Vaishnavi Prabu

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ad4cm5@r.postjobfree.com • 303-***-**** • www.linkedin.com/in/vee-prabu PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY: Experienced Consulting Professional and MBA with 6 years of diverse experience spanning Architecture, Urban Planning, and Real Estate Consulting. Recognized as an empathetic team player with a global perspective and experience in working cross-culturally and cross-functionally. EDUCATION

UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO BOULDER, LEEDS SCHOOL OF BUSINESS Boulder, Colorado Master • Clubs: of Business Graduate Administration, Real Estate Association Concentration (GREA) in Real - VP, Estate Operations & Partnership May 2024

• Awards:

§ Gender Equity and Leadership Award Recipient (Full MBA Tuition Scholarship Award - $72,197)

§ Recipient of CU Real Estate Center’s 2024 Tom Thibodeau Academic Award

• Leadership: Selected as Graduate Student Ambassador for MBA Graduate Services Team IHS, ERASMUS UNIVERSITY Rotterdam, Netherlands

Post-master's Diploma in Urban Management December 2019 CEPT UNIVERSITY Ahmedabad, India

Masters in urban and Regional Planning, Concentration in Land – use Planning May 2016

• Awards & Activities:

§ Presented paper at an international conference on Future smart cities held in Cairo, Egypt 2018 on

"Assessment of global smart city indicators and develop index system to Indian context".

§ Worked with Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation on Ahmedabad smart city mission, Gujarat, India

§ City Management Practices and Governance in Smart Cities - Lavasa, Pune, India (Winter School)

§ Landscape Assessment of Gangtok Region - Sikkim, India (Summer School) ANNA UNIVERSITY Chennai, India

Bachelors in Architecture May 2013

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

CBRE Denver, Colorado

Advisory Transaction Services MBA Intern

June 2023 – Present

• Spearheaded the creation and management of the entire CRM database, ensuring streamlined client communication and efficient workflow management.

• Provided ongoing support with current deals, including conducting market surveys, reviewing, and summarizing proposals, lease reviews, and financial analysis.

CUSHMAN & WAKEFIELD Chennai, India

Associate Consultant

March 2021– June 2022

• Co-authored two white paper reports published on the Cushman and Wakefield, India website.

• Contributed to a mixed-use development advisory for a 2 million sq. ft. project at Port City in Colombo.

• Facilitated change management for Pfizer, aiding employee transitions and promoting new office spaces. Led town hall meetings, negotiated with stakeholders, and developed creative marketing materials.

• Workplace Strategy: Assist clients in comprehending the utilization of their real estate footprint and aid in decision- making regarding consolidating or expanding their real estate portfolio.

• Location Advisory: Offer diverse insights into city dynamics, availability of talent pools, and associated requirements for expansion or market entry strategy.

• Financial analysis, analysis of debt-equity infusion on project returns. CBRE Chennai, India

Associate Consultant May 2019– September 2019

• Managed diverse consulting projects in real estate for a range of clients including developers, banks, funds, corporations, and high-net-worth individuals.

• Primarily focused on regions including Tamil Nadu, Kerala, and Sri Lanka, with hands-on experience across various property types such as hospitality, retail, commercial office, residential, warehousing, FTWZ, and industrial/SEZ segments.

• Led advisory engagements covering feasibility studies, bid process management, corporate portfolio strategy, due diligence assessments, market entry strategies, location strategies, and value chain assessments.

• Proficient in preparing proposals and pitch documents for national and international RFPs, facilitating seamless communication between internal teams and clients.

• Possesses extensive knowledge of South Indian real estate markets and was actively involved in strategic mandates like Highest and Best Use Studies and Corporate Strategy formulation. MARG INSTITUTE OF DESIGN AND ARCHITECTURE Chennai, India Assistant Professor

June 2016– March 2019

• Prepare and deliver lectures to undergraduate students and discussion groups.

• Produced 100% results in Urban Design & Architectural Design Courses.

• Prepare, Plan, and Coordinate various Architectural Design studios during each semester for undergraduates.

• Guide and lead thesis research programs of undergraduate students and advise on research matters. SARAN ARCHITECTS Chennai, India

Junior Architect

May 2013– June 2014

• Proficient in Revit, AutoCAD, SketchUp, and Adobe Creative Suite

• Lead architectural design and drafting. Create detailed architectural, and structural drawings that specify dimensions, materials, and construction methods.

• Monitor construction quality to ensure it aligns with the approved construction documents and specifications.

• Facilitate communication between contractors and stakeholders to reach solutions.

• Supervise and mentor interns and delegate tasks and assignments.

• Lead residential, commercial, and urban design projects from conception to completion. SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES

• Well-developed communication and relationship-building skills.

• Intermediate to advanced skills in Microsoft Excel, Office, PowerPoint, and Argus.

• Proficient in Real Estate Financial Modelling.

• Experience with various real estate asset classes including office, retail, warehouses, and multi-family.

• A highly self-motivated person with the ability to multitask, solve problems creatively, and perform with integrity.

• Excellent organization, analytical, and attention to detail.

• One aphorism, that I follow is that - "Work is anything you do from one sleep cycle to the next". That is the kind of work ethic I bring to the table.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• Canadian permanent resident, willing to travel and relocate for the right opportunity.

• Martial arts enthusiast with a black belt in Karate and experience in kickboxing

• Passionate about travel, exploring various cultures, staying active with strength training, and enjoying a good book.

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