MICHAEL MCDERMOTT
Savannah,GA
Summary
Ambitious professional with a focus on real estate analytics and transaction management. Delivers accurate financial reporting and insightful market research, enhancing lease negotiations and client satisfaction. Excels in fast-paced environments, maintaining efficiency and attention to detail.
Overview
1
1
Certification
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Transaction Analyst
CBRE
Cincinnati, Ohio
04.2026 - Current
- Provide analytical support for complex transactions, including lease negotiations, financial breakdowns, property valuations, capital expenditure tracking, and rental rate analysis.
- Manage the full lifecycle of real estate transactions, including lease renewals, rent commencements, escalations, buyouts, terminations, and dispositions to maintain portfolio accuracy.
- Streamline transaction closeout processes and execute seamless hand-offs to the lease administration team, while maintaining clear communication across stakeholders to meet project deadlines.
- Produce monthly reporting on client critical dates, ensuring team alignment and proactive project monitoring to drive progress toward deadlines.
Transaction Specialist
CBRE
Cincinnati, Ohio
01.2025 - 04.2026
- Lead end-to-end documentation processes for lease/own acquisitions, ensuring full compliance with client policies and corporate governance.
- Managed critical date tracking, lease expirations, and project file maintenance, ensuring accuracy of audit-ready databases and hard-copy records.
- Oversaw commission invoicing and tracking, conducting monthly accounting variance reviews to ensure accuracy in financial reporting and revenue recognition.
- Conducted market research to inform transaction strategy, facilitating broker engagement, landlord-tenant issue resolution, and client survey coordination.
Client Service Coordinator
CBRE
Cleveland, Ohio
08.2023 - 01.2025
- Managed transaction processes, conducted market research, facilitated client interactions, and streamlined billing operations.
- Coordinated proposals, presentations, marketing materials, and client communications for real estate brokers to enhance client engagement.
- Conducted market research initiatives for office and industrial sectors to inform strategic decision-making.
Realtor
RE/MAX Above & Beyond
Hudson, Ohio
10.2022 - 08.2023
- Guided clients on market trends, pricing strategies, and legal requirements to facilitate informed decisions.
- Assisted sales efforts through targeted advertising and marketing initiatives to increase visibility.
- Developed content for sales presentations and enhanced lead generation efforts.
- Analyze market data to estimate property values.
Footwear Sales Lead
Under Armour Inc.
Burbank, Ohio
06.2020 - 08.2023
- Managed sales activities and administrative tasks, maintaining sales performance while recruiting and training staff, monitoring inventory, assisting customers, and delivering exceptional customer service.
- Led team to achieve sales goals through effective product training and support.
- Developed promotional strategies to enhance brand visibility and customer engagement.
- Analyzed market trends to inform inventory management and product selection.
Education
Real Estate Licensing -
Cuyahoga Community College
Highland Hills, Ohio10-2022
Bachelor of Business Administration -
Kent State University
Kent, Ohio05-2022
Associate of The Arts -
Kent State University
Kent, Ohio08-2021
Skills
- Transaction Management
- Lease Negotiation
- Financial Analysis & Forecasting
- Market Analysis
- Portfolio Management
- Lease Administration
- Due Diligence
- Project Management
- Risk Management
- Client Relationship Management
- Executive Reporting
- Vendor Coordination
- Microsoft Office
- Adobe
- AI-Assisted Portfolio Insights
Certification
Ohio Real Estate Salesperson SAL.2022006006
Timeline
Transaction Analyst
CBRE
04.2026 - Current
Transaction Specialist
CBRE
01.2025 - 04.2026
Client Service Coordinator
CBRE
08.2023 - 01.2025
Realtor
RE/MAX Above & Beyond
10.2022 - 08.2023
Footwear Sales Lead
Under Armour Inc.
06.2020 - 08.2023
Real Estate Licensing -
Cuyahoga Community College
Bachelor of Business Administration -
Kent State University
Associate of The Arts -
Kent State University