BRIAN HALUSAN

Brooklyn, NY 11211 917-509-2911 bhalusan@gmail.com

REAL ESTATE DEVELOPMENT PROJECT MANAGER

Expertise in site acquisition and project financing Comprehensive experience in real estate development project management from conception to completion, including accountability for site accquisiton, zoning analysis and change, construction and financing to sales of properties; properties include residential, mixed use, and affordable housing. Significant experience in economic development, and market analysis that ensures profitable and successful development efforts. Recognized for ability to leverage strong project management skills, consistently exceed client expectations, and meet all project deadlines, budgets, and specifications. Personable, flexible team player able to collaborate across multiple functions. Excel in managing stakeholder communications and expectations.

CORE COMPETENCIES
Real Estate Acquisitions & Sales Property Management Strategic Planning Economic Development Business Plan Development Market Analysis Change Management Consulting International Business Project Management Cost Reduction Risk Management Budgeting Cost & Benefit Analysis Expense Control Financial Analysis

EXPERIENCE & ACHIEVEMENTS

MICHAEL J STEVENS INVESTMENTS, LLC, HARTLAND, WI 2007 - PRESENT A real estate partnership focused on acquiring, rehabilitating, and selling or leasing residential properties in Milwaukee area. Partner Assess markets to determine optimal property acquisition locations, and develop construction budgets to maximize ROI, property value, and cash flow. Manage financing for multiple projects, as well as zoning analysis, negotiating contracts, and obtaining appropriate building permits. Evaluate potential properties and determine extent of project, construction process, financing and budgeting, as well as construction processes and schedules. Completed numerous projects that utilized creative financing based on after repair market value, thus using loaned money to fund rehab expenses and avoiding cash out-of-pocket investments. Rehabilitated a $103K purchase with a $119K loan and sold property for $154K within 2 weeks of project completion. COMMON GROUND, NEW YORK, NY 2010 - 2011 A non-profit that develops supportive housing in NY and CT for homeless; partners with similar organizations in New Orleans, London, and Australia; 100 staff. Development Intern Developed and delivered multiple research initiatives focused on reducing energy costs in Brownsville, Brooklyn and livelihood opportunities for potential tenants in housing units, including urban farming on New York City Housing Authority land surrounding public housing buildings, rooftop farming, and conversion of vacant commercial buildings to business incubator. Partnered with property owners and Pitkin Avenue Business Improvement District representatives in Brownsville, NY to evaluate available incentive programs for rehabilitation of off-line apartments into supportive housing. Created supportive housing financial model enabling additional organizations committed to reducing homeless to replicate organizations success. NEW YORK UNIVERSITY / SCHACK INSTITUTE OF REAL ESTATE, NEW YORK, NY 2010-2011 Research Assistant Charged with researching and determining relevant international courses, study abroad options, and dual degree programs. Identified potential international university partners for semester abroad or dual degree programs.

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Experience Continued...
Developed global 3- and 10-year strategies encompassing immediate implementation of internationally-based courses and semester abroad / dual degree offerings.

CHF INTERNATIONAL, TBILISI, REPUBLIC OF GEORGIA 2008-2009 Global Non-Governmental Organization, which works in ~ 30 developing countries; areas of practice are economic development, urban development, housing and infrastructure, emergency response and transition, global health, and governance and civil society. Consultant Surveyed damaged homes in combat zone following 2008 war and conducted interviews with distressed residents to assess and determined extent of damage. Assessed business climate and established linkages between businesses and program beneficiaries. Identified vocational and business training opportunities, and proposed small business opportunities. Directed multiple, successful infrastructure and public works cash-for-work projects in new settlements. Created 85 new businesses encompassing 12 industries in 3 locations; projects produced thousands of jobs that contributed to economic development. U.S. PEACE CORPS FOR THE BUSINESS CONSULTING NETWORK GEORGIA, BATUMI, REPUBLIC OF GEORGIA 2007 2008 Business Development Advisor Initiated business plan template for the consulting network, as well as training materials, and introduced the organizations services and promoted its value to local banks to encourage loans to clients. Developed business, marketing, sales, operational, and financial plans resulting in 8 financed businesses. ANDERSEN CORPORATION, BAYPORT, MN 1998- 2007 Advanced through positions of increased accountability based on consistently exceeding goals and expectations with this $2.5B window and door manufacturer with 5K employees. Business Analysis & Reporting Manager 2002 2007 Transformed underperforming 9-member team to top ranking performance, increasing productivity and efficiency while reducing errors. Managed to $1M budget and came in under plan amount.
Senior Operations Accountant Sales & Marketing Operations Accountant Sales & Marketing Operations Accountant Extrusion Division 2001 2002 1999 2001 1998 1999

Career Note: Details of early career success are available on request during an interview.

COMPUTER SKILLS & LICENSURE

Baan Hyperion Enterprise Business Objects Salesforce.com MS Project MS Access MS Visio Licensed NY Real Estate Sales Person MS Excel (Advanced)

CPA (Inactive)

EDUCATION
M.S., Real Estate & Development concentration, Schack Institute of Real Estate, NYU B.S., Accounting, Carlson School of Management, University of Minnesota