Real Estate Development

Ortega Tapambwa

Toronto, ON • +143*-***-**** • ac1thq@r.postjobfree.com

SUMMARY Results-oriented and comprehensive problem-solver with skills in identifying and mitigating risk and a proven development feasibility research and data analysis background. Integral in increased efficiency, business development and project management. Self- motivated, tenacious and disciplined, seeking to add value and excel at your organization. ACADEMIC BACKGROUND

• Beyond Proforma Real Estate Development Course with Andrew Garrett Toronto, ON Examined an office real estate development case study using market information 2016 and tools (pro forma) to make a development decision.)

• School of Continuing Studies, University of Toronto Toronto, ON Commercial Real Estate Investing 2016

• University of Toronto Toronto, ON

2016 Master of Arts (Economic Policy and Planning) 2014 - 2016

• York University Toronto, ON

Bachelor of Arts in International Development, Minor in Political Science 2009 – 2013 PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE COSTAR GROUP INC., Toronto, ON

Tenant Market Research & Analytics March 2017 – Present

• Contribute to the production of all local research reports and collateral in vacancy, leasing and construction activity

• Improve local market statistical methodology for the local markets increasing leasing representatives’ capacity to make informed decisions on new prospects

• Increasing subscriptions to the CoStar product by updating and maintaining database of historical market statistics, lease and sales comparable, development projects and active tenant requirements for the local markets

• Develop and foster excellent relationships with clients and landlords for individual properties in an effort to maximize property performance and provide key information to retailers & brokers JOHN VAN NOSTRAND DEVELOPMENTS INC., Toronto, ON

Research Associate, Development - Internship November 2016 – March 2017

• Model potential investments and assist in determining the feasibility of development initiatives, through pro-forma financial analysis, land residual value, construction financing models and projected cash flow

• Create and maintain a comprehensive market database for development opportunities that meet key investment criteria in JvN’s affordable housing target market and lead in preparation of responses to RFPs and PowerPoint presentations

• Lead pre-development work such as preliminary massing, zoning issues, local government and community support UNIVERSITY OF TORONTO GRADUATE STUDENT’S UNION, Toronto, ON External Commissioner, May 2015 – May 2016

• Monitored financial operating performance and oversaw the annual audit process of $17.5M of Budget & Capital Assets and advise the Board of Stewards on policies that affect financial management of Hart House

• Tracked spending against budget and identified redundancy in processes and projects that allowed $100K of annual expenses to become a source of revenue for scholarship and conference program

• Provided analytical support and analyzed Hart House operations and made recommendations regarding maintenance and repairs, capital improvements, revenue enhancements and expense controls to inform the infrastructure renewal plan LEADERSHIP & VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE

• UNIVERSITY OF TORONTO, Hart House - Board of Stewards & Finance Committee Member

• Designed mentorship program to bridge the gap between students and their professional advancement

• TORONTO YOUTH CABINET – Executive Mentor - resulting in a 20% increase in community youth involvement

• NAIOP GREATER TORONTO CHAPTER – Developing Leader

• URBAN LAND INSTITUTE – Outreach Committee, assist with communicating to local organization and bodies active in the real estate development and land use fields

SKILLS & INTERESTS Technical Skills: SPSS, MS, Excel (Pivot Tables, Scenario Analysis, VLOOKUP) Bloomberg, ARGUS, AutoCAD Interested in Tennis, Formula 1, Global Politics & Finance, Renewable Energy, Arsenal F.C., Dallas Cowboys

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