David Serbin

Experience

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  IBM

  May 1989 - Aug 1992

  Financial Analyst

  Progressed upwardly with success in each position. Effectively managed expenses, developed and implemented the multi-million dollar annual financial plan, leader of system implementation and off-site accounting services.

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  ITEMS - Russia

  Feb 1994 - Feb 1995

  Director of Finance

  Managed staff of 8 for A/P, A/R, payroll, G/L, budgeting/forecasting, business analysis and accounting software implementation at a rapidly growing organization. Supported the development of an investment business by preparing business plans and financial analyses for several substantial equity positions.

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  Independent Media - Russia

  Feb 1995 - Aug 1996

  Director of Finance

  Established and directed a dedicated team of 20 capable accountants and financial analysts for 17 million dollar budget. An integral part of the executive directors group during the incredible growth of this publishing business. The primary liaison with major partners such as Hearst Magazines.

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  Active Interface

  Jan 1997 - Jan 1999

  Chief Financial Officer

  Data visualization software development.

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  TrainingSaver

  Jan 1999 - Jan 2003

  Founder / President

  Started web-based clearinghouse for professional training in classroom settings by instructors.

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  East Liberty Development, Inc.

  Mar 2003 - Dec 2013

  Chief Financial Officer

  Grew net assets from deficit position to over $4 million. Grew total assets from under $1 million to over $25 million. Established controls and directed the overall fiscal management of ELDI. In addition to these and other functions (HR and IT), also provided technical assistance for multi-family and mixed-use developments. Projects included development of 145,000 sq. ft. Target retail store using New Market Tax Credits (NMTC), 41 residential unit development using Low-Income Housing Tax Credits (LIHTC), and a 65 room Ace Hotel project using both NMTC and Historic Tax Credits (HTC). Show less

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  Fourth Street Group

  Dec 2013 - now

  Real Estate Developer

  Directing all aspects of real estate development company for multi-family and mixed-use projects.Planning, budgeting/financing, and acquisition of real estate through construction and resale or rental. Licensed Pennsylvania Real Estate Agent.

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  Hill Community Development Corporation

  Nov 2016 - Dec 2020

  Director Of Real Estate Development
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  Urban Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh

  Feb 2021 - Nov 2022

  Director of Development; President of PEIDC