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Claire Lawrence

@clairelawrence1

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I am an experienced transaction analyst specializing in commercial real estate finance.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I'm seeking a commercial real estate transactions or finance role where I can apply market research, transaction management, and client-facing skills within a collaborative team that values data integrity, operational efficiency, and opportunities for growth.

I am a transaction analyst with experience driving commercial real estate deals and supporting strategic decision-making; my analysis contributed to deal closures producing over $10 million in gross commissions and I oversaw transactions for portfolios of more than 80 office, medical, and retail sites. I collaborate across brokerage, financial consulting, and marketing teams to streamline processes and maintain high data integrity.

Previously I processed 50–90 vouchers monthly, managed weekly funds up to $100,000, and supervised invoicing for 115 projects, developing reliable controls for reporting and forecasting. I also developed social media strategy and editorial calendars for outreach and routinely use Vantage Analytics, Smartsheets, CoStar Real Estate Manager, and Microsoft Excel to organize work and improve client outcomes.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Transaction Analyst

Current

CBRE

Oct 2023 - Present (1 year 10 months)

Conducted market research and analysis supporting commercial real estate transactions, contributing to deal closures with over $10 million in gross commissions. Oversaw transaction processes for portfolios of 80+ sites and maintained transaction databases to improve reporting and forecasting.

Market Research Financial Analysis Portfolio Management Data Integrity CoStar Real Estate Manager Microsoft Excel

Transaction Coordinator

CBRE

Apr 2022 - Oct 2023 (1 year 6 months)

Processed 50–90 vouchers monthly and managed listing and deal files to ensure compliance with real estate regulations. Facilitated transfer of financial information to Transaction Accounting and assisted in commission collection and revenue recognition verifications.

Compliance File Management Revenue Recognition Microsoft Excel Communication

Finance and Accounting Associate

Northworks Architects

Sep 2020 - Apr 2022 (1 year 7 months)

Managed weekly funds up to $100,000 and supervised invoicing for 115 projects monthly, ensuring expenses adhered to monthly budgets. Coordinated employee benefits across eight entities and implemented financial processes for company events and reimbursements.

Cash Management Invoicing Accounts Payable Budgeting Financial Reporting Microsoft Excel Journal Entries

Marketing and Communications Intern

University of Illinois Extension

Jan 2020 - May 2020 (4 months)

Developed and executed an Instagram launch strategy and content plan to increase engagement for the Illinois Nutrition Education Program. Created and managed a social media editorial calendar and produced program success stories and monthly e-newsletter content.

Social Media Strategy Content Creation Editorial Calendar Audience Research Copywriting Instagram Analytics Communication

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

Bachelor of Arts, Communication

Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Arts and Sciences with a major in Communication and a minor in Public Relations from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign.