Leonard Arippol Application PackageArippol Leonard
Last Name First Name Middle Initial
325 S. Biscayne Blvd., #3320 Miami
Home Address City
FL 33131
State Zip Code
HomeWork
Leonardo@Arippol.com
Email Address
786-473-7270
Cellular
Miami Beach
Business Address
960 West 41st Street, Suite 212
City
FL
State
33140
Zip Code
Integral Florida
Occupation:Business Name:
Development Manager
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Curriculum Vitae Leonardo Arippol Page 1 of 5
Leonardo Arippol
325 South Biscayne Blvd., FL 33131
Phone: (786) 473-7270 e-mail: Leonardo@Arippol.com
OBJECTIVE To participate and represent the constituents of Miami Beach and their interest in the Planning
Board.
EMPLOYMENT
HISTORY
Integral Florida, Miami Beach, FL
Development Manager: January 2021 to Present
• Worked under the Community Development Division within the Florida affiliate: Integral
Florida
• Managing the Development and Financing of:
• The Oasis at Renaissance Preserve (124 Units New Construction, Garden Style,
31MM)
Affordable Assisted Living Facility
Public Housing Authority Transaction with 9% Low-Income Housing Tax
Credits (LIHTC)
• Ardendale (470 Units New Construction, Townhomes, 151MM)
Multi-Phase Mixed Income Development in partnership with the East
Baton Rouge Housing Authority.
Awarded 30MM in HUD’s Choice Neighborhood Implementation Grant
Awarded State and Local Community Development Block Grant,
Louisiana Housing Corporation’s Developer Assistance Program, 9%
LIHTC, Local American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Grant.
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• In charge of the managing the Underwriting to successfully close on the transactions
• Interface with third parties relating to the financial closing, such as Plan and Cost Review,
Market Study, and Appraisal
• Oversaw the Request for Proposals (RFP) and Local Authority Bond Applications
• Prepared Financial Models and strategies for securing local financing
• Oversaw Development Activities:
• Schematic/Design/Construction Drawings
• Entitlement/Permitting
• Engaging Consultants, Engineers, and Contractors
• In charge of the Impact Fee Deferrals, Unity of Title, Affordable Housing Covenant, and Other
Covenants Required for Development.
• In charge of obtaining Entitlements and presenting the Developments to local boards, such as
the City of Miami Urban Development Review Board, or Miami-Dade County Housing Finance
Authority Architectural Design and Review Advisory Committee
• In charge of Permitting and obtaining Certificate of Occupancies
• Oversaw Construction Activities to assist and ensure results are within schedule and budget
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EMPLOYMENT
HISTORY
(CONTINUED)
The Related Group, Miami, FL
Development Manager: January 2020 to January 2021
• Worked under the Related Urban Development Group (Affordable Housing Division)
• Managing the Development and Assisting in the Financing of:
• The Gallery on the River (160 Units New Construction, High-Rise, 50MM)
Public Housing Authority Transaction, 4% LIHTC, Miami-Dade County
Surtax, and Qualified Opportunity Zone Equity
• Three Round Tower B and C (263 Unit Rehab, High-Rise, Budget of 74.7MM)
Public Housing Authority Transaction with RAD Conversion, 4 % LIHTC,
Miami-Dade County Surtax, and Qualified Opportunity Zone Equity
• Brisas del Este Phase Two (120 Unit New Construction, Low-Rise, Budget of
33.3MM)
Public Housing Authority Transaction with RAD Conversion, 4 % LIHTC,
Florida Housing Finance Corporation SAIL, Miami-Dade County Surtax,
and City of Miami Home
• Brisas del Este Apartments (161 Units New Construction, Low-Rise, 45.8MM)
Public Housing Authority Transaction with RAD Conversion, 4 % LIHTC,
Florida Housing Finance Corporation Community Development Block
Grant, Miami-Dade County Surtax, and City of Miami General
Obligation Bond
• In charge of the managing the Underwriting to successfully close on the transactions
• Interface with third parties relating to the financial closing, such as Plan and Cost Review,
Market Study, and Appraisal
• Oversaw the Request for Proposals (RFP) and Local Authority Bond Applications
• Prepared Financial Models and strategies for securing local financing
• Oversaw Development Activities:
• Schematic/Design/Construction Drawings
• Entitlement/Permitting
• Engaging Consultants, Engineers, and Contractors
• In charge of the Impact Fee Deferrals, Unity of Title, Affordable Housing Covenant, and Other
Covenants Required for Development.
• In charge of obtaining Entitlements and presenting the Developments to local boards, such as
the City of Miami Urban Development Review Board, or Miami-Dade County Housing Finance
Authority Architectural Design and Review Advisory Committee
• In charge of Permitting and obtaining Certificate of Occupancies
• Oversaw Construction Activities to assist and ensure results are within schedule and budget
Curriculum Vitae Leonardo Arippol Page 3 of 5
EMPLOYMENT
HISTORY
(CONTINUED)
The Related Group, Miami, FL
Project Manager: January 2016 to December 2019
• Worked under the Related Urban Development Group (Affordable Housing Division)
• Managed the Completed Affordable Housing Development of:
• Joe Moretti Phase Two (96 Unit Rehab, Two-Story, Budget of 12MM)
• Smathers Phase Two (134 Unit New Construction, Low-Rise, Budget of 25MM)
• Stirrup Plaza Phase Two (68 Unit New Construction, Low-Rise, Budget of 13MM)
• Marcia Gardens (134 Unit New Construction, Garden-Style, Budget of 26.5MM)
• Martin Fine Villas (104 Unit New Construction, Low-Rise, Budget of 22MM)
• Reviewed, Evaluated, and Bought-Out the Subcontractors
• Monitored and Balanced Soft and Hard Cost Budget
• Reviewed and Negotiated Change Orders
• Prepared the Monthly Bank Draw
• Prepared, Reviewed, and Negotiated Construction Contracts and Scope of Work
• Involved in resolving unique circumstantial issues arising from Construction, Inspection, etc.
• In charge of the Impact Fee Deferrals, Unity of Title, Affordable Housing Covenant, and Other
Covenants Required for Development.
• In charge of Permitting and obtaining Certificate of Occupancies
The Related Group, Miami, FL
Assistant Project Manager:
January 2014 to December 2015
• Worked under the Related Urban Development Group (Affordable Housing Division)
• Managed an Affordable Elderly Development of 3 stories and 34 Units
• Prepared Purchase & Change Orders
• Reviewed G702
• Negotiated Contracts
• Involved in resolving most issues encountered with the City of Miami
• In charge of Permitting and obtaining Certificate of Occupancies
• In charge of the Impact Fee Deferrals, Unity of Title, Affordable Housing Covenant, and Other
Covenants Required for Development.
Curriculum Vitae Leonardo Arippol Page 4 of 5
EMPLOYMENT
HISTORY
(Continued)
The Related Group, Miami, FL
Assistant Construction Manager:
August 2012 to December 2013
• Worked under the Related Urban Development Group (Affordable Housing Division)
• Prepared Quantity Take-Off
• Prepared Construction Schedule
• Organized Submittals, RFI’s Inspection Logs,
• Permitted a 12 Master Building Permits (Permit Runner):
• Interfaced with Local Jurisdictions, including but not limited to Miami-Dade
County, City of Miami, North Miami, and Miami-Gardens
• Interfaced with Miami-Dade County Department of Environmental Resources
Management (DERM)
• Interfaced with Florida Department of Transportation
• Interfaced with South Florida Water Management District
• Permitted 3 Water Main Extensions (Permit Runner):
• Interfaced with Miami-Dade Water and Sewer Department
• Interfaced with Miami-Dade County Department of Environmental Resources
Management (DERM)
• Interfaced with Florida Department of Health
• Interfaced with City of Miami Public Works
The Related Group, Miami, FL
Internship:
October 2009 to December 2009
• Interning under Ricardo Vadia
• Created, compiled, and organized documents under Luis Castellon
• General office work for the Related Cervera Realty Services under Wendy Marks
• Assisted customer service and building engineers
Ariel Estates, Inc., Miami, FL
Property Manager:
October 2009 to July 2012
• Managed a 34-unit residential buildings
• Responsible for:
• Rent collection
• Maintenance
• Administration
• Tenant Showings
• Enforcement of Rules & Regulation
• Resolving Day-to-Day issues
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EDUCATION Florida International University, Miami, FL August 2006 – May 2012
• Master’s Degree in Construction Management (May 2012)
• Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Management (December 2010)
LICENSES,
CERTIFICATIONS,
& MEMBERSHIPS
Active Licenses:
• State of Florida Certified General Contractor: CGC1528938
• State of Florida Real Estate Sales Associate: SL3428479
Certificates:
• OSHA 30 Hour Certificate
• First Housing University: Low Income Housing Tax Credit Certificate of Completion
Memberships:
• Builders Association of South Florida
• Florida Housing Coalition
SKILLS PROFILE
• Competent in the use of:
• Microsoft Office Suite
• Autodesk AutoCAD
• Bluebeam
• Oracle Primavera
• PlanSwift
• Fluent in English, Italian, and French
• Basic Understanding of Spanish
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