GABRIELA SCHMIDA
Chicago
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Real Estate Investment & AI Intern
Colliers International
09.2025 - Current
- Assisted in underwriting office and industrial assets using Excel, providing analysis to guide capital structure, joint venture agreements, and investment decisions.
- Evaluated and implemented AI solutions to enhance lease abstraction, underwriting, and land site selection, boosting investment analysis efficiency and accuracy.
- Created investment pitch decks presented to major institutional clients, helping secure new business opportunities.
- Analyzed property and market data across 20+ submarkets, identifying trends in pricing, rent growth, and absorption that informed investment strategy.
- Conducted market research and competitive analysis to support investment and advisory initiatives.
Strategy Intern
Berlin Rosen, Observer’s #1 Best PR Firm in America (Observer)
05.2024 - 08.2024
- Executed high-impact promotional campaigns at Berlin Rosen for top-tier consumer and beverage brands, showcasing strategic thinking, creativity, and the ability to tailor messaging to diverse audiences.
- Utilized data-driven research to inform brand strategies at Berlin Rosen, demonstrating analytical skills and an understanding of how to uncover market trends - useful for proprietary market research.
- Developed and managed dynamic client pitches and product messaging for events like NYC Wine & Food Festival and brand activations, driving attendance and interest in key markets.
- Presented research and pitchbooks to senior level executives, demonstrating strong presentation, interpersonal, organizational skills.
Marketing Intern
Earth Brands
01.2024 - 05.2024
- Prospected and secured new business at Earth Brands by conducting 25+ cold calls daily and crafting tailored pitches to convert leads, displaying strong initiative, communication skills, and a results-oriented mindset.
- Developed and maintained client relationships through personalized outreach and engagement, showing ability to build trust with senior executives and prospects.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - (Double Major) Economics, Environmental Studies
Tulane University
New Orleans, LA05.2025
Bachelor of Arts - East Asian Economics, European Economics
University of Sydney
Sydney, AU12.2023
Skills
- Real Estate Financial Modeling
- Pro Forma Analysis
- Asset Underwriting
- Market & Competitive Research
- CoStar Data Analysis
- Property-and Market-Level Trend Analysis
- AI & Automation Applications in CRE
LEADERSHIP
Vice President of Academics, 01/2024 - 01/2025
Pi Beta Phi - New Orleans, LA
- Led academic initiatives as Vice President of Academics for Pi Beta Phi, organizing networking workshops and career prep events, presenting leadership, entrepreneurial thinking, and cross-functional collaboration.
INVOLVEMENT
Epsilon ETA (Professional Environment Fraternity) Member, Pi Beta Phi (Director of Academics), Recirculating Farms Volunteer, 18th Ward Sports Community Impact Volunteer, Heavenly Food Pantry Volunteer
Timeline
Real Estate Investment & AI Intern
Colliers International
09.2025 - Current
Strategy Intern
Berlin Rosen, Observer’s #1 Best PR Firm in America (Observer)
05.2024 - 08.2024
Marketing Intern
Earth Brands
01.2024 - 05.2024
Bachelor of Arts - (Double Major) Economics, Environmental Studies
Tulane University
Bachelor of Arts - East Asian Economics, European Economics
University of Sydney