Rihan Ballari

Experience

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  S-square D-square, LLC

  Jun 2020 - Aug 2020

  Summer Intern
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  The Commercial Real Estate Group at GSU

  Jan 2021 - Apr 2024

  • Develop and execute a comprehensive partnership strategy to increase the club’s network with real estate trade organizations and industry professionals, such as IREM, NAIOP, ULI, ICSC, and other related associations. • Collaborate with the club’s board of directors to identify and establish relationships with potential sponsors, supporters, and industry partners to support the club’s programming and initiatives.• Plan and coordinate events and activities that bring together club members and industry partners to facilitate networking, knowledge sharing, and career development opportunities. Show less

  • Director of Strategic Partnerships

    Dec 2022 - Apr 2024

  • Director of Engagement

    Aug 2021 - Dec 2022

  • Board Member

    Jan 2021 - Aug 2021
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  Economics Club at GSU

  May 2021 - Apr 2023

  President

  • Host events such as economic lectures/panelist discussions, webinars, and workshops. • Created a resourceful and inclusive environment where business and economics students can thrive and break into the professional and academia world of economics.• Lead and delegated a team of board members to run a 20+ active member business club.

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  Phillips Edison & Company

  Jun 2021 - Jul 2021

  Retail Transaction Analyst

  • Collected and organized 300 million square feet millions of potential acquisition opportunities to enhance deal pipeline by 50%. • Crafted executive summaries for Denver and Tampa deals, spotlighting financial projections and risks, which supported successful deal closures with favorable IRR and NPV outcomes.• Facilitated the underwriting process with SNDA and estoppel documentation and conducted NNN lease analyses on ARGUS, streamlining deal assessments and contributing to a reduction in analysis time.Notable project: Developed an Argus demo model for grocery-anchored acquisition by interpreting lease abstracts and maintenance reports. Show less

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  Georgia State University - J. Mack Robinson College of Business

  Aug 2021 - now

  • Successfully earned a coveted spot in this fiercely competitive program after multiple round interviews, showcasing my dedication and unwavering commitment to the experience and professional growth• Completed a rigorous 6-month training program meticulously designed to ensure I left a strong and enduring impression on the professionals encountered in the heart of New York City's and Atlanta financial district.• Gained hands-on knowledge and expanded my professional network in the epicenter of New York City's financial landscape, forging meaningful connections with influential Georgia State alumni in the area. Show less As a RISE Scholar at Georgia State University, I actively engaged in a comprehensive program designed to further self-development by exploring essential skills, career interests, and core values. The program focused on fostering professional skills and qualities, ensuring readiness for a productive and successful career in the business world.• Demonstrated greater confidence in my personal and professional direction, aligning with my career aspirations.• Developed effective communication skills encompassing written and spoken word, non-verbal language, and digital tools, along with active listening skills, essential for relationship-building and goal achievement.• Successfully articulated career interests, skills, and values through effective time management, resume building, elevator pitches, portfolio development, classroom engagement, and interview preparation. Show less

  • Panthers On Wall Street 2023 Cohort

    May 2023 - now

  • RISE Scholar

    Aug 2021 - now
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  Vestar

  Jun 2022 - Jul 2022

  Retail Leasing & Development Intern

  • Conducted comprehensive lease analyses for retail and restaurant sectors, evaluating tenant improvement expenses and new lease costs across 15 leases while calculating net effective rent, which increased cost efficiency and boosted lease renewals. • Engaged actively in 4 retail lease negotiations from analyzing Letters of Intent (LOIs), evaluating tenant finances and business salesprojections, and tenant improvement proposals for the interior site, resulting in improvement in tenant satisfaction and commitment.• Conducted comprehensive market research on 9.8 million square feet of retail centers to identify optimal tenant mix leading to an increase in lease-up rate and uplift foot traffic.Notable project: Refined lease matrix for key leasing factors during Promenade Scottsdale acquisition. Show less

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  Lee & Associates Atlanta

  Dec 2022 - Mar 2023

  Office & Industrial Research Intern

  • Developed comprehensive quarterly market research reports covering 800 million square feet of industrial space and 240 million square feet of office space using CoStar and LoopNet.• Performed market economic research on Metro Atlanta utilizing indicators such as the U.S Bureau of Labor Statistics, Federal Reserve Economic Data, and NAHB/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index HMI.• Assisted brokers by securing land entitlement details from planning offices and landowners for industrial and office projects, which expedited the due diligence process. Show less

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  ULI Atlanta

  Oct 2023 - now

  Etkins Scholar

  • Explored commercial real estate and related fields: planning, urban design, community and economic development, law construction, historic preservation, architecture, landscape architecture.• Improve understanding of the professional roles and disciplines that contribute to best practice and innovation in real estate and land use globally.• Introduce the benefits of the Urban Land Institute and ULI District Council for networking and learning.

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  StartupGSU Fund

  Oct 2023 - now

  Honorary Partner

  • Demonstrated a commitment to supporting Georgia State-founded businesses in their efforts to launch and scale their ventures, promoting economic growth and innovation.• Actively participated in networking and educational experiences to equip Partners of the fund with valuable knowledge and connections, furthering the success of Georgia State's entrepreneurial ecosystem.• Served as an advocate for the program, endorsing its mission and objectives to encourage participation and investment from other stakeholders. Show less