Eric T. Lawrence Application packageCITY OF MIAMI BEACH
BOARD AND COMMITTEE APPLICATION FORM
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FL33146
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1119 hardee roadcoral gables
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eric@lbldevelopmentgroup.com
30540187873054018787
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LBL Group, LLC
Position:
660 Washington Avenue
Miami BeachFL33139
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Loan Review exp. 12/31
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Miami Beach Hospitality CoalitionBoard of Directors
GMBHAMember
List all properties owned or have an interest in, which are loca
Property
Anglers Hotel, 660 Washington Ave
600 washington avenue
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I eric lawrence agreed to the following terms on 12/16/2013 3:2
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ERICLAWRENCE
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QUALIFICATION SUMMARY
Uniquely balanced experience in the real estate and hospitality industries. Successful track record of managing high
profile and complex organizations, transactions and deals. Strategic thinker with strong people, communication and
entrepreneurial skills.
Owner/Developer Boutique Resort Hotel Miami Beach.
Consultant to developers of several multifamily and lodging properties in Miami-Dade
Advisor to several local banks on workout strategies of distressed lodging assets throughout S. Florida.
Leadership responsibility for re-negotiation of Four Seasons New York Hotel Management contract.
Asset Manager
valued at over $500 million.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
March 05 - Present Principal: Owner/Developer
Anglers Boutique Resort, LLC / The Anglers Boutique Resort Hotel
660 Washington Ave. Miami Beach, Fl
Represented ownership to perform full financial due diligence related to the acquisition and development of
abandoned historic Mediterranean Revival hotel and adjacent land parcels.
Lead and managed all activities related to construction and permanent loan financing.
Negotiated and structured Management and Operating agreement with Hotel and Food and Beverage
Operator.
Maintained construction and capital budgets and oversaw loan requisition process with lenders.
Participated in the development and implementation of sales and marketing strategies.
March 05 Present Consultant/Developer
LBL Development, LLC
Joint ventured with Kimpton Hotel Equity Fund to develop 85 room hotel addition to Anglers Hotel.
Performed detailed analysis and workout strategies on behalf of lenders distressed lodging assets throughout
South Florida.
Advisor and fee developer for planned 10-story mixed-use building located in Miami.
Provider of accounting/bookkeeping services to Hyperion Development Group (Marina Blue and Blue
Condominiums).
January 06 August 07Principal: Owner/Developer
Converted and entirely redeveloped MIMO style 42-room rental apartment building into condominium units
and successfully negotiated sale of entire building (Fall 2007)
May 99 - March 05 Asset Manager
Ty Warner Hotels and Resorts, LLC
/Four Seasons Hotel New York, NY
Responsible for analysis and approval of annual hotel operating/capital budget on behalf of ownership.
Coordinate owner/manager meetings to review financial and operational performance, capital projects, and
strategic direction of hotel, and report results directly to ownership.
Extensive experience in due diligence of other hotel and resort properties.
imize revenues during prolonged downturns
in business due to acts of terrorism, war and/or recession.
Coordinate and implement standard reporting policies and procedures for owners other properties.
Performed numerous market and feasibility studies related to rooms, food and beverage and spa.
Responsible for lease negotiations with retail tenants.
Coordinate annual review with outside auditors.
Eric Lawrence Resume page 2/2:
May 99 - August 00 Controller/Analyst
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JRM Development Company/
156 West 56 Street New York, NY
Preparation of corporate tax returns for several real estate holding, development, and management
companies.
Reorganize debt structure with lenders for several properties.
Preparation of private equity/debt offering memorandum for potential investors.
Analyze and review current and prospective leases for retail and office space owned by JRM.
Maintain all company books and records.
January 98 - May 99 Full Time Student/Consultant
Provide accounting and bookkeeping services to the architectural and design industry.
September 95 - January 98Controller
Castro-Blanco, Piscioneri and Associates, P.C
. / 62 Cooper Square New York, NY
Responsible for preparation of offering memorandum and negotiations leading to the eventual sale of the
firm.
Implement new 401(k) plan and set up automated payroll/direct deposit.
Prepare and maintain project budgets and provide timely budget versus actual project reports utilizing
Harper and Shuman accounting and job costing software.
Maintain books and records and coordinate annual review with outside auditors.
September 94 - August 95Junior Accountant
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David Berdon and Company, Certified Public Accountants
/ 46 street & Madison Avenue New York, NY
Extensive audit and review of various public and privately held real estate entities.
Preparation of corporate and individual tax returns.
August 93 - August 94Staff Accountant-Manufacturing, Retail and Distribution Group
KPMG Peat Marwick
/ 345 Park Avenue New York, NY
Prepare reports and analysis on cash, fixed assets, liabilities, and inventory, debt and disclosure notes during
audit engagements.
Utilize computerized auditing techniques and teach senior staff and management to use the computer to
facilitate efficient audit engagements.
AFFILIATIONS & SKILLS
Appointed to Miami Beach Community Development Advisory (CDAC) and Loan Review Committees.
Active member of both Washington Avenue and Flamingo Park Neighborhood Association.
Graduate of City of Miami Beach Leadership Academy.
Recipient of Dade Heritage Trust Award (2007) for Excellence in Historic Renovation (for Anglers Hotel).
Past member of Miami Beach Chamber of Commerce Pillar Board of Directors
Extensive skills in Microsoft Excel/Word/PowerPoint/Publishing/Argus and most accounting and tax
programs
Associate Member of the New York State Society of Certified Public Accountants: Past member of the Real
Estate Committee and Member Functions Committee.
Member of Hospitality Asset Manager Association (HAMA).
New York University Real Estate Alumni Club.
EDUCATION
New York University -TheReal Estate Institute /
(Master of Science in Real Estate Investment and Asset
August 2002
Management),
Long Island University, C.W. Post CampusCum Laude, May 1993
/ (B.S. Public Accounting)