Finance · Real Estate · Tampa Bay

Michael
Curtis

Finance student at the University of South Florida's Muma College of Business, pairing coursework in capital markets and real estate analysis with hands-on work in development and large-scale event operations — headed toward commercial real estate.

Michael Curtis
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About

Where I'm coming from

A bit of background before the bullet points.

Michael Curtis
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Originally from Longmeadow, Massachusetts, I am currently a college student pursuing a degree in Finance at USF Tampa with a focus on real estate.

My long-term goal is to build a career in commercial real estate, and I'm actively working toward that through my coursework, self-study in real estate analysis and commercial market fundamentals, and involvement with the USF Real Estate Society. These experiences help me approach financial and market information with a well-rounded, data-driven perspective.

To help fund my education, I work as a supervisor for special events at Vinik Sports Group, working directly under senior leadership to oversee point-of-sale operations during high-traffic events such as concerts and sporting events — a role that has sharpened my ability to stay organized and perform under pressure.

I'm committed to combining this hands-on experience with a growing technical foundation in real estate to pursue a successful career in commercial real estate and development.

Experience

What I've done and where

Two real estate internships and an ongoing events role.

Jun 2026 — Aug 2026
Tampa, FL

Property Management Summer Intern

All-Pro Property Management
  • Supported daily operations and tenant relations across a portfolio of residential properties.
  • Logged work orders, tenant communications, and inventory in RentVine and Follow Up Boss.
  • Ran property inspections to flag maintenance needs and confirm safety-code compliance.
  • Shadowed managers through budgeting, vendor negotiations, and regulatory compliance work.
Feb 2026 — Jun 2026
Tampa, FL

Project Development Intern

Sight Development
  • Provided project and administrative support for a Tampa firm building townhome developments.
  • Routed communication among staff, clients, and vendors to keep inquiries and follow-ups on schedule.
  • Prepared meeting and presentation materials and handled correspondence and data entry.
  • Sat in on client and project meetings to learn the development process end to end.
Feb 2025 — Present
Tampa, FL

Special Events Supervisor

Vinik Sports Group
  • Direct point-of-sale operations for special events at Benchmark International Arena, Raymond James Stadium, and Seminole Hard Rock Tampa.
  • Keep checkout running without disruption through events of 65,000+ attendees and $8M+ in merchandise on the floor.
  • Lead on-site teams of 30+ and coordinate with venue management to keep service fast and orderly at peak traffic.
  • Track event performance metrics and report them to supervisors, feeding operational changes for later events.
Education

Coursework and standing

Muma College of Business, USF.

Bachelor of Science in Finance

University of South Florida — Muma College of Business

Expected May 2028  ·  GPA 3.82 / 4.00  ·  Tampa, FL

Coursework — Principles of Finance · Managerial Accounting · Financial Accounting · Calculus for Business

Certifications

Formal training

Completed programs.

Google Data Analytics Professional CertificateGoogle
BEST Training — event operations & guest serviceVinik Sports Group
Skills

Tools and strengths

What I bring to a team.

Technical

Excel · Microsoft Office · Google Workspace · atVenu · Follow Up Boss (FUB) · RentVine · POS systems · cash reconciliation

Languages

English and Spanish — bilingual

Strengths

Team leadership · prioritization under pressure · conflict resolution · client service · networking · adaptability · attention to detail · self-directed learning

Books

Reading list

Reading now and recently finished.

Reading now

What Every Real Estate Investor Needs to Know About Cash Flow Frank Gallinelli

The core measures — cap rate, cash-on-cash, IRR — for underwriting income property.

The Concise Laws of Human Nature Robert Greene

A field guide to reading people, motivation, and the dynamics in a room.

Finished

The Book on Rental Property Investing Brandon Turner

A BiggerPockets playbook for buy-and-hold real estate — the underwriting and the strategy behind it.

The Psychology of Money Morgan Housel

How behavior, not math, drives financial outcomes.

The Almanack of Naval Ravikant Eric Jorgenson

Naval's collected thinking on leverage, judgment, and wealth.

How to Win Friends and Influence People Dale Carnegie

The classic on trust, listening, and handling people — the baseline for client work.

12 Rules for Life Jordan B. Peterson

On responsibility and structure as the antidote to chaos.

Contact

Let's talk

Commercial real estate or finance internships for summer 2027 — Tampa Bay or remote. Email is fastest.

michaelcurtis@usf.edu

Michael Curtis with the USF Real Estate Society at JLL
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