Analyst Real Estate

Nicholas J. Gerou

**** * ******* ***. * • Chicago, IL 60657 • 517-***-**** • ********@*****.***

Objective:

To obtain a full-time position in the financial industry to further my financial experience.

Education:

Walsh College: Troy, MI

Master of Science, Finance with emphasis in Corporate Finance.

Graduated: September 2005

GPA: 3.1/4.0

Michigan State University: East Lansing, MI

Bachelor of Arts, Economics

Graduated: December 2003

Work Experience:

General Growth Properties, Chicago, IL February 2008 – Present

Senior Financial Analyst

• Valuation of retail, commercial, and office real estate using Argus and DYNA tools for

acquisition/disposition projects and joint venture propositions.

• Defined assumptions, which support financial analysis for cash flow valuation projects.

• Performed transaction advisory on various acquisition/disposition projects based on analysis.

• Financial modeling of development and re-development investment projects for executive presentation.

• Worked on ad-hoc strategic initiatives at the request of upper management.

• Prepared sales, occupancy, and expense reports for company’s quarterly Wall Street reporting and analyst

call.

• Supported the refinancing of a $5.1 billion dollar retail portfolio.

• Prepared and analyzed monthly budgetary and financial reports for various projects.

National Equity Fund, Inc., Chicago, IL May 2006 – February 2008

Acquisitions Analyst

• Assisted in underwriting of residential housing projects including; financial analysis, cash flow analysis,

market analysis, and other underwriting due diligence.

• Prepared pro forma’s and financial modeling using spreadsheets, project research, and data.

• Write initial and final investment proposals to be reviewed by the board of directors.

• Support Senior Acquisitions Officers/Managers in engagement and commitment letters, and closing

spreadsheets.

• Evaluate market studies, loan documents, sponsor/developer experience and capacity for project bids.

Wachovia Securities, Bloomfield Hills, MI September 2004 – May 2006

Portfolio Analyst Intern

• Assisted in client focused activities including research analysis, asset allocation, and portfolio design.

• Supported client operational needs and objectives.

• Initiated new business development.

• Planned corporate financial meetings and conferences.

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