Cara Rasachak
Denver,CO
Summary
Experienced research professional and people manager focused on implementing data and analytics to drive informed business decisions and remain competitive in a rapidly-evolving
world. Tech-fluent and people-focused with a proven track record of translating market intelligence into business impact.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Research Manager
Cushman & Wakefield
Denver, CO
09.2022 - Current
- Manage two domestic analysts and a team of non-US based contractors in populating, maintaining, and improving Cushman & Wakefield's proprietary comp database and supporting the $4.4B Colorado market.
- Proactively identify and report on trends which affect our clients and offer solutions to complex queries from both internal and external stakeholders.
- Oversee the creation of Power BI dashboards and analytical reports for both internal and external use.
- Participate in client presentations both pre-and-post win, providing content, strategy, and non-brokerage perspective to elevate to impact of the information being presented.
Senior Business Analyst
Cushman & Wakefield
Denver
01.2022 - 09.2022
- Improved and expanded the business functions for an industrial brokerage team earning $144.8M in gross revenue in 2022, concentrating on business development and client relations.
- Managed client relationships and acted as subject matter expert on local and national real estate markets.
- Acted as the primary point of contact for all non-brokerage related client queries and delegated client requests to the appropriate team member.
- Managed all non-brokerage related client queries and delegated requests to team members.
- Led quarterly client meetings to discuss the market and opportunities for growth within their portfolio.
Senior Research Analyst
Cushman & Wakefield
Denver, CO
04.2021 - 01.2022
- Supported 40+ full-time brokers across the state of Colorado, contributing to over $1.7B in gross revenue.
- Collected and analyzed commercial real estate metrics using local market intelligence and syndicated data to maintain proprietary database and generate quarterly reports on Colorado's commercial real estate market.
- Provided thought leadership in publications like Colorado Real Estate Journal and Mile High CRE on commercial real estate in Denver, enhancing company profile and establishing brand expertise.
Research Analyst
Avison Young
Denver
05.2019 - 04.2021
- Collected and analyzed commercial real estate metrics to establish historical trend lines, generating quarterly reports on local market conditions for 15+ brokers across multiple sectors.
- Provided local support for the creation of AVANT, Avison Young's global intelligence platform, including assessing the accuracy and integrity of a large quantity of market data.
- Analyzed market trends to support strategic decision-making for clients.
- Developed comprehensive reports highlighting key insights and recommendations.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to streamline data collection processes.
Education
Master of Arts - Art History
University of Texas at Austin
Austin, TX08-2015
Bachelor of Arts - Art History
John Carroll University
Cleveland, OH05-2013
Skills
- Market research collection and analysis
- Data management and hygiene
- Strategic operational insight
- Project delegation and staff development
- Power BI and data visualization
- Microsoft suite proficiency
Awards
Cushman & Wakefield IMPACT Award Recipient
Excellence in Research - 2021
Excellence in Research - 2023
Cushman & Wakefield DRIVE Award Recipient
Excellence in Research - 2024
Timeline
Research Manager
Cushman & Wakefield
09.2022 - Current
Senior Business Analyst
Cushman & Wakefield
01.2022 - 09.2022
Senior Research Analyst
Cushman & Wakefield
04.2021 - 01.2022
Research Analyst
Avison Young
05.2019 - 04.2021
Bachelor of Arts - Art History
John Carroll University
Master of Arts - Art History
University of Texas at Austin