SAVANNAH A. RYDER
Real Estate Development & Design Professional Building and Designing Innovative Properties Yountville, CA | | | www.savannahryder.com | www.linkedin.com/in/savannah-ryder
PROFILE
Deadline-driven and detail-oriented real estate development professional with 6+ years of experience managing large-scale residential housing communities. Background in urban planning and design. Ability to achieve financial and building goals on time and on budget by managing processes, including planning, construction oversight, and sale monetization. Knowledge of financials, design, materials, human resources management, permitting, and sales. Interest in eco-friendly and sustainable communities.
CORE REAL ESTATE & DESIGN SKILLS AND SOFTWARE PLATFORM KNOWLEDGE Strategic Planning; Urban Planning; Development and Project Management; Sustainability; Sales; Marketing; Client Service; Process Administration; Relationship Building and Management; Investor, City Planning, and Association Relationships; Subcontractor Oversight; Financial Analysis and Reporting; Research; Analysis; Reporting; Budgeting; Scheduling; Purchasing; Leadership; Teamwork; Communication; ArcGIS; Adobe InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, Acrobat, Lightroom; SPSS; Sage Intacct; Salesforce; Esri Online; SketchUp; Builder MT; Punchlist Manager; Mailchimp; Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Access
EDUCATION
Columbia University, Graduate School of Architecture, Planning, and Preservation, New York, NY Sept 2016–May 2019 Two Degrees: Master of Science in Real Estate Development and Master of Science in Urban Planning Project: Development of 160 Leroy Street, NYC (residential condos); Key Classes: Resilient Urban Systems, Value of Design University of Notre Dame, Mendoza College of Business, Notre Dame, IN Aug 2012–May 2016 Bachelor of Business Administration; Key Class: Sustainability Factors; Activity: Women’s Rowing Coxswain, Big East Champions
REAL ESTATE DEVELOPMENT EXPERIENCE
Ryder Homes, Walnut Creek, CA Full-time, Apr 2020–Present Currently working on a new home project in Windsor CA. for an award-winning real estate development company that has built over 7,000 homes in California and Nevada since 1959.
Project Manager & Director of Model Home Design (Jan 2021–Present) • Strategic Planning/Vision: Assess opportunistic projects based on financial and market feasibility, risk, and operation • Building Innovation: Build well-located, sustainable residences of exceptional architectural design and quality craftsmanship • Architectural Design: Critique architectural concepts, designs, and plans related to the overall project vision • Financial Analysis: Calculate profit and IRR, including land and building costs; create DCF Proformas and waterfall structures • Financial Reporting and Budgeting: Maintain and update multiple budgets, including Master, LDC, ICC, and DCC • Investor Relationships: Facilitate communications by providing written and oral updates on a weekly basis • Sustainability: Generate $400K annually in 45L tax credits by adhering to government guidelines for green building • Management Oversight: Coordinate architects, landscape architects, and civil, mechanical, electrical, and plumbing engineers • Subcontractor Management: Supervise superintendent work onsite and resolve issues that arise • Bidding and Contracts: Oversee construction requests for proposals (RFPs); evacuated bids; awarded contracts • Marketing and Communications: Redesigned the website; created a community magazine The Heights by Ryder Homes • Leadership/Temporary Home Owners Association: As Board President, oversee assets, manage finances, and enforce rules • Leadership/Home Builders Association: Planned and hosted the March 2022 NAHB Builder 20 Club conference in Nevada Customer Service and Purchasing Associate (Apr 2020–Jan 2021) • Communication: Provided exemplary service by responding to requests and addressing issues efficiently and effectively • Bidding, Contracts, and Purchasing: Generated RFP documents, evacuated and awarded bids, issued change orders Development Intern (May 2016–Aug 2016; May 2015–Aug 2015) • Frame Walks and Inspections Oversight: Reviewed homes under construction for compliance with architectural plans • Accounting Administration: Performed monthly bank reconciliations Sales Assistant Intern (Jun 2012–Aug 2012; Jun 2011–Aug 2011) • One-on-One Sales and Materials Presentations: Presented and promoted model homes to prospective buyers Town of Yountville, City Planning Fellow, Yountville, CA July 2019–Oct 2019 Accommodated population growth, created communities, and revitalized facilities by updating zoning and design guidelines. • Zoning and Design Research: Examined zoning and design guidelines with consultants; made innovative recommendations • Development Proposal Analysis: Evaluated development proposals with the Planning & Building Director • Permitting Administration: Processed and issued building permits