Ryan Johnson

Biographie : Ryan P. Johnson 615.406.7938 [email protected] EDUCATION The Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania May 2004 Bachelor of Science in Economics Concentration in Real Estate RELEVANT WORK EXPERIENCE Convention Center Authority Manager – Budget, Finance, and Administration September 2011 – Present • Manage the $585 Million budget, procurement policy, and payment process for the development and construction of Nashville’s new convention center, the Music City Center. • Serve as lead liaison with the Mayor’s office, the Convention Center Authority and the public on all matters related to the budget and financing of the Music City Center • Manage a team of 8 accounting and finance professionals with the single goal of delivering a world class convention center on time and on budget • Oversee the investment of approximately $35 Million of public funds into the Country Music Hall of Fame expansion project adjacent to the Music City Center in connection with OMNI Hotels Supervisor of Accounting and Contract Administration May 2010 – September 2011 • Performed comprehensive audit of all project expenditures to date to ensure compliance with Metro Council Ordinances and overall project budget of $585 Million • Assisted in the creation of the project budget and developed an expenditure tracking system • Maintained detailed cash flow projections to guide Metro Treasury’s investment of bond proceeds • Worked closely with senior project management and Metro Finance Director’s Office to setup appropriate accounting procedures, annual financial statements, and reporting of information to the Authority and the public • Responsible for reviewing, ensuring accuracy and issuance of payments to contractors, designers, and vendors in excess of $20 million per month Bristol Development Group Investment Analyst May 2005 – May 2010 • Created detailed cash flow models used to track project performance and predict likely financial outcomes on 10 Multifamily / Mixed-use projects with a combined asset value of more than $400 million • Compiled and submitted detailed monthly funding requests to lenders for up to 5 projects at a time • Audited financial data of all projects monthly to prevent cost overruns and identify areas in need of improvement • Managed internal control procedures for accounting department to ensure the efficient and accurate flow of funds • Prepared and distributed offering memoranda for potential multifamily investors and lenders • Designed sensitivity analyses to measure the impact of changes in market conditions and project assumptions • Assisted senior management to successfully secure refinancing for several projects in excess of $150 million • Reported directly to the CFO and served as a liaison with equity partners, lending institutions, and vendors • Analyzed and reported on financial feasibility and profitability of potential new projects • Completed due diligence on development sites to assist executives in decision making on new projects • Researched target markets to determine how best to position new projects for success in the marketplace • Assisted managers in creating annual operating budgets and analyzed budget variances to improve profitability ORGANIZATIONS Urban Land Institute 2007 – Present • Treasurer – ULI Nashville • Member of the Public Private Partnership Council – Blue Flight • Young Leaders Group member