Chaza Chouman

Develop real estate advisory reports ranging from highest and best use analyses to strategy consulting recommendations. Conduct strategic analyses for high-profile clients including government entities in the GCC. Prepare financial models and deliver business plans for real-estate related activities, leisure & entertainment giga-projects. Manage benchmarking analyses of similar products/projects both regionally and internationally. Assist with cross-departmental engagements and manage junior staff accordingly.

Prepare investment advisory packages and submissions for commercial real estate transactions, including research, financial modelling and composition of executive summaries. Responsible for complex financial modelling of commercial real estate transactions and utilize market and data / comps to correctly underwrite each transaction. Manage the due diligence process and be the driving force in working through the marketing and closing processes for each transaction, including being in constant communication with the investor, the market and the client. Use information from the marketing process to assist clients in making decisions related to their business plan and capital structure. Develop and recommend financing alternatives to present to clients. Begin to build client network within the industry through meetings, events and involvement in real estate trade organizations

Assisted the consulting, research, and valuation advisory team on client assignments, key tasks include market research, financial analysis, report writing, presentation participation in internal and external meetings. Researched and updated CRE market data. Supported the divisions in preparation of client pitches, presentations and proposals. Reported to the head of consulting, research and valuation advisory as well as to the respective assignment leads on an ongoing basis. Contributed to the successful execution of other research and marketing initiatives as needed. Prepared written reports, including financial analysis. Obtained client feedback

Part of the Investment team at the company Holding level
• Communicated between branches and head office
• Conducted market research and analyses (U.S commercial real estate & European Real Estate)
• Tracked and reported new deals in private equity
• Worked hand-in hand with the Finance department to conclude valuations and analyses
• Attended meetings with the Directors & CEO to systematize the investment approach
• Followed-up on project progress and prepared presentations/reports
• Coordinated in the production of a wide range of marketing communications
• Communicated with stakeholders
• Built and managed internal database and online presence

• Conducted research and submitted feasibility studies to our clients
• Handled all upcoming business & NGO projects
• Trained in Environmental Sustainability through participation in the UNIDO MED TEST II program
• Undergone extensive Fieldwork
• Recruited & hired candidates for our clients
• Maintained company recruiter profile
• Developed a company Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) strategy
• Maintained website and updated its contents
• Sent out quarterly newsletters

Certified Research Associate from the Issam Fares Institute for Public Policy & International Affairs
• Assisted the Institute in their events, conferences and publications
• Researched past social movements & protests across Lebanon
• Researched social justice in the city and reclaiming public spaces in Lebanon
• Organized focus groups and meetings before and after conferences
• Assisted in the delivery of a thesis by reporting and analyzing different medium

3-week Internship at the Human Resources Department of GFH
Tasks assigned include:
- Recording & Analyzing Performance Appraisals
- Reporting Continuous Professional Development (CPD)
- Performing New-Joiner Inductions
- Handling Employee Files
- Creating a Goal Setting Form
- Contributing to Improving Employee Morale
- Designing a Staff Satisfaction Survey
- Recommending new HR Branding