Aquila Griffin
Greensboro,NC
Summary
Accomplished real estate professional with expertise in finance, market analysis, and property management. Proven success in internships, excelling in property research, market analysis, and client engagement. Skilled in fostering innovation and collaboration, driving company success while continually enhancing my skills. Motivated sales professional with progressive sales and marketing experience, known for exceptional interpersonal strengths and consistent performance against sales goals.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Commercial Mortgage & Real Estate Investments Associate
Lincoln Financial Group
06.2023 - 02.2024
- Prepared 15-20 weekly comprehensive loan approval recommendations, including risk ratings and loan structuring recommendations, for review by senior management
- Conducted market research and feasibility studies to identify potential investment opportunities in residential, commercial, and mixed-use properties
- Developed mapping systems to keep all rental and sales comps together for future deal reference.
- Collaborated cross-functionally to develop new AI product, that would simplify the loan approval process.
2021-2022 ABP Fellow and CRE Summer Analyst
JPMorgan Chase and Co.
06.2021 - 08.2022
- Participated in an 8-week fellowship to diversify the minority presence within the bank to gain knowledge in the banking industry
- Obtained valued insights from leading banking professionals through guided group sectors within Commercial Real Estate, Asset Wealth Management, Investment Banking, Global Finance Business Management, and more
- I hosted a Fireside chat with Byna Elliott, Head of Advancing Black Pathways, which was broadcast to the entire cohort of fellows and supporting leaders on DE&I engagement through JPMorgan's $30 Billion DE&I Initiative.
- Completed 10+ re-financing and origination loans on Multi-Family Lending team in the Commercial Term Lending sector ranging from $2 million to $16 million
- Developed multiple PitchPro+ presentation deck on expanding firm's presence into new markets and determining markets that would be best to invest in based on JPMorgan's mission
- Assisted client managers in scouting new clients, advising previous clients on refinancing opportunities, and identifying key drivers in markets that will alter potential growth of the company.
Real Estate Intern and Program Manager
Project Destined
01.2021 - 08.2021
- Engaged in a 8-week Commercial Real Estate Case Competition where I conducted market research, location analysis, financial modeling, and construction project management.
- Analyzed and recommended the investment of a mixed-use office/retail space in Charlotte, NC to various executives and sponsors of Project Destined
- Used software systems like Reonomy, Yardi Matrix, and Zillow to conduct market research and analyst to make an informed investment decision.
- Conducted comparative market analyses to determine appropriate pricing strategies for leasing property space accurately.
Executive Assistant Intern
Nicole James Real Estate Group
06.2019 - 09.2019
- Social Media Expert who developed interactive posts, creative content material, and special giveaways to boost the brokerage's morale.
- Developed simpler processes for administrative work such as paperwork, lead formulation, showings, MLS housing system, and social media postings for further exposure to boost clientele
- Under the guidance of the firm's broker, Tiffany Howard, I successfully closed a complex deal with a long-distance client, amounting to $ 267,000.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Finance
North Carolina A&T State University
Greensboro, NC05.2023
Skills
- Microsoft Office
- Client Relations
- Effective Written & Oral Communication
- Collaborative
- Creative and Logical Thinking
- Detail Oriented
- Public Speaking
- Financial Analysis
- CoStar
- Yardi Matrix
- Data Entry
- Management Support
- Customer Relationship Management (CRM)
- Record and File Management
- Market Trends and Analysis
Certifications And Licensures
- Mortgage Bankers Association (Introduction to Commercial/Multifamily Real Estate)
- Certified Commercial Investors Member; CCIM(CI 101: Financial Analysis)
- Project Destined (Certification of Completion)
- Actively Pursuing: North Carolina Real Estate License
Timeline
Commercial Mortgage & Real Estate Investments Associate
Lincoln Financial Group
06.2023 - 02.2024
2021-2022 ABP Fellow and CRE Summer Analyst
JPMorgan Chase and Co.
06.2021 - 08.2022
Real Estate Intern and Program Manager
Project Destined
01.2021 - 08.2021
Executive Assistant Intern
Nicole James Real Estate Group
06.2019 - 09.2019
Bachelor of Science - Finance
North Carolina A&T State University