Rene Bello

Senior Projects Executive

Rene recently joined Hogan Brothers as Senior Projects Executive to lead and assist in the execution of large scale mixed-use and high-rise multifamily, hospitality and commercial related projects. Rene is a Proven Real Estate Construction & Development professional with over 10+ years of Executive experience constructing and developing over$1 Billion in world-class ground-up real estate projects across South Florida and the Caribbean. Senior Executive responsible for executing and managing the successful construction and development of complex, built masterplan developments such as PariPARAMOUNT Miami Worldcenter, Legacy Miami Worldcenter,Hyatt Regency Grand Reserve,Puerto Rico. A seasoned veteran with experience working with Real Estate Development Firms and professionals,Institutional investors, General Contractors bringing to life award winning, multi-million dollar projects and working alongside world class Architects and Consultants, establishing innovative leadership and solutions to multifaceted projects and teams, with experience in leveraging client-relations, public engagement and expertise in the AEC industry. Rene graduated from the University of Florida with a Bachelors of Design & Architecture and in addition graduated from the University of Miami with a Masters of Architecture II and Masters of Real Estate Development.Rene is both fluent in English and Spanish.

Summary of Qualifications

Seasoned professional with proven success in ground-up construction and development of assets over $1 Billiondollars in real estate transactions and projects.
Accomplished in leading major mixed-use, residential, hospitality commercial and industrial projects fromconceptualization to completion.
Proficient in Schematic Design, Design Development, Space Planning and Construction Documents
Driven to transform client ideas into functional design solutions within schedule, cost and client expectations
In-depth knowledge of Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) strategies
Commitment to sustainable solutions for urban planning to ensure positive community impact
Demonstrated ability to manage complex projects with recognized achievements
Expertise in business development, accounting, administrative, team management
Marketing expertise for promoting client relationships and boosting bottom line
Exceptional multilingual communication and problem solving skills.

Royal Palm Companies, Miami, FLSenior Development Director

Worked directly with the CEO and Executive team on all new developments, from acquisition, due diligence,underwriting, budgeting, auditing, structuring, development to turn-key delivery and disposition of assets. Additional involvement include but not limited to; drive feasibility, capital raise, project management, entitlements, and legal structuring, acquisitions, contracts and pre-construction, and sales and marketing.
Executed over $150M in Financing with private equity firms Monarch Alternative Capital, Sculptor (fka: Och Ziff) based in New York, on a reposition of an asset which included a $30M renovation budget, working capital and reserves. The Joint-Venture acquisition of the asset and repositioning thereafter, into Hyatt Regency Grand Reserve, Puerto Rico, a 4-star Hotel and Branded Residences, as part of a Masterplan development, managed by Hotel Operator Aimbridge.
Led weekly meetings with Executive team to analyze project finance, development timelines and schedules,legal framework, and quarterly reporting for Company Fund administration. Such Project included PARAMOUNT MWC, Legacy MWC, Hyatt Regency PR, St. Pete assemblage, and more.
Managed a team of five (5) to drive project development from concept to turn-key delivery and managing consultants overseeing budgets, schedules, deliverables, contracts, and agreements.
Responsible for budgeting, purchase orders, vendor negotiations, client purchasing agreements and coordination of Design, Development, Interiors, and Pre-Development.

Background and Professional Experience

Paramount Miami WorldcenterMiami, FL

Legacy Hotel & Residences Miami Worldcenter Miami, FL

Hyatt Regency Grand Reserve Puerto Rico Puerto Rico, US

{1.05 Million ft 2 - $650 M project cost}

60-story luxury condominium tower and mixed-use retail, 569 units

{230,000 ft 2 - $550 M project cost}

55-story luxury Hotel & Branded Residences

{60,000 ft 2 - $105 M project cost}

486-Key 4-star Luxury Hotel and 135 BrandedResidences

Notable Projects:

Plaza Construction, Miami, FLAssistant Project Manager

Project Management and Construction Management, review and execution of potential Change Orders, RFIs, Submittals, ASKs, MSKs, MEP systems testing and Cost Impact analysis for coordination with developer, The Related Group for the Paraiso Bayview tower – part of the Paraiso Bay $1 B Development.
On-site supervision for the development of the Paraiso District – Paraiso Bayviews – conducting on-site meetings to review construction and design impacts to be addressed and submitted as part of RFIs to architect – Arquitectonica.
Weekly meetings with Developer (TRG), Architect (ARQ), and Sub-contractors to achieve successful contractual TCO. On-site project management alongside Building Engineer teams, reviewing and commissioning the building for Temporary Certificate of Occupancy.

Notable Projects:

Paraiso Bayviews (Paraiso District) Miami, FL

{780,000 ft 2 - $96 M project cost}43-story luxury condominium tower consisting of 398-condos

Bermello, Ajamil & Partners, Miami, FLProject Manager – Architecture

Project Management and Construction Management, assisting in the review of Potential Change Orders, RFIs, Submittals, ASKs, MSKs, MEP systems testing and Cost Impact analysis for coordination with developer – The Related Group.
On-site supervision for the development of the Paraiso District – Paraiso Bayviews – conducting on-site meetings to review construction and design impacts to be addressed and submitted as part of RFIs to architect – Arquitectonica
Weekly meetings with Developer (TRG), Architect (ARQ), and Sub-contractors to achieve contractual TCO.

Notable Projects:

Royal Caribbean Cruise – Terminal A Miami, FL

Norwegian Cruise – Terminal BMiami, FL

Port Everglades – Terminal 25Miami, FL

{200,000 ft 2 - $200 M project cost}

{166,000 ft 2 - $100 M project cost}60-story luxury condominium tower and mixed-use retail

{157,000 ft 2 - $120 M project cost}60-story luxury condominium tower and mixed-use retail

GONZALEZ ARCHITECTURE, Miami, FL

Project Manager

Developed project-specific analysis, accountable for project report, and project-specific analysis to clients for development and construction.
Managed various facets of project development and management with subcontractors overseeing team schedules and timely-delivery.
Prepared reports and presentation materials OAC review and implementation.
Reviewed construction documents and submittals from sub-contractors for accuracy.

University of Miami, MRED+U Miami, FloridaMasters of Real Estate Development + Urbanism

University of Miami, M. ARC+U Miami, FloridaMasters of Architecture II

University of Florida, B. ARC Gainesville, FloridaBachelor of Design & Architecture

EDUCATION

COMMUNITY

University of Miami – AIM Summer ProgramAssistant Director

ULI American Institute of ArchitectsParticipating Member

SPECIAL SKILLS

Software: Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, Teams) Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign), AutoCAD, Revit /BIM, Rhino, Sketchup, ProCore, CMiC, Bluebeam and CRM software (Salesforce)

Languages: Fluent in English, Spanish, Beginner in French and Italian