I am interested in real estate because it combines my passion for finance, investment strategy, and property development. With a concentration in real estate finance and a minor in real property development, I am eager to explore how market trends, property management, and investment decisions shape communities and create long-term wealth. I see real estate as an opportunity to leverage my analytical skills and business knowledge to make strategic investments, optimize property value, and contribute to sustainable development. My goal is to build a career in property management, leasing, acquisitions, and real estate sales, ultimately positioning myself for long-term success in the industry.
Experience
Development Intern - Project Destined Brookfield Residential Development Cup Series
September 2025 - November 2025
During this internship, I gained hands on experience on how a development deal works. Working on a team representing the west coast, I had the opportunity to not only work with Brookfield Residential Professionals, but look inward on how to underwrite a development deal. This internship taught me the key fundementals of real estate development.
Sales Associate - BEST bUY
aUGUST 2025 - pRESENT
As being a Sales Associate, my role is to connect customers with the right piece of technology. The important skills I learned was listening to the customer and learning how to face objections in Sales. I also attach on warranties and completing baskets to improve the customer experience. Lastly, I build long lasting customer relationships by adding on Paid Memberships and Credit Cards to help bring customers in. This role has taught me the fundamentals of Sales and has made me a better Salesperson as a whole.
Other Projects and Programs
Project Destined x Trinity Property Consultants and FPA Multifamily Bridge Program
October 2025 - November 2025
Participated in a four week long program that taught me the fundamentals of property management and real estate acquisitions. Had the opportunity to network with individuals in the industry.
Project Destined Real Estate Private Equity Internship
March 2025 - April 2025
Participated in a national real estate private equity training program focused on underwriting and valuation of commercial and residential assets
Collaborated with a diverse team to analyze live deals including market research financial modeling and investment strategy presentations
Built skills in Excel financial analysis property valuation and real estate market fundamentals while presenting findings to industry professionals and mentors
Some Key Skills:
Pro forma building and analysis
Analyzed a Multifamily Real Estate deal and key metrics, such as DSCR and Rent Roll
CM 475 Real Estate Development Project
Spring Quarter 2025
For this class project, my team was tasked with creating a development plan modeled after the Bank of America low income affordable housing case but my group chose to focus on a commercial property instead. I led the financial side of the project which meant building detailed pro formas and running the numbers that drive the investment story. I handled land acquisition costs construction budgets operating expenses financing terms rent assumptions and projected cash flows. I created multi year income statements balance sheets and cash flow projections to test different scenarios and make sure our deal penciled out. I also presented our financial package to the class and answered questions on sensitivity analysis and return metrics like IRR and NPV to show how the project would perform under different market conditions.
Not only was this a great opportunity, this also taught me the importance of having accurate financials when looking at a deal, but also how to make a pro forma from scratch.