Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Certification
Affiliations
Reading Books, Lifting Weights, Lifelong Learner
Timeline
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Markayle D'angelo Gray

Charlotte,North Carolina

Summary

Seasoned Construction professional with exceptional leadership and project management skills. Competent in team, budget and schedule oversight. Develops scopes, checks field activities and updates clients. Collaborative Real Estate Developer with expertise in real estate acquisitions and sales, property management and business plan development. Assesses markets, develops budgets and obtains appropriate permits for commercial and residential projects. Skillful in managing stakeholder communications and expectations. Proficient in MS Office.


Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Real Estate Developer

Paradigm Shifterz LLC
01.2023 - Current
  • CEO & Founder of Paradigm Shifterz
  • Paradigm Shifterz successfully acquired 2.65 parcel with no loan. The land skyrocketed in value, we are in the process of securing funding for a 5 triplex commerical development. A total of 15 doors.
  • Serving as a partner with The Steinbridge Group ( an impact investment firm with a 100 Million Dollar fund for HBCUs)
  • Built a team of highly proficient and trained professionals consisting of surveyors, architects, civil engineers, brokers, etc.
  • Negotiated favorable terms for land acquisitions, resulting in cost savings for the company.
  • Significantly increased property value by identifying and executing strategic improvements and renovations.
  • Offered friendly and efficient service to customers, handled challenging situations with ease
  • Evaluated potential investment opportunities, conducting thorough due diligence and risk assessments to inform decision making.
  • Conducted comprehensive market research to identify profitable investment opportunities in emerging neighborhoods.
  • Coordinated bid and qualifications processes to select architects, professional consultants and contractors for projects.
  • Procured financing from conventional and public sources by preparing and submitting financing applications.

High School English Teacher

Charlotte Mecklenburg School
07.2020 - 02.2023
  • Achieved highest test scores amongst all English 1 Teachers
  • Shifted 9th Grade English school culture by allowing students to be authentic and view teachers from different light.
  • No student referrals in my classroom for two years straight.
  • Assisted in development of college and career readiness programs.
  • Built variety of formative and summative assessments to measure student progress.
  • Established and maintained professional relationships with students, staff, parents and community members.
  • Prepared comprehensive English curriculum for multiple classes.

Camera Crew Associate

Have Life Church
07.2019 - 03.2022
  • Collaborated with 3 film crew sets while conceptualizing visuals and operating camera equipment
  • Created and implemented safety protocols to successfully reduce workplace incidents by 100%
  • Provided excellent customer service by greeting hundreds of customers and meeting quality expectations
  • Shaped strategic direction of copy by collaborating with marketing and retail partners
  • Combined technical and artistic abilities to accomplish challenging animation objectives
  • Worked alongside writers and producers to create unique designs to translate artistic vision into visual medium.

Assistant Manager

Velocity Men's Boutique
02.2017 - 03.2021
  • Increased store's revenue by 25% while crafting fashion visuals and issuing recommendations for modern changes and merchandising updates within store
  • Maintained "open door" policy to encourage employee communications and resolution of issues
  • Monitored cash intake and deposit records, increasing accuracy and reducing discrepancies
  • Helped with planning schedules and delegating assignments to meet coverage and service demands

Middle School English Teacher

JMMS & Ridge Road Middle, School
08.2018 - 06.2020
  • Students achieved Highest EOG Test Scores as English 1 Teacher
  • Planned dynamic lessons to increase student comprehension of books and literary concepts.
  • Cultivated relationships with parents for complete support network.
  • Coordinated activities to encourage interest in reading.
  • Administered assessments and standardized tests to evaluate student progress.
  • Developed innovative lesson plans to engage students in English language learning
  • Maintained classroom discipline and modeled correct behaviors

Library Assistant

North Carolina Central University
08.2014 - 05.2016
  • Streamlined library operations by utilizing established computer systems to process device rentals, support library research, and guide patrons through library resources
  • Placed over 2,000 books on proper shelves when returned to circulation
  • Handled check-in and check-out process of 3,000 library books and materials at circulation desk
  • Tracked and reported metrics to identify trends and establish goals to meet business needs
  • Gained strong understanding of various methods for cataloging books and other materials
  • Maintained over 1500 accurate records and confidentiality of library book and periodical inventory
  • Achieved regulatory compliance with no adverse audit findings for facilities, documentation compliance or safety
  • Achieved highest EOG Test Scores for 6th Grade ELA as 1st
  • Year TeacherEstablished and maintained healthy relationship with students, parents, and other working staff members, managing student's behavior in classroom and school.Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics.Administered assessments and standardized tests to evaluate student progress.Utilized multimedia strategies and technology to convey information in fresh and interesting ways.

Education

Masters of Education - Urban Education And Leadership

UNCC
Charlotte, NC
05.2025

Bachelor of Arts - English

North Carolina Central University
Durham, NC
05.2015

Skills

  • Self Starter
  • Decision Making
  • Critical Thinking
  • Time Management
  • Leadership
  • Excellent Communication
  • Interpersonal Skills
  • Real Estate Development
  • Team Development
  • Demographic Analysis
  • Document Preparation
  • Project Commissioning

Accomplishments

  • Collaborated with team of 7 in the development of 2.65 Acre Lot into new townhouse development
  • Supervised team of 3 staff members to execute new build on 0.765 Acre Lot.

Certification

Teaching Certification

Affiliations

  • The Steinbridge Group

Reading Books, Lifting Weights, Lifelong Learner

As a lifelong learner I know all too well of the importance of exposing myself to new information. I am fascinated by analyzing how successful companies operate. Everything from examining cash flow, debt, leadership, innovation, and how to gain a competitive edge, etc. I am a huge competitor, I love competition, but beyond competition against others; I really like to outdo my former self. I do pull ups and play basketball during the winter months and run on the track outdoors during the spring + summer months. I am aware of how the upkeep of our physical body is directly correlated to the psychological + emotional well of the human experience. 

Timeline

Real Estate Developer

Paradigm Shifterz LLC
01.2023 - Current

High School English Teacher

Charlotte Mecklenburg School
07.2020 - 02.2023

Camera Crew Associate

Have Life Church
07.2019 - 03.2022

Middle School English Teacher

JMMS & Ridge Road Middle, School
08.2018 - 06.2020

Assistant Manager

Velocity Men's Boutique
02.2017 - 03.2021

Library Assistant

North Carolina Central University
08.2014 - 05.2016

Masters of Education - Urban Education And Leadership

UNCC

Bachelor of Arts - English

North Carolina Central University
Markayle D'angelo Gray