Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Projects
References
Volunteer Experience
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Liam King

Toronto,ON

Summary

Accomplished Land Acquisition Manager with a proven track record. Adept in urban planning and development, and skilled in negotiation. Spearheaded strategic land acquisitions, enhancing project viability and stakeholder relationships. Expertise in site selection with a knack for driving profitable real estate and renewable energy investments.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Land Acquisition Manager

Harvey Kalles Real Estate Ltd.
Toronto, Ontario
11.2020 - Current
  • Lead strategic initiatives for land acquisition to support real estate development projects.
  • Manage negotiations and relationships with property owners, developers, and municipal officials.
  • Oversee due diligence, site assessments, and feasibility studies to ensure profitable investment decisions.
  • Coordinate with legal, environmental, and urban planning teams to comply with regulatory standards, and maximize project viability.

Owner (Land Acquisition Consultant)

King Land Services Inc.
Toronto, ON
10.2020 - Current
  • Utilize planning toolset for municipal land use and zoning research
  • Manage the sourcing, negotiation, acquisition of residential, industrial and renewable energy development properties for organizations and individuals
  • Develop and manage a complex CRM made up of property owners and developers alike, from across Ontario and Eastern Canada
  • Act as the liaison and first point of contact in land acquisition transactions
  • Facilitate and develop relationships between developers, land owners, government and other consultants
  • Worked cohesively with a group to create a residential development called 'Castle Cove' in downtown Dartmouth, Nova Scotia

Land Use Researcher

New Brunswick Aboriginal Peoples Council
Fredericton, NB
05.2020 - 10.2020
  • Project manager for Indigenous land use and environmental research
  • Facilitated and developed community consultation sessions
  • Utilized GIS for Indigenous land use and environmental planning
  • Managed every aspect of the Traditional Land Use and Occupancy project from financials to establishing relevant stakeholders to creating contracts and protocols
  • Traveled to various locations across New Brunswick to present, facilitate and host community consultation sessions
  • Furthered environmental planning, research, public speaking and project management skills
  • Managed and supported the inception and execution of economic development projects and initiatives such as a smart cities strategy for the province of New Brunswick
  • Influenced policy, through strategy development implementation including economic and land use policy
  • Completed various levels of economic related market research for politicians, policy makes and private corporations
  • Furthered conflict negotiations, project management, policy drafting and finance skills

Strategy and Planning Co-Op

Opportunities New Brunswick, Government of New Brunswick
Fredericton, NB
05.2019 - 08.2019

NB Military History Museum, Department of National Defence
05.2018 - 08.2018
  • Provided professional guided tours
  • Designed and implemented promotional material and school programming
  • Furthered program management, customer service, marketing and interpersonal skills

Auto Parts Clerk

NAPA Auto Parts
Fredericton, NB
05.2017 - 12.2017
  • Provided professional customer service over the phone and in person
  • Responsible for the delivery of valuable auto parts in a timely manner

Sales Associate: Firearms Counter

Canadian Tire Corporation
Fredericton, NB
06.2016 - 12.2016
  • Provided professional customer service
  • Responsible for the oversight of daily operations

NB Military History Museum, Department of National Defence
05.2016 - 08.2016
  • Provided professional guided tours
  • Designed and implemented promotional material and school programming
  • Furthered program management, customer service, marketing and interpersonal skills

Education

Master of Urban Planning -

Dalhousie University
01.2020

Bachelor of Arts - Criminology

St. Thomas University
Fredericton
01.2018

Skills

  • Urban Planning and Development,
  • GIS and Spatial Analysis,
  • Negotiation and Stakeholder Management,
  • Project Management,
  • Real estate investments
  • Data interpretation
  • Manage transactions
  • Financial analys

Projects

Independent Project: Thesis, Independent project based upon examining how the branding of new residential and commercial developments positively shaped Devon: a neighbourhood in transition in Fredericton, New Brunswick., Development industry research, Analyzed planning and historical documents, Project management including reaching deadlines, Ensuring that research objectives were completed, Ensuring privacy protocols were in place, Conducted interviews, Identified various stakeholders including planners, developers, residents, Conducted site visits, Made recommendations to the local planners and developers 2020 SHIFT Equity Planning Conference, Worked closely with a team of classmates to plan, coordinate and facility 2020 SHIFT Equity Planning Conference., The conference focused on equity and ensuring planning and policy making incorporates inclusion and diversity., Project management, Financial management, Working within tight deadlines, Use of interpersonal skills, A strong focus on teamwork and report writing Equity Project: Rethinking the Hydrostone, Worked cohesively with four classmates to create an equity project analyzing accessibility in the Hydrostone neighbourhood of Halifax, Nova Scotia., Background research (site history, site context, existing policy frameworks), GIS mapping of the site, A jurisdictional scan, Stakeholder and community outreach, Adobe InDesign application, Atlantic Planning Conference, St. Johns, Newfoundland, 10/01/19

References

  • Barry Labillois, President and Chief of the New Brunswick Aboriginal Peoples Council, 506-458-8422, Chief@nbapc.org
  • Cameron Bodnar, Director Strategy and Planning: Opportunities New Brunswick, 506-238-3751, Cameron.bodnar@onbcanada.ca
  • Andrew Blair, Strategy and Planning Team: Opportunities New Brunswick, (506) 461-0801, Andrew.blair@onbcanada.ca

Volunteer Experience

  • Children's Wish Foundation International, Inc., Fredericton, NB, 06/01/13, 06/01/17, Fundraiser Volunteer
  • Capital Region Crime Stoppers, Fredericton, NB, 05/01/16, 08/31/18, Board Member, Participated in the decision-making process., Aided in facilitation of fundraising ideas and implementation.
  • Alzheimer Society of New Brunswick, 05/01/18, 05/01/19, Fundraiser Volunteer
  • Alzheimer Society of Nova Scotia, 05/01/19, 05/01/20, Contributed to coordination of Walk for Alzheimer's

Timeline

Land Acquisition Manager

Harvey Kalles Real Estate Ltd.
11.2020 - Current

Owner (Land Acquisition Consultant)

King Land Services Inc.
10.2020 - Current

Land Use Researcher

New Brunswick Aboriginal Peoples Council
05.2020 - 10.2020

Strategy and Planning Co-Op

Opportunities New Brunswick, Government of New Brunswick
05.2019 - 08.2019

NB Military History Museum, Department of National Defence
05.2018 - 08.2018

Auto Parts Clerk

NAPA Auto Parts
05.2017 - 12.2017

Sales Associate: Firearms Counter

Canadian Tire Corporation
06.2016 - 12.2016

NB Military History Museum, Department of National Defence
05.2016 - 08.2016

Master of Urban Planning -

Dalhousie University

Bachelor of Arts - Criminology

St. Thomas University
Liam King