Yuxiao (Shawn) Ning
*** ****** ***, *** *, Hoboken, NJ, 07030 ● Cell Phone: 201-***-**** ● Email: ***.*****@*****.***
Real Estate Investment/Relationship Manager
Meticulous investment management professional who undertakes complex tasks, meet tight deadlines and delivers
superior performances. Possesses practical knowledge in both residential as well as commercial real estate. Applies
financial analysis and analytical skills to understand key market trends. Operates with sense of urgency and thrives in a
fast-paced environment. Fluent in English and Mandarin Chinese. Core competencies include:
Financial Analysis ● Market Analysis ● Statistical Analysis ● Competitor Analysis ● Forecasting ● Valuations
Project Management ● Client Relations ●Risk Management ● Strategic Planning ● Portfolio Management
EXPERIENCE
Jul 2013 – Present GDC Properties, Hawthorne, NY
GDC Properties is a fully integrated Commercial Real Estate development and investment company with portfolios of
apartments, shopping centers, offices and hotels located in New York, F lorida, Denver and Atlanta.
March – May 2014
Investment Relations
Initiate the communications between GDC and Chinese equity investors to joint venture in development deals around
New York including Manhattan, Long Island City, Astoria and Broo klyn. Reports the risks/returns of our investment
opportunities in NYC to Chinese investors. Set up meetings between investors and GDC’s executive boards; functions
as the middle person to facilitate translations as well as provide assistance to overcome the culture barriers.
August 2013 – March 2014
Investment Consultant
Managed a group to create site analysis (including mapping packages), market research and competitor analysis for
development deals in New York City. Development deals range from $20MM to $100MM. Presented analysis during
weekly executive meetings for senior managers to make informed decisions on land purchases.
Feb 2013 – Jul 2013 Fundamental REO, real estate fund under Goldman Sachs, New York, NY
Trader
Bought blocks of residential houses at steep discount in U.S. states such as Georgia, Phoenix and Nevada.
Modified pricing strategies and buying criteria for houses; communicated strategies to quantitative analysts and
implemented these strategies using computer algorithms.
Drafted quarterly report for investors and answered questions about fund performances.
Dec 2012 – Feb 2013 GDC Properties, Hawthorne, NY
Investment Associate
Prepared market research and competitor analysis for investment deals ranging from $10MM to $50MM in New York
City. Prepared analysis for weekly meetings to inform executives on the investment risks/returns. Oversaw over $5MM
of cash equity investments. Supported the write-ups of executive reports and weekly memos.
Set up an efficient standard reporting memo to present deals for managers to review to gain instant
understanding of investment opportunities and risks.
Priced commercial properties based on industry research, broker reports, proprietary data and comp analysis.
EDUCATION
Bachelor in Mathematics (Cumma Laude)
New York University, New York, NY, May 2011
Master’s in Financial Engineering
Cornell University, Ithaca, NY, Dec 2012
TECHNICAL SKILLS
Matlab, Advanced Excel with VBA, Power Point, Access, R, C++, SQL, Bloomberg Terminal.