clear contact information james smith 1 225 north columbus drive chicago illinois 60601 jamessmithgmailcom 312 7891234 hyatt chicago illinois 3 work experience 2 organized headings vice president real estate development july 2015present consistent lead team seven responsible growth development full service select service brands including hyatt place hyatt house hyatt centric across central midwest regions listing position titles dates quantifies negotiate execute 45 franchise management agreements new hotel openings 4 leverage relationships hotel owners investors industry contacts source new deals possible locations prepare marketing materials potential owners highlighting benefits joining hyatt network exceeded target number rooms pipeline region 20 year represent hyatt panels global industry events including alis ihif nyu conferences wells fargo chicago illinois 6 concise 7 relationship manager hospitality finance group february 2010 april 2013 5 secured 300 million lending new hotel developments clients included private equity funds public hotel companies private investors institutional investors prepared internal investment memoranda new loan opportunities surfaces key points underwrote mezzanine acquisition refinancing loans hotels preparing cash flow projections conducting market analyses competitive set supply demand area economics recommended appropriate financing structures drafted term sheets identified client needs potential opportunities wells fargo services ernst young miami florida senior transaction advisory services hospitality stafftransaction advisory services hospitality september 2009 february 2010 august 2008september 2009 wrote 30 market analyses feasibility studies proposed hospitality projects including hotels mixeduse developments resorts across north america latin america conducted discounted cash flow investment analyses developed excel models internal use increased project efficiency 20 assisted citywide strategic tourism planning latin american cities education university pennsylvania wharton school philadelphia pennsylvania incorporates master business administration lists key education 9 8 keywords may 2015 naturally gpa 38 gmat 740 relevant coursework real estate finance investment analysis real estate development real estate entrepreneurship international real estate comparisons urban real estate economics cornell university school hotel administration ithaca new york bachelor science hotel administration minor real estate ye hosts honorary society deans list semester skills associations argus software member appraisal institute includes hard skills industry involvement may 2008 advanced excel proficiency financial modelling vba professional format 10 appropriate length