NATHAN CRUZ
**** *** ****** **. • Los Angeles, CA 90022 • 415-***-**** ******.******@******.*** REAL ESTATE PROFESSIONAL
Visionary, resourceful, and dynamic real estate professional with a B.S. in Business Administration, Masters in Communication Management, CA Realtor License, 8 years of progressive experience delivering top-rate portfolio management and 13 years of experience of excellence in property management.
Advanced to managing a $2.1B commercial real estate portfolio and excels at all forms of RE management oversight and transactions including loan acquisitions, loan closings, leasing, and sales.
Recognized for consistently applying the right blend of RE market expertise, business acumen, negotiation prowess, and superb interpersonal and communication skills to drive highly profitable real estate operations. Adept at all forms of lender relationship building, vendor relations, property management oversight, and strategic partnership building. STRENGTHS & DISTINCTIONS
Commercial & Residential RE
Portfolio Management
Loan Servicing Operations
RE Operations Oversight
Market Research & Analysis
Strategic Planning
Compliance
Inspections
Project Management
Financial Analysis
Real Estate Valuation
Leasing Analysis
Professional Experience
Investment Agent; Lyon Stahl Investment Real Estate; Los Angeles, CA (March 2020 – Current)
Prepare & guide clients through necessary paperwork (contracts, escrow paperwork, deeds, closing statements, etc.).
Provide guidance and assist buyers/sellers throughout the entire transaction process.
Marketing properties, actively pursue buyer and seller leads, serve as an intermediary between buyers and sellers, networking, and consistently expand knowledge of real estate markets and best practices. PORTFOLIO MANAGER / SENIOR LOAN SERVICING ANALYST (September 2011 – December 2019) Barry S. Slatt Mortgage Company; Burlingame, CA
Manages acquisitions, loan negotiations, closings, financing, lease reviews, assumptions, and operations oversight for a $2.1B commercial real estate portfolio of retail, office, industrial, and multi-family residential properties.
Quarterly & Annual reporting of financials, UCC’s, Taxes, Insurance, Watchlist\Trigger events and annual inspections.
Review, abstract and monitor compliance requirements: Loan documents, servicing agreements and database management.
Prepared case memos for lease reviews, assumptions, collateral release, condemnation, insurance claims and other requests.
Plan, coordinate Cap Ex and TI’s with vendors and contractors and generate monthly/annual reports.
Coordinate and assist in all internal company and lender audits to ensure compliance with company, lender and government agency guidelines.
Train, mentor and support staff and other department personal. PROPERTY MANAGER; Givens Investments; Los Angeles, CA ( 1998 – 2011) Managed 9 multi-family residential properties to ensure efficient and profitable operations.
Oversaw leasing administration duties, tenant on-boarding, collections, default proceedings, and tenant relations.
Negotiated and managed all vendor contracts and relations. Ensured all maintenance, repair, capital improvements and renovations were within budget, met deadlines, and were of quality work.
Oversaw and ensured full regulatory compliance with Property Management Policies and Procedures, codes, regulations and governmental agency directives.
Performed multiple other functions as needed, including creating marketing/leasing campaigns, A/P, A/R, budgeting, and identifying and implementing process improvements to advance operations and save costs. OTHER: Co-Owner & Manager: Satellite Cleaners, Inc.; Anaheim, CA (2003 – 2005). Oversaw 17 commercial accounts including Disneyland, Hilton, Hyatt, and Embassy Suites. Increased revenues by 15%, reduced costs by 10% in the first year. Dental Technician; U.S. Navy Reserves, San Diego, CA. Education & Professional Development
Bachelor of Science in, Business Administration; California State University, Los Angeles Masters of Communication Management; University of Southern California, Los Angeles Technology: MS Office Suite, Social Tables, SharePoint, ShareFile, FICS (loans), Internet.