Project Manager Real Estate

LAURA MANJARREZ

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EXPERIENCE

New York, NY

2REVOLUTIONS, LLC

2010–

Director of Operations. Start-up education venture and consulting firm

present

Introduced new business development strategy emphasizing targeted services and geographies, which

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produced a pipeline of larger, higher margin projects.

Improved processes and systems for recruiting project consultants, leading to faster, higher quality

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hires and smoother on-boarding experience.

Implemented new financial and accounting controls, created annual operational budget, and applied

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more stringent cash flow policies to increase and stabilize firms’ monthly cash flow balances.

Developed and implemented core operational systems, including client relationship management

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practices, leading to streamlined management of projects and third-party vendors.

New York, NY

DUFF & PHELPS, LLC

2008–2010

Vice President. Financial advisory services and investment banking firm

Cultivated relationships with key executives of major consumer product companies and independently

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generated annual recurring revenue of approximately $500,000.

Led successful pitches for the asset valuations of multinational deals, valued at over $1 billion.

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Supervised multiple teams of over 10 associates on simultaneous projects under tight deadlines,

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consistently delivering analyses and recommendations ahead of client expectations.

Senior Associate

2005–2008

Built detailed financial models and conducted in-depth industry, market, and competitor research to

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assess valuation ranges of public and private acquisition targets.

Evaluated portfolio investments for top private equity and hedge fund clients. Provided assurance on

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valuation approaches by analyzing client deal models, investment terms and market data.

Boston, MA

HOUSING INVESTMENTS, INC.

2003–2005

Project Manager. National non-profit and for-profit affordable housing real estate investment firm

Directed internal and third-party due diligence efforts for two successful acquisitions valued

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collectively at over $30 million. Responsibilities included in-depth underwriting analyses, selection

of consultants and communications with investors and lenders.

Received special commendation for exceptional performance in negotiating and closing complex $18

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million transaction within aggressive time frame.

Washington, DC

U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

2000–2001

Legislative Fellow, Hon. Hilda Solis. Among first two aides that established freshman member office

Developed strategic relationships with key constituent groups to maximize member support.

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Authored and lobbied for joint resolution which passed unanimously in Senate and was co-sponsored

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by over 120 House members. Effort resulted in recognition award for member.

EDUCATION

HARVARD UNIVERSITY, John F. Kennedy School of Government Cambridge, MA

2001–2003

Master in Public Policy, Concentration in Financial Markets and Analysis

New Haven, CT

YALE UNIVERSITY

1996–2000

Bachelor of Science, Molecular, Cellular and Developmental Biology

VOLUNTEER/OTHER

New York City Venture Philanthropy Fund: Assisted New York-based non-profit start-ups in

implementing private sector practices to increase social impact

Languages: Fluent in Spanish

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