Christopher R. Suarez
EDUCATION
BROWN UNIVERSITY Date of Graduation: May 2007
B.A. Economics & Political Science, GPA: 3.2/4.00
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
WHEAT CAPITAL MANAGEMENT Ft. Lauderdale, Florida June 2016-Dec 2016 Vice President of Acquisitions
Actively solicited and sourced potential sites for the development of climate-controlled self- storage facilities.
Responsible for the proper execution of due diligence and underwriting of all investment opportunities, including managing entitlement process, negotiating purchase and sale agreements and joint venture agreements, and securing debt.
Crafted nation-wide investment strategy to identify suitable MSA and submarkets for self-storage development.
RIALTO CAPITAL MANAGEMENT Miami, Florida July 2012- June 2016 Vice President of Acquisitions
Identified and sourced joint-venture and direct real estate investment opportunities across product types.
Underwrote potential equity and debt investment opportunities, and prepared and presented memoranda to investment committee.
Managed the closing process for new acquisitions including negotiating purchase and sale agreements, structuring joint venture agreements, securing debt, and completing all necessary due diligence. THOMAS D. WOOD & COMPANY Coral Gables, Florida Feb. 2011-July 2012 Assistant Vice President
Underwrote properties for preliminary loan submission, and prepared submission memorandum.
Facilitated the processing of clients’ loan applications to secure loan commitments from lenders.
Originated new loans for potential clients through a variety of marketing efforts such as cold calling, direct mail, and attending seminars.
MORRISON, BROWN, ARGIZ, & FARRA, LLP Miami, Florida Sept. 2009-Feb. 2011 Staff Accountant Litigation & Valuation Department
Developed MS Excel models for the valuation of various businesses for estate planning and litigation purposes.
Prepared valuation reports to be filed with IRS and in various courts.
Analyzed accounting records and financial statements for irregular activity. AXIS REALTY PARTNERS Miami Beach, Florida July 2008-Sept. 2009 Acquisition Analyst
Built MS Excel models to analyze over 200 multi-family, land, office, retail properties, as well as, non- performing loans for development and acquisition.
Communicated with real estate brokers and third-party property managers to research sub-market rent & occupancy trends.
Coordinated and prepared Letters of Intent for approximately 50 properties. Christopher R. Suarez
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY (Cont.)
MARCUS & MILLICHAP Miami, Florida June 2007-Mar. 2008 Associate, Member of National Retail Group
Conducted financial analysis to support property valuations for clients considering a sale of their property.
Assisted clients in identifying properties for acquisition and reinvestment.
Communicated extensively with potential clients through cold calling and appointments.
Successfully listed and sold a 15,600 SF shopping center. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Other Skills: Proficient in Microsoft Office; Argus DCF & Argus Enterprise certified; Licensed R.E. Sales Associate
Contact Information: 14845 SW 88 Ave, Palmetto Bay, FL 33176
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