Portfolio &
1. Real Estate Investment & Affordable Housing Projects
Oakwood Meadows Refinancing
Role: Lead Communications Strategist & Technical Writer
Impact: Secured institutional approval for multimillion-dollar refinancing
I developed the technical materials, investor-ready narratives, and financial communication frameworks that supported a major refinancing for Oakwood Meadows (Oronoco, MN). My work translated complex underwriting requirements, occupancy performance, rent analytics, and capital needs into clear documentation for Wells Fargo and Fannie Mae.
Highlights:
- Positioned the community’s financial trajectory using data visualization and occupancy forecasting
- Consolidated operational, financial, and market analysis into investor-ready formats
- Strengthened institutional confidence in the community’s long-term growth and risk profile
This refinancing provided capital for ongoing improvements and strengthened the community’s financial sustainability.
120 Home Acquisition Strategy
Role: Communication Lead, Acquisition Strategy
Impact: Expanded affordable housing stock in a fully occupied community
I led communication strategy for a major acquisition initiative: bringing 120 new manufactured homes from Champion Homes into Oakwood Meadows with Triad as the lending partner. This expansion addressed Minnesota’s acute affordable housing shortage and created new paths to homeownership for working families.
Highlights:
- Coordinated cross-functional communication between lenders, operators, and manufacturers
- Developed the messaging, sales forecasts, and lender-facing documentation
- Ensured regulatory alignment and community integration plans were clearly articulated
This project remains a defining example of scalable affordable housing expansion.
Lease-Up & Homeownership Conversion Program
Role: Marketing Strategist & Data Analyst
Impact: Increased community occupancy from 70% to 99%
I designed a comprehensive lease-up strategy and renter-to-homeowner conversion program that transformed Oakwood Meadows. Through audience segmentation, predictive analytics, and tailored messaging, I helped stabilize and grow a once-struggling community.
Highlights:
- Built a data-driven leasing funnel that improved conversion rates
- Created communications for referral programs, incentives, and community engagement
- Implemented dashboards for daily, weekly, and monthly tracking of KPIs
This initiative became a model for blending communication with analytics to achieve operational turnaround.
Investor Relations & Transaction Support
Role: Communications & Marketing Specialist
Impact: Strengthened investor confidence and supported key acquisitions
I produce quarterly reports, portfolio updates, and transaction communication packages that inform investors, lenders, and partners. My work contributes directly to the firm’s credibility, transparency, and industry positioning.
Highlights:
- Developed pitch materials and investment narratives for acquisitions
- Supported due diligence, market analysis, and lender coordination
- Enhanced brand messaging and external communications during strategic transitions
My contributions help maintain strong relationships with institutional and private investors.
2. International Projects
Multi-Million Euro Acquisition (Barcelona, Spain)
Role: Communications & Due Diligence Coordinator
Impact: Supported cross-border investment profiled by Forbes
I played a key role in coordinating due diligence, financing communication, and cross-border documentation for the Marina 206 acquisition in Barcelona. This complex international transaction required aligning European lenders, attorneys, and investment partners.
Highlights:
- Managed financial communication packages for lenders and stakeholders
- Facilitated coordination across multiple time zones and regulatory frameworks
- Contributed to a transaction later featured by Forbes for its structure and innovation
This project demonstrates my ability to work at the highest international investment level.
3. Academic Contributions & Publications
10+ publications | 250+ cross-disciplinary citations
My research spans marketing analytics, communication strategy, AI in education, predictive modeling, and real estate communication frameworks. My work is cited globally by researchers in business, housing, economics, and communication.
Sample Contributions:
- Algorithmic Bias in Automated Marketing
- Predictive Modeling for Affordable Housing Outreach
- Investor Communication in Real Estate Markets
- Data-Driven Brand Messaging Strategies
- AI-Enhanced Narrative Frameworks
These publications represent my original contributions to communication and analytics.
NIU (600+ downloads)
Title: Investigating Teacher and Student Perceptions of the Impact of ChatGPT in the Classroom
This thesis is published in NIU’s institutional repository and is widely referenced by scholars studying AI in education and communication.
Wells Fargo 2025 Market Update
Role: Contributing Author
I co-authored key sections of the Wells Fargo & Fannie Mae 2025 Manufactured Housing Market Update & Financing Handbook, a widely used industry reference.
This contribution demonstrates thought leadership and subject-matter expertise recognized by major financial institutions.
4. Public Sector & Development Projects (Ghana)
National Innovation Programs
Role: Project Officer, Emerging Public Leaders (USA) Fellow
Impact: Delivered 5 national projects with 28% average cost savings
I was recruited from a competitive national pool to join the Emerging Public Leaders Fellowship. At the Ministry, I helped manage entrepreneurship and innovation programs aimed at youth empowerment, job creation, and economic development.
Highlights:
- Designed communication frameworks for national program rollouts
- Conducted reviews of critical paths, risk assessments, and project KPIs
- Strengthened government–stakeholder alignment across ministries
This experience reflects leadership in public-sector development communication.
5. Media Features & Press Coverage
My work has been featured or profiled by:
- Business & Financial Times
- Vocal Media
- Medium
- Peace FM
- Starr FM
- Ameyaw Debrah
- Citi Newsroom
- Ghana News Agency
…and others.
These articles highlight my influence, expertise, and contributions across affordable housing, communication strategy, and analytics-driven innovation.
6. Cross-Industry Communications & Marketing Work
Used analytics-driven messaging to expand B2B engagement and strengthen enterprise sales pipelines.
Led market research and data modeling to inform outreach to art investors and collectors.
Strengthened brand communication and social engagement for major Ghanaian brands.
7. Teaching, Mentorship & Academic Leadership
- Graduate Teaching Assistant, NIU
- Vice President, Graduate Communication Student Advisory Council
- Mentor, Global Give Back Circle & iMentor
- Contributor to academic orientations and student development programs
These roles reflect sustained leadership and service to the academic community.