Thomas Palma

Thomas Palma

Founder and CEO @ Lumina Corporate Housing

About

I founded Lumina Corporate Housing in 2024 while earning my Bachelor of Science in Entrepreneurship at the University of Tampa, where I was also a member of the 2024 NCAA Division II National Championship baseball team. Today, I lead a bootstrapped hospitality company specializing in corporate housing and furnished accommodations for travel nurses, business professionals, relocating families, and digital nomads. We operate a portfolio of 21 properties across Tampa and Fort Lauderdale through a capital-efficient model that combines property management, leasing, and ownership. Since launching with nothing but personal credit cards and no outside funding, Lumina has grown into a seven-figure business. From January 1 through July 22, 2026, we generated $939,855.67 in revenue, achieved a record month of $211,677.08, and booked more than 2,430 nights with an average nightly rate of $291.27. We operate with a lean team of seven virtual assistants, 15 cleaners, and a network of maintenance contractors, leveraging pricing automation, standardized operating systems, and technology to scale efficiently. Beyond Lumina, I'm passionate about building businesses, creating systems that scale, and sharing what I've learned about entrepreneurship, hospitality, and real estate. I'm always interested in connecting with founders, investors, operators, and professionals who are building innovative companies.

Country

United States

City

Tampa

Industry

Real Estate

Skill

Team Leadership, Time Management, Strategy, Teamwork, Business-to-Business (B2B), Global E-Commerce, Digital Marketing, Hospitality Industry, Real Estate, Short term rental, WordPress, Microsoft Excel, Adobe Photoshop, Web Design, Gohighlevel, Copywriting, E-Commerce, Social Media Marketing, B2C, Scalability

Experience

Lumina Corporate Housing

Founder and CEO

Lumina Corporate Housing

LinkedIn
2024-3 - Present · 2 yrs 7 mos

Tampa, FL

- 7 Figure Short-Term-Rental Portfolio | 500+ 5.0 ⭐ Reviews - Specialize in providing hassle-free property management and guaranteed cash flow for single-family & multi-family landlords. - Expertise in short, medium, and long-term corporate leases, ensuring high occupancy rates and tenant satisfaction.

Palma Pressure Washing

Exterior Cleaning Company Owner

Palma Pressure Washing

2022-5 - 2025-7 · 3 yrs 3 mos

Westchester County, NY

-Successfully grew the business from 0 to 50 customers within the first month of operation. Currently have over 100+ customers. -Started and run a successful exterior cleaning company, which specializes in pressure washing, soft washing, gutter cleaning, and algae killing.

Minimetees

Founder

Minimetees

2023-1 - 2024-8 · 1 yr 8 mos

Tampa, Florida, United States

-A leading brand in women's fashion, offering a curated collection of trendy clothing tailored for the confident woman. -Organically amassed over 7.1 million views, 1.15 million likes and 33k followers across all social media platforms. -Achieved a record-breaking day with sales reaching $3,200 with no-paid ads, which showcases our brand's potential and market demand.

University of Tampa

College Baseball Player

University of Tampa

LinkedIn
2020-9 - 2024-6 · 3 yrs 10 mos

Tampa, Florida, United States

- Achieved the pinnacle of collegiate success by winning the National Championship '24 in my senior year, the 9th in program history. - Developed skills in time management, discipline, and collaboration, essential for both athletic and professional success.

University of Tampa Entrepreneurship Club

Entrepreneurship Club Member

University of Tampa Entrepreneurship Club

2022-12 - 2024-5 · 1 yr 6 mos

Tampa, Florida, United States

-Learning by doing & listening environment where 40+ like-minded students develop entrepreneurship skills

Phi Delta Theta Fraternity

Founding Brother

Phi Delta Theta Fraternity

LinkedIn
2021-12 - 2024-5 · 2 yrs 6 mos

Tampa, Florida, United States

-Help create and grow a chapter of Phi Delta Theta on campus at the University of Tampa, with the vision of becoming the best fraternity on campus. -We collectively grew this chapter to 60 members in a little over a year. -The chapter now stands around 90-100 members.

Phi Delta Theta Fraternity

Social Media Manager

Phi Delta Theta Fraternity

LinkedIn
2022-9 - 2024-2 · 1 yr 6 mos

Tampa, Florida, United States

-Develop content strategies to increase potential new members and followers. -Using my Photoshop knowledge to create and post custom content for our pages.

Phi Delta Theta Fraternity

Rush Commitee Board Member

Phi Delta Theta Fraternity

LinkedIn
2022-9 - 2023-10 · 1 yr 2 mos

Tampa, Florida, United States

-Setting recruitment goals and developing actionable steps to accomplish them. -Organizing and facilitating rush events, selecting THE best members to grow the future of the chapter.

Palma Initiatives LLC

Website Builder

Palma Initiatives LLC

2022-6 - 2024-2 · 1 yr 9 mos

Tampa, Florida, United States

**PORTFOLIO BELOW** -Have built websites for 25+ businesses across the country -Websites include multiple pages and can include different automation (Booking, google reviews, sms, emails, etc) if requested.

Palma initiatives LLC

Copywriter

Palma initiatives LLC

2022-7 - 2023-10 · 1 yr 4 mos

Tampa, Florida, United States

**Portfolio available upon request** -Creating content and text that converts. I specialize in using persuasive language for marketing, sales and more. -I help with all copy needs including: email marketing, ad copy, website, description, product descriptions, social media, content ideas and much more.

Amazon

Amazon Individual Seller

Amazon

LinkedIn
2022-9 - 2023-10 · 1 yr 2 mos

Tampa, Florida, United States

-Successfully started and scaled a Amazon seller account from $5681 in sales (month 1) to $42,000 in sales (month 2). -Handling product research, listing products, fulfilling orders and customer service.

Education

University of Tampa

University of Tampa

LinkedIn

Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies

2020-8 - 2024-5 · 3 yrs 10 mos
Iona Preparatory School

Iona Preparatory School

LinkedIn
2016-9 - 2020-5 · 3 yrs 9 mos

Thomas Palma's Contact Information

Email

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Phone

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