Real estate corporate creation, acquisition, pre-development, secure funding, project management of design-entitlements-construction, corporate reporting, building completion, tenant coordination, and asset management.
Resume:
Mr. Colin Carby 790 NE 72 St, Miami, Fl 33138 +84 (0) 9 481.65545 Cellular cacarby1[at]gmail.com
OBJECTIVE To fulfill both company & personal goals in a progressive and challenging environment that would leverage and accentuate present skills & knowledge in real estate development.
EDUCATION July, 2000Georgia State University BBA, Real Estate Deans List, May 1999 April, 1994Appraisal Institute October, 01National Development Council Multi-Family Development
March 2010-Refico Real Estate Group, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam PresentDevelopment Manager
As a development manager, I am responsible to execute all development activities to acquire and implement a large scale urban mixed use development encompassing serviced apartment building, office building, retail podium, and a 5 star hotel /convention center.
Pre-development Due Diligence, Acquisition, Investment Allocation Feasibility Projections, Phase Planning, Cost Plan, & Cash Flow Management Legal, Corporate, Project Governing Board creation Joint Venture & Funding procurement SOP, New business development, Corporate Governance, & Risk Management Branding, Marketing, & Sales management Procure and Manage development team Master Plan, Infrastructure, & Building Design Management Permitting, Land Use Right, & Land Lease procurement Project Management, Tender Process, Procurement, Safety & Quality Assurance Construction Management, Building Completion, & Asset Management
September 2008- Limitless LLC, Dubai & Vietnam December 2009Development Manager
As the development manager, I am responsible for a Dubai World Islands reclamation island acquisition and due diligence efforts, while orchestrating design, construction, marketing, and sales activities. The project is a self sustaining, LEED certified, 7 star island resort consisting of 60 luxury units, hotel, spa, restaurants, marina & private jetties, lagoon, courtyards, and additional amenities. The Vietnam project is a 125 hectare master planned hospitality development with 3 hotels, serviced villas, 350+ residential products, mixed use buildings, recreational buildings, and infrastructure.
Comprehensive Due Diligence, Corporate, and Business Strategic Planning Feasibility, Cash Flow Management, and secure Debt Financing Project Planning and Implementation Entitlements, Design, Construction Management, and Quality Control Branding, Marketing, Sales, Condominium/Commercial documentation Procurement and Management of development team and consultants Corporate Governance, Risk , and Management reporting Building completion, Property & Asset Management oversight Leasing & Tenant coordination
August 2004-Midtown Miami Partners, Miami, Florida September 2008Mixed Use High Rise Developer
As an owners representative, I am one of four colleagues responsible for the implementation stages of a $2.4 billion dollar Public/Private Joint Venture to redevelop a 57 acre tract of land; a 17 acre waterfront condo conversion & marina; and a 5 acre mixed use development. The projects entail constructing all infrastructure improvements, 10-18 residential mixed-use high rise towers to yield 4,000+ condominiums, an entertainment district lined with retail uses, an office building, a condo hotel, transit features, and 600,000+ square feet of commercial/retail space.
Financial Projections Execute development master scheduling and strategies Create development teams and maintain project control through reporting techniques Government liaison for ownership development rights Infrastructure oversight Manage design & construction teams through all phases of municipal approvals and construction Execution of Condominium Documents and Operating Budgets Implement and oversee community outreach and employment programs Manage Construction bids, contractual negotiations, and construction draws Construction Management / Project Management Retail Leasing, Tenant Coordination, and Property Management Oversight/Turnover Closing & Punch list Coordination Civil & Building Completion Process Asset Management
May 2004-City of Miami City Hall, Miami, Florida August 2004Development Consultant
Responsible for assisting the Chief City Commissioner to execute development agreements, settlement agreements, and negotiating community redevelopment agencys land acquisition transactions.
September 2002 Bank of America Community Development, Miami, Florida -May 2004 Real Estate Developer Vice-President
Responsible for new business development, establish strong relationships with local municipalities, assemble and manage development teams to build five projects in the Florida real estate portfolio, which is valued at $30 million. Additional responsibilities included new product development, strategic equity investments, partnership integration, entitlement process, deal structuring, and execution of post construction exit strategies.
Perform all site acquisition duties Assess asset/risk management underwriting guidelines Analyze market data to determine market needs and product types Execute physical, political, and legal due diligence Develop financial proformas Assemble development team Devise Project Design / Master Planning Structure and implement development strategies Create joint venture opportunities and settle business / lending terms Attain project financing Negotiate & execute all development agreements Orchestrate community development efforts for local approval Attain municipal approvals, subsidy funding, and permits Conduct rezoning application/site presentations Construction Management Establish marketing plan and oversee sale strategies Asset Management 09/00-09/2002Mercy Housing SouthEast, Atlanta, Georgia Real Estate Developer
As Project Developer, I was challenged with locating and evaluating vacant sites and residential multi-family property portfolios ranging from $300,000 to $20 million. In addition, I developed effective relationships with local municipalities, developers, lenders, and community development organizations in a concerted effort to produce quality affordable housing.
Stage site acquisitions Foster local government relationships for approvals Review market analysis data to determine financial feasibility analysis Assess asset/risk management underwriting guidelines Multi-Family portfolio acquisitions Execute physical, political, and legal due diligence Structure development team / Partnership Integration Develop project design Coordinate rezoning efforts Perform site presentations & community development efforts Successfully attained Conventional, AHP, Tax Credit & USDA financing Determine marketing plan & lease up terms
01/96-09/00Carby & Associates, Atlanta, Georgia Real Estate Market Research & Consulting Principal/ Consultant
As the principal of the firm, my main scope of real estate consulting services was geared towards evaluating residential real estate properties for private investors and lending institutions utilizing market analysis and value engineering techniques.
Market studies Site acquisition consulting Highest & Best Use consulting Create residential feasibility studies Economic market dynamic forecasting Construction cost estimating
As the controllers assistant, I maintained a $1 million dollar revolving account payables portfolio for nine convention shows.
Manage/Audit accounts payable for nine convention shows Review annual show budgets Reconcile CEOs financial accounts Maintain relationships with outside clients and vendors
07/86-09/88Carby & Associates Realty, Kingston, Jamaica, West Indies Regional Development Manager Co-Principal / Consultant
I served as co-principal of the company charged with residential sales, regional site acquisitions for residential development, construction and property management services.
New business development Site acquisitions Residential/Commercial construction management Strategic planning Master Plan consulting Feasibility analysis for potential residential and commercial projects Structure development ventures & attain financing Highest & Best Use analysis Asset Management Valuations, Sales, and Auctions
RELATED SKILLS & AFFILIATIONS
Experience in UAE, Vietnam, USA (Georgia & Florida), and Caribbean real estate markets Excellent communication, presentation & organizational skills Microsoft Office 2007, Estate Master, WinTotal, MLS, Redlink, Experian, Metro Scan. Bank of America Management & Leadership Awards March of Dimes fund raising Habitat for Humanity volunteer City of Miami Sports & Exhibition Board Member City of Miami Midtown Community Development Board Member City of Miami Impact Fee Task Force City of Miami Affordable Housing Task Force City of Miami Zoning Advisory Board City of Miami Streetcar Advisory Board Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce
