Feasibility StudiesWhat type of job are you looking for? Looking for a contracting/consulting position teaching or preparing feasibility studies and business plans for securing capital on real estate development or manufacturing projects. What nationality are you? US Citizen What languages do you speak (and at what level)? English What country or area are you looking to work in and why? Seeking a position in the Middle East, Africa or other developing regions. What countries have you worked in? Worked on projects for development in the US, Canada, Korea and Mongolia. What countries do you have a visa to work in? US Passport What field do you currently work in? Business Consulting - Writing business plans and feasibility studies for small and large commercial real estate development projects. What fields have you worked in before? Commercial Banking for a large nationwide bank. Originated more than $94,000,000 in commercial real estate loans for retail, office and industrial properties. Accounts Payable for a real estate developer to include his hotel and real estate development operations. Former US Marine Corps Officer / Rifle Platoon Commander What qualifications do you hold? MBA Finance BS Business Administration 12+ years of experience 4+ years as a Private Investigator on civil and criminal cases Formerly licensed NASD Stockbroker Licensed Real Estate Salesperson - California Accomplished photographer Which do you consider more valuable? Formal education or skills and why? 50/50 A good formal education opens doors, but it's the ability(skills)to perform the mission that employers are looking for. Describe the benefits of working with others The benefits of working with others includes drawing on the experiences from others which brings together a stronger and more cohesive team. Simply, one person does not have all the answers. And when a problem arises, two heads are better then one in developing a solution. Teamwork also means relying on each other to perform on schedule. Describe the benefits of working alone The benefits of working alone usually includes not having to fight traffic nor go into the office on a daily basis. This concept is only as good as the support staff. What was your worst working experience? Marine Corps Officer Training. The worse the weather the more we were in it! What is the most important lesson you have learnt throughout your career? Shut up and listen. Other people also have something important to say. What unique skills do you have? My unique skills include the use of MS Office software suite, writing skills, due diligence experience, knowledge of bank requirements, investment options and my ability to formulate a winning business plan and feasibility study for investors. In addition, I have studied blueprint reading and Project Management. What would you consider as your 'dream job'? Using my abilities to work with real estate development companies looking to build substantial multi-level residential housing or commercial retail or office building projects. What are the most interesting aspects of your field? Being in the field working with people; the travel; talking to banks; creating presentations for investors and working with clients to help them achieve their dreams. Finally, seeing the finished results of everyone's hard work! What are the least interesting aspects of your field? The large amount of time it takes transferring ideas to paper in a logical sequence and in good form. This means write, edit, rewrite, proof and then doing it all over again! What makes this type of work important to you? This work is extremely important to me because for every loan or grant secured through my efforts means at least tens or possibly hundreds of new jobs, real incomes and a better quality of life for everyone touched by the project. How can potential employers contact you? Potential employers can contact me at: ipsenj@aol.com | 
