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Saalik Soleja

Saalik Soleja

Development Coordinator

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Manager - Asset Management | Investments, Asset Management

  • Education

    • York University

      2010 - 2013
      Bachelor's degree Business/Commerce, General

      Relevant Coursework: Management Planning and Control systems, Intermediate Accounting I&II, Managerial Cost Accounting & Analysis, Statistics Quantitative Methods I&II, Management Policy, Organizational Behavior, Operations Management, Business in the Canadian Context, Finance and Marketing.

    • The Lyceum

      2007 - 2009
      GCE A Levels

    • The George Washington University School of Business

      2017 - 2017
      Certificate in Real Estate Development Process and Investment (REPDI)

    • Schulich School of Business - York University

      2020 - 2021
      Master of Real Estate and Infrastructure Real Estate and Infrastructure

  • Experience

    • Red Fort Developments

      Jan 2014 - Jun 2015
      Development Coordinator

      Managed projects with an estimated value of $1.5 MillionLiaised with internal and external sources (Planners, Engineers, Architects, Consultants etc.) in order to solicit information, documentation and plans Reviewed and requested revisions and changes to interior and exterior plans with the relevant sourcesAssisted in creation and maintenance of financial models, reports and schedulesPerformed business analysis to support day-to-day operations and strategic management decisionsCoordinated payments of invoices and follow up with consultants for any outstanding invoicesMaintained market strategy maps and prepare conceptual site plansCollaborated with the project team to identify areas of cost saving during pre-construction and planning phase Show less

    • CPL Real Estate Development

      May 2015 - Jan 2020
      Development Manager

      Managed a team of professionals to deliver a mid-rise development worth in excess of CAD $40 Million• Led the development of a 10-storey residential complex, Victoria Residency, Al-Furjan• Oversaw the sales and marketing strategy and created a network of brokers resulting in 110% of sales target.• Negotiated trades and materials contracts that resulted in cost savings of 5%• Created a framework for leasing which became a Company Standard and reduced defaults by 60%.

    • Archangel Ventures Inc

      May 2021 - Sept 2021
      Investment Associate

      Research, develop and implement scalable strategies to amplify returns in High Rise Developments.

    • BGO

      Sept 2021 - Dec 2022
      Asset Management

    • Canadian Urban Limited

      Mar 2023 - Apr 2024
      Investments & Asset Management

    • RioCan Real Estate Investment Trust

      Apr 2024 - now
      Manager - Asset Management

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Real Estate Salesperson

      OREA - Ontario Real Estate Association
      Apr 2020

  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Saalik Soleja
      1st Place - Developers Den Developer's Den XI (2021) May 2021 Presented a proposal for a potential development based on Equity, Diversity and Inclusivity for NorthCrest Developments
    • Awarded to Saalik Soleja
      Third Place - NAIOP Development Challenge 2023 -

  • Volunteer Experience

    • Cohort Representative - Board of Directors

      Issued by Schulich School of Business - York University on Oct 2020
      Schulich School of Business - York UniversityAssociated with Saalik Soleja