M. Lizelle Salvador
New York,NY
Summary
Seasoned entrepreneur with a unique breadth of international experience including over 19 years of coordinating real estate development and interior design, non-profit management, event planning and fundraising, marketing strategy, client relations, and finance.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Owner
Losiram Inc
08.2010 - Current
- Consultant to Hecho Inc. August 2011 – January 2013. Responsibilities described above as Design Manager.
- Consultant to a private client: October 1999 – present. Found, purchased, designed and developed six residential properties with an estimated overall resale value of USD $18,000,000 in highly-sought after neighborhoods in London, Manila, Paris, New York, St. Barths and re-designed an existing property in
southern France.
- Managed all aspects of the property deals from start to finish:
-Gathered market insight
-Created financial models to assess investment potential per project
-Created a selection framework to find the most desirable properties
-Executed the purchase, design, construction & development of budgets
-Sourced and coordinated with a network of international lawyers, architects, construction teams, designers, suppliers, realtors & photographers
to complete the projects to market for sale or rent
Founder & Chairman
The John D.V. Salvador Foundation
01.2005 - Current
- Created a USA 501(c)(3), a UK Registered Charity and a Filipino Registered Charity to support marginalized children and orphans in the third world
- Manage an international board of directors in New York, London and Manila and oversee all administration, international fundraising initiatives & events and development, including the budget and allocation of funds donated for JDVSF initiatives -Maintained a 97% efficiency ratio average over the past 14 years - Lead efforts to increase donor network internationally & have collectively raised over $3 million USD to-date toward the development and completion of several inter-related projects in the Philippines including a collection of schools, dormitories and public establishments to support the rehabilitation, growth and future independence of the children
Director of Client Relations
ResearchConnection
11.2015 - 02.2016
- Developed and executed full implementation plan for partner institutions - Interfaced with partner institutions as the face of ResearchConnection and act as client advocate within ResearchConnection - Worked directly with sales and marketing team to create and rollout strategic marketing campaign to acquire more users - Worked directly with CEO to lead financing rounds by identifying and presenting to Angels, VCs and private investors
Campus Partnership Lead
Novalsys, Inc
02.2015 - 11.2015
- Established and maintained strong working relationships with partner campuses - Worked closely with administrators at all levels to develop and execute implementation plans customized to the needs of each institution - Managed all aspects of software implementation post-sale - Developed and managed numerous detailed project plans for CampusGroups & Novalysys, Inc
- Executed strategic recruitment for Novalsys, Inc.
Design Manager
Hecho Inc
08.2011 - 01.2013
- Researched design trends, technology and processes and directed work of design team .
- Spearheaded design process to align with client specifications and budget.
- Created materials and designs in [Software] for use in client presentations and communications.
- Appointed design consultants and encouraged performance pursuant to deed and scope of service.
- Provided cost-effective technical solutions.
- Maintained positive customer relations by addressing problems head-on and implementing successful corrective actions.
- Maintained professional demeanor by staying calm when addressing unhappy or angry customers.
- Assisted in organizing and overseeing assignments to drive operational excellence.
Design Manager. - Consultant
Hecho, Inc.
03.2011 - 08.2012
- Design Manager, August 2011-January 2013 Design Intern, March 2011-August 2011
- DESIGN: Organized and managed the creation and development of the company’s website focusing on the firm’s brand, which improved the company’s visibility among its target customers who seek versatility and unconventionally creative design. Sourced materials and equipment for numerous projects.
- MANAGEMENT: Interfaced between clients, designers, construction project managers and principals to negotiate and communicate project needs. Hired staff to effectively and efficiently meet project deadlines and grow the business. Advised on project management and labor and material sourcing decisions to maximize project return without compromising design style.
- FINANCE: Created and streamlined design/construction schedule and related invoicing & payment collection proc
Design Intern
DESIGN
03.2011 - 08.2011
- Organized and managed the creation and development of the company’s website focusing on the firm’s brand, which improved the company’s visibility among its target customers who seek versatility and unconventionally creative design
- Sourced materials and equipment for numerous projects
- MANAGEMENT: Interfaced between clients, designers, construction project managers and principals to negotiate and communicate project needs
- Hired staff to effectively and efficiently meet project deadlines and grow the business
- Advised on project management and labor and material sourcing decisions to maximize project return without compromising design style
- FINANCE: Created and streamlined design/construction schedule and related invoicing & payment collection process for principals
- Developed a cost- efficient communications infrastructure to connect employees and clients under the Hecho Inc
- Domain name.
Credit Derivatives Sales & Trading Desk: Associate
Goldman Sachs & Co. and Goldman Sachs International
12.2000 - 02.2001
Analyst
12.1999 - 12.1999
- Managed structuring, documentation, execution, and settlement of Structured Notes, Portfolio and CDO deals for the European Credit Derivates Group and solely for the Tokyo Credit Derivatives Sales & Trading desk
Loan Syndication & Trading Desk Analyst
09.1999 - 12.1999
Loan Syndication & Trading Legal Assistant
04.1998 - 09.1999
- Analyzed and governed all provisions of credit agreements for loan structuring and operation - Coordinated structuring, preparation, negotiating, and settling of primary, secondary, and new issue trade closings with clients
Education
Master of Arts - Interior Design
New York School of Interior Design
New York, New York05.2024
New York School of Interior Design
BSBA - International Business Management
Georgetown University
New York Salesperson 75-hour pre-licensing Course, New York Broker’s 40-hour pre-licensing course. Intensive coursework in: The Business of Real Estate: Finance & Investment and Real Estate Development -
New York University Schack Institute of Real Estate
coursework in International Management -
The Chinese University of Hong Kong
Macroeconomics
Harvard University
Skills
- Skills & Interests
- Computer Skills:
- MS Office Suite, Adobe Creative Suite, AutoCad, SketchUp, SalesForce, Google Drive, QuickBooks, SmartSheets, DropBox
- Business Development
- Tradeshow Events
- Hiring and Staffing
- Interior architecture
- Mission and Vision
- Develop Business Structures
- Operations Management
- Financial Planning
- Results Orientation
- Client Service
- Project Oversight
- Raising Capital
- Project Estimating
- Business Planning
- Defining Company Vision
- Operational Analysis
- Consulting
- Team Oversight
- Contract Management
- Management Team Leadership
- Board Oversight
- Project Management
- Financial Management
Languages
French
Limited Working
Timeline
Director of Client Relations
ResearchConnection
11.2015 - 02.2016
Campus Partnership Lead
Novalsys, Inc
02.2015 - 11.2015
Design Manager
Hecho Inc
08.2011 - 01.2013
Design Manager. - Consultant
Hecho, Inc.
03.2011 - 08.2012
Design Intern
DESIGN
03.2011 - 08.2011
Owner
Losiram Inc
08.2010 - Current
Founder & Chairman
The John D.V. Salvador Foundation
01.2005 - Current
Credit Derivatives Sales & Trading Desk: Associate
Goldman Sachs & Co. and Goldman Sachs International
12.2000 - 02.2001
Analyst
12.1999 - 12.1999
Loan Syndication & Trading Desk Analyst
09.1999 - 12.1999
Loan Syndication & Trading Legal Assistant
04.1998 - 09.1999
Master of Arts - Interior Design
New York School of Interior Design
New York School of Interior Design
BSBA - International Business Management
Georgetown University
New York Salesperson 75-hour pre-licensing Course, New York Broker’s 40-hour pre-licensing course. Intensive coursework in: The Business of Real Estate: Finance & Investment and Real Estate Development -
New York University Schack Institute of Real Estate
coursework in International Management -
The Chinese University of Hong Kong
Macroeconomics
Harvard University
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