Blake Lacey

**** ****** **. ***.#* Redondo Beach, CA

310-***-****

ac57xo@r.postjobfree.com

Education

University of Southern California

Bachelor of Science, Real Estate Development 5/15/2016

Membership: USC Alumni Real Estate Network, RE: Tech Network, The Real Estate Networking Group, USC Trojan Real Estate Association, USC American Planning Association

Related Coursework: Microeconomics, Statistics, Designing Livable Communities, Land Use Zoning, Entitlements, Private/Public Development incentives, 3d software design "Rhino 5.0", Urban Context for Policy and Planning, and Public Policy and Management.

Professional Experience

Moloney Development 805 Manhattan Ave, Manhattan Beach, CA 90266

Project Manager 09/07/2017 - 09/20/2017

This was a temporary role to assist in the project development of three new construction single-family homes: 12.5 million dollar home in Hermosa Beach on the Strand, 7.5 million dollar home in the downtown Manhattan Beach and another multi-million dollar home in Manhattan Beach.

Responsible for multiple mini-projects including a custom wine cellar, slab & stone installations, and bringing utilities to the property.

Coordinated the installation and city approval of a piggy-back meter.

Pulled permits from the City.

Developed great relationships with city inspectors.

Managed multiple sub contractors.

Assisted Dennis Moloney with various mini-projects.

Dunbar Real Estate Investment Management 841 Apollo St. Suite 334 El Segundo

Acquisition and Asset Management Analysis 10/31/2016 - 7/24/2017

Assist in the management of the firm's portfolio while assisting in the Acquisitions and sourcing of deals in the Southern California and Arizona Marketplace.

Dunbar Real Estate Investment Management is a privately held real estate investment company that was founded in 2011 and is based in El Segundo, California. Dunbar has acquired over one and a half million square feet of office and industrial property in thirty-five transactions partnering with private and institutional capital sources.

Prepare property and financial investment valuation using Rhino 5.0, Argus and Excel.

Assist in tracking and coordinating monthly and quarterly tenant obligations including payment of rent, real estate taxes, and insurance renewals.

Review third party reports, budgets, processes and contracts.

In charge of marketing, including presentations of value-add deals to investors and brokers.

Provide research utilizing online, internal and external sources for marketing purposes.

Track leasing activity on all assets under management and market activity to keep valuation current.

Market research to stay current on industry trends, maintaining awareness in targeted markets.

Develop external sources of data (brokers, appraisers, etc.) in target markets.

Analyze budgets, leases and loan agreements.

Assist in property management and financial underwriting of commercial properties.

TFS Investment, LLC 1411 L St. Suite M Fresno, CA 93721

Data Research Analysis Intern May 2015 – Sept 2016

Specialized in finding innovative Investments. Specializing in foreclosed properties. Ability to find and purchase distressed properties at the right time for the right price. One of Central California’s leading real estate investment firms.

Analyze and scrutinize properties

Identify market trends

Comps

Entitlements

Acquisition of distressed and value added real estate

Development Project Feasibility & Due Diligence

Land Use Planning and Development Entitlement

Alta Dena Town Councilman, Brent Musson 730 E. Altadena Dr. Altadena, CA

Use Policy Analyst Intern August 2014 - May 2015

Land Use Committee: The committee’s purpose is to review and deliberate on issues pertinent to zoning, codes, and other property and real estate issues concerning Altadena. The committee makes recommendations for action to the Town Council.

Entitlement Issues

Zoning discrepancy

Property Rights

Air Rights

Zoning Codes

Certifications/Skills

Rhino 5.0 (3D Design Architectural Software)

Argus

Excel

OSHA CERTIFIED

Commercial and Residential Development

City Planning

Public Policy

Microsoft, Excel, PowerPoint, Pro-Forma

Additional Information

ACCOMPLISHMENTS AS A STUDENT ATHLETE

Scholarship offers from 21 baseball colleges - including Harvard, Stanford and USC.

Signed with the University of Southern California baseball team in 2012.

Majoring in Policy, Urban Planning and Real Estate Development

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