Keeya Clayton

Keeya Clayton

Small Business Advisor & Project Director

location of Keeya ClaytonOrlando, Florida, United States

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Experienced Pre-Development & Real Estate Strategy Professional | Feasibility Studies | Project Management | ADU Specialist | MBA, Real Estate & Entrepreneurship

  • Education

    • Spelman College

      1990 - 1994
      BA Economics
    • Indiana University - Kelley School of Business

      1999 - 2001
      MBA Real Estate & Entrepreneurship
  • Experience

    • Peace Corps

      Sept 1995 - Aug 1998
      Small Business Advisor & Project Director

      Served in both Benin & Cote d'Ivoire coordinating fund-raising & business training programs for various community members & stakeholders.

    • Marriott Vacation Club International

      Jul 2001 - Jul 2004
      Feasibility Manager

      Led pre-development process in creating feasibility studies and business plans that provided a strategic, data-driven approach to determining the viability of future resort sites.

    • Pulte Homes, Orlando, FL

      Feb 2005 - Jul 2006
      Senior Strategic Marketing Analyst

      Oversaw the site evaluation & due diligence process and conducted feasibility analyses for multiple proposed residential development projects, simultaneously.

    • Beacon Technology Corp.

      Aug 2006 - Jun 2011
      Owner Operator & Accounting Mgr.

      Form and direct the financial planning and accounting function—P&L management, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, cash flow analysis, budgeting/forecasting—for start-up information technology firm, from pre-revenue to $275K.

    • PatientMatters, LLC (formerly The Kramer Group)

      Jun 2011 - May 2013
      Accounting & Contract Manager

      Managed all aspects of Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable process including: contract adherence, cash flow analysis, preparing invoices and statements, posting and depositing cash receipts, generating aging reports, and communicating with customers.

    • Taylor Morrison

      Sept 2013 - Dec 2014
      Strategic Marketing Analyst

      Managed pre-development project timelines, performed feasibility studies, and facilitated final presentations to CEO and investment committee for more than 14 projects.

    • Family Office

      Jan 2015 - Jul 2018
      Career Break

      Took time away to raise a family while staying connected to the real estate market through professional development and monitoring trends.

    • Urban Land Institute Central Florida

      Jul 2018 - Mar 2021
      Associate

      Managed and coordinated educational programs, projects, and initiatives to increase revenue, participation, and membership.

    • Iheartgarages LLC

      Mar 2021 - now
      Founder

      Founded a start-up with a mission of expanding mother-in-law suites (ADUs) as a strategy for improving housing affordability.

  • Licenses & Certifications