen business relationships to sell commercial roofing services. Recruited, hired and trained employees.
Created all business policies, procedures and practices.
Selected Achievements:

Negotiated credit line to ensure cash flow.

Catapulted sales to more than $8 million annually.

CARLSON RESTAURANTS WORLDWIDE, Dallas, Texas
Operator and franchisor of TGI Fridays and Pick Up Stix Restaurant around the globe.

1990-2000

Real Estate Manager

Assessed development opportunities across the country to facilitate Carlsons growth plans. Evaluated locations in traditional
and non-traditional locations, including airports, food courts and major sports stadiums. Authored business plans and presented
to senior management. Created development timelines. Liaised with operations team to create realistic pro-forma projections
to ensure site approval.
Selected Achievements:

Negotiated purchase contracts and commercial leases.

Other previous experience included Senior Financial Analyst with Carlson Restaurants Worldwide. Details upon request.
EDUCATION & PROFESSIONAL LICENSES

Bachelor of Business Administration - Finance

University of Texas
Licensed Texas Real Estate Broker