BENJAMIN SEBASTIAN
Summary
Dynamic leader and strategic analyst with a proven track record in managing multifaceted teams and delivering comprehensive market studies for diverse developmental projects across the U.S., specializing in top-line revenue projections, demographic analysis, and land valuation.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Consultant / Co-Team Leader
The Concord Group
San Francisco
08.2021 - 12.2023
- Lead multiple teams creating large consulting reports for real estate development projects across the U.S for developers, REITs, capital partners, and public sector clients.
- Managed a dynamic team of 8-12 employees, overseeing a spectrum of responsibilities including guiding consulting projects, managing staffing assignments, monitoring project budgets, conducting recruiting initiatives, underwriting/evaluating properties, and more.
- Deliver analysis and conclusions on top-line revenue projections, comparable product market surveys, in-depth demographic target user analysis, demand and supply forecasts, and fieldwork validation
- Model land valuations and conclude on the highest and best land use to inform programmatic strategies.
- Presented analysis and findings to both clients and principals/owners of the firm regularly.
- Cover-to-cover creation and management of 100+ consulting reports ranging from 10-200 pages, created for fees ranging from $2,500-$50,000 each
- Construct data-driven recommendations on target demographics, price positioning, financial feasibility, and more as a critical part of the developer's due diligence.
Senior Associate
The Concord Group
Newport Beach
08.2020 - 08.2021
- Conducted extensive market research to identify the highest and best land use for various real estate developments.
- Directly lead training sessions for new hires, resulting in increased performance and accelerated advancement for the trainees.
Associate
The Concord Group
Newport Beach
08.2019 - 08.2020
- Conducted thorough data analysis, extracting meaningful insights and trends to inform strategic decision-making and enhance project outcomes.
Gallery Support Associate
Restoration Hardware
Newport Beach, CA
05.2017 - 09.2017
- Generated sales numbers that consistently exceeded position expectations
- Lead relations with Trade clients to bring a luxurious experience while satisfying design needs efficiently.
Education
Master of Science - Management (Finance)
Durham University Business School
Durham, EnglandBachelor of Arts - Psychology
University of California Irvine
Irvine, CASkills
- Psychology
- Underwriting
- Microsoft Excel
- Financial Analysis
- Leadership
- Recruiting
- Budget Management
- Management
- Training
- Recruiting
- ArcGIS (GIS Software)
- Strategic Planning
- Data Modeling
- Client Relations
- Real Estate
- Consulting
- Market Research
- Data Analysis
Languages
English
Timeline
Consultant / Co-Team Leader
The Concord Group
08.2021 - 12.2023
Senior Associate
The Concord Group
08.2020 - 08.2021
Associate
The Concord Group
08.2019 - 08.2020
Gallery Support Associate
Restoration Hardware
05.2017 - 09.2017
Master of Science - Management (Finance)
Durham University Business School
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
University of California Irvine
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