Lawrence Saunders

About Lawrence Saunders

Leadership | Real Estate| Finance | Employee Development | Data Analytics | Problem-SolverI am a real estate finance and development professional with experience spanning capital markets, asset management, and ground-up development execution. I build and maintain detailed financial models, support major refinancing and loan closings, and collaborate closely with lenders, contractors, and property teams to drive value in the built environment.Prior to real estate, I completed the selective Allstate Leadership Development Program (LDP), gaining strong foundations in financial analysis, operational leadership, and data-driven decision-making through three year-long rotations. That experience sharpened my ability to interpret complex financial reporting, evaluate business performance, and lead initiatives across diverse functional teams.I thrive in roles that require cross-disciplinary thinking, connecting strategy, finance, and execution. I am motivated by improving performance, unlocking growth, and delivering successful outcomes for stakeholders.

Experience

1. Asset Management, Finance & Development Associate

   Washington Property Company

   Apr 2022 — Present

   Development•Completed construction and supported the opening of a Self-Storage, renovation, including low-voltage coordination, RFI tracking, and OAC meeting participation.•Assisted in advancing projects through the design and entitlement process, coordinating with architects, engineers, and jurisdiction agencies to maintain schedule alignment and timely approvals.Finance•Played a key role in executing a $141M+ cross-collateral refinance of two Class A mixed-use assets coordinating lender due diligence and closing deliverables to maintain an on-schedule closing.•Monitor and forecast Debt service coverage ratio on active loans, identifying risks early and partnering with lenders and property teams to maintain covenant compliance and preserve refinance eligibility. •Maintained portfolio-wide Argus models, ensuring accurate underwriting and reporting.Asset Management•Perform financial analysis and provide recommendations on investment and asset management decisions, including lease negotiations, mortgage terms, property sales, and capital improvement planning.•Provide full financial underwriting for development and value-add acquisition opportunities across diverse asset types (multifamily, office, retail, mixed-use, self-storage), informing go/no-go decisions and investment strategy.•Analyze performance metrics to pinpoint operational improvements and drive NOI growth.

Education

• Oakwood University

  Bachelor's Degree

• University of Maryland - Robert H. Smith School of Business

  Master of Business Administration - Finance

• University of Maryland

  Master's degree

Skills

• Finance
• Financial Reporting
• Problem Solving
• Microsoft Office
• Easily Adaptable
• Analysis
• Public Speaking
• Management
• Microsoft Excel
• Data Analysis
• Financial Analysis
• Leadership
• Business Analysis
• Team Leadership
• Accounting