Resume

Gabriela Ramos Figueroa — Architecture & Real Estate Development

Education

Columbia University

Dec 2025

New York, NY

Master of Science in Real Estate Development (MSRED)

Master of Architecture (M.Arch)

Relevant Coursework: RE Finance I-III, Capital Markets, Affordable Housing Finance, Multifamily Valuation, Financial Modeling, Leasing Analysis.

University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee

Dec 2020

Milwaukee, WI

Bachelor of Science in Architecture

Experience

Architectural Designer (Predevelopment Focus)

May 2024 – Present

AMPOPS · New York, NY

  • Produced 12 feasibility packages with NYC Zoning Resolution lookups, FAR/ZFA calculations with common area deductions, and bulk constraint summaries paired with Revit massing and unit test-fits. Six packages converted to commissioned design work.
  • Built Excel development proforma with sensitivity analysis modeling IRR against construction cost, sales value, market growth, and loan-to-cost ratio.
  • Led analysis and massing for a 57-unit mixed-use building in Brooklyn (R6/C2-4 overlay) with FRESH grocery and community facility.
  • Produced construction documents for 16 projects spanning educational, residential, and commercial programs.

TerraNueva — Capstone Winner

Jan 2025 – May 2025

Columbia MSRED · New York, NY

  • Led zoning analysis for a C6-2 site within the Special Inwood District and Waterfront Access Plan, maximizing buildable area to 521,698 SF.
  • Developed unit mix across five AMI bands (37–100%) plus a 15% formerly homeless set-aside, programming 517 units.
  • Built rent roll by AMI tier and modeled 15-year operating pro forma projecting $10.2M stabilized NOI, 4.6% yield on cost.
  • Structured $456.3M capital stack using 4% LIHTC, SLIHC equity, HFA mortgage, HPD/HDC ELLA, HCR programs, and NYSERDA grants.

Research Fellow

May 2020 – Dec 2020

Mobile Design Box, UWM · Milwaukee, WI

  • Conducted community engagement for vacant storefront activation on Milwaukee's Mitchell Street corridor, including five stakeholder interviews in English and Spanish.

Teaching Assistant, Core I Mentor

Sep 2023 – Dec 2023

Columbia University · New York, NY

  • Mentored M.Arch students through design development. Coordinated studio reviews and curated project exhibitions.

Architectural Intern

Apr 2021 – Apr 2022

The Design and Build Group · Wayne, NJ

  • Prepared construction drawings and code-compliance documentation for residential renovation projects.

Skills

Technical

Excel Financial ModelingArgus EnterpriseCoStarCompStakACRISMicrosoft SuiteAutodesk Revit (Certified)AutoCAD (Certified)Adobe Creative SuiteBIM Coordination

Real Estate & Finance

Proforma DevelopmentZoning/Yield AnalysisNYC Zoning ResolutionLIHTC/Affordable Housing ProgramsMarket AnalysisComparable Research

Languages

Spanish (Native), English (Fluent)