Real Estate Consultant at Variant Consulting Group, LLC. - Beverly Hills, California, United States
A highly experienced and strategic executive, David Ara is a leader with more than 25 years of experience in acquisition, disposition, development and management of real estate assets in diverse cyclical markets of Los Angeles, Nevada and Arizona. As both a mentor and advisor in real estate operations, David is an established executive who has demonstrated the ability to lead diverse teams of professionals to new levels of success in a variety of highly competitive industries, cutting-edge markets, and fast-paced environments. With strong technical and business qualifications, David has an impressive track record of hands-on experience in strategic planning, business development, private companies' management, and corporate strategies. David has transacted on, managed and led teams across multiple product types and platforms and brings with him competencies in leasing, operations, and property management.David's extensive background in deal structuring, valuation, business development, and the building of fast-growing companies provides him the ability to successfully analyze an organization's critical business requirements, identify deficiencies and potential opportunities, and develop innovative and cost-effective solutions for enhancing competitiveness and increasing revenues.As Chief Operating Officer of a real estate private equity investment and development firm, Strategic Legacy Investment Group, Inc. and the Vice President of Strategic Legacy Management Corp., David has been responsible for overseeing the company's operations, asset management, marketing, employee training, charitable foundation, in-house real estate brokerage and alternate business development and operations.From identifying, acquiring, structuring & raising capital for real estate investments to creating & executing on business plans, David seeks to add value, build successful businesses, and work towards ending homelessness in Los Angeles.