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Carlos Valdovinos

Fresno,CA

Summary

Land Acquisition professional with 5-year history in subdivision development in the Central Valley, CA. Seeking to build lasting impact in our community while advancing my career and prospective development. Leveraging my experience in land development and work ethic given my soccer career, I am excited to learn from new challenges and eager to be apart of tomorrow's solutions.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Land Acquisition Director

LandDesing Consulting
07.2021 - Current
  • Performed due diligence for parcel acquisition that were entitled and engineered (single family residential)
  • Analyzed feasibility of developments (zoning, density, utility master plans, sphere of influence; all inclusively to pinpoint future development)
  • Well versed in developments in Central Valley from Merced to Bakersfield
  • Conducted detailed market studies with comparables
  • Negotiated with landowners and builders on price of land
  • Initiated and performed cold calls to multitude of landowners
  • Prepared and authored Letters of Intent
  • Collaborated with landowners, city planners, colleagues, engineers, builders, and other professionals
  • Attended and participated in planning commission meetings for approvals of tentative maps and multiple entitlements
  • Assisted with annexation applications and processes
  • Contributed and played active role in 11 land deals at LandDesign
  • Partnered in 2 out of 11 land deals with LandDesign over past 5 years

Acquisition Manager

Freedom Home Offers
01.2023 - Current
  • Highly knowledgeable and proficient in portfolio acquisitions
  • Planned, organized, directed and managed the activities of acquisition department
  • Extensive negotiation experience with portfolio owners resulting in 4x growth in contracts
  • Delivered advanced detailed comparables that provided insights and analysis for each deal
  • Secured and formulated 15+ offer letters a month
  • Developed and cultivated strong relationships with clients

Non-Paid Intern

Land Design Consulting
07.2018 - 07.2021
  • Became knowledgeable in processes of identifying parcels of land with requirements to meet development expectations
  • Followed step by step in conjunction with engineers for plan approvals
  • Achieved deep and analytical competency of cost estimates
  • Identified development project target markets that opened up new investor verticals
  • Systematically developed marketing plans resulting in clean, consistent, and repeatable process for client proposals
  • Enlarged access to extensive network of professionals within development industry
  • Consistently absorbed feedback as tool for professional growth
  • Keen on ethical practices and high reputational standing in industry

Woodside MLS Next Soccer Age Director and Coach

Woodside Soccer Club
12.2017 - 07.2021
  • Developed six-month periodization plans for team season, focused on player development
  • Managed and direct day to day environment to reach periodical goals
  • Managed 25 players in different developmental stages to reach season goals
  • Established a foundation of winning culture, 90% per season
  • Worked closely with organizational leadership and board of directors to guide operational strategy
  • Player rapport, growth, and retention
  • Grow program 3-fold during time managing
  • Represented club in national license level

Education

Bachelors of Arts in Spanish Literature - 2014

San Jose State University
San Jose, CA
12.2017

Licenses

Process of getting California Real Estate License

Timeline

Acquisition Manager

Freedom Home Offers
01.2023 - Current

Land Acquisition Director

LandDesing Consulting
07.2021 - Current

Non-Paid Intern

Land Design Consulting
07.2018 - 07.2021

Woodside MLS Next Soccer Age Director and Coach

Woodside Soccer Club
12.2017 - 07.2021

Bachelors of Arts in Spanish Literature - 2014

San Jose State University
Carlos Valdovinos