Luke Truesdale

Milwaukee, WI 53202 · (262) 745-6394 · luketruesdale@gmail.com

I bring a structured, analytical mindset to solving real-world business problems. With a passion for commercial real estate and strategic problem solving, I focus on supporting investment decisions through clean, actionable insights. With a background in finance, business analytics, and risk management, I approach projects iteratively and collaboratively to drive value and clarity. I’m especially drawn to roles where I can blend data, strategy, and execution to support long-term growth.

Resume

Experience

CML Production Debt Intern

Aegon Asset Management | Cedar Rapids, IA

Examined market trends, demographics, and comparable properties by pulling and reviewing detailed reports to support strategic decision-making. Utilized Argus to perform DCF analyses, including base case and stress test scenarios, to evaluate investment opportunities. Assisted in the loan origination process for construction and permanent debt financing by creating rating models, drafting quote emails, and preparing presentations. Developed comprehensive underwriting reports and financial models to assess risk and viability of CRE investments across the southern and eastern US.

January 2024 – August 2024

Global Ecommerce Intern

SC Johnson | Racine, WI

Analyzed metrics and presented insights via PowerPoint to drive performance improvement. Interpreted and analyzed performance indicators across various countries. Participated in the RFP process for outsourced Amazon listing management and contributed insights. Completed tasks as part of a 12-person team, fostering collaboration and effective communication.

June 2021 – August 2021

Amazon Store Owner

Self Employed | Elkhorn, WI

Initiated and managed a retail business selling cowboy hats on Amazon. Handled customer inquiries, managed listings through Amazon’s seller platform, and was responsible for sourcing and restocking inventory.

March 2017 – Present

Student Associate Librarian

Marvin A. Pomerantz Business Library | Iowa City, IA

Provided comprehensive support to students with research techniques, facility usage, and general assistance within the library environment.

August 2022 – December 2023

Waiter

Lauderdale Landing | Elkhorn, WI

Greeted and served customers, took food and drink orders, and collaborated with staff to ensure a seamless and enjoyable dining experience.

May – August 2022, May – August 2023

Assistant to the Executive Director of Resort Operations

Lake Lawn Resort | Delavan, WI

Served in multiple roles including cashier, cook, bartender, and cart attendant. Wrote standard operating procedures to improve consistency and led the development of a more efficient golf cart refueling system.

May 2022 – August 2022

Education

The University of Iowa

Tippie College of Business

Bachelor of Business Administration, Finance

Bachelor of Business Administration, Business Analytics and Information Systems

Bachelor of Business Administration, Risk Management and Insurance

GPA: 3.77

Anticipated Graduation May 2025

Elkhorn Area High School

High School Diploma

Graduated June 2021

Skills

Programming Languages and Modeling Softwares

Argus Enterprise
Excel
Python
Orange

Workflow

Created financial models to support real estate lending decisions
Interpreted property and market data to assist in debt structuring
Used discounted cash flow methods to evaluate potential investments
Collaborated with production analysts to deliver loan presentations
Applied Python and Orange to analyze airport parking and flight data for the Des Moines Airport, identifying correlations and optimizing shuttle schedules to reduce costs during non-peak hours
Built simulation models in Excel to evaluate operational efficiency and cost-saving scenarios
Gained hands-on experience in risk modeling by analyzing reserve levels and pricing structures across multiple insurance product models

Interests

Outside of my professional pursuits, I enjoy spending time outdoors—particularly fishing and golfing. These activities allow me to relax and recharge while enjoying nature.

I also have a strong interest in history and have recently been spending time reading and learning more about historical events and trends.

Another passion of mine is traveling. After graduating from college, I plan to take a year to travel the world before beginning my career. I will start in Europe, where I’ll spend three months exploring different countries and cultures, and then continue on to South America and Southeast Asia. This journey is something I’ve been looking forward to for a long time, as it offers a unique opportunity to broaden my global perspective and gain valuable life experiences before entering the workforce.

Planned Certificates

Upon graduation, I plan to spend approximately three months working to build up additional funds before embarking on a year of global travel. During this time, I intend to complete several specialized courses through the Break into CRE curriculum to further develop my technical skills and deepen my understanding of real estate financial modeling and investment analysis.

Break into CRE Certificates

The Advanced Real Estate Financial Modeling Boot Camp
The Real Estate Pro Forma Modeling Master Class
The Advanced Real Estate Pro Forma Modeling Master Class
The Real Estate Development Modeling Master Class
The Advanced Real Estate Development Modeling Master Class
The Real Estate Equity Waterfall Modeling Master Class
The Commercial Real Estate Lease Modeling Master Class