1. DARIN W. TIETGEN
9141 Mediterranean Drive // Huntington Beach, CA 92646 // dwtdevelopment@gmail.com // 949-531-3721
Goal-driven and persuasive project manager with in-depth experience in real estate acquisitions,
development and construction client interaction and retention. Key competencies include:
❏ Developing sustained and profitable
relationships
❏ Multi-tasking team player
❏ Providing detailed and thorough
analysis and status updates
❏ Creative and effective trainer
❏ Excels at customer service and client
retention
❏ Records and database management
❏ Innovative problem-solving
❏ Public/group presentations
❏ Networking/business development
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
LDC Advisors - Project Manager (September 2014 - Present)
Senior-level project/asset manager and lead land development and construction inspector for
wide range of clientele including real estate developers, landowners, fund managers and banks
● Research for and preparation of third-party due diligence assessments for multi-million
dollar land acquisitions
● Management of and quarterly status reporting for land-banked assets in various regions
● Oversight of developer partners for active land development projects
● Monthly inspection and draw review/approval for land development and construction
loans
● Oversight of consultants and support/junior staff
Merrill Corporation – Team Lead (January 2014 - September 2014)
Lead project manager for the XBRL division of large financial printing company, serving as
second-shift team manager and link between senior management and project managers
● First level of escalation for customer service issues, technical queries and other
departmental issues
● General oversight of the department during second shift: timesheet management, quality
assurance, workflow management and assigning of special projects
Merrill Corporation – Project Manager (July 2012 - January 2014)
Project manager for the XBRL division of large financial printing company, providing quality
customer service and support to internal and external clients. Managed document workflow in
various stages of quarterly corporate compliance filings and IPOs.
● Supported a team of 60+ accountants, servicing 300+ clients, many being Fortune-500
companies (Kroger, Citigroup, AIG Target, IBM, Hewlett-Packard, Merrill Lynch) and
REITs
● Collaborated with team management on “paperless” workflow model, saving more than
$50,000 annually in paper/printer supplies and cutting 25% off document processing time
● Responsible for weekly vendor on-time and department quality control reports
● Trained support staff on the workflow process and other XPMs on new procedures
DWT Development Consulting – Owner/President (January 2007 - July 2012)
Project/asset management consultant; coordinating management services to high profile clients
involved in real estate acquisition and development
● An industry leader in government and public relations, proficient with acclimating to
variable political climates and building favorable relationships with key decision-makers
and high level executives
● Responsible for coordination of marketing, contract negotiations and professional
networking
● Developed and maintained strong relationships with internal and external clients:
Vendors, contractors and third-party consultants
● Provides first-class customer service to a variety of clientele, resulting in a profitable,
deadline-driven consulting endeavor

2. LDC Advisors – Project Manager (July 2003 – December 2006)
Project Manager and client liaison for multi-million dollar real estate acquisitions. Led team of
junior staff on due diligence investigations for residential property acquisitions for CalPERS and
national rollout of new banking centers for Bank of America.
● Compiled and delivered key information to executive decision makers for multi-million
dollar real estate acquisitions
● Served as primary point-of-contact for first-level/internal client (CalPERS) as well as an
array of outside/secondary client partners
● Provided critical progress reports to executives on multi-million dollar asset acquisitions
● Supported and collaborated with internal staff on multiple and simultaneous projects,
ensuring project deliverables were accurate and timely
● Helped secure Starbucks as a client for site selection due diligence
ARC Inc. Architects – Entitlements Manager (January 2001 – November 2002)
Directed gas station re-image project in the Bay Area, California. Performed pre-development
research, managed preparation of project deliverables, and contract development.
● Compiled and delivered critical project information to high-level decision-makers within
Fortune-500 clients (Shell, Chevron, Starbucks, Wendy’s, Carl’s Jr.), resulting in
sustained and profitable client relationships
● Performed contractor bid analyses and prepared value-engineering reports, saving 10-
15% in construction costs to multiple clients
● Managed and collaborated with internal staff on multiple, simultaneous projects to ensure
precise project deliverables
● Developed and maintained project records and progress database
● Presented at numerous public hearings (City Council, Planning Commission, Design
Review Board)
ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE
❏ Co-Founder of Who2Start.com, a grassroots, free advice fantasy football website, which has
grown into a successful subscription-based service. As the chief node of web content, handles
large volume of customer consulting exchanges. Responsible for increasing sales through
networking events and marketing strategies. Developed and introduced a unique product that was
the first in and continues to dominate the marketplace
❏ Worked with Saywitz Corporation in Irvine, CA as a Junior Researcher from January through
June of 2003. Served as an on-the-ground liaison for leasing company, developed relationships
with potential lessees for commercial and industrial properties throughout southern California.
Successfully developed relationships resulting in tens of thousands of dollars in broker
commissions in less than six months.
EDUCATION
B.A., Geography - Urban Planning, University of California, Santa Barbara (1996)
COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
Phi Kappa Psi Fraternity, Central Texas Alumni Association (Vice President, 2010-2011)
City of Costa Mesa Historic Preservation Committee (2005-2006)
Member of Cities of Vallejo and American Canyon, CA Chambers of Commerce (1999-2000)
Volunteer Ambassador with City of Benicia, CA Chamber of Commerce (1999-2000)
Phi Kappa Psi Fraternity, California Zeta Chapter (Vice President, 1995)
Member of Sierra Club (1992 - Present)
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Member of Urban Land Institute (Young Leaders Group - 2006-2012)
Member of the Real Estate Council of Austin (2006 - 2012)
Member of the International Council of Shopping Centers (1999-2000)