Matthew Handel [2010]
19 Holland Avenue
Ardmore, PA 19003
(609) 610-3703
mhandel@design.upenn.edu

EDUCATION

THE UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA
Philadelphia, PA · Fall 2008 - Spring 2010
Masters in City Planning; Public Private Development

  • Certificate in Real Estate Design and Development - cooperative program with Wharton School
  • Student workshop team was a finalist for the American Planning Association (APA) Pennsylvania Chapter\'s Student Project Award.
  • Wharton Sports Business Club Member (2008-2009).

HAVERFORD COLLEGE
Haverford, PA · Fall 2004 - Spring 2008
B.A.; Growth and Structure of Cities

  • Submatriculated in University of Pennsylvania Masters in City Planning program during senior year
  • Four year member of Varsity Lacrosse team (2004-2008)
  • Captain of Lacrosse team (2007/2008 season)
  • Two year member of Varsity Soccer team (2006-2007)

EXPERIENCE

STRATEGIC REALTY INVESTMENTS
Devon, PA · Summer 2009
Intern

  • Assisted company co-founder on a full range of residential and commercial projects.
  • Helped model potential commercial investments.
  • Produced presentation materials in multiple mediums.
  • Took part in conceptualizing a TOD residential development plan.

POSITIVE IMPACT
Cranbury, NJ · Summer 2008
Intern

  • Helped program an entertainment space for a mixed-use development in Jebel Ali, UAE.
  • Was responsible for creating the final Review of Programming Options document.

EWINGCOLE
Philadelphia, PA · Summer 2007
Intern

  • Assisted EwingCole Principal on the creation of a comprehensive master plan for the Mt. Airy (PA) casino/resort.

THE HAMPSHIRE COMPANIES
Morristown, NJ · Summer 2006/Winter 2007
Intern

  • Worked in due diligence department of this fully integrated real estate investment firm.
  • Focused primarily on retail leasing.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Program: School of Design

Club Membership: School of Design

Interests:

  • Acquisitions
  • Advisory/Consulting
  • Asset Management
  • Development

Interested in a job/internship in:

  • Europe
  • Mid-Atlantic USA
  • Northeast USA
  • Northwest USA
  • Southeast USA
  • Southwest USA

Board of Directors - Philadelphia Chapter of the Congress of New Urbanism (2009-2010) ..... Volunteer Assistant Coach, Haverford College Lacrosse Team (Fall 2008 - Spring 2009)


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