Real Estate Private Equity

Michael J. Goldman

Kinnelon, NJ ******************@*****.*** 646-***-**** www.linkedin.com/in/mg11 EDUCATION

The Pennsylvania State University Expected Graduation May 2027 Bachelor of Science in Finance University Park, Pennsylvania SKILLS

Software: Costar, Yardi, Reonomy, Pipedrive, Excel, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint Languages: English (native), Russian (native)

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Waste Solution Services January 2024 – April 2025

Consultant, Real Estate New York, NY

• Accelerated portfolio growth, surpassing $1.5M in sales within my first six months

• Increased NOI of multifamily and commercial real estate assets by optimizing waste management solutions, reducing costs by 30%-50%

• Navigated complex negotiations with C-suite executives, achieving a significant cost reduction exceeding $915K for my largest deal, reducing the portfolio’s waste expenses by 39%, and saving my client over $300k

• Engineered strategic partnerships and brokered major contracts with industry-leading publicly traded companies like Waste Management

(NYSE: WM) and Republic Services (NYSE: RSG), enhancing service delivery and client satisfaction The Wolfson Group April - September 2023

Analyst, Private Equity New York, NY

• Assisted in conducting thorough due diligence on potential private equity investments, analyzing fund managers' track records, investment strategies, and fund terms to identify suitable opportunities aligned with the family office's investment objectives

• Leveraged comprehensive market research and financial modeling techniques to assist the fund managers in assessing and valuing diverse investment prospects across the US

• Delivered comprehensive valuation reports for various investment opportunities in the US markets

• Collaborated with the investment team to assess and understand the broader market trends and contribute insights to optimize the family office's private equity investment strategy

MEOR May - September 2023

Marketing Intern, SynerJy Fellowship Bergen County, NJ

• Executed three target outreach campaigns, increasing student engagement by 15%

• Created engaging marketing content, including email campaigns, social media posts, and promotional materials, tailored to target audiences

• Engaged with 20+ key partners, including business owners, entrepreneurs, C-Suite executives, and various high-net-worth individuals, to identify collaboration opportunities during the fellowship program Meridian Capital Group August 2022 – January 2023

Associate Broker, Retail Leasing New York, NY

• Brokered a $500k retail lease through targeted negotiations and market research

• Spearheaded commercial real estate transactions by leveraging extensive market knowledge and financial analysis skills

• Demonstrated exceptional interpersonal abilities in interfacing with investors and industry stakeholders, enhancing client satisfaction and retention

United States Marine Corps October 2021 – January 2025 Data Systems Administrator, Platoon Leader Twentynine Palms, CA

• Received an Active Secret clearance in the D.O.D.

• Mentored over 100 junior personnel in advanced IT solutions, enhancing departmental performance

• Programmed and maintained virtual machines using VMWare, enhancing efficiency by 30%

• Built and maintained 200+ servers using VSphere

LEADERSHIP

Blank Hospitality March 2023 – January 2025

Chief Operating Officer

New York, NY

• Negotiated brand partnership deals with vodka companies and venues including the Hard Rock Hotel in Times Square and Marquee NY

• Raised capital through several private investors exceeding 5-figure values

• Managed a team of 12 employees, 5 interns, and 16 contractors, including social media managers, photographers, and content creators. ACTIVITIES AND INTERESTS

Interests: Motorcycles, Stand Up Comedy, Chess, Traveling, Ice Hockey, Reading, DJing, Billiards, Formula 1 racing, Cooking Cover Letter

I am a 22-year-old U.S. Marine veteran and Finance student at Penn State University, with three years of diverse real estate experience spanning brokerage, private equity, and operations. My real estate journey began at 19 in Manhattan’s retail leasing market, where I became the youngest broker on the floor of Meridian Capital Group. That early exposure sharpened my skills in sales, client relations, and working directly with national tenants like Starbucks, Dunkin Donuts, and Chipotle. I later joined a Manhattan- based family office, supporting the acquisitions team on institutional investments, deepening my knowledge of zoning, rent regulations, and underwriting.

At 21, I transitioned into consulting at a real estate-focused startup, brokering waste contracts for REIT and multifamily portfolios. I led vendor bidding processes, negotiated directly with C-suite executives, and delivered $1M+ in NOI savings within my first six months at the firm, developing a strong foundation in market analysis, contract negotiation, and national asset oversight. Concurrently, I served as COO and co-founder of Blank Hospitality, a brand consultancy and experiential marketing firm. I sourced and closed funding rounds from private investors, scaled the company internationally, and oversaw F&B partnerships that were recognized by top class institutions like Cornell University’s SC Johnson College of Business and Montreal’s McGill University. I built and managed the sales division from the ground up, directly overseeing a team of 12 employees and 3 interns, while running daily operations and executing high-level brand activations.

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