profile                                                

ø  offer more than 10 years of professional experience in real estate, finance, marketing, e-commerce, and customer service, plus strong academic background in business administration and international trade

ø  demonstrated ability to conduct research, compile and analyze complex data, and generate action plans

ø  extensive experience in working with interdisciplinary professionals to complete major projects on time and within budget specifications

ø  dynamic communication, presentation, negotiation, and relationship management skills; bilingual in polish

ø  proactive team player equally effective in independent and collaborative environments

education                                           

mba c concentration in general management, laurier school of business & economics, waterloo, on 2002

 

bachelor of science degree in international trade, fashion institute of technology, new york, ny                    1998

 

~ additional studies ~

investment funds in canada, the institute of canadian bankers, insert location                                                 2003

certificate in e-commerce, new york university, new york, ny                                                             1999

professional experience                

real estate investor, lakewood associates, new york and louisiana                                                     2/06 c present

• proficiently steer all aspects of purchasing and managing real estate multifamily investment properties from sourcing through sale
• conduct extensive research to identify optimal properties, negotiate favorable contracts, maintain budget, and increase profit margins
• collaborate with architects and contractors to develop and execute building improvement plans; work closely with specialists on design, layout, construction, and general appearance
• oversee property managers and implement operating cost controls that reduce  total annual expenditures by 10%

 

account manager, rbc financial group, royal bank of canada, toronto, on                                        1/03 c 1/06  

• provided knowledgeable, detailed, and client-specific financial strategies for key clients; presented personalized financial product recommendations
• accurately gauged creditworthiness to determine appropriate loan and mortgage qualifications; analyzed clients risk tolerance and market variables to recommend investment strategies
• consistently exceeded sales targets and maintained superior levels of client satisfaction

 

marketing consultant, eaton, toronto, on                                                                                            9/00 c 5/01

• effectively planned, coordinated, and launched multi-media marketing campaigns  aimed at increasing share of higher-end clientele and boosting revenues
• teamed with product development and display departments to best position products, control costs, and promote corporate message

 

marketing manager, stylishyou.com, new york, ny                                                                               12/98 c 6/00

• successfully developed and managed e-commerce business specializing in unique accoutrements by new york designers; created and maintained website, authored content, designed appearance, and included special features 
• tracked fashion forecasts and monitored relevant publications, authored and disseminated publicity materials, attended trade shows and industry events

 

~ key achievements & additional experience ~

• surpassed 2007 sales goals by 15% by leading major upgrade project for a 76-unit complex outside of new orleans with lakewood associates
• achieved an asset retention rate of more than 95% by providing excellent service for existing rbc customers while increasing client base by 80%
• boosted eaton s target client base by 20% through aggressive marketing tactics
• participate in organizations dedicated to promoting new urbanism and smart growth development strategies; experience with traditional neighborhood development and the seaside institute