Grayson Landers
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918-***-**** ***************@*****.*** www.linkedin.com/in/grayson-landers Summary
Skilled Analyst with two years’ experience in the real estate industry. At Lennar Homes, sourced and managed more than $83,000,000 in real estate transactions with an average gross margin of 22%. Professional knowledge of and experience with underwriting, due diligence, financial modeling in Argus, building relationships with real estate partners, and developing pitch materials. Skills
• Real Estate Transactions and Markets: Experience with real estate investments, asset management, leveraged finance, and financial forecasts.
• Investment Management: Analytical strategist skilled at choosing the best investments through valuation analyses, risk assessment, discounted cash flow models, and market research.
• Communication: Articulate communicator and skilled negotiator with a talent for building rapport across all organizational levels; dedicated to cultivating team collaboration and shared success.
• Technological Proficiencies: Highly proficient in Microsoft Excel, Skype for Business, Visual Basic for Applications (VBA), Customer Relationship Management (CRM), Microsoft Office Suite, databases, spreadsheets, and increasing Python coding ability. Professional Experience
Lennar Corporation, Fortune 500 construction and real estate company Fort Myers, FL Land Acquisition Analyst, Land Acquisitions August 2017 – May 2019 Coordinated due diligence processes, conducted market studies, presented financial analyses to executives, and served as a liaison to government officials.
• Instrumental to the success of 27 real estate transactions, totaling more than 6,000 homesites.
• Wild Blue, $26,000,000+ Transaction: Built strong partnerships with internal and external teams to create exact financial valuations and projections; presented pitch books and supported negotiations.
• Tern Bay, $20,000,000+ Partially Developed Golf Course Transaction: Achieved financial goals by adjusting debt levels in 10-year financial projections in close collaboration with the Division President.
• Babcock Ranch, $27,000,000+ Transaction: Decided financial benchmarks, determined the transaction structure, and adjusted direct cost contingencies to accommodate tariffs on construction materials.
• Elected to two leadership positions, including Vice Chairman of a Community Development District, because of a demonstrated commitment to corporate achievement via strategic planning and collaboration.
The Hertz Corporation, Fortune 500 car rental company that operates in 150 countries Estero, FL Procurement Intern, Procurement Department May 2016 – August 2016 Fulfilled a multifaceted role encompassing extensive market research, financial analysis, bidding, and collaboration with external sales teams to drive the achievement of shared goals. Reviewed financial data to assess the impact of the HERC spinoff. Sparked considerable cost savings by choosing the best product suppliers for franchise locations.
Education
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Chapel Hill, NC Bachelor of Arts in Economics August 2017
INTERESTS AND HOBBIES
Eagle Scout, Crew, Skiing, and Volunteering