DEVIN BERTKE

Atlanta, GA add786@r.postjobfree.com linkedin.com/devin-bertke 678-***-****

DIRECTOR, REAL ESTATE DEVELOPMENT

MBA with record of success in assisting with the development, construction and sale of upscale multifamily communities and analyzing various commercial real estate classes to develop business opportunities.

• Experienced in preparing and closing real estate development Rule 506(c) offerings for private equity and accredited investors, utilizing critical thinking, business writing, analytical skills and ability to recall details.

• Effective in communicating with investors and prospective partners/clients by writing and providing quarterly financial and operations reports.

• Skilled in organizing, analyzing, proposing and presenting financial, property, and market data for accelerated decision making and proposed solutions – e.g. rental rates, land acquisition and construction trades/contracts.

SKILLS & EXPERTISE

Financial Analysis/Modeling Proposal Preparation and Presentation

Property Analysis and Market Research Bidding/Negotiating/Executing Contracts

Business Writing Real Estate Valuations

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Roberts Properties, Inc., Sandy Springs, GA Sept. 2017 – June 2020 Roberts Properties specializes and focuses on designing, developing, constructing and managing multifamily communities and has been recognized for their developments with numerous local, regional, and national awards for over 50 years. DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT

Responsible for investor relations, conducting financial/property analysis and market research, land acquisition, and proposal preparation and presentation to owner for approval.

• Successfully completed the sale and closing of a Rule 506(c) offering with CFO for a planned 168-unit multifamily community and a 110-room boutique hotel atop a 2-story parking deck podium in Peachtree Corners, GA by raising $21.3M of equity in 90 days (355 shares at $60K/share).

• Wrote detailed Private Placement Memorandum with CFO and submitted to accredited investors, tracked responses and number of shares sold, collected funds, and ensured compliance with securities law and regulations for required paperwork/documentation.

• Accurately tracked purchase order deliveries for $2M in construction materials at 210-unit multifamily community in Cumming, GA by proactively creating internal tracking system.

• Supported in the sale of 152-unit multifamily community in Cumming, GA, producing an annual return to investors of 20.19% per year over each year of the 2 year and 10 month holding period.

• Aided in the sale and closing of a Rule 506(c) offering with CEO and CFO for a 232-unit multifamily community in Savannah, GA by raising $10.725M of equity in 44 days (195 shares at $55K/share).

• Bid, negotiated and executed subcontractor contracts/proposals for swimming pool deck and pool installation, asphalt paving, striping and signage, landscape installation, playground equipment, curb and gutter/concrete paving, perimeter fencing, asbestos abatement, demolition, geotechnical analysis, and exterior windows, totaling $1.2M in first year of employment. Wallick Communities, Reynoldsburg, OH Summer, 2016 A fully integrated real estate company with over 16K multifamily units developed in more than 150 properties in seven states. MBA INTERN, REAL ESTATE DEVELOPMENT

Supported the company’s development team researching, compiling, analyzing and organizing information for submission and closing of competitive Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) program application process for properties in (3) states, meeting 100% of timeline requirements. DEVIN BERTKE add786@r.postjobfree.com

Enterprise Rent-A-Car, Powell, OH 2011 – 2015

Founded in 1957, Enterprise is the largest transportation solutions provider with over 8K locations nationwide. BRANCH MANAGER

Rapidly promoted from management trainee into roles of increasing responsibility due to strength in leadership performance. Managed rental car operation valued at $4M and coached performance of team to provide highest levels of service in every area of contact.

• Achieved 20% growth in revenue and 15% increase in operating profit through strong marketing strategies and growing available product for lease (fleet) by 25%.

• Diminished bad debt by 75% through close managing of receivables, negotiating payment plans, collecting difficult accounts, formulating write-offs and referring other accounts for collection.

• Grew branch sales by 15% through sales training, goal setting, and feedback in consistently applying specific sales process.

• Led by modeling desired behaviors, defining clear expectations, monitoring and measuring, and coaching performance of team, resulting in 100% employee retention in usually high turnover industry. EDUCATION

Master of Business Administration, Finance and Leadership & Organizational Behavior Fisher College of Business The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH 2017 Concentration: Real Estate

President, Fisher Real Estate Society Fisher College of Business Graduate Team Competition: Urban Land Institute Hines Student Competition

Recommended comprehensive design and development program for large-scale challengeable and opportunistic real estate site in Midtown Atlanta, GA.

Integrated planning and design decisions with economic feasibility, including market-level returns on investment for private investors and lenders; built comprehensive pro forma in executive summary.

Completed product presented and accepted for submission to ULI National Competition. Certifications / Relevant MBA Coursework

Certification, Bloomberg Market Concepts (BMC): Currencies, Economics, Equities, Fixed Income

Previous Certification, ARGUS Software

Wall Street Prep: Excel Crash Course, Discounted Cash Flow Modeling, Financial Statement Modeling, Real Estate (REIT) Modeling

Bachelor of Science, Business Administration Fisher College of Business The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH 2011

Major: Finance Minor: Economics Awarded: National Buckeye Plus Academic Scholarship Trustee Scholarship COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT

Volunteer, East Atlanta Kids Club

Volunteer, Rescue Me Georgia

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