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Kalvin Mizzi
[email me for address information]
[email me for phone #] ::
Objective |
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Position in real estate development field that where I
can utilize my skills and experience. |
Real Estate Development
Experience |
Summer 2005 - Present |
Economist
Equity Directions, Inc, Palm Desert, CA, United States
- Reviewing economic information
- Preparing time and cost estimates
- Compiling and analyzing data concerning market conditions
in order to prepare economic reports pertaining to project
performance
- Analyzing the economic viability of lands and properties
available for sale
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Summer 2003 |
Researcher / Financial Analyst
First Gulf Development Corporation, Mississauga, ON, Canaada
- Searched for potential retail, industrial, residential,
and commercial sites in eleven municipalities of Southwestern
Ontario
- Met with city planners and development officers to
discuss potential retail sites in various municipalities
- Organized packages for potential equity investors,
involved creating pro formas (Project and Cost and Return
Summary, Cash Flow Analysis) as well as gathering other
relevant documents for the package
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Education |
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2001-Present |
University of Toronto (Trinity College), Toronto, ON
Bachelor of Commerce Degree with Minor in Geography expected
May 2005
• 3.5 / 4.0 Cumulative GPA, Dean’s List
• Notable Courses: Real Estate Development
(Auditing an MBA course taught by Mitch Goldhar of First
Pro Shopping Centres), Marketing Geography (Choosing Retail
Locations), Urbanization
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Computer Skills |
Proficient in Excel, Databases, Networking, Programming,
Windows Environment |
Work History |
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1998 - Present |
Freelance Web Developer
- Organized sales process, cold calling program, marketing
material
- Communicated the benefits of a web site, explanation
of process, and my competitive advantages to potential
clients
- Succeeded in landing clients and Assembled well-run
web sites to meet my clients’ goals
- Created e-commerce engine with high adaptability,
for a more cost-effective way of developing.
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2001 (Spring) - 2001 (Summer) |
Web Developer
Weblink Inc.
- Created www.satelliteparts.com. Acheived 1st page
rankings in the Google Search Engine
- Worked with ASP, Microsoft Access, Allaire HomeSite,
Adobe Photoshop 6, Macromedia Dreamweaver, Microsoft
FrontPage / StoreFront, Windows Networking environment,
Windows Server Administration (DNS, IIS, Exchange, etc.),
Microsoft Project, Adobe ImageReady
- Applied project management skill sets to ensure success
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1999-2001 |
Multimedia Designer
Paradigm Shift
- Worked on Macromedia Flash animations for the company
and its clients
- Engaged in learning the "ins and outs" of
web development on a professional level
- Became proficient in writing proposals for corporate
clients
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Additional Experience |
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1999 (Spring) |
Management Trainee (Co-op program)
Don Park Inc.
- Handled Data Entry and Accounts Payable responsibilities
when employees took vacation
- Learned how different parts of a company integrate
to form the business as a whole.
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1999 (Summer) |
Database Programmer
Don Park Inc.
- Became proficient in Microsoft Access 97 and Visual
Basic
- Used my analytical skills to design and develop a
database system customized for the Purchasing Department
that manages the $1 million+ coils inventory for the
company
- Handled Y2K software checks and upgrades
- Used my problem solving skills to fix computer issues.
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1998 (Summer) |
Leadership In Training Program (Volunteer)
Oriole Community Centre
- Taught computer and sports skills to children aged
7 – 12
- Organized sports activities
- Used my communications skills to motivate children
to learn about computers
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Achievements |
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High School |
- Top 2% Grades, Home Form Representative
- Active leadership in Web Development Team and School
Newspaper
- Active member of Debating Society, Business Club.
- 7th place for Marketing Management in 1999 DECA Ontario
(An association of Marketing Students), used analytical
and communication skills to solve a business case and
present my solution to a judge.
- American Computer Science League (ACSL) All Star
Contest, used analytical skills to solve complex computer
science problems.
- Volunteer Recognition Award, used organizational
skills to implement a computer software security solution
within the computer department.
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University |
- President of UTREC (University of Toronto Real Estate
Club)
- CSA (Commerce Students Association) Class Rep
- Entrepreneurial Club
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Other |
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Non-Academic Interests |
Voracious reader, focus on continuous
self-improvement, hobbies include: tennis, baseball/softball,
golf, skiing, swimming, films, cooking, and traveling |
References
available upon request |
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