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Ellie Ryu

Fort Lee,USA

Summary

Aspiring real estate finance analyst with hands-on experience building DCF models, conducting market research, and preparing investment recommendations through academic and internship projects, and authorized to work in the U.S. as a permanent resident. Strong Excel modeling skills, bilingual fluency in Korean and English, and proven ability to deliver actionable insights for real estate investment decisions.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Commercial Real Estate Leasing Associate

ARA
New York, USA
04.2025 - 05.2025
  • Identified leasing opportunities using CoStar and internal CRM tools
  • Conducted cold-calling, and supported pipeline development
  • Prepared lease summaries and coordinated tenant inquiries with listing agents
  • Researched market comparables and supported landlord representation efforts

Real Estate Market Research Intern

Global Frontier Assets
Seoul, South Korea
06.2024 - 01.2025
  • Conducted U.S. residential market research for Korean HNW investors
  • Built Excel-based DCF and pro forma models for investment opportunities
  • Produced blog articles, SWOT analyses, and YouTube scripts on tax/market trends
  • Evaluated property value, cash flows, and tax exposure in collaboration with advisors

Retail Associate

Kpop Friends
Honolulu, USA
05.2023 - 07.2023
  • Assisted customers and operated POS system for K-pop merchandise store
  • Promoted exclusive albums and goods through product knowledge

Sales & Social Media Marketing Specialist

Wellbeing Organic World
Honolulu, USA
08.2022 - 07.2023
  • Boosted sales of locally made vitamins and supplements through in-store promotions and personalized customer service
  • Developed and managed content for the company’s blog, with a focus on health, wellness, and organic living
  • Coordinated with suppliers to ensure optimal stock levels of popular items

Education

Bachelor of Science - Real Estate, Concentration in Finance

New York University, Schack Institute of Real Estate
New York, NY
05-2026

Bachelor of Liberal Arts & Science -

Kapiolani Community College
Honolulu, HI
05.2023

High School -

Geumok Girls High School
Seoul, South Korea
02.2022

Skills

  • Financial Modeling (DCF, Pro Forma)
  • Microsoft Excel (Pivot Tables, Sensitivity Analysis)
  • Research & Financial Analysis
  • Time Management & Deadline Execution
  • Real Estate Valuation
  • Bilingual Communication (Korean/English)
  • Problem Solving & Critical Thinking
  • Team Collaboration & Multitasking
  • Detail-Oriented Execution
  • Investment Strategy Evaluation

Affiliations

Sell vs Hold: Boston Office — NYU Real Estate Finance
• Built unlevered and levered DCF models to compare reposition vs. sale
• Modeled capex, $30M refinancing, and reversion scenarios
• Recommended strategy based on NPV, IRR, and SWOT evaluation

Northfield Warehouse DCF Analysis — NYU Real Estate Finance
• Created 10-year cash flow model for industrial property using Excel
• Calculated IRR/NPV with dynamic rent, expenses, and reversion analysis
• Delivered investment memo with financial and risk summary

KIMCO REIT Valuation Project — NYU Capital Markets & Corp Finance
• Extracted metrics from 10-K, 8-K, and 4Q24 Supplemental to value public REIT
• Calculated EV, market cap, gross assets, and key capital ratios
• Interpreted earnings call and disclosure to assess strategic direction

Legal & Capital Markets Seminar — Korean Real Estate Professionals @ DLA Piper
• Discussed litigation issues, PNA structure, Chapter 11 vs. 7 bankruptcy
• Analyzed CMBS complexity, recapitalization, and legal risk in distressed assets

Airbnb Regulation & NYC Housing — NYU Writing Workshop II
• Evaluated impact of 2023 short-term rental law on affordability and gentrification
• Delivered 25+ page paper using legal, academic, and policy data sources

Languages

English and Korean(Native)

Timeline

Commercial Real Estate Leasing Associate

ARA
04.2025 - 05.2025

Real Estate Market Research Intern

Global Frontier Assets
06.2024 - 01.2025

Retail Associate

Kpop Friends
05.2023 - 07.2023

Sales & Social Media Marketing Specialist

Wellbeing Organic World
08.2022 - 07.2023

Bachelor of Science - Real Estate, Concentration in Finance

New York University, Schack Institute of Real Estate

Bachelor of Liberal Arts & Science -

Kapiolani Community College

High School -

Geumok Girls High School

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