Luis Domínguez Cortés
Córdoba
Summary
Passionate real estate professional with over 20 years of experience. Motivated to find and execute real estate opportunities leading the successful execution of business plans and asset management initiatives across multiple investments, predominantly located in Spain.
Collaborative leader with dedication to partnering with coworkers to promote engaged, empowering work culture. Documented strengths in building and maintaining relationships with diverse range of stakeholders in dynamic, fast-paced settings. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Director (Senior Asset Manager)
INTRIVA CAPITAL ADVISORS LLP
01.2020 - Current
- Responsible for the successful execution of business plans and asset management initiatives across multiple investments, predominantly located in Spain
- Board Member of all fund investments in Iberia
- Refurbishment of the former Hotel Byblos and asset management of three NPL portfolios secured by residential mortgages
- Also responsible for identifying and carrying out preliminary due diligence for potential fund investments in Spain, supporting London based investment team, and overseeing financial and operational reporting.
- Leveraged professional networks and industry knowledge to strengthen client relationships.
Business Development Director
AYCO Grupo Inmobiliario S.A.
12.2015 - 12.2019
- Identifying, researching and analyzing real estate assets and investment opportunities in local markets
- Carrying out due diligence processes
- Repositioning, developing and managing acquired assets
- Coordinating multidisciplinary work teams to execute AYCO’s projects
- Board member and investment committee and audit committee member.
- Analyzed market trends and customer needs to identify new business development opportunities.
Project Development Consultant
Complejo Agrícola Las Lomas S.L. (COMASL)
11.2016 - 12.2019
- Participating in concept creation and validation, master planning and urban development plans
- Coordinating multidisciplinary work teams
- Identifying and negotiating with hotel operators and other third-party service providers
- Maintained open communication by presenting regular updates on project status to the board of directors..
- Tracked project and team member performance closely to quickly intervene in mistakes or delays.
Partner
Alpha Moonlight Group
12.2014 - 12.2015
- Analyzing real estate assets and investment opportunities
- Stayed informed on industry developments and market trends to gain competitive advantage.
- Developing strategies for and managing acquired proprieties
- Producing and presenting follow up and monthly reports to investors.
Director of Real Estate Operations
Grupo Novaterra
09.2009 - 10.2014
- Responsible for all aspects of Novaterra’s real estate business with a special focus on the Arcos Gardens Golf Club and Country Estate
- Developing new products and building luxury residential units
- Programming and implementing sales and marketing plans
- Managing and operating homeowner associations
- Coordinating multidisciplinary teams.
- Negotiated purchase contracts to acquire approved sites.
- Attracted top of funnel opportunities for real estate development and sales.
Construction and Engineering Director – Arcos Gardens
Grupo Novaterra
08.2007 - 08.2008
- Managed a team during the construction of townhouses and villas
- Controlled and supervised a construction budget
- Presented monthly reports to company management
- Oversaw operations and provided corrective feedback to achieve daily and long-term goals.
- Successfully delivered finished units to the customers.
- Worked closely with organizational leadership and board of directors to guide operational strategy.
Engineer – Novaterra Gestión
Grupo Novaterra
09.2005 - 08.2007
- Participated in an international and multidisciplinary team of land planners, architects and engineers
- Developed skills as a real estate designer and engineer in areas such as project management, budget control, and attention to detail in residential design plan.
- Trained and mentored competent and flexible workforce to meet project needs and promote positive work environment.
- Developed positive working relationships with stakeholders to effectively coordinate work activities.
Engineer – Landmark Spain
Landmark Spain
11.2004 - 09.2005
- Worked on the planning and design of different projects in North America
- Collaborated with Landmark Land’s team of qualified professionals
- Served as an important link between the Spanish and the American offices to coordinate the activities across various departments.
- Provided input to team lead regarding areas for process and procedural improvement.
- Wrote, reviewed and edited technical document in accordance with template requirements.
- Participated in formal internal design reviews of proposed products and components.
Education
Master of Science in Real Estate Development -
Columbia University
08.2009
Bachelor of Science - Undergraduate Degree in Agricultural Engineering
University of Córdoba – Technical College of Engineering
06.2004
Skills
- Contract Negotiation
- Business Development
- Project Management
- Staff Management
- Project Coordination
- Budget Control
- Issues Resolution
- Crisis Management
- Stakeholder Engagement
- Budgeting and Forecasting
Affiliations
Member of the Columbia Alumni Association in Spain.
Languages
Spanish
English
Accreditations
- International Blockchain Real Estate Association (IBREA) Madrid Chapter (August 2017).
- Associate Professor of Real Estate Finance at the Instituto de Práctica Empresarial (currently Real Estate Business School) in Málaga (2013 – 2020) and Madrid (2017– 2020) and Associate Professor of Engineering at the University of Córdoba, teaching finance and project management (2011 – 2016).
- Program for the Efficient Management of Real Estate Assets” by the Instituto de Práctica Empresarial (Summer 2013). Honours and elected president of the program.
- Attended the Urban Land Institute’s Summer Schools: “Investment Fund Challenges in Real Estate” (Amsterdam, 2013); “Looking for Value in Complex Markets. Focus: Spain” (Barcelona, 2012); “Capital Raising in Real Estate” (Cambridge, 2011).
- Awarded with a Talentia scholarship in 2008 by the regional government of Andalucía to study a master’s degree at Columbia University.
Timeline
Director (Senior Asset Manager)
INTRIVA CAPITAL ADVISORS LLP
01.2020 - Current
Project Development Consultant
Complejo Agrícola Las Lomas S.L. (COMASL)
11.2016 - 12.2019
Business Development Director
AYCO Grupo Inmobiliario S.A.
12.2015 - 12.2019
Partner
Alpha Moonlight Group
12.2014 - 12.2015
Director of Real Estate Operations
Grupo Novaterra
09.2009 - 10.2014
Construction and Engineering Director – Arcos Gardens
Grupo Novaterra
08.2007 - 08.2008
Engineer – Novaterra Gestión
Grupo Novaterra
09.2005 - 08.2007
Engineer – Landmark Spain
Landmark Spain
11.2004 - 09.2005
Master of Science in Real Estate Development -
Columbia University
Bachelor of Science - Undergraduate Degree in Agricultural Engineering
University of Córdoba – Technical College of Engineering
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