Ronen Lavi

Ronen is a Graduate of Tulane University's School of Architecture with a Bachelor's of Science in Architecture and Real Estate. Currently pursuing a Master in Management at The University of Chicago Booth School of Business.

Ronen's professional journey spans from construction work and office management to market analysis for real estate investments. This diverse experience has equipped him with a unique perspective that bridges the technical aspects of construction and architecture with business strategy and market insights. Beyond his professional pursuits, he is passionate about music, vlogging, and outdoor activities.

Education

Aug 2025 to Present

Master in Management

The University of Chicago Booth School of Business • Chicago, IL

• Studying of core business and management principles
• Engaging in an analytical, multidisciplinary curriculum

Apr 2022 to Aug 2025 Certificate

Bachelor of Science in Architecture and Real Estate

Tulane School of Architecture • New Orleans, LA

• Comprehensive architectural design studio coursework
• Focus on sustainable and innovative building practices
• Advanced 3D modeling and visualization techniques

Aug 2018 to May 2021

High School

Ida Crown Jewish Academy • Skokie, IL

• Honor Roll student with focus on mathematics and sciences
• Participated in architectural summer programs
• Leadership roles in student organizations

Experience

May 2024 to Jul 2024

Architectural Intern

Senga Architects • Chicago, IL

• Modeled existing and new back porches for two & three-flat apartment buildings using Revit, ensuring compliance with Chicago zoning laws and building codes.
• Worked in varying apartments including challenging environments in order to conduct on-site measurements and translate field data into accurate Revit models.
• Developed detailed MEP plans for multi-unit apartment buildings using strong communication skills, both verbal and written to ensure proper integration with architectural designs.
• Management design projects.

Sep 2023 to 2025

Project Manager

Tulane Sukkah Build • New Orleans, LA

• Design, planning and execution of Tulane Sukkah Project.
• Budgeting of materials and creating spreadsheets to send to project donors for purchase.

Jun 2023 to Aug 2023

Real Estate Finance Intern

American Street Capital • Chicago, IL

• Underwrote real estate properties by analyzing offering memorandums and financial statements.
• Evaluated the viability of properties for financing by assessing financial metrics within Excel models such as debt service coverage ratios, and other key underwriting criteria.

Jun 2022 to Aug 2022

Website and Market Analysis Intern

Buligo Capital • Ramat Gan, Israel

• Analyzed Buligo's multi-family and senior housing digital footprints, noting complaints and responses using Excel models.
• Created presentations with PowerPoint in order to convey ideas that would increase the visual design of company websites.
• Researched multi family housing standards such as construction materials and unit layouts.

Jun 2021 to Dec 2021

Office Administrator

123 Remodeling • Chicago, IL

• Fielded calls regarding potential home remodeling projects. Including coordination of construction timeline, project pricing & material availability.
• Photographed residential properties throughout the renovation process.
• Mapping of commercial and industrial properties owned by ownership group.

Skills

QuickbooksRhinoceros 3DAutoCADAdobe PhotoshopAdobe IllustratorAbletonGoogle WorkspaceMicrosoft OfficeHebrew language

Memberships

• Member and Historian of PhiDeltaTheta
• Member of Rock Climbing Club
• Member of Chabad Of Tulane