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Paola Vazquez Del Mercado

Paola Vazquez Del Mercado

Miami,FL

Overview

33
33
years of professional experience

Work History

Creative and Business Director

Casa Cayman/ Artefacto Exclusive
01.2016 - 02.2024
  • Secured exclusive Artefacto Miami rights for Cayman Islands, boosting luxury market presence.
  • Designed and staged high-end residences, enhancing property value and client satisfaction.
  • Collaborated on floor plan evaluations and custom furnishing selections, ensuring optimal design.
  • Managed import logistics and coordinated installations, achieving seamless project execution.
  • Engaged clients in personalized design consultations, delivering tailored interior solutions.
  • Meticulously analyzed floor plans, curated bespoke furnishings, and orchestrated seamless imports for luxury properties, ensuring impeccable design execution.
  • Fostered client relationships, translating visions into tailored designs. Coordinated with installers to bring concepts to life, enhancing property appeal.
  • Pioneered custom furnishing solutions for high-profile projects like Kimpton Seafire and Oceana, Luxury Family Homes in South Sound

Luxury Residential and Commercial Specialist

Fortune International Realty
01.2003 - 02.2016

Top Producer | Real Estate Development & Luxury Residential Specialist

Over 18byears of experience at Fortune Family, specializing in high-end pre-construction developments and luxury residential markets. Proven track record in land acquisition, equity sourcing, and multifamily development, with extensive experience in securing distressed assets and land assembly for large-scale projects.

Key Highlights:

  • Luxury Residential Sales: Led high-end pre-construction sales, including securing the penthouse at Jade Brickell for the Royal Family of Jordan. Expertise in luxury market dynamics.
  • Equity Sourcing & Development: Successfully sourced private equity for multifamily development projects, such as Onyx on the Bay in Edgewater, Miami, leveraging strong investor relationships to fund projects.
  • Land Acquisitions & Assembly: Expert in identifying and acquiring strategically located parcels, particularly in high-growth areas like Edgewater and Wynwood. Consolidated over 2 acres of land for clients, positioning them for future development.
  • Distressed Assets & Turnaround: Extensive experience in acquiring and managing distressed properties, transforming them into profitable ventures.
  • Commercial & Multifamily Transactions: Led commercial and multifamily property transactions, achieving exceptional results and maximizing investment returns for clients.
  • Strategic Planning & Zoning: Well-versed in appraisals, inspections, city code compliance, and zoning regulations. Actively engaged in city planning meetings to stay updated on zoning changes and urban development trends.
  • Auction & Foreclosure Acquisitions: Skilled in acquiring properties through auctions and foreclosures, identifying unique opportunities for investment and development.

Additional Skills:

  • Expertise in preparing Comparative Market Analysis (CMA), cost depreciation, and NOI calculations.
  • Strong negotiation skills, securing favorable terms in leases, acquisitions, and dispositions.
  • Conducted in-depth market analyses to identify prime investment opportunities, providing data-driven insights that informed client decision-making processes.

Vice President, AON Risk Political & Credit Risk

Aon Risk Services
05.2007 - 02.2009

AON Risk | Account Development & Client Relationship Manager

During the Financial Crisis

Recruited by AON Risk to develop new accounts amidst the challenges of the real estate market. Successfully secured major Spanish financial institutions as clients, focusing on political and credit risk insurance for their investments in the USA, Caribbean, and Latin America.

Key Achievements:

• Secured Major Clients: Captured high-profile accounts, including Savings Bank of Spain,Savings Bank of Spain, Caixanova, Caja Mediterráneo, Caja Mediterraneo, Caja Madrid, and FCC, providing tailored risk solutions for their investments in US and Latin America

TV Host and Journalist

Univision Network
03.1991 - 04.1995
  • Deployed to news events locales to provide on-the-ground broadcast solutions and news live coverage.
  • Broadcasted and blind read copy for advertisements and breaking news developments.
  • Edited, proofread and fact-checked content for accuracy.
  • Anchored popular broadcast program with good ratings and audience engagement.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - International Realtions

Universidad Autónoma De Guadalajara, Mexico
Guadalajara, Mexico
12-1990

Skills

  • International sales
  • Territory management
  • Pricing strategy
  • Negotiation
  • Zoning regulations
  • Investment analysis
  • Due diligence
  • Property valuation
  • Deal structuring
  • Cost estimation
  • Cash flow analysis

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Casa Cayman Interior Design 

Languages

Spanish
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Creative and Business Director

Casa Cayman/ Artefacto Exclusive
01.2016 - 02.2024

Vice President, AON Risk Political & Credit Risk

Aon Risk Services
05.2007 - 02.2009

Luxury Residential and Commercial Specialist

Fortune International Realty
01.2003 - 02.2016

TV Host and Journalist

Univision Network
03.1991 - 04.1995

Bachelor of Arts - International Realtions

Universidad Autónoma De Guadalajara, Mexico
Paola Vazquez Del Mercado