Luke Evans

Education

Duke University

Bachelor of Arts in English; Secondary Major in Economics; Minor in Education

Durham, NC
Expected May 2028

GPA: 3.75/4.00

Relevant Coursework: Econometrics and Data Science; Intermediate Microeconomics; Intermediate Macroeconomics; Data-Driven Macro Policy; Economics of the Public Sector (in progress)

The Pingry School

High School Diploma

Basking Ridge, NJ
May 2024

Honors: New Jersey Scholars Program Finalist; AP Scholar with Distinction; Humanities Award

Experience

Portsmouth Real Estate Partners

Finance and Investment Intern

Bethesda, MD
May 2025 – July 2025

  • Analyzed and underwrote industrial development opportunities, evaluating projected returns and core deal metrics.
  • Rebuilt and developed financial models used to assess project economics and feasibility.
  • Conducted market and demographic research to identify growth trends and prospective development sites.
  • Coordinated with capital providers, consultants, mortgage brokers, and lenders across site selection, feasibility, and debt procurement.

Ackman Ziff Real Estate Capital Advisors

Cohort Leader, A/Z Educate Ackman Ziff Real Estate Initiative

Remote
June 2025

  • Completed an intensive real estate program centered on case-based problem solving, business ethics, and career development.

Leadership and Service

Schoolhouse.world

Senior Tutor and Advanced Peer Reviewer

Remote
April 2023 – Present

  • Lead live, peer-supported tutoring sessions and review other tutors’ sessions, providing developmental feedback to strengthen instructional quality.
  • Support students through individualized explanations and structured problem solving in an online learning environment.

The Pingry School

Editor-in-Chief, The Parker Road Review; Co-Leader, Student Writing Center

Basking Ridge, NJ
2020 – 2024

Skills and Interests

Skills

  • Microsoft Excel
  • Financial Modeling
  • Real Estate Underwriting
  • Market and Demographic Research
  • Data Analysis
  • Writing and Research

Interests

  • Duke Athletics
  • Skiing
  • Reading
  • Film
  • Travel
  • Sushi