Real estate development professional with a background in architecture, project management, and investor communications. I've supported residential and mixed-use developments through market analysis, feasibility, design coordination, construction documentation, and capital-raising presentations. Most recently, I contributed to the development of 2400 North Miami Avenue in Wynwood, Miami, creating investor-facing presentations and coordinating multidisciplinary teams. What sets me apart is my ability to combine real estate expertise with strong visual storytelling, transforming complex development projects into clear, compelling pitch decks that resonate with investors and stakeholders.

Melissa Ponce

Real estate development professional with a background in architecture, project management, and investor communications. I've supported residential and mixed-use developments through market analysis, feasibility, design coordination, construction documentation, and capital-raising presentations. Most recently, I contributed to the development of 2400 North Miami Avenue in Wynwood, Miami, creating investor-facing presentations and coordinating multidisciplinary teams. What sets me apart is my ability to combine real estate expertise with strong visual storytelling, transforming complex development projects into clear, compelling pitch decks that resonate with investors and stakeholders.

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Real estate development professional with a background in architecture, project management, and investor communications. I’ve supported residential and mixed-use developments through market analysis, feasibility, design coordination, construction documentation, and capital-raising presentations. Most recently, I contributed to the development of 2400 North Miami Avenue in Wynwood, Miami, creating investor-facing presentations and coordinating multidisciplinary teams. What sets me apart is my ability to combine real estate expertise with strong visual storytelling, transforming complex development projects into clear, compelling pitch decks that resonate with investors and stakeholders.

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Language

English
Advanced
Spanish; Castilian
Advanced

Work Experience

at LIVWRK- RE Development
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2023
at Perkins Eastman Architecture and Design
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2023
Strategic Projects Lead at Minka Homes + Communities
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2022
Venture focused on transformational change at the intersection of housing, healthcare, and technology, offering alternative senior housing models with affordable smart homes and community development master planning to improve health and wellbeing. Responsibilities evolved in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment. Key contributions include market & user research and business development; qualitative and quantitative user research; market analysis and industry benchmarking to define positioning and competitive advantages; identifying funding and financing mechanisms; iterative financial underwriting and project feasibility analysis; zoning, due diligence, and highest-and-best-use studies. Supported design and development of mixed-use and healthcare projects, coordinating consultants and workflows, assisting with construction documentation and value engineering. Contributed to large redevelopment work including a $1.6B waterfront redevelopment in San Diego and a 240-hectare mixed-u

Education

M.Des Real Estate (Interdisciplinary) at Harvard University
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2021
Bachelor of Architecture at Rhode Island School of Design
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2016
Cross Registration (Architectural Studies) at MIT Center for Real Estate; Harvard Kennedy School; School of Education; Brown University
January 11, 2030 - July 23, 2026

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Industry Experience

Real Estate & Construction, Healthcare, Education, Professional Services, Other

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