JOHN KOKOSZKA
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J K O K O @ R E A L M A C Q. C O M
OBJECTIVE
To service a Real Estate Developer in the Acquisition, Risk Management, Project
Management and Entitlement planning process
EXPERIENCE
2014 – Present
Realm Acquisitions (Independent Contractor)
Acquisitions & Syndication Consultant
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Preformed acquisition/ financial assessment
Preformed due diligence analysis
Prepared due diligence reports for investors/syndicators
§ Travelled to multiple cities in the US evaluating potential real estate investments
§ Maximized most potential yield when evaluating an asset.
2014-2014
Eukon Group, an SFC Communications Company
Irvine, CA
Site Acquisitions Specialist
§ Completed site candidate identification packages and lease and zoning audits
§ Negotiation of Lease, Amendment, License, Right-of-Way and/or Easement Agreements with
property owners
§ Conducted lease reviews and assessment of existing terms when pertaining to site modifications
§ Coordinated site walks, A&E site design walks and other site and field visits with RF engineering,
Zoning, Construction Project Manager and A&E departments
§ Researching and obtaining information regarding all applicable planning, zoning codes and
regulations which would affect the development of a site
§ Reviewed zoning and construction drawings to ensure accuracy prior to submittal
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§ Daily interaction with Landlords, jurisdictional and governmental agencies
2010 – 2013
Time Warner Cable Business Class- Corporate West Region
Real Estate Commercial Business Development
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Cerritos, CA
Established business relationships with the Top 50 Commercial Developers in SoCal
§ Responsible for Legal Acquisition/Written Approval from numerous Landlord/
Property Manager’s
Senior Team Member designated to negotiate terms on Legal deal points on Master Agreements
Extensive knowledge and experience working with Corporate Counsel & Acquisition Attorneys
§ Responsible to Senior Leadership for providing Financial Cost vs. Projected Profits Overviews
§ Obtained easements
§ Worked closely with our Market Development team in providing fiber optic backbone – commercial
buildings, cell tower backhaul sites, educational institutions, government locations, healthcare
facilities including major hospitals & hospitality locations.
§ Worked with construction to meet deadline dates for turning up a live circuit.
2007-2011
MGR Real Estate, Inc.
Realtor – Developer Consultant
§ Commercial Acquisitions
§ Vacant Land Acquisitions
§ Residential Re-Sale Acquisitions
2005 – 2007
Land R Us Realty Inc.
Land Development - Project Manager Consultant
§ Acquisitioned Land Holdings for Developers/Investors
§ Responsible for Managing Consultants
§ Responsible for Project Timing, Budgets and Schedules
§ Worked with Local Agencies and Local Governmental Jurisdictions
§ Worked with Merchant Builders in Due-Diligence periods
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Entitled Landholdings to achieve maximum value
Easement Acquisitioning and Consulting for private entities i.e. HOAs
§ Master PUD / Annexation in Suburbs of Austin, Texas
2003 – 2005
Empire Land, LLC
Land Development / Project Manager
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Established and Revise Budgets
Ontario, CA
Victorville, CA
Victorville, CA
Prepared and ensured completeness of all necessary zoning applications and supporting
documentation including written site description, justification for site, plans, and sketches, maps and
photo simulations
Victorville, CA
JOHN KOKOSZKA
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Exonerated Bonds/LC’s
§ Responsible for Managing Consultants
§ Responsible for Project Timing, Schedules, Presentations, Quarterly’s
§ Coordinated Construction Activities with Project Superintendent
§ Worked with Local Agencies and Local Government
§ Worked with Merchant Builders in Due-Diligence periods
§ Managed Construction Field Team
§ Coordinated and Lead Project Meetings
2001 – 2003
Prestige Homes
Land Acquisitions / Project Planner
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Provided property analysis for developer
§ Worked with Escrow and Title Companies
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Established Deal Points and terms for Letter of Intents
Initiated Due – Diligence
Responsible for ensuring Contract Purchase and Sales contract accuracy
§ Reviewed Proformas and Established Project Budgets
§ Worked with Consultants (Engineer’s, Architect’s etc.)
§ Worked with City/School Districts to Establish CFD’s
§ Microsoft Project Scheduling
Planning Administrator / Land Research Coordinator
§ Worked with Lead Agencies and Consultants
§ Assistant to Project Manager/Land Acquisition
§ Reviewed Due- Diligence, Development Costs, Budgets
2000 – 2001
First American Title Co.
Customer Service Representative/ FastWeb Administrator
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Prepared Radius Packages for Developers
Riverside, CA
Performed Customer Service Duties such as Answering Phones, Title Searches, Assisting Title
Officer’s
§ Opened Title Orders, and Researched Court Cases (Bankruptcies, Probate, etc.)
§ Reviewed Applications for Online Services, Assist Customers in Troubleshooting
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INTEREST
§ Work with the youth and continue to coach soccer.
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Spending time with my three children.
§ Being outdoors and active
§ Continue my education in the Real Estate Development field.
ACCOMPLISHMENT
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Entitled 620 lots in the Victor Valley area
Entitled 400 plus lots in the Austin, TX suburban areas
§ Lead due diligence of approx. 6,000 acres in Central Texas
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5-day close on bank owned property undercutting price of $110k and beating 12 offers- Victorville
115 finished lots sold – represented buyer
§ Lead project coordinator for Golf Course Master Planned Community in Texas
§ Reimbursement of CFD credits
§ Closed a $3.9 million dollar acquisition deal with Val Verde Unified School District on 13.10 acres
in 60 days
§ Managing 1,500 + units in Moreno Valley. “Moreno Valley Ranch West Village Specific Plan”
o Participated in acquisition sales with Beazer, KB, John Laing, Forecast and Ryland
o Managed $65 million budget
§ Acquired and closed on 58 lots (City of Corona) with profit margins at project close out of 27%
§ Acquired and closed on a 48 lots (City of Riverside) with profit margins at project close out of 19+%
§ Acquired and closed on a 28 lots (City of Riverside) with profit margins at project close out of 28%.
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Processed approval of a 20 lot sub-division in the city of Moreno Valley which was then sold to
Forecast for $1.5 million
§ Close escrow on a 15 lot sub-division with profit margins at project close out of 24%
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Processed 215 unit condo project for approval in the City of Moreno Valley
TIPS/SKILLS & CERTIFICATES
§ Microsoft Project , Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook
§ Title Knowledge
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Established contacts with major brokerage firms
Ontario, CA
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§ Have received letters of recommendations from Real Estate agents, Loan Officers, Investors, and
developers
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EDUCATION
Completed Requirements for R.E License
§ Real Estate Practice
§ Real Estate Finance
University of Riverside
§ Construction Project Management – completed 4/03
Land Use & Environmental Planning
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Intro. to Land Use Planning Practices
Project Review & Planning Practices
§ CEQA / Subdivision Map Act / Local Zoning Laws
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Social Dynamics Negotiations
§ General & Community Plan in California
University of Cal. San Bernardino
§ Construction Project Management
Riverside Community College
§ Real Estate Principals
§ Accounting
Riverside, CA
San Bernardino, CA
(Certificate Program)
Riverside, CA
Victorville, CA
Extensive Inland Empire area knowledge
§ Real Estate Industry knowledge of over 12+ years
Local jurisdictions that I have worked with include:
§ City of Adelanto, CA
§ City of Anaheim, CA
§ City of Corona, CA
§ City of Riverside, CA
§ City of Rancho Cucamonga, CA
§ City of Fontana, CA
§ City of Moreno Valley, CA
§ City of Victorville, CA
§ County of Riverside, CA
§ City of Los Angeles, CA
§ City of Kyle, TX
§ Hays County USD, TX
§ Hay County Appraisers Dept., TX
§ City of Austin, TX
§ Travis County Tax Assessor Office. TX
§ Chicago Suburbs, IL
§ City of Branson, MO