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LINA ABI-RACHED

Urban Planning, Real Estate Development, Asset Management
Vancouver,B.C.

Summary

Well-qualified urban planner with real estate background and proven success in researching, report writing and data-analysis. Excellent proficiency in digital graphic design. Ready to leverage training and experience to take on new professional challenges.

Overview

13
years of professional experience
7
years of post-secondary education
2
Languages

Work History

RE/MAX

Real Estate Agent and Consultant
08.2023 - Current

Job overview

  • Provided guidance and consultation to clients to make well-informed decisions in real estate investment.
  • Collaborated with mortgage brokers, attorneys, and other stakeholders to expedite processes while maintaining clear communication channels throughout each transaction.
  • Continually developed professional knowledge and skills by attending industry events, workshops, and training sessions to stay current on best practices and emerging trends within the real estate market.

Hotel Asset Management Magazine

Managing Editor
07.2017 - Current

Job overview

  • Developed customized proposals for diverse clients, addressing their unique requirements and effectively showcasing company capabilities.
  • Increased reader engagement by enhanced visual appeal by designing and developing tailored multimedia content for various platforms.
  • Conducted thorough literature reviews to identify gaps in knowledge and inform future research directions.

Aldesta Hotels Group / Saliance Global Holdings

Executive Secretary
05.2014 - 08.2016

Job overview

  • Prepared comprehensive due diligence reports for clients with accurate property data analysis to facilitate informed decision-making processes.
  • Organized and maintained transaction files in compliance with company policies and industry regulations, ensuring easy access to all relevant documents.
  • Drafted corporate policies and memos in accordance with the directives and guidelines set by the board of directors, addressing specific operational needs, promoting organizational efficiency, and supporting the overall governance framework.

PwC LLP.

Assurance Associate
02.2011 - 03.2012

Job overview

  • Identified control gaps in processes, procedures and systems through in-depth research and assessment and suggested methods for improvement.
  • Interpreted state and federal laws, accepted auditing principles and procedures and program standards to audited materials and data to detect non-compliance and facilitate recommendations.

Education

Langara College
Vancouver, BC

Applied Planning (Graduate Diploma)
05.2022 - 05.2024

University Overview

University of The Fraser Valley
Abbotsford

BBA from Accounting
05.2002 - 05.2007

University Overview

Cornell University

Hotel Real Estate Investment and Asset Management Certificate from Hotel Asset Management
01.2018

University Overview

American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
Guam, US

Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
01.2015

University Overview

Skills

Land Use Planning

Timeline

Real Estate Agent and Consultant
RE/MAX
08.2023 - Current
Langara College
Applied Planning (Graduate Diploma)
05.2022 - 05.2024
Cornell University
Hotel Real Estate Investment and Asset Management Certificate from Hotel Asset Management
01.2018
Managing Editor
Hotel Asset Management Magazine
07.2017 - Current
American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
01.2015
Executive Secretary
Aldesta Hotels Group / Saliance Global Holdings
05.2014 - 08.2016
Assurance Associate
PwC LLP.
02.2011 - 03.2012
University of The Fraser Valley
BBA from Accounting
05.2002 - 05.2007
LINA ABI-RACHEDUrban Planning, Real Estate Development, Asset Management