Alumni Resume Book
Charles Hsieh · MBA · Masters '07
Corporate Contact Information
310.598.7942 (phone)
213.369.6499 (phone)
charles.hsieh.wg07@wharton.upenn.edu
Los Angeles, CA 90024
United States
Function
Acquisitions and Development
- Responsible for all aspects of the real estate investment and development cycle including identifying and evaluating opportunities, underwriting, analyzing due diligence materials, preparing investment memorandums, budgeting, entitlements, design, construction, sales and marketing, leasing, management and divestitures
- Work intimately and develop relationships with partners, funds, banks, brokers, lawyers, architects, engineers, tenants, property managers, homeowners associations, community, local government officials and the media
- Lead a $500 million, 2.5 million sq. ft. high-end, oceanfront, mixed-use, for-sale residential and retail development project
- Led the refinancing and subsequent divestiture of a 32-story, 372,000 sq. ft. apartment tower
- Managed the redesign and sale of a 132,250 sq. ft. retail center
- Assisted in the off-shore sale of a 50-story, 895,000 sq. ft. mixed-use tower consisting of grade-A office space, a Four Seasons Hotel and Four Seasons-branded luxury apartments
Education
The Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, PA · May 2007
Master of Business Administration · Real Estate
- Graduate And Professional Student Assembly Executive Committee Member and Chair of Finance Committee (elected)
- University of Pennsylvania Board of Trustees External Affairs Committee Member
The Lauder Institute, University of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, PA · May 2007
Master of Arts · International Studies
- Thesis - Income Disparity in China and its Social and Political Implications
The Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, PA · May 2000
Bachelor of Science in Economics · Finance; Management
- University of Pennsylvania Student Federal Credit Union - Board of Directors, Assistant Chief Operating Officer: Assumed all fiduciary responsibilities. Established and implemented strategic initiatives and operating procedures for the largest student-run financial institution in the nation, with assets of over $7 million, 6,000 members, and 100 employees
- Pi Kappa Alpha Fraternity - Executive Board
Experience
Hines Interests
West Region · 2008 - Present
Director
McKinsey and Company
Asia Pacific · 2007
Associate
- Assisted one of Asia\'s largest entertainment groups in the design and development of a live entertainment complex for its Macau casino/hotel/retail complex. Conducted extensive market research to understand future consumers; structured theaters, attractions, massage and spa, food and beverage facilities; recommended program mix and branding strategy
- Developed the market and distribution strategy, customer segmentation, value propositions and strategic pricing for a leading coated steel company
Alco Investments
Los Angeles · 2003 - 2005
Project Manager
- Oversaw marketing and leasing activity for a portfolio of 20 residential, commercial and industrial assets
- Developed relationships with brokerage community, evaluated and conducted due diligence on investment opportunities
Salomon Smith Barney
Palo Alto · 2000 - 2002
Invesetment Banking Analyst - West Coast Technology
- Performed detailed valuation analyses, drafted offering memorandums, prepared management presentations and performed due diligence for corporate finance and M&A technology clients
- Transactions: Fair Isaac\'s $810M acquisition of HNC, Symantec\'s $135M acquisition of Recourse, HP\'s $1Bn debt offering
Professional Specialties
Other Information
• Participated in the development of the strategic Five-Year Plan and the Annual Operating Plan; tracked the performance of the new ESPNZone, DisneyQuest and Club Disney business units of The Walt Disney Company as a Summer Associate
• Drafted grant proposals and secured $2 million in funding for Mercy Corps, an international, not-for-profit, relief and development organization that provides humanitarian aid to more than 6 million people in regions torn by poverty and conflict
• Love sports, Broadway shows and classical music; baseball and college football fan; movie buff; Summited Mt. Kilimanjaro
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