Jason A. Harris
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Education
B.S. Political Science, Minor Business Administration. May 2017 Howard University, Washington D.C.
Master of professional studies in Real Estate Finance (Candidate) Aug. 7th, 2019 – Summer 2021 Georgetown University, Washington D.C.
Memberships, Awards & Skill Sets
• Skilled & Experienced in the use of Microsoft Excel, Power Point & Word.
• Skilled in building financial models on Excel from scratch.
• Skilled & Experienced in management of Client Relationships. Including communication skills, managing and setting clear expectations and working closely to achieve client goals.
• Member of ULI
• Strong Judgement & Decision Making Skills
Professional Experience
Investment Sales Advisor Marcus & Millichap June 2018 - Current Investment Sales Advisor in Marcus & Millichap's Washington, D.C. metro area office. I exclusively represent buyers and sellers of multifamily investment grade real estate throughout the state of Maryland.
• Developed and executed strategic plans and disposition strategies, which optimized property performance and investment returns.
• Advised on capital stacks, building valuations, and long-term real estate strategies.
• Built offering memorandums and executed client pitches.
• Advised clients on means to force appreciation on assets.
• Developed skills around determining asset value, underwriting multifamily real estate, establishing clear financial return expectations and delivering this information in a clear and cohesive way directly to clients. Project Manager Hammel Tyler Solomon Holdings May 2017 – Dec. 2017 Worked as a project manager for a private residential real estate developer in the inner city of Baltimore. Worked directly with the construction team overseeing projects and managing team members.
• Researched and assessed potential property acquisitions.
• Developed key relationships with landlords and potential investors for partnership opportunities. Teachers Assistant Howard University Sept.2017- Dec.2017 Worked as a teacher’s assistant in the political science department at Howard University for the National Government and Administrative Law courses. Reinforced lessons presented by professor during class time with students who needed additional assistance. Administered and proctored exams. Graded case briefs, essays, and exams. Equity Residential, Washington D.C May. 2016-Aug 2016 As an intern I worked under the regional and community manager of luxury apartment complexes in the Washington D.C. marketplace. Assisted in leasing office, capital improvement walks, and financial reviews. Gained an overview of asset management.
The United States House of Representatives Washington D.C. Jan.2016- May 2016 Provided general administrative and office support; as an intern in the Office of Congressman John Conyers. Assisted with speech writing; handled constituent Correspondence; conducted legislative research on the Detroit housing market, specifically as it pertains to blight reduction and foreclosure prevention assistance.