Thinking Is Multi-faceted. As President and Founder

¶ … thinking is multi-faceted. As president and founder of Compass, a real estate company in Italy, my approach needed to be multi-demensional in nature. For one, Italy has high debt burdens which are often financed through governments and large corporations. Starting a real estate company therefore was challenging as I had to analyze the potential market in a manner that was unconventional. In many areas, particularly in the United States, commercial real estate is often driven by consumer demand. In Italy however, the exact opposite it true. Through my analytical ability, I was able to successfully navigate through nearly 5 years of recession like macroeconomic cycles. In addition, I was able to deliver profits that exceed nearly 60% of my peers in the industry.

Prior to my experience in Italian real estate, I accepted a role as a consultant at AB Studio Inc. This position, much like the real estate position that followed it, required much analytical and critical thinking. A consultant, in many instances must articulate a compelling value proposition that is beneficial for the customer. In this instance, my customers were often fortune 1000 companies with global and often dynamic operations. As such, my job as a consultant required an extensive knowledge of the overall business operations of the firm coupled with ability to make pinpoint decisions. As President, I organized contract negotiations between the U.S., China, and European companies. I also help implement regulations guiding the complex logistics process in international trade -- from a designer's sketch until the garment reaches stores worldwide. This process, much like the examples mentioned above require extensive analytical and critical thinking skills to Experience in drafting lengthy and complicated documents, reports and evidence of complex written communication

Most of my prior experience has been conducted through the use of complicated documents and reports. For instance, as a consultant for AB Studios Inc., I organized negotiations between the United States, Europe and China. These negations often required complicated documents that were well written and complex. For example, as a consultant, one problem I constantly faced was that of employee relations in China. Low employee moral was due primarily to inadequate methods of work recognition. In addition, employees were working longer hours without adequate compensation. Each day the work environment was deteriorating as key personnel are departing for rival firms. Entry level workers were also feeling underappreciated for their innovation. Many of these firms were predicated on there innovation and ingenuity. As such, the creative environment had to insure these ideals are maintained properly. As a consultant I often engaged these Chinese companies with written material that addresses many components such as:

1) Is the work environment one that fosters creativity and growth?

2) Are contributions from each team member acknowledged and considered during meetings?

3) Are evaluations of employees based on politics or actual performance?

4) Are their adequate growth and feedback mechanisms?

5) Are employees being challenged with their work and allowed autonomy with their creative abilities?

6) Is the salary and benefits commensurate with that of the actual work being done

7) Is teamwork fostered or shunned by management?

8) Does management lead effectively?

9) Do employees have an adequate work life balance?

Many written material often addressed this issues through the negotiation process to help foster a culture of innovation and employee retention.

Experience in time management, evidence of working to strict deadlines and constraints

To begin, my overall management strategy encompasses a variety of components. The components often center around three main themes including, identification, assessment, and development. Each component is integral in the strategy as each corresponds to the other. For instance, talent can not be developed unless is has been properly identified and assessed. The strategy will also utilize extensive use easily identifiable metrics. A balanced scorecard, mentioned in subsequent sections will form the basis of this strategy. The requirements of this strategy will be to formulate a strong pipeline of available talent that can be used to further drive overall business growth. Through the talent management process, individuals should be better able to lead individuals within the overall framework of the business. In addition, through talent development, individuals should be able to provide innovative solutions to further drive business growth and development.

As such, I have extensive knowledge with management and meeting strict deadlines and constraints. In 2007, I entered into a partnership for the construction of the San Miguel Panama Housing Project to build social-housing neighborhoods currently under construction in Panama. Housing, as much of society is well aware of, has had a very volatile decade. As such, extensive management experience was needed to properly navigate a very tumultuous housing market. In addition, housing is using correlated to strong deadlines and constraints. This is particularly true for areas outside the United States. For instance, in Panama, there is a generally strong emphasis on income and assets when purchasing homes. Debt to income ratios are particularly low and financing terms strict. As such, Panama was not hindered by the recent housing bubble like many other countries were. These constraints also allowed me to develop high quality, liquids portfolios of social housing neighborhoods within the Panama region.

Experience in independent research, evidencing intellectual capabilities to research and resolve unknown complicated problems and situations.

In regards to design management, independent research, and intellectual capabilities, as mentioned in detail above, leaders must be able to multitask. Leaders must be able to juggle multiple facets of project design and management in a manner that is conducive to productive activity. These multitasking skills often require intellect along with independent research. Programs must follow a master plan which, in itself, incorporates many minute aspects within it. For example, a master plan will undoubtedly have errors within it. For instance, cost estimates may be incorrect. The briefing process may not have been done adequately. The project timetable may have been constructed too aggressively. Within the overall housing process, each step builds on the prior step. As such, an error in the proceeding step will have grave consequences for the steps that follow. As such, a master plan, when rushed or hurried can incur significant issues.