MEGAN WIZA
Cedarburg,WI
Summary
Resourceful analyst offering a 6-year background in the consulting and legal industries; working on long-term real estate projects in markets across the country and specializing in professional responsibility and compliance. Detail oriented professional bringing outstanding communication abilities and an enthusiasm for taking on new challenges and learning new technologies.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Conflicts Analyst II
Foley & Lardner LLP
03.2021 - Current
- Performs conflict and compliance research related to bringing in new business for the firm; generating and preparing written analysis of conflict reports, highlighting potential conflicts of interest and giving direction as to the most efficient and ethical resolutions
- Assists in drafting engagement letters, conflicts waivers and 'Conflicts of Interest' sections in request for proposals (RFPs) that adhere to the professional responsibility rules and Foley branding
- Coordinates conflicts clearance process with multiple attorneys, mediates discussions between attorneys and communicates waiver requests with clients
- Tracks clearance process using Microsoft OneNote for multiple time sensitive conflicts checks resulting in new clients or new matters for existing clients
- Participates as a member of Foley's committee for the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Milwaukee, attending a variety of events and organizing my own event: a winter clothing drive involving continual office-wide correspondence for fundraising, ordering clothing items, overseeing delivery to 8 hub sites, and hosting an event at one of the clubs to distribute directly to the club kids.
Market Research Analyst
Continental Properties
01.2020 - 02.2021
- Provided comprehensive market research for multifamily, retail and hospitality teams to fully vet potential development sites, with a focus on Nashville, TN, Denver, CO, Phoenix, AZ, Sarasota, FL, and Austin, TX
- Developed and implemented template for hotel investment projects, using key indicators for success like STR hotel occupancy rates per segment, market saturation, average/median room rates, tourism attractions, travel access and other demographic statistics
- Tracked economic and apartment market trends, apartment pipeline, single-family housing trends and other relevant information on an ongoing basis, noting significant changes caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, using RealPage and other market databases
- Presented market research at Investment Committee approval meetings, sharing data and analysis to prove viability of development projects, and answering questions from C-suite executives.
Senior Market Research Analyst
Conventions, Sports & Leisure International (CSL)
06.2018 - 01.2020
- Produced 14 convention and industry development studies throughout markets across the country for public, private and non-profit institutions
- Synthesized large amounts of data and research to formulate recommendations and actionable solutions into a final written report and presentation for the client
- Evaluated industry trends, market demand levels, demographics and benchmarking analyses, utilizing Esri Analytics Software and other sources to demonstrate return on investment for possible development scenarios in the entertainment, event, and tourism industries
- Coordinated travel to and from client markets to meet with and interview stakeholders and gain a better understanding of what is needed in the communities; incorporated findings into reports
- Represented the company at conventions to garner more knowledge on markets throughout the country and meet with potential clients and stakeholders.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Business (BSB) - Entrepreneurial Management
University of Minnesota – Twin Cities
Minneapolis, MN05.2018
Bachelor of Science - Marketing
University of Minnesota - Twin Cities
Minneapolis, MN05.2018
Skills
- Research abilities
- Problem-Solving
- Attention to Detail
- Analytical Thinking
- Professional ethics understanding
- Multitasking
- Effective Communication
- Conflict resolution skills
Timeline
Conflicts Analyst II
Foley & Lardner LLP
03.2021 - Current
Market Research Analyst
Continental Properties
01.2020 - 02.2021
Senior Market Research Analyst
Conventions, Sports & Leisure International (CSL)
06.2018 - 01.2020
Bachelor of Science in Business (BSB) - Entrepreneurial Management
University of Minnesota – Twin Cities
Bachelor of Science - Marketing
University of Minnesota - Twin Cities
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