Professional Expertise 

Raquel is a transaction manager based in Savills Atlanta office whose expertise is in supporting federal and state government clients as a member of the Government Services Group. With lean six sigma training and a strong background in business process improvement, Raquel ensures smooth execution of the team’s support for General Services Administration Zone 2 contract and the GLS and GLS Plus contracts, as well as the Georgia State Properties Commission.

Raquel’s responsibilities include developing strategic long-range plans to achieve the clients’ objectives; creating and managing transaction plans and real estate projects; and initiating real estate lease and owned property agreements. She manages external relationships with service providers, such as consultants, brokers, bankers, and facility owners, and recommends and implements process improvement tools, technology and processes. Raquel also reviews and evaluates contract options, determines strategic direction, and researches and prepares market/building reports and site surveys.

Before joining Savills in 2015, Raquel was a sales representative at Keller Williams for a year. She began her career at Citibank, where she rose through the ranks in seven years from Citigold representative, to client advocate leader and ultimately VP with the Business Process reengineering department.

Awards, Achievements and Activities

Raquel is a licensed real estate sales agent in Georgia and also is certified as a Lean Six Sigma Green Belt and Business Process Professional Master. In her spare time, Raquel gives back to the community as a volunteer with Habitat for Humanity and Feed the Homeless.