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DANIEL LEFF

Raleigh, North Carolina 27614


(919) 795-4534
dan.leff@yahoo.com
www.linkedin.com/in/danleff

EXECUTIVE PROFILE
Accomplished Business Development Executive with successful 20+-year career in strategic management and
account development in Commercial Real Estate and Financial Services. Spearheaded major initiatives that lead to
high-growth potential. Delivered millions of dollars in profitable returns through effective leadership of property
acquisitions, sales, portfolio management, and commercial development activities. Highly skilled at building C-Level
relationships and forming new Business Partnerships. Analytical and detail-oriented professional with expertise in
acquisitions, financial underwriting, negotiations and due diligence.
EXPERIENCE
SHEFFIELD CAPITAL GROUP, Raleigh, NC
Principal (2014 Present)
Formed new venture group to assist equity partners in acquiring commercial real estate projects throughout the U.S.
Provides expertise in sourcing off-market opportunities through new and existing relationships. Manage the financial
underwriting, market analysis, negotiations and due diligence. Develops new joint venture relationships for equity
partners in various commercial real estate ventures.
Key Accomplishments

Responsible for placement of $50MM-$75MM in equity for new development venture in self-storage
Sourced and underwrote $500MM in commercial real estate projects over the past 12 months for high net
worth family businesses

THE PREISS COMPANY, Raleigh, NC


Vice President of Acquisitions (2012-2014)
Responsible for building a business development strategy for new acquisitions and developments for the US student
housing market including evaluating the market opportunity, creating targeted sales strategies and managing the
client relationship from engagement to closing multi-million deals. Developed new relationships with equity
investors and debt placement firms, expanded third party management into new and existing markets and sourced
new development and acquisition opportunities through networking and prospecting.
Key Accomplishments
Acquired over $275M in new real estate deals over the past 2 years
Developed three new large equity relationships
Sourced and underwrote land for new development to be completed in 2014
Developed key C-level relationships with Equity investors

LSTAR LAND MANAGEMENT, Raleigh, NC


Partner (2008-2012)
Managed the business development strategy and plan for acquiring REO real estate throughout the Southeastern
United States. This included establishing key relationships with national and regional lenders and local developers
and brokers, managing the financial underwriting and due diligence for all deals under contract, and partnering with
large institutional funds in bidding bank portfolios across the country.
Key Accomplishments
Sourced and closed on over 10,000 lots across North and South Carolina in the last 3 years.
Established relationships with municipal bond holders which led to the purchase of $45 million in
community development district bonds on community in South Carolina.
Started a land fund to purchase and entitle raw land for future residential developments.
Sourced and closed deals for two new builders entering the Raleigh market.
THE PREISS COMPANY, Raleigh, NC
Director of Acquisition and Development (2004-2008)
Responsible for building the new group for acquisitions, development and disposition of real estate assets in the
firms portfolio. This included sourcing new asset opportunities, managing the financial underwriting, interfacing
with equity partners, negotiating pricing, working on underwriting package with key lenders, managing legal
document process, handling property due diligence and ongoing capital improvements.
Key Accomplishments

Started Acquisition and Development Group for company in 2004 to focus on purchasing student housing
projects and land for future development.
Acquired over $200M in property in 3 years.
Managed $8M in capital improvements.
Led and trained new team members in acquisition and development process.

SHEFFIELD/BARRY PROPERTIES, Chicago, IL and Raleigh, NC


Real Estate Developer & Manager (1998 2007)
Started entrepreneurial business venture to source, develop and manage new real estate opportunities. This included
sourcing land, managing relationships with general contractors, developers, architects and investors, managing
schedules and staying updated on project/construction status.
Key Accomplishments

Developed a $2M residential condominium building in Chicago for lease and sale.
Entitled and sold land in downtown Raleigh for condominium building.

WOLVERINE TRADING, Chicago, IL


Options Trader (2000 2003)
UNIVERSAL OPTIONS, Chicago, IL
Options Trader (1996 2000)
CITIBANK, Chicago, IL
Sales Executive (1994 1996)
EDUCATION
ARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITY, Tempe, AZ, 1988
Bachelor of Science Degree in Finance

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